Articles Posted in the " Black Swan " Category


  • Cheat Sheet: Darren Aronofsky

    As nutritious as a newly felled apple (can apples get felled?) and twice as shiny, we present this week’s Cheat Sheet: all you need to know about indie-turned-Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky. Creator of Black Swan, The Wrestler, Requiem For A Dream and more; prepare to know a whole lot about the king of existentialism.



  • Trailer Trials

    Every film fan loves a good trailer. They can be the highlight of a disappointing cinema outing, and the best way to kill an otherwise dull lunch hour in front of the computer. Whether it’s a titillating teaser trailer or crammed full of split second drama and action, we love a good trailer. But we HATE a bad trailer. Why oh why do they let us in on a film’s biggest secrets and important twists before we’ve had the chance to look away? Here’s a look at some of the best, or rather worst, recent examples.






  • Top Ten Dances in Movie History

    Whether it be Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace breaking it down 1950s style in Pulp Fiction, or Harry and Hermione’s awkward pas de deux in those Potter films, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten dances in movie history. Let their mistakes be your guide to what and what not to do this Friday night down the club.


  • Cheat Sheet: Natalie Portman

    Regular as a clockwork digestive system full of Branflakes, it’s our weekly cheat sheet! This week, we thought we’d give you a leg up for all those inevitable discussions about Black Swan with some insider info on our absolute favourite Queen of Naboo: it’s Natalie Portman.