The Big Picture

Fall Movie Preview

"...we really need another movie about heroin? But wait: Darren Aronofsky, who wowed critics and annoyed moviegoers with the..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Shortcuts

"...the Dobie this week is the indie sensation Piby Darren Aronofsky.(See the "Film Listings" section for new reviews of..."

July 31, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

2010 Screens Top 10s

"...clichés about nutty ballerinas and even nuttier moms, but Aronofsky's vision is so specific, gorgeous, and psychologically cohesive that..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Continental Drift

Scenes from the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival

"...Two movies that proved to be audience favorites were Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler, which stars Mickey Rourke as an..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Unbelievably Incredible

Fantastic Fest II is for real

"...feature films, 30 shorts, and enough special guests (including Darren Aronofsky, who'll be premiering his ultra-anticipated The Fountain) to..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Movies From the Mount

Sundance Film Festival

"...making his first narrative feature. Another buzz movie was Darren Aronofsky's [[pi]], a paranoid original about a math genius..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Spike Lee, Rian Johnson, and Chelsea Manning for SXSW

Plus major tech names, Westworld panel, and more added

"...fest since 2008's Medicine for Melancholy). Then in October, Darren Aronofksy and Keith Urband joined the party, followed quickly..."

Jan. 30, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Internet to the Industry: Behind the Scenes of the CAMP Film Festival

New film fest aims to change online creator expectations

"..."nothing, except everything." has been optioned by TriStar and Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa, while Kane Pixels was announced to be..."

April 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...If any of that sounds familiar, you’ve probably seen Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, or maybe heard Tchaikovsky’s enduring score...."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Contemporary Prometheus in The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster

Bomani J. Story retells Frankenstein as a Black horror

"...my favorite movies, The Fountain, to pay homage to [Darren] Aronofsky,” Story said before delving into the influence of..."

March 11, 2023 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Five Marquee Movies at Austin Film Festival 2022

Headliners and Oscar contenders at this year's AFF

"...Few directors see untapped potential in established actors like Darren Aronofsky, and the critical response to his adaptation of..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Artistically Invigorated, SZA Teases Post-Ctrl Material at ACL Fest

​​“If I wouldn’t be in trouble, I wanna sing all new songs”

"...through similar tortured artistry as explored in the 2010 Darren Aronofsky flick, SZA’s invigorated intentions – at least as..."

Oct. 15, 2022 Music Post by Laiken Neumann

We Have an Issue: Buy a Shirt, Support Abortion Care

The Chronicle partners with artist Billie Buck to support Whole Woman's Health

"...Festival announced its opening night film for Oct. 27: Darren Aronofsky drama The Whale starring Brendan Fraser (fresh off..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Fantasia Review: Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

An overdue tribute to one of the greats of animation

"...to claim that Black Swan ripped off Perfect Blue, Darren Aronofsky is one of the first talking heads to..."

Aug. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein

"...of Netflix's Stranger Things theme and the score for Darren Aronofsky's VR series Spheres, the pair now debut their..."

May 3, 2019 Music Review by Christina Garcia

Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2017

"...metaphor? Sound and fury signifying nothing? Whatever your interpretation, Darren Aronofsky's Mother! is deservedly the year's most talked-about film...."

Dec. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2017

"...Darren Aronofsky's febrile nightmare takes on gender roles, religion, and..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Report From the Toronto International Film Festival

Pass the popcorn (and the awards)

"...decisions. I opted to skip such soon-to-open titles as Darren Aronofsky's Mother! and Alexander Payne's Downsizing, yet still found..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Sublime Beauty of Kogonada's Columbus

Director brings his indie drama to AFS Cinema

"...interplay of reflection and self-perception, and also "Sounds of [Darren] Aronofsky," a surprising audiovisual soufflé...."

Aug. 25, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Sour Notes Ride It Out

Life’s tedium and passion captured in black & white

"...Boulanger’s only input: cross French New Wave cinema with Darren Aronofsky...."

May 24, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Listen to MondoCon

Your essential guide to this weekend's Mondo vinyl exclusives

"...year, because we really wanted to do something with Darren Aronofsky's films, which feel right in our wheelhouse, but..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Science-Fiction Cinema

Break down the walls

"...started with lo-fi, sci-fi calling cards: Christopher Nolan's Following, Darren Aronofsky's Pi, and Mike Cahill and Brit Marling's Another..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Extra: More Talk With Todd Barry

The rest of the 'Chronicle' interview with the deadpan comic

"...TB: I know Darren Aronofsky a little bit, and he just had me..."

April 26, 2013 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Swanning Into 2011

But first, a look back at the films of 2010

"...vote count of any film on the combined lists. Darren Aronofsky's ravishing film, which stars Natalie Portman, is an..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFCA Backs 'Black Swan'

Local film critics pick year's best

"...Best Director: Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan..."

Dec. 22, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin's Indie Spirit

Anish Savjani and Bryan Poyser score noms

"...Best Director
Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan
Danny Boyle, 127 Hours
Lisa Cholodenko, The Kids..."

Nov. 30, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Movie Bug

Touching down at the Toronto International Film Festival

"...the one that garnered some of the biggest buzz: Darren Aronofsky's ballet melodrama Black Swan, which stars Natalie Portman...."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Fantastic Five

What we'll (try to) see

"...Fountain: We haven't seen it yet, but since director Darren Aronofsky's previously helmed two of our favorite films, π..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest Schedule

Thursday, Sept. 21-Thursday, Sept. 28, Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

"...Sept. 28 4: Darren Aronofsky presents: Fantastic Planet..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Screens Feature

The Artful 'Dodger'

First-time writer / director Dylan Kidd talks about his award-winning indie debut, Roger Dodger.

"...I have a huge admiration for Doug Liman and Darren Aronofsky and James Mangold and all those guys who..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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