Those who thought The Wrestler erupted full-blown, Athenalike, from the brains of director Darren Aronofsky and actor Mickey Rourke may be surprised to learn that the project actually originated with former Onion editor Rob Siegel. As Rourke thanked his dog at an awards show and Aronofsky failed to mention Rob in a lengthy NPR Fresh Air interview, I waited eagerly for the universe to acknowledge who had created the flippin' thing (and who did, at least, get a cameo in the movie's opening scene).

And then I began the wait to get a chance to see Rob's next project: one for which he'll actually receive credit, since he's directing it. And now it's been announced that First Independent Pictures will distribute it to theaters before the end of the year. Huzzah!