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I Survived "Black Swan"

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Jeffrey Overstreet

10 Dec 2010
Filed under: On Movies & Media • Darren Aronofsky • Filmwell • Black Swan

Black Swan is a dance production, a horror movie, and a psychological thriller, and a film that's almost certain to earn Natalie Portman a little golden statue.

But is it worth seeing?

My review is up at Filmwell.

Have you seen of it? What did you think? Post your response on my Facebook page.

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Since I was 12 years old, The Dark Crystal has had a strong influence on my imagination. Looking back, I find that it seems more profound than ever.
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Escapes to Ladner, Vancouver, Port Townsend, and Nowhere Else: adventures in rest, reading, writing, cinema, and music

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Some travel journaling from my late summer excursions and escapes.
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First impressions of The Odyssey — Part Three: a lack of enchantment

First impressions of The Odyssey — Part Three: a lack of enchantment

Here, at last, is the conclusion of my epic overview of Christopher Nolan's summer blockbuster.
25 Aug 2026 25 min read
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