Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writers: Hossein Amini (screenplay), James Sallis (novel) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Oscar Isaac, Christina Hendricks, Ron Perlman, Kaden Leos, James Biberi Still rivers run deep, or so the saying goes, and there are few anti-heroes -- especially in ultra-violent thrillers -- who remain as cool, calm and collected as the unnamed stunt driver and garage mechanic referred to only as Driver (Ryan Gosling). Eerily void of emotion, Driver utilizes his stoic composure to convey his toughness and intimidate others. Like several of Clint Eastwood's silver screen personas -- especially his collaborations with Sergio Leone -- Driver speaks sparingly yet bluntly. Outfitted in the same costume throughout the film -- a white bomber jacket with a yellow scorpion embroidered on the back -- Driver accessorizes with a toothpick in his mouth. (Have you heard the story about the scorpion and the frog?...