About the Institute
The institute was formed in early 2002 as a venue for the works of true 'scholars' -- Robert Downey Jr fans who go beyond the norm in their research and analysis.

• Chaplin (1992)
• Home for the Holidays (1995)
• Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang (2005)
• The Last Party (1993)
• Less Than Zero (1987)
• Two Girls and a Guy (1998)

Tracks of His Years (2005)
Downey discusses his favorite music over the years.

The Sobering Life of Robert Downey Jr (2003)
Recovery and redemption.

The Star in Cell 17 (2000)
The most in-depth account of his time in Corcoran State Prison.

Robert Downey's Last Party (1999)
A very candid interview, lots of personal info and insights.

Projections 10: Hollywood Film-makers on Film-making (1999)
A interesting interview covering a wide range of topics, including, yup, film-making.

My Kind of Guy (1998)
This article by James Toback has great insights about Two Girls and a Guy.

Playboy Interview: Robert Downey Jr (1997)
Absolutely the definitive Downey interview.

The Father of the Man (1997)
Another interview with James Toback, talks about several films including Two Girls and a Guy.

Trampled (1993)
An insightful piece on Chaplin.

Single White Males (1992) site exclusive
Excerpt from article about author's trip to 1992 Republican convention, details what he witnessed at a filming session for The Last Party.

Robert Downey's Weird Science of Acting (1988)
This '80s interview can only be classified as an "historical" article now.

Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
Full report, with photos, from the award ceremony and roast of Robert Downey Jr.

Double Your Pleasure
Actors and directors he has worked with 2 or more times.

Repeating Character Names
Films in which Downey played characters with the same names.

Kicks the Bucket
Where are all his death scenes? Listed here. (Spoilers... obviously)

Romantic Interests
When he gets the girl or gets something else, on-screen and on the set.

Foreign Titles
What his movies are called around the world, with translations.

Downey References on "The Simpsons"
Includes photo evidence of Downey's likeness on "The Simpsons"

The Subject Speaks
Downey on politics, personalities, and himself.

Real Life: Legal History (November 2000 - present)
All the court dates and legal happenings. Simplified.

Real Life: Fast Food Favorites
From burgers to burritos, he uses the drive-thru just like you.

Brilliant Careers: Robert Downey Jr
A review of several Downey films.

The Complex Brilliance of Robert Downey Jr. in Ally McBeal
An academic article on Downey's effect on Ally McBeal.