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Aronofsky's film 'Black Swan' pushing the boundaries of art

Todd McCarthy
Film Critic, Indie Wire

“Resembling a “Red Shoes” on acid, “Black Swan” takes the idea of giving one’s all for art to a morbid extreme... With Natalie Portman...equaling her director in unquestioned commitment, the central issue for the viewer is how far one is willing to follow the film down the road to oblivion for art’s sake.”


Early Oscar talk for 'Black Swan' a bit premature

Sean O'Connell
Film Critic / Blogger, Hollywood News

“It’s barely September. The race might have started, but far too many contenders are still standing at the gate. I’m willing to believe Portman is terrific in Aronofsky’s film. I’m anxious to see it next week in Toronto. But claiming a victory for any film this early in the game raises expectations too high, which is harmful and silly.”


Early praise for Natalie Portman and her 'Black Swan' role

Ani Esmaillian
Co-founder / Writer, HollyScoop

“It's definitely going to be one of the frontrunners at the Oscars.”


Thrilling early review of Aronofsky's 'Black Swan' at Venice FF

David Gritten
Culture Critic, Daily Telegraph (UK)

“Powerful, gripping and always intriguing, it also features a lead performance from Natalie Portman that elevates her from a substantial leading actress to major star... Black Swan is an exhilarating if uneasy ride, one that could deliver Aronofsky his second Golden Lion... As for Portman, she can expect a busy few months at awards dinners.”


Early praise Natalie Portman in 'Black Swan' role

Kirk Honeycutt
Film Critic, The Hollywood Reporter

“Portman, who has danced but is no ballerina, does a more than credible job in the big dance numbers and the tough rehearsals that are so essential to the film. In her acting, too, you sense she has bravely ventured out of her comfort zone... It's a bravura performance.”


Need for Nats and MLB to get Nyjer Morgan some help away from the game

Keith Olbermann
News Anchor / Writer / TV Personality

“MLB has to step in - and quickly - on what you can smell from a thousand miles away is a serious and blossoming anger management issue... That Morgan was pleasant and even nonchalant in interviews afterwards suggests the dimensions of his disconnect.”


The changed persona of Nyjer Morgan after Marlins brawl

David Brown
Contributor, Big League Stew (Yahoo! Sports)

“There's no denying that Morgan will receive a hefty suspension for his Little Mac mound charge on Wednesday night. And there's also no denying that he needs a little break to escape what is probably the worst week anyone has had in baseball this year... Maybe he'll use them to right himself from the tilt that he's on.”


Defending Nyjer Morgan's actions in brawl w/ Marlins

Cal Ripken, Jr.
HoF MLB Athlete / Philanthropist

“You can see how easy that stuff kind of gets out of control. If I got thrown at intentionally, I knew I got thrown at intentionally, I didn't want somebody to take things in their own hands. I'd figure out how to try to get that back myself.”


Calling Nyjer Morgan brawl w/ Marlins a move of self-defense

Rob Dibble
MLB Analyst / Former Athlete / Broadcaster

“You get hit the first time, that should take care of it... But then the second time...that's overkill. The one thing I respect about Nyjer, he's an ex-hockey player, he plays the game with a lot of emotion... He gave away a foot in that fight. And if you think the guy's intentionally trying to hurt you or throw at you, you've got to do something”


Defending actions in brawl against Marlins

Nyjer Morgan
MLB Athlete, Washington Nationals

“I'm a hard-nosed player. I'm grimey. And I just wanted to go out there and try to protect myself. I didn't want to get outside the box. There's bit a little bit of controversy surrounding the kid lately. But it's just one of things... I'm out there to play hard, and play hard for this organization.”


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