Episode 41: Darren Aronofsky loves a Mental Illness Movie - Part 2. Black Swan (with Ash Roberts)

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Our second focus on the auteur who loves to lightly and heavily traumatise us, Darren Aronofksy- is a deep swan dive into 2010's Black Swan starring Natalie Portman. Joining us is Ash Roberts*, Hot Girl's Theory Podcasts' other half! Ash shares her history of, in her words her 'spicy mental health cocktail', and how her experience of Autism and Bipolar Disorder has parallels with Nina (Natalie Portman)'s experience in the film. 

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*Apologies as Steph introduce her as Ash Robertson not Roberts (and Ash is too kind to correct me!)

CONTENT WARNING: Self harm and suicide, sexual assault, child abuse, disordered eating, psychosis, drug use, physical violence.

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REFERENCES:

• See Steph's deep dive into Frances Farmer's autobiography "Will There Really Be A Morning" on Instagram highlights
• 'Black Swan's' psychological spin - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com
• Virgin and Whore in Black Swan | HuffPost Entertainment
• Interesting Movie Theory: What Is Going On Between Nina And Her Mom In 'Black Swan'? (slashfilm.com)
• 'Black Swan': Psychiatrists Diagnose Ballerina's Descent - ABC News (go.com)
• "Black Swan": Mental Health Conditions Of Ballet Dancers (mindingtherapy.com)
• Movies 4 - Psychology of a Psychotic Break - Black Swan (psychedonlife.com)
• Movies in the Classroom: Black Swan | aapp.org