Jennifer Connelly Could Join the Cast of Noah
Darren Aronofsky is gathering actors for his upcoming movie, Noah, though not necessarily two by two. Most recent to make the list is Jennifer Connelly, who’s been rumored to join the cast for some time. According to Cinemablend, Connelly is in negotiations for the role of Naameth, wife to Noah (played by Russell Crowe).... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsCorrection: Darren Aronofsky Not Directing Judy Garland Biopic
While it was reported on Hollywood insider site The Tracking Board (and repeated here) that Darren Aronofsky had signed on with The Weinstein Company to direct Get Happy, the upcoming Judy Garland biopic, he’s denied the news, tweeting “Judy Garland story is not true.” While his Twitter account is not verified, the Huffington Post says it’s confirmed with Aronofsky’s publicist that it indeed is the director Tweeting from that account. Aronofsky has a knack for stylized dramas with films like the award-winning Black Swan and his 2000 breakthrough Requiem For a Dream. The director also knows how to direct gritty,... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsRequiem for a Dream Gets Re-Imagined with Puppets
You’d think adding puppets might lighten the mood for anything, but as a Fake Film Fest entry proves, that’s not necessarily true. A video posted by Skelemo on YouTube depicts Darren Aronofsky’s classic Requiem for a Dream with puppets, and the result is, well, super creepy. The re-imagined clip was done by Brendan James Boyd, Jess Wood, Matthew Jacques, Marcela Rausch, Ali Hasan, Dusty Hagerud, and Karla Kampars with music by Michael Gordon, Live for Films pointed out. Take a look below to see the film’s most recognized scenes recreated, including the signature shot of an eye dilating, only this... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayWatch Darren Aronofsky’s Video for Metallica and Lou Reed’s “The View”
Darren Aronofsky, director of _The Wrestler_ and _Black Swan_, has released his video for the Lou Reed and Metallica song “The View.” read more
Found in: Music, NewsDarren Aronofsky to Direct Lou Reed and Metallica Video
It turns out that Lou Reed and Metallica are dragging another respectable name into the mess that is Lulu. Darren Aronofsky, the Oscar-nominated director of films like Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream and The Wrestler, will direct a video for “Iced Honey,” one of the album’s least-offensive tracks. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBlack Swan
Black Swan is well made, there’s no denying that, and it completes its contract with the audience in giving Nina’s story an obvious parallel with Swan Lake. But its reductive sexual politics and simplistic themes keep it from any real depth, despite the craft on display from its entire cast. read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsWatch the Trailer for Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan
Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis star in mind-manipulating director Darren Aronofsky’s (The Wrestler, The Fountain) thriller Black Swan.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBrad Pitt Signs on With Darren Aronofsky for The Tiger
Brad Pitt and Darren Aronofsky are working on new adventure thriller The Tiger.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsIt's No Renee Zellweger as Dubya, But Rachel Weisz as Jackie O Will Have to Do
Ever envision Kathy Bates as Richard Nixon? We have! read more
Found in: Movies, News15 Masterful Directors with Films in 2010
Even the best actors will occasionally take a paycheck from a film they know is a stinker, but a great director is the closest Hollywood has to a sure thing. read more
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