Darren Aronofsky

A picture of Brendan Fraser in The Whale

Brendan Fraser’s Comeback in ‘The Whale’ Does Not Disappoint

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The new film presents a fascinating tale of redemption in a father-daughter relationship.…

January 3, 2023

A screenshot of Brendan Fraser from "The Whale"

Brendan Fraser Has Made a Comeback After Years Out of the Limelight

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

After facing years of private and professional struggles, the actor is making a well-deserved return to cinema.…

September 29, 2022

A drawing of Natalie Portman's character from the film 'The Black Swan'

Should ‘Black Swan’ Be Part of the Criterion Collection?

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Aronofsky’s dance-thriller turns 10 in September, making it the perfect time to reflect on why it deserves recognition as an important contemporary film.…

August 3, 2020

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