By Simon Miraudo March 28, 2014 If anyone could rival the fire-and-brimstone-spewing judgement of the Old Testament’s God, it’d be the modern movie-watcher. Though they can’t incite a world-ending deluge, they can – and will – let their disappointment be known by flooding Twitter with their rulings, or, even more devastatingly, by staying away from […]
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Trailer Debut: ‘Noah’
November 15, 2013 
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Darren Aronofsky’s long-awaited Biblical drama Noah was always going to be an epic undertaking, and the newly released trailer is evidence of that. What we are surprised about in the new trailer is how, well, conventional it seems. The choral, inspirational score; speechifying from Russell Crowe’s Noah and Anthony Hopkins’ Methuselah; Ray Winstone’s villain going all fire and brimstone. All great […]
Continue readingInterview: Ray Winstone (The Sweeney)
February 12, 2013 0 Comments
By Simon Miraudo February 12, 2013 Ray Winstone is one of the most imposing hard men in cinema; the go-to geezer for esteemed directors like Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Robert Zemeckis. But no one starts at the top. He’s been toiling in the industry for nearly four decades, breaking out in confronting dramas Nil […]
Continue readingAnthony Hopkins joins Darren Aronofsky’s Noah
July 11, 2012 1 Comment
Writer and director Darren Aronofsky has taken to Twitter to announce the addition of Anthony Hopkins to his star studded Noah cast. Currently filming in Iceland, the Black Swan director is bringing the epic biblical story of Noah’s Ark to the big screen with Russell Crowe, Emma Watson, Jennifer Connelly, Logan Lerman, Ray Winstone, and […]
Continue readingJennifer Connelly in talks for Aronofsky’s Noah
June 20, 2012 0 Comments
Deadline reports Jennifer Connelly is in talks to reteam with Russell Crowe in Darren Aronofsky’s Noah. Connelly and Crowe last worked together on Ron Howard’s A Beautiful Mind back in 2001, and are now said to play husband and wife once again in Aronofsky’s biblical epic. Connelly has also worked with Aronofsky in the past; in […]
Continue readingEmma Watson might board the ark for Darren Aronofsky
June 11, 2012 0 Comments
Emma Watson is in talks to join Darren Aronofsky‘s biblical epic Noah, Deadline reports. The long-gestating pic will feature Russell Crowe as the man behind the ark. The Harry Potter star would play Ila, a young lady who develops a close relationship with Noah’s son Shem (Douglas Booth). Here’s the kicker: according to Genesis, Shem was 99 […]
Continue readingDarren Aronofsky plots George Washington biopic
April 19, 2012 0 Comments
Darren Aronofsky is set to produce and direct a biopic about the first President of the American States, George Washington, says Variety. The director who gave us Requiem for a Dream, The Wrestler, and Black Swan is already in pre production on Noah, his epic retelling of the biblical story starring Russell Crowe. Reports suggest […]
Continue readingMight Russell Crowe play Noah and Robocop?
February 3, 2012 0 Comments
Russell Crowe: still very popular! The Oscar-winning actor is reportedly being courted by Darren Aronofsky to star in his epic retelling of the Biblical tale of Noah’s Ark, titled Noah. According to Deadline, there is no deal in place, but things are looking good for the pairing. Liam Neeson is also said to be in […]
Continue reading‘The Fassbender’ wanted for Robocop reboot
September 26, 2011 0 Comments
There is nary a project out there in which X-Men: First Class‘ Michael Fassbender isn’t wanted for the lead role (and that won’t likely change after the release of Steve McQueen’s Shame, for which Fass is courting plenty of Oscar buzz). Brazilian director José Padilha (Elite Squad) spoke about his desire to score Fassbender (or […]
Continue readingJames Mangold to direct The Wolverine
June 17, 2011 0 Comments
Our long, national nightmare is over. After Darren Aronofosky skipped out on directing The Wolverine, Fox and star Hugh Jackman have been on the lookout for a suitable replacement. According to Deadline, they have settled on Knight and Day helmer James Mangold. Mangold is a serviceable director; he makes solid films (Walk the Line, 3:10 […]
Continue readingAronofsky takes on Noah’s Ark
June 13, 2011 0 Comments
Director Darren Aronofsky moves from Black Swan to a menagerie as he shops around Noah, an original screenplay described as “an edgy re-telling of the Noah’s Ark story” by Deadline. The screenplay is currently being rewritten by John Logan while Aronofsky seeks a reported $130 million to get it made. After the success of Black […]
Continue readingBeautiful dark twisted fantasy – Black Swan review
May 24, 2011 2 Comments
Black Swan – Starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassell. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rated MA. Originally published January 4, 2011. By Simon Miraudo. Things are about to get … intense. Perhaps Darren Aronofsky should have considered attaching a title card with that brief caveat to the reels of his latest film Black Swan. […]
Continue readingAronofsky and Clooney to explore Human Nature
May 11, 2011 3 Comments
In March, Darren Aronofsky dropped out of directing The Wolverine, reasoning that a year long shoot in a foreign country wasn’t viable as he would be away from his family for too long (although there have been hints that Aronofsky’s real reason for leaving the project was that 20th Century Fox wouldn’t give him total […]
Continue readingWill Duncan Jones direct The Wolverine?
April 12, 2011 0 Comments
Probably not. But still, it’s a fun possibility to ponder. Aint It Cool News got a tip from an attendee at a Q&A screening of Duncan Jones‘ latest film Source Code, where the director revealed he will soon take a meeting with Fox to discuss potentially taking over the reins of The Wolverine, now that […]
Continue readingAronofsky, Kunis defend Portman in Black Swan controversy
March 30, 2011 0 Comments
In the latest of the battle of the ballerinas – or rather the case of obscure ballerina versus Natalie Portman – Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky and Natalie’s co-star Mila Kunis have spoken out, defending the Oscar winning star. Aronofsky released his statement through studio Fox Searchlight after Portman’s dance double, Sarah Lane, came forward […]
Continue readingDarren Aronofsky will direct The Wolverine NO MORE
March 18, 2011 0 Comments
Darren Aronofsky, the Oscar-nominated director of Black Swan and scarf-aficionado, will no longer direct the highly-anticipated X-Men spin-off The Wolverine. Aronofsky released a joint statement with 20th Century Fox, revealing that the project would keep him away from his family for too long. The statement (courtesy of Deadline) reads: “As I talked more about the […]
Continue reading>Black Swan screenwriter to pen Age of Rage
January 28, 2011 0 Comments
>Black Swan screenwriter (and newly minted Academy Award nominee) Mark Heyman is set to pen the screenplay for sci-fi film Age of Rage according to The Hollywood Reporter. Heyman shares writing credits with John McLaughlin and Andres Heinz for Darren Aronofsky’s recent hit dance thriller Black Swan, which picked up a total of five nominations […]
Continue readingBeautiful dark twisted fantasy – Black Swan review
January 4, 2011 2 Comments
Black Swan – Starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassell. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rated MA. By Simon Miraudo. Things are about to get … intense. Perhaps Darren Aronofsky should have considered attaching a title card with that brief caveat to the reels of his latest film Black Swan. He didn’t. Instead, I offer […]
Continue readingAronofsky reveals title of his Wolverine sequel
November 15, 2010 0 Comments
Although Darren Aronofsky hasn’t officially been announced as director of Wolverine 2, we’ve got enough information to assume as much. Hugh Jackman has confirmed it, Aronofsky’s Black Swan DOP Matthew Libatique has revealed he is working on it, and now the director himself has gone to the trouble of naming the new film. In an […]
Continue readingDarren Aronofsky to adapt Aussie novel
October 27, 2010 0 Comments
Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler, Requiem for a Dream, Wolverine 2 – maybe) has signed on to direct Machine Man, a serialised online novel from Aussie writer Max Barry. Machine Man tells the story of a geek who systematically replaces his body parts with high-tech machinery. Barry released one page of his tale online every day, […]
Continue readingJackman talks Wolverine 2; confirms Aronofsky as director!
October 21, 2010 0 Comments
News emerged back in August that Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, The Wrestler, Requiem for a Dream) was being courted to direct Wolverine 2 by 20th Century Fox and star/producer Hugh Jackman. Well guess what? He got the job! Jackman – who also starred in Aronofsky’s The Fountain – discussed their upcoming collaboration with Vulture: “This […]
Continue readingDarren Aronofsky joins the Superman director shortlist
September 29, 2010 0 Comments
Last week it was revealed that producers Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas were meeting with several directors to potentially helm the upcoming Superman reboot for Warner Bros. The filmmakers included Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman, Duncan Jones and Zack Snyder. However, a new name has been thrown into the pile of contenders: Mr. Darren Aronofsky. […]
Continue readingAronofsky to direct Wolverine 2?
August 31, 2010 0 Comments
Fox are no closer to deciding on a director for Wolverine 2. Last week we discussed how The Twilight Saga: Eclipse‘s David Slade was competing for the job with Red‘s Robert Schwentke. A new contender has entered the ring: Darren Aronofsky. According to Deadline, Fox are now courting Slade and Aronofsky (sorry Schwentke) to helm […]
Continue readingBlack Swan trailer debut
August 18, 2010 0 Comments
The trailer for Darren Aronofsky‘s psychological thriller Black Swan has debuted online, and it is without question one of the most enticing teasers of the year. Frankly, this is exactly how all trailers should be. Rather than giving away the entire plot, it focuses more on establishing the film’s tone. Considering that it can create […]
Continue readingFirst look at Aronofsky’s Black Swan
July 23, 2010 0 Comments
Darren Aronofsky‘s upcoming feature Black Swan has been selected as the opening night film of this year’s Venice International Film Festival. To celebrate, USA Today have the first batch of images from his mysterious project. The USA Today piece also offers us our first glimpse at the film’s plot: The dark tale with psychological twists […]
Continue readingKunis and Portman dance off!
July 28, 2009 0 Comments
source: hollywoodreporter.com So Mila Kunis thinks she can dance? The actress is in discussions to star as a rival ballet dancer opposite Natalie Portman in Darren Aronofsky‘s supernatural thriller Black Swan. Portman headlines the picture as a talented ballerina who suspects a dangerous rival (Kunis) might be a figment of her imagination. As they prepare […]
Continue readingThe Wrestler’s spiritual sequel Big Fan gets a trailer!
July 8, 2009 0 Comments
source: traileraddict.com One of my favourite films of 2008 was Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler, and I’m sure I’m not alone in my adoration of that film’s melancholic tribute to male machismo. Therefore, I know you’ll all be excited for the trailer to The Wrestler’s spiritual sequel Big Fan. Written and directed by Wrestler-scribe Robert D. […]
Continue readingThe sacrificial ram – The Wrestler review
January 9, 2009 3 Comments
The Wrestler – Starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rated MA for strong violence, drug use, sex scene; coarse language. 109 mins. Darren Aronofsky doesn’t make things easy for his audience. His breakout film Requiem for a Dream is possibly the most distressing American film ever made. His […]
Continue readingThe wrestler trailer debut – The real Oscar underdog emerges
November 21, 2008 1 Comment
source: traileraddict.com After months of hearing how amazing Darren Aronofsky‘s The Wrestler is, we’ve finally been given a trailer to confirm the hype. Mickey Rourke stars as Randy ‘Ram’ Robinson, a professional wrestler from the eighties who has fallen on tough times. When a heart attack sends him out of the game for good, he […]
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