Mickey Rourke is completely nuts. Which is why I love the guy regardless.

Disgusting piece of shoddy journalism

The power that be are terrified of Rourke showing up in a purple tux at the Oscars and coming back the second year to present the Best Actress award

Posner is a clown that shilled for the government and hasnt been on TV for some time now…

GIVE THE MAN HIS OSCAR

It may not say anything about Rourke's performance, but bad behavior can definitely play a part in loosing the Oscar. Eh, Russell Crowe?

Are we even sure this text message is legit? And since when is Sean Penn homophobic?

I'd also like to add that Rourke shouldn't throw stones, since it was indeed he who used the word "faggot" not to long ago.

@Garrett: You hit the nail on the head with "Are we even sure this text message is legit? And since when is Sean Penn homophobic?"

Who knows, and yet this story is already making the rounds and sure to hurt Rourke no matter what. I wouldn't mind the story as much if it didn't involve a bunch of anonymous sources.

Even if this text message was legit ….. which it isnt…..

it is a private conversation….

Rourke didnt hold a press conference and announce this…

two fabricated private conversations are now linked to a dozen websites

you know for sure this shows up in that fruit loop Page Six in the NY POST tommorrow

this country and what passes for journalism is pathetic

Rourke is the man…..give the man what he deserves

I just finished the Wrestler and I must say that I loved it. Mickey Rourke was made for that role. The ending of that movie was powerful! Darren Aronofsky is a genius! It going to be a close race between Rourke and Penn for Best Actor thats for sure. In my opinion that could very well be the closest of them all.

We all know that the two are gonna get a nod. Both performances were great, and both will probably bash on each other. Thats what you call COMPETITION. TRASH TALK. On the football field, the two teams dont compliment each other on their last play, they intimidate them in any way they can, even if the 2 teams are friends. The Oscars are the same. Only one can win, so the talk will begin. That's the game!\
And do we even know if this sourse is legit….this could be as fake as the good review that "The Animal' got a few years back!

@joker47: I personally think it's sad that anyone could be content with the Oscars being a "competition" where "trash talk" is justified. I'm not claiming that you are, but the reality of the Oscars is not about trash talk. Does Meryl Streep bash Emma Thompson? Does Leonardo DiCaprio stab his Kate Winslet voodoo doll before he says goodnight, screaming "This is for that Titanic snub!"? Certainly not, because I think there is a larger amount of class expected when it comes to the Oscars.This isn't a sport. It's an awards show.

Sorry for those examples, they were the first mildly funny things that came to mind.

This whole gossip culture is full of shit. I mean, have you considered the possibility that Rourke is a person himself? With the basic right to privacy? Come on. It's this whole industry, marketing lies and gossip in order to make a quick buck. At the expense of other people's emotions and human rights.

He doesn't even supply proof of Rourke saying that. And why the hell does he feel like he needs to announce it to the whole world?

This is also an attempt to discredit both of these actor's reputation and chances in the Academy. Rourke, like Russel, will be attacked on the grounds of his supposed aggression and impoliteness, while certain idiots will take this as fact and look at Sean as a hypocritical homophobe. Nice job, Posner.

this Posner guy is a complete clown and an ass kiss

as I remember he was on the shout show 24-7 instilling fear of the boogeyman sometime ago

no the public has gooten wise to that game and he is out of a job?

nothing more than a Prince wanna be who is married?

Christ, Penn put Rourke in THE PLEDGE a few years ago and there is actual VIDEO on youtube of Rourke leaving the MILK premiere and saying he loved it. BS story.