Darren Aronofsky’s new psychological thriller Black Swan centers around the world of New York City Ballet and their opening production of Swan Lake, where two rival ballerinas – the ideal White Swan, Nina, and the seductive Black Swan, Lily – develop a twisted relationship. One of the challenges for Aronofsky collaborator Amy Westcott was to [...]
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The Black Swan trailer has finally been unveiled (it has featured in our video of the week box since Tuesday) and the internet is awash with commentary and dissection. While NY Magazine’s Vulture blog thinks the movie looks like a chic version of “Single White Female” with a bit of “Mommie Dearest” thrown in, Natalie [...]
All About Eve meets The Red Shoes? That’s how Darren Aronofsky‘s foray into the ballet world might play out. The director has recently cited both these classics as sources of inspiration, although the movie’s plot line – a ballerina faces her inner demons as she is picked to dance the lead in Swan Lake – [...]
The Royal Ballet’s latest triple bill is a rare combination of three recent ballets, all done by living choreographers. It includes young Jonathan Watkins’ brand new piece As One. Here’s what each Bag Lady thought of his vibrant debut in the Covent Garden main stage: Emilia says: If you still don’t have a ticket for [...]
