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"The Wrestler" has yet to arrive in Richmond, but it's coming soon. Looks like it should be pretty great. Meanwhile Golden Globes for Bruce and Rourke.

 

Taken from Backstreets.com:

 

THEY'RE GOLDEN: SPRINGSTEEN & ROURKE WIN FOR THE WRESTLER

Last night at the Golden Globes, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa shared a table with fellow Wrestler players such as Darren Aronfsky, Evan Rachel Wood, and Mickey Rourke, and it was a big night for the film. Springsteen didn't have to wait long for his moment, as "Best Original Song" was the second award of the night, and "The Wrestler" took the honor. Springsteen made his way to the stage to receive the statue from his old pal Sting and give his thanks.

 

This is the only time I'm gonna be in competition with Clint Eastwood [laughs]. Felt pretty good, too!

 

Anyway, Mickey called me in Ireland and he asked me for some music.He told me a little bit about the character; he said some people invest themselves in their pain, and they turn away from love and the things that strengthen and nurture their lives. He said this was a guy that hadn't figured that out. So I said, "Well, I know a couple of those guys...." And so, the song.

 

First and foremost, I'd like to thank Mickey -- without the call I wouldn't have written the song, without his inspiration -- thank you, brother, for a beautiful performance, thank you for thinking of me!

 

I'd like to thank Darren and all the folks involved with the film, for letting me be a small part of their picture -- thank you.

 

Love to my strong and lovely wife Patti; hello to Evan, Jess and Sam at home; happy birthday, Big Man Clarence Clemons!

 

Springsteen appeared rightfully pleased with his own award, but not quite as happy as at the end of the night, when the announcement of Rourke as Best Actor was clearly the big thrill. Talking about the long road back to this moment, Mickey saved his final thanks -- right after a moving thanks to his dogs -- for the Boss: "I wanna thank Bruce Springsteen... for everything, brother -- love you! Thank you so much."

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saw The Wrestler last Wed... it's pretty f'n awesome

 

def one of the better films i've seen in the last year

 

 

 

great movie. there's usually one good compelling movie a year for me and this was it. the bonus was the bruce song at the end.

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Another new song, "Surprise, Surprise" is out there. Man, I'm really worried about this release....

 

So far, 1 great one ("The Wrestler"), a couple OK ("Life Itself" and "My Lucky Day") and two completely awful songs ("Working on a Dream" and "Surprise, Surprise.")

 

I think this will be the first Springsteen release that only gets played the first day. Oh well.....we'll see.

 

Jack

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Another new song, "Surprise, Surprise" is out there. Man, I'm really worried about this release....

 

LOVE "Surprise, Surprise". Classic radio-friendly pop song. How can you not like that song??

 

Folks, he ain't pulling out a "Backstreets" at this point. Embrace that and enjoy the music.....

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LOVE "Surprise, Surprise". Classic radio-friendly pop song. How can you not like that song??

 

Folks, he ain't pulling out a "Backstreets" at this point. Embrace that and enjoy the music.....

 

 

You're right. I need to keep listening. Just used to a little more depth, I guess.

 

Jack

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hmm... at least some rockers on here, was starting to worry from the 4 songs that we'd already heard.

 

edit: yeah, i'm liking this a decent bit so far... :music i'm even enjoying Life Itself in the context of the album!

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RE: Animal Collective - I was wondering if I should pick this up. Is it worth it? Pitchfork gave it 9.7 or something.

 

well... i think Pfork's review was pretty ridiculous and that score high, but i'd definitely check it out... it's pretty fun/enjoyable, and i've always found them vastly overrated prior.

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It leaked?

 

Uh...could somebody hook a brutha up with a link?

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Most all of the songs have popped up on youtube, only to be pulled shortly later. but, some have been reposted again. As to be expected there is lots of love it/hate it debate going on back and forth on the Springsteen boards. Very similar to the SBS threads around here.

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