It’s like one wishes very much
to extend The Benefit of The Doubt
and support the attempt

but knows it’ll end in tears…

Personally,
I *like* the idea of Br Rourke
coming out of seclusion
to play selected roles

* * *

I *can* see Mickey crushing stick-insect Flockhart;

but noone cheers for Downey in Less Than Zero -
unlike Henry in Barfly

Downey made his acting debut playing a sick puppy

(thank you Wikipedia!)

ENDURANCE!

Blessings,

Le Rev Dr