Life and love are crafted through choices and sacrifices. Tom Ford's adaptation of Susan and Tony, by Austin Wright, clearly shows how choice and sacrifice have an unequivocal role in determining one's path in life. Merriam-Webster defines sacrifice as "an act of offering to a deity something precious; especially : the killing of a victim on an altar."
The Wrestler follows Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a famous wrestling figure from the 80's, as he finds his place in a world that has forgotten him. His life has transformed from fame into one that is more depressing and seeking companionship. Everything from his housing situation, an unfulfilling and demeaning job at a supermarket, loneliness,
Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan is a fresh interpretation of the 19th century ballet, Swan Lake. The film follows Nina, played by Natalie Portman, as she trains for the part of the white/black swan. A role that requires her to metamorphose from her pure and immaculate persona into an untamed embodiment of raw sexuality. Nina's agonizing drive for
Lee Chandler, played by Casey Affleck, moves north of Boston to Manchester by the sea in order to take care of his dead brother's affairs. The already sorrow situation is compounded by the death haunting Lee's past. This movie is without a doubt the most emotionally intense story of the year. Director Lonergan is not afraid
They worship everything and they value nothing. In general, I am not especially attracted to the musical genre. This could be due in part to a lack of film musicals being released in recent years. However, it is more likely that I simply struggle to get into the atmosphere of musicals. The spontaneous dive into a choreographed
