Director: Darren Aronofsky

Darren AronofskyConsistently creating some of the most popular arthouse films of all time, each of Darren Aronofsky’s movies has had a significant amount of time in the spot light. His work deals almost exclusively with an individuals uncompromising obsession and how the path to their objective leads to their self destruction.

Earlier movies in Aaronofsky’s filmography masterfully utilized a collection of editing and in-camera gimmicks to put the viewer in the character’s frame of mind. Working with composer Clint Mansell, Aronofsky ensures every element at his disposal is used to it’s fullest potential.

 

The Wrestler + Rolling Thunder

Posted on February 9, 2012

Down-and-out aging warriors (with under appreciated female cohorts!). The title credits in Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler. The visual differences between The Wrestler and Aronofsky’s last film. 16mm. Taking the hard way and making it look easy. Your lasting impression. Clint … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Requiem for a Dream + Spun

Posted on February 18, 2010

The two most sober hosts on the internet talk about so-called “drug films”. Darren Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream. The evolution of Clint Mansell. When trailers steal the Mansell. Editing tricks. THE ZEMECKIS CREDIT. Is it ok for Marlin Waynes … Continue reading →

Pi + The Fountain

Posted on November 12, 2009

The work of director Darren Aronofsky. Eric’s ongoing struggle with the caffeine. Don’t actually watch these films back to back. Recognizing the signature of Darren Aronofsky. Come on, Pi is a LITTLE silly. Clint Mansell. How do you even classify … Continue reading →