Tag: Darren Aronofsky
A Uniquely American (The) “Whale” of a Tale
The Whale wastes no time in cutting to the quick of human desperation and sadness. As most stage plays tend to do. And yes, the [Read More…]
Some Kind of Heaven… Or Some Kind of Purgatory
“Getting old ain’t for sissies,” an aphorism most frequently attributed to Bette Davis, has changed tack over the years. Like millennials being accused of never [Read More…]
mother!: Probably PTSD-Inducing for Every Woman
The terrifying element about Darren Aronofsky’s latest, mother!, has nothing to do with things that go bump in the night, creaky stairs or phantom blood. [Read More…]
Birdman is Black Swan With a Male Protagonist
For those who have lauded Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) as a true original of a film, they’re clearly failing to overlook the [Read More…]
Israeli Style: The Five Best Natalie Portman Moments
Natalie Portman’s career has certainly been ample enough to offer up a number of unforgettable moments. But, when you get right down to it, doing [Read More…]
