Darren Aronofsky

The Whale

By Hannah Strong

A grieving man battling an eating disorder attempts to reconnect with his daughter in Darren Aronofsky's drama.

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Brendan Fraser is a man transformed in the first trailer for The Whale

By Charles Bramesco

In the new film from Darren Aronofsky, Fraser portrays an obese recluse ready for one last chance at redemption.

The Whale – first-look review

By Hannah Strong

Brendan Fraser gives his all as a morbidly obese man trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter before his death.

The full 2022 BFI London Film Festival line-up has been announced

By Marina Ashioti

From Glass Onion to Decision to Leave, this year’s cinematic bonanza is packed to the gills with discovery and delight.

In defence of Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain

By Simon Bland

Dismissed as a self-indulgent folly upon release, this fatalistic fantasy drama deserves a second look.

The 100 Best Films of the 2000s: 100-76

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Part one of our bumper survey of the noughties, featuring Avatar, Borat! and Requiem for a Dream.

Mother!

By David Jenkins

Jennifer Lawrence is plunged into the fiery depths of Hell in this conceptual ordeal saga from Darren Aronofsky.

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The first trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s mother! is here

By Mark Allison

Jennifer Lawrence looks like she’s going through some sort of supernatural ringer in this latest from the Black Swan director.

Darren Aronofsky has a new movie coming out this year

By Rebecca Dykstra

The director’s upcoming relationship drama, Mother, stars Jennifer Lawrence and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Brian Gleeson talks Tiger Raid, Logan Lucky and the new Darren Aronofsky

By Lauren Thompson

The Irish star opens up about his most recent and upcoming projects.

Clint Mansell tells the story behind his favourite film scores

By Daniel Dylan Wray

From Black Swan to High-Rise, the British composer reveals how he approaches making music for the movies.

Noah

By Paul Fairclough

Russell Crowe’s surly survivalist fails to keep this Biblical blockbuster from Darren Aronofsky afloat.

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Black Swan

By Matt Bochenski

If Black Swan is Darren Aronofsky’s claim to creative genius, it’s one that is undermined by the film’s own dual nature.

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The Wrestler

By Matt Bochenski

A stunning career comeback from Mickey Rourke underpins Darren Aronofsky’s tragic sports drama.

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The Fountain

By Matt Bochenski

An emotional powerhouse that sucks you in and rips you apart layer by layer. An unparalleled experience.

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