Author: Carter Trey Smith
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Darren Aronofsky’s Top 5 Films
Darren Arronofsky focuses on diverse and heartbreaking stories about the human experience.
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Entitlement and the Food Industry in ‘The Menu’
‘The Menu’ has a strong story. The 5 acts, which are defined by the courses, are an excellent subversion of the classic 5-act film structure.
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Poverty and the Cycle of Violent Youth in ‘City of God’
‘City of God’ depicts the cylindrical cycle of violence that is forced upon the underprivileged.
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“Thunder Road”: Guilt, Grief, Regret, and Suicide
“Thunder Road” presents the grief that comes from a family member taking their own life.
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What ‘Magnolia’ Says About Childhood Trauma
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.
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OCD Representation in ‘The House that Jack Built’ and Associated Media
Typically in film, characters suffering from mental illness are used as plot devices or exaggerated for comedy. ‘The House that Jack Built’s representation exceeds in accuracy and realism of OCD.