A look at this year’s movie crop

Cinematic audiences can expect plenty of variety on the big screen this year. Here, we look forward to the first five months of 2009 and select a few highlights

JANUARY>

January 16

The Wrestler>

Mickey Rourke plays former wrestling legend Randy ‘The Ram’ Robinson in director Darren Aronofsky’s heartbreaking story of loss and isolation. Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood provide support, but the film belongs to Rourke - Robinson’s comeback is as much about the actor as it is about the character. The Wrestler won the Golden Lion at the 2008 Venice Film Festival and is sure to figure prominently at ...