Author: Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D.

Analysis: Rourke’s predictable loss at the Oscars

Posted by Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D. | Feb 23, 2009 | Hollywood Headlock, Opinion

Mickey Rourke’s loss at the Oscars was not a surprise, but it had nothing to do with his...

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Associate Producer of The Wrestler documents wrestling’s killing fields

Posted by Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D. | Jan 20, 2009 | Hollywood Headlock Interviews

“The evidence obtained by the Oversight Committee indicates that illegal use of steroids and...

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Mat Matters: A Golden Globe for all wrestlers

Posted by Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D. | Jan 11, 2009 | Opinion

By awarding Mickey Rourke the Best Actor award, the Golden Globes made a bold choice, and an...

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Johnny Legend’s wrestling connection much deeper than Pencil Neck Geek

Posted by Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D. | Dec 29, 2008 | Interviews, Music for Cauliflower Ears

Many musicians have had a passing interest in wrestling, but none have maintained a steady love...

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Music Legend resurrects Gorgeous George film

Posted by Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D. | Dec 1, 2008 | Hollywood Headlock Interviews, Music for Cauliflower Ears

Many musicians have had a passing interest in wrestling, but none have maintained a steady love...

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Aronofsky and Rourke passionate about The Wrestler — and wrestling

Posted by Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D. | Sep 17, 2008 | Hollywood Headlock Interviews

“Every day, these guys are dropping off like flies. Something has to be done!” —...

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Aronofsky’s The Wrestler an instant classic

Posted by Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D. | Sep 11, 2008 | Movie Reviews

In the 1950s, Hollywood was focused upon big genre blockbusters, with astronomical budgets shot in...

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