Darren Aronofsky

Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah's Ark' film will be 'edgy,' probably awesome

Holly Coletta
6/21/2011

After a film as dark, tense and psychologically warped as Black Swan , don't expect Darren Aronofsky to take his duties of bringing a Noah's Ark retelling to the big screen lightly.

Movieline reports that the Aronofsky flick will be an "edgy retelling" of the Biblical fable. Basically, don't expect family-friendly hi-jinks a la Steve Carell in 2007's Evan Almighty .

Darren Aronofsky to direct 'Hobgoblin' for HBO

Holly Coletta
6/17/2011

From ballerinas to magicians: hot off a Best Director nod for the dark, psychological thriller Black Swan , Darren Aronofsky is set to direct the Hobgloblin pilot for HBO.

Hobgoblin , according to EW, is a a World War II-set drama about con men and magicians who use their skills and "tricks of the trade" to fight Hitler's army.

‘Black Swan’ Director and Co-Stars Defend Natalie Portman

Ellen Stodola
3/30/2011
The debate over how much dancing Portman did in the film continues

Earlier this week, reports were released that featured a backup dancer in Black Swan accusing Natalie Portman of only doing five percent of the dancing in the film. Statements are now emerging that defend the acclaimed actress, saying that she did most of the hard work for the film.

One of the most valid opinions and one with the most credibility comes from director Darren Aronofsky, who would have a lot of behind-the-scenes knowledge of what actually went on.

Daily Wrap of All Things Interesting for Tuesday, March 29

Gina DiFalco
3/29/2011

Here’s your daily news wrap for Tuesday, March 29:

Britney Spears has announced she will be touring with Enrique Iglesias on Good Morning America. The tour will kick off on June 17 in Sacramento, California.

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Mila Kunis Defends Natalie Portman in ‘Black Swan,’ Says She 'Danced Her A** Off'

April Chieffo
3/29/2011
Mila Kunis comes to Natalie Portman's defense during 'Black Swan' dancing controversy
USactress Mila Kunis arrives for the 83rd Academy Awards, the Oscars in Los Angeles, USA, 27 February 2011. Photo: Hubert Boesl


'Black Swan' Director Blasts Claims That Portman Performed Only 5 Percent of On-Screen Dancing

Victoria Fitzgerald
3/28/2011
Aronofsky: "Natalie sweated long and hard to deliver a great physical and emotional performance"

Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky has spoken out at claims that the film's star, Natalie Portman, did not perform the majority of the dancing during the Oscar-winning production.

Aronofsky Attempts to Put ‘Black Swan’ Dancing Double Controversy to Rest

Daniel S Levine
3/28/2011
'Black Swan' director tries to singlehandedly put dancing double controversy away

Sarah Lane, Natalie Portman’s main dancing double in Black Swan created controversy recently by claiming that she did the heavy lifting when it came to dancing in the film. Today, director Darren Aronofsky attempted to set the record straight and stop the story in its tracks.

Entertainment Weekly reported that Aronofsky sent out a detailed press release defending Portman after Fox Searchlight, the studio that produced the film, did the same.

‘The Wolverine’ In Limbo Without Darren Aronofsky and No New Director Short List

Daniel S Levine
3/19/2011
New Wolverine film delayed after news broke that Aronofsky dropped out and that Fox has no one in mind.

Once it was announced on Thursday that Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky had dropped out of directing The Wolverine with Hugh Jackman, speculation as to who would replace him began immediately.

However, it appears as if that decision will not be made any time soon.

An unnamed source yesterday told Entertainment Weekly that 20th Century Fox, who was producing the film, does not even have a short list of replacement directors.

Darren Aronofsky arrives on the red carpet at the 83rd annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on February 27, 2011. UPI/Phil McCarten

Oscar-Nominated Director Darren Aronofsky Bows Out of Twentieth Century Fox’s ‘Wolverine 2’

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
3/17/2011
The ‘Black Swan’ director dropped out of the project Thursday

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has bailed on Twentieth Century Fox’s Wolverine 2, the upcoming sequel to 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Aronofsky, who is best known for directing 2008’s The Wrestler and 2010’s Black Swan, addressed his decision not to helm the project in a statement issued Thursday.




        
Review: 'Black Swan'

  
  
      

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                    The beautifully eerie film staring Natalie Portman needs repeat viewings        

        




What you've heard coming in to watch Black Swan, will strongly alter your perception on the film.  Some will find the thriller to be a silly exaggeration of the psychology behind ambitious ballet dancers. Others will see a mind-twisting art house portrayal of the breakdown of a young dancer beautifully portrayed by Natalie Portman.

  


 
 
   

    

  
      
  
  
  
  
  

 
              

              
                            

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