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Watch This: Mickey Rourke Cursing, Accepting Spirit Award

Watch This: Mickey Rourke Cursing, Accepting Spirit Award

By now you’ve heard — perhaps via our indisputably successful live-blog of yesterday’s Independent Spirit Awards — that Mickey Rourke’s acceptance speech for his Best Male Lead award was mildly entertaining.

By Neil Miller on February 22, 2009 | Comments

2009 Independent Spirit Awards – Live Blog and Results

2009 Independent Spirit Awards – Live Blog and Results

We have been lazy this week, leading to a lack of a Saturday ‘Shouting Match.’ And we need to cover these Independent Spirit Awards at some point. So screw it, we’ll do them together, live.

By Neil Miller on February 21, 2009 | Comments

Interview: Steve Coogan – Mighty Defender of Indie Film

Interview: Steve Coogan – Mighty Defender of Indie Film

The brilliant British actor took some time out from his hosting prep to talk to us about the world of indie film, his role at the Independent Spirit Awards, and a few details about his recurring role as a 3-inch tall figurine.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 19, 2009 | Comments

The Wrestler, Frozen River Lead Spirit Award Nominations

The Wrestler, Frozen River Lead Spirit Award Nominations

This afternoon the nominations for the 2009 awards were announced, with films such as Courtney Hunt’s Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning Frozen River, Jonathan Demme’s critically acclaimed Rachel Getting Married and Darren Aronofsky’s Toronto gem The Wrestler leading the way.

By Neil Miller on December 2, 2008 | Comments

Rainn Wilson Auditions for the Spirit Award Nominees

Rainn Wilson Auditions for the Spirit Award Nominees

Impersonations of Bob Dylan and Ellen Page. Dwight Shrute has gone insane.

By Neil Miller on February 26, 2008 | Comments

Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Announced

Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Announced

In a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Zach Braff and Lisa Kudrow helped deliver the nominees for the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards. Have a look at the nominees.

By Neil Miller on November 28, 2007 | Comments