Sneak Preview: Black Swan starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis

The most anticipated movie of the year is Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Black Swan, an artsy movie lensed in 16mm film noir style that explores the dark side of ballet’s intense competition between two of a ballet company’s principal dancers.

Natalie Portman (Star Wars) plays the veteran dancer, Nina, an emotionally troubled loner who is slowly descending into madness.

Mila Kunis (Book of Eli) plays Lily, the cocky, self-assured dancer who is competing with Nina for the lead role in the classic production, Swan Lake — or is she?

In the opening scene of the movie’s trailer, Nina says:

“I had the craziest dream last night… about a girl who’s turned into a swan. But her prince falls for the wrong girl… and she kills herself”

And that, in a nutshell, is the theme of Black Swan, a psychological thriller with ballerina protagonists.

The love scene between Nina and Lilly is garnering a lot of press. But the concept of a chick turning into a swan — à la Jeff Goldblum in The Fly — is what’s most intriguing about Black Swan.

In the film’s trailer, Nina repeatedly scratches herself leaving her back covered in long, jagged scars. There is one intense scene where her mother (played by the excellent Barbara Hershey) frantically clips Nina’s nails down to the nubs.

Nina in Black Swan

The last scene in the trailer shows Nina plucking a black feather out of her back. The whites of her eyes glow a fiery red… just like a black swan!

Nina in Black Swan
Does Nina eventually turn into a black swan? I read the script online, so I know the answer, but I won’t spoil it for you.

a black swan

Ms. Thickness
Divinebrown

You’re taking this mainstream exposure toooooo far. MMMMKAYYYY…

Get back to the we all know and love. PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!
jlojones2007

LOOKS LIKE IT WILL BE GOOD SHOOT IF I CAN FORK OUT 9 BUCKS FOR LOTTERY TICKET SURLEY I CAN SPEND SUMPIN ON THIS LOL
Mamacita

“The most anticipated movie of the year”

…since when? I’ll pass on this one…
Cinderella

Good Morning everyone.
at this post
http://youtube.com/hushvisionfilms BK2ATLMAN

i thought it was a chick flick, but it looks aight.. i mean i won’t be paying to see it, but will watch it o a late night on dvd.. Morning peeps
BROWNSUGAPOET

Somebody got some deep pockets
CreoleCutie7

Why is this new sandra??…..
FloridaChick813

I’ll pass on this one
cheeks8683

tha hail???

BUT I think Natalie and Mila are both gorgeous. They dont have that over processed look, just natural beauty. Natalie I believe is Israli and Mila has some middle-eastern blood in her.

My the ballet reminds me of one of my favorite dance flicks Center Stage, man I loved that movie!

Morning Fam! Happy Friday everyone! Got a hot date this weekend so I’m
T.Y’z Cha Cha

THICKNESSSSSSSSS ITZ FRIDAYYYYYYYY LETS GET IT!!!

DIVINE…..WHATS REALLY GOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!

GOOD DAY jLO, MAMACITA, COME HITHER, CREOLE CUTIE, CINDERELLA AND BROWNNNNNNNN (I want ya boy to give me two snaps in Z formation)

OT/ CHA CHA DONT DO SCARY
liverpool

my kind of movie….
cheeks8683

*correction the ballet theme reminds me of center stage
T.Y’z Cha Cha

Morning Flo….Cheeks
jlojones2007

MORNING T.Y’Z CHA CHA IKR THANK GOD IT FRIDAY WHEW LOOOOOOOONG WEEK
http://youtube.com/hushvisionfilms BK2ATLMAN

anyone going to the Budweiser Superfest tonight @chastain?
gemini1619

Good Morning everyone
gemini1619

@ cheeks I love center stage
gemini1619

good morning TY
T.Y’z Cha Cha

Good Morning Gem… Girl I see you got that Gravi OCD like I do… The one you just changed it from was muy caliente :nohomo:
gemini1619

@ty ya think?? thanks!!
cheeks8683

heeeeyyyy cha cha!

@ gemi i remember wathcing that movie over and over back in college lol
BROWNSUGAPOET

WELL! WELL! WELL! LOOK AT WHAT WE HAVE HERE!
Mamacita

@Cheeks “Morning Fam! Happy Friday everyone! Got a hot date this weekend so I’m

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jlojones2007

@B2K NOT I ALTHOUGH I DO LOVE ME SOME ANTHONY HAMILTON MORNING @ GEM
Man, I just don’t care™

“The love scene between Nina and Lilly is garnering a lot of press.”-Sandra Rose
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Might be worth watching.
http://youtube.com/hushvisionfilms BK2ATLMAN

i didnt know about it, was offered some tickets, so i might go.. Brown my pic close enough
http://youtube.com/hushvisionfilms BK2ATLMAN

now thats the clip she should of put up @Man
gemini1619

@ brown…uh oh!!
T.Y’z Cha Cha

@Jlo… Corn Bread Fish and Collid Greens.. I got what you need… Im a Pimp girl..with a thick and juicy jheri curl

Listen to that album at least twice a week getting ready for work
BROWNSUGAPOET

Candyman I think that might have been Choco that asked for a close up so I’m sure she’ll be happy
lexdiamonz

what in the mainstream sell-out hell AUNT SANDY back to “ghetto gossip” ASAP !!!1

@BSP what is that gravi !!!!!!!!!!!
Al-Ameera

I guess I am out of the know because I’ve never even heard of this flick

Oh well
T.Y’z Cha Cha

@ Mamacita .. Get Get Get it GIRL…. If its so hot are you gonna on the first date?????
BROWNSUGAPOET

Lex I think it’s a Shim gettin his Barbie on! Thank Nikki Minaj
Divinebrown

GOOD MURNIN T.Y’z Cha Cha!!!!

AND THE REST OF THE MORNING SHOW CREW!!!!!!

WHO GOTTA DATE?

*PROFESSOR KLUMP VOICE* “FRIDAY NIGHT AT 8….GOT MYSELF A DATE….I WILL NOT BE LATE….HE MIGHT BE MY MATE….AN IT WILL BE SO GREAT…..GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!!!!
gemini1619

Good Morning BSP or should I say Doc??
gemini1619

Good Morning Devine..
BROWNSUGAPOET

You’re special so you can call me Doc!
Divinebrown

GOOD MURNIN GEMINI!!!!

I HEARD THEY STILL BANG (GANG BANG) IN OMAHA!!! LMAOOOOO!

J/K!!!
mirsmommy

Good Morning folks.
Mamacita

@TY It’s not my date It’s @Cheeks date. I wish I had a hot date tonight…my boo is in Iraq so no date for me
Man, I just don’t care™

@GEMINI

Lovin that gravi babe, bust it wide open!
gemini1619

@Doc would say what u could call me but umm err uuh..nah

@Devine lmao..I heard the same thing..cant confirm nor deny though =}
BROWNSUGAPOET

SAWEET CHEEKS! You got a date?!?!?!?!!?!
I hope it aine noboby from here!
gemini1619

@man
FloridaChick813

Mornin Folks — Sooooooo happy its finally friday
BROWNSUGAPOET

Man, I just don’t care™ says:

@GEMINI

Lovin that gravi babe, bust it wide open!

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MAN I WILL GUT YOU LIKE A FISH!!!!!!!!!!
gemini1619

Morning Flo
T.Y’z Cha Cha

@ Mamacita my bad …
Hooked on phonics worked for ME<<<<<—–

Well then inquiring minds wanna know about this HOT date CHEEKS!!!!
my2cents

Looks interesting; I want to see that movie w/ Jennifer Aniston, it showed right before this other clip, looks good!!
FloridaChick813

@2cents
I saw the previews for that. Looks hilarious!

@Gemini, lovely pic
gemini1619

@ flo..thanks!!!
FloridaChick813

So I have a question for you all.

Does anybody believe in ghost or spirits?? And has anyone had any “encounters” or “experiences”???
BROWNSUGAPOET

gemini1619 says:

@Doc would say what u could call me but umm err uuh..nah

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I’ll keep it clean and just call you PC!
FreeToSpeakUp

Morning Folk…

@ Flo… Anoint your home (praying and touching areas with holy oil) and wipe your window sills and doorsteps with turpentine
cheeks8683

@ Brown LOL!!! U know there is a shortage of dudes (well that have it together) in OK…hope im not sharing him with anyone, doubt it tho…He has been spending so much on random gifts for me doubt he could afford a side piece lol.

Wellllll…I meet him at the gym. He asked for my number a few times but I was just getting out of a relationship and I was like I dont wanna be bothered with NO-BODY!!! But he was always polite, him and his homeboy always spoke when we crossed paths…Then one day he had on a wife-beater and yallllllll when say he has a body I mean ol’dude has a BO-DY. HE started doing some bench presses (he was up to 420 lbs on the bench) like the whole weightroom section came to a stand still watching him and I’m thinking…why am I trippin??? We have been talking ever since
T.Y’z Cha Cha

@ Flo NO…. and NO!! What happended to you?
Man, I just don’t care™

@CHEEKS
“him and his homeboy always spoke ”
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Do he show all his teeth when he smile?
gemini1619

@Doc PC it is
FreeToSpeakUp

Man, I just don’t care™ says:

@CHEEKS
“him and his homeboy always spoke ”
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Do he show all his teeth when he smile?

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There he go
Man, I just don’t care™

@BROWN
“Lovin that gravi babe, bust it wide open!

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MAN I WILL GUT YOU LIKE A FISH!!!!!!!!!!
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Wuuuuuuhd’ I do?
T.Y’z Cha Cha

FLO…. Catch

@ cheeks8683…. yeah What were you thinking. Just Kidding!!… I hope you have fun…sneak a playful touch and slap in on his biceps every now and then but maintain your composure if you can…
FloridaChick813

Thanks @Free. Where would one get holy water from??
cheeks8683

Do he show all his teeth when he smile?
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before i answer what does that mean….man dont start with me today!!!
Daisy

@cheeks have fun on your date
FloridaChick813

@ TY’z

Nothing serious. Just some noises at night. But its enough to wake me up outta my sleep. The other night I heard a banging noise. Last night the cable box in our room just turned off by itself (it woke me up) then it was turned back on this morning

Im just a scarey person, so all this bothers me. But its making me think of Paranormal Activity!
T.Y’z Cha Cha

Yeah Im real scary too so Im going to say follow Flo’s advice. As far as holy water I dont know where you can randomly get some from other than requesting it from your clergyman. What you will need to do and it dont cost a thing IS PRAY, walk through your house and PRAY any and all spirits up out of that piece.

If all else fails…Pack YO SHYT and GET OUT
cheeks8683

If all else fails…Pack YO SHYT and GET OUT
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real talk dont try to investigate either….

@ daisy thanks
Man, I just don’t care™

@CHEEKS
“Do he show all his teeth when he smile?
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before i answer what does that mean….man dont start with me today!!!
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I can show you better than I can tell you, Google pictures of Jonathan Plummer, E. Lynn Harris, Eddie Murphy and that flight attendant that “quit” ghetto style.

Now, tell me what they all have in common.
FreeToSpeakUp

FloridaChick813 says:

Thanks @Free. Where would one get holy water from??

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Not holy water, holy oil. Honestly, it’s usually EVOO that a pastor has prayed over(anointed). If you believe in Christ, I recommend reading Psalms 91 and rebuke those demons/spirits lurking and lingering, you probably should’ve had a minster pray over your new place before you moved in. Did you research it to see if anything ever happened there before you moved in?
FreeToSpeakUp

Cha Cha says:

walk through your house and PRAY any and all spirits up out of that piece.

Exactly
FloridaChick813

Trust @Cheeks, Im not tryin to investigate nothing LOL

And Im ready to Pack it Up and Move it Out, but I dont wanna break my lease and thats not a legitimate enough reason :/

But I can pray, I been praying all thee time
http://www.twitter.com/ButtaFlyyTulsa ButtaFlyyTulsa

Looks like it’s a remake if an Asian movie. Probably is.
FreeToSpeakUp

Man, I just don’t care™ says:

@CHEEKS
“Do he show all his teeth when he smile?
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before i answer what does that mean….man dont start with me today!!!
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I can show you better than I can tell you, Google pictures of Jonathan Plummer, E. Lynn Harris, Eddie Murphy and that flight attendant that “quit” ghetto style.

Now, tell me what they all have in common
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You probably sitting behind your CUM-PEW-TA with that same smile
FreeToSpeakUp

FloridaChick813 says:

Trust @Cheeks, Im not tryin to investigate nothing LOL

And Im ready to Pack it Up and Move it Out, but I dont wanna break my lease and thats not a legitimate enough reason

But I can pray, I been praying all thee time
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When you pray you MUST believe
Man, I just don’t care™

@FREE
“You probably sitting behind your CUM-PEW-TA with that same smile ”
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Divinebrown

I heard you are supposed to confront the spirits and remind them that they’re dead.

WHO WANTS TO TAKE THE RISK OF PISSING THEM OFF???
FloridaChick813

@Free, No I havent researched anything, it just started. But thanks for the info. I do have a prayer cloth that my whole family prayed over and it was anoited with holy water. Is there a specific place I should place it???
FloridaChick813

You probably sitting behind your CUM-PEW-TA with that same smile

Hi-lar-i-ous!!!!
FreeToSpeakUp

FloridaChick813 says:

@Free, No I havent researched anything, it just started. But thanks for the info. I do have a prayer cloth that my whole family prayed over and it was anoited with holy water. Is there a specific place I should place it???
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Most people put their prayer cloths underneath their pillows. But continuously pray over your home.
cheeks8683

I can show you better than I can tell you, Google pictures of Jonathan Plummer, E. Lynn Harris, Eddie Murphy and that flight attendant that “quit” ghetto style.

Now, tell me what they all have in common.
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HA!!! Ima let u slide on this one cause I enjoy your commentary..No he doesnt show them all like THAT!!! He aint like that…LOVES the ladies thats for sure! Besides I have really good gaydar..A really good friend of mine is and he always tries to play it off, still love him to death and…funny story…This one guy that was trying to talk to me took me out on a couple dates. I had a feeling about him but hey, couldnt turn down a free meal at a fancy resturant. He had the “limp hand” when he held his fork-count 1…And I was being funny and scared him and this ninja screamed-count 2 and 3…Needless to say I had to give him the deuces!
cheeks8683

walk through your house and PRAY any and all spirits up out of that piece.
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I know thats right! When I was growing up my family had that Holy Oil always on hand. Used to put it on our foreheads before going to school.
Daisy

I want some roseary prayer beads
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

T.Y’z Cha Cha says:

As far as holy water I dont know where you can randomly get some from other than requesting it from your clergyman. What you will need to do and it dont cost a thing IS PRAY, walk through your house and PRAY any and all spirits up out of that piece.

If all else fails…Pack YO SHYT and GET OUT
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@ Holy water. I can’t tell if you’re being serious or just kidding around.
FreeToSpeakUp

@ Sandra

Did you ever get my email? You never responded. I’ve been asking you that for a week!!!
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

Divinebrown says:

You’re taking this mainstream exposure toooooo far. MMMMKAYYYY…

Get back to the we all know and love. PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!
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FreeToSpeakUp

And this heffa is just going to ignore me
FloridaChick813
T.Y’z Cha Cha

@ Cheeks I got good GAYDAR senses too. I once went out with this guy that was wayyyyyy in to Usher. This dude only had Usher ringtones/ringback tones. I kid you not when we went out his air fresher hanging from his rear view…USHER. What the What.. Same here, On the first date gave him the benefit of the doubt for dinners sake. Few weeks later we went out to the movies, and while we was waiting in line this dude starts jiggin on me like he Usher and he done called me on stage. The straw… When we got back to his place that night (left my car) he invited me up…did that, this nigga sat on his knees…On the couch..WHO THE EFF DOES THAT..OPEN YO DAMN LEGS, LEAN BACK….WHAT YOU GOT BEHIND DOOR #1..NIGGA YOU IS ON YOUR KNEES..How am I supposed to TAKE THAT? So needless to say…I had to keep it movin on his Usher Stanning Azz!!!
SangriaSugar

@Flo…I believe in ghosts!!

I do watch “A Haunting” and I don’t know if the whole burn sage thing works but I do think you should pray in every room of your house but don’t get all loud and yell/curse at them!!
SangriaSugar

@TY…had you a in denial sweet tart
T.Y’z Cha Cha

Sandra Rose says:
@ Holy water. I can’t tell if you’re being serious or just kidding around

I meant Holy/Annointed Oil….. And I was being serious
Dawn

Thanks for posting this Sandra, too bad so many people fear stepping outside the box when it comes to watching movies or reading books that don’t invole rappers, actors, and other baseless story lines. I look forward to going to see this movie when it comes out. If there is a book, i wouldn’t mind reading it… the books usually trump the movies (sometimes)… Movies like this usually rack up tons of awards remember Little Miss Sunshine, Juno, Boys Don’t Cry etc…

SN: It sucks that ppl read your blog with the hope of only seeing gossip… I like the diversity you include…
T.Y’z Cha Cha

Dawn says:

Thanks for posting this Sandra, too bad so many people fear stepping outside the box when it comes to watching movies or reading books that don’t invole rappers, actors, and other baseless story lines

SN: It sucks that ppl read your blog with the hope of only seeing gossip… I like the diversity you include…
cheeks8683

The straw… When we got back to his place that night (left my car) he invited me up…did that, this nigga sat on his knees…On the couch..WHO THE EFF DOES THAT..OPEN YO DAMN LEGS, LEAN BACK….WHAT YOU GOT BEHIND DOOR #1..NIGGA YOU IS ON YOUR KNEES..How am I supposed to TAKE THAT? So needless to say…I had to keep it movin on his Usher Stanning Azz!!!
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LOLOLOLLOL!!!!!!!!

Why was the one that took me out to dinner into Usher tooo!!!! Like for real real, like I told him I did not like his last album (with love in the club on it) and this ninja got irate with me talking bout I need t listen to it again and understand it! Girl we went out dancing one time where this live band was playing and when he got a few drinks in him he started going the lean back with his lips all purched!!!! Girrrrllll!
SangriaSugar

@Cheeks…not the pursed lips
Divinebrown

@CHA CHA…..YOU ARE A DAMN FOOOOOLLL!!!! :ROFL:
Destinee

This looks interesting! I likey, likey!
Ms. Thickness

*COMES OUT FROM LURKING*

HEY PEEPS…CHA-CHA ITS FRIDAY LETS GET IT STARTED..LETS GET IT STARTED IN HERE.

HEY FLO,FREE, DIVINE, CHEEKS, MAN..U WAS CUTTIN UP YESTERDAY.

WELCOME GEMINI…PLEASE DONT BE LIKE CHA-CHA MY BREAK DANCING HOMIE AND CHANGE YORU GRAVI EVERY 4 HOURS.
Ms. Thickness

GIRL WHY I HAD TO BUST THE LEAN BACK RIGHT FAST…I WOULD HAVE LEFT HIS ASS ON THAT DANCE FLOOR
FreeToSpeakUp

Hey Thickness!
my2cents

@Flo yes I believe in them but no I haven’t experienced anything… I that everything works out for you
cheeks8683

GIRL WHY I HAD TO BUST THE LEAN BACK RIGHT FAST…I WOULD HAVE LEFT HIS ASS ON THAT DANCE FLOOR
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Hey girl! shoooot I would have but he was my ride for the evening
Ms. Thickness

cheeks8683 says:

GIRL WHY I HAD TO BUST THE LEAN BACK RIGHT FAST…I WOULD HAVE LEFT HIS ASS ON THAT DANCE FLOOR
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Hey girl! shoooot I would have but he was my ride for the evening
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HELL I ALWAYS, ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN…EVEN WHEN I GO OUT WITH MY DUDE…HE MAY GET MADE AND WANNA KICK ME OUT THE CAR..LOL…WAS HIS EYES CLOSE EVERYTIME HE LEANED BACK?
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

Dawn says:

Thanks for posting this Sandra, too bad so many people fear stepping outside the box when it comes to watching movies or reading books that don’t invole rappers, actors, and other baseless story lines.

SN: It sucks that ppl read your blog with the hope of only seeing gossip… I like the diversity you include…
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Thanks Dawn! I feel blessed to have intellectual readers like you to strike a balance.
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

FreeToSpeakUp says:

@ Sandra

Did you ever get my email? You never responded. I’ve been asking you that for a week!!!
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Sorry hun. I get a thousand emails a week. It’s impossible for me to answer them all.
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

“The love scene between Nina and Lilly is garnering a lot of press.”-Sandra Rose
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Might be worth watching.

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But what if she’s not really kissing Lilly? What if she’s kissing herself? Remember, Nina is slowly going crazy, so we see the movie from the perspective of a mentally ill woman. Some of the characters in the movie are figments of her imagination. The fun part is figuring out who is real and who is an illusion.

Edit: If you pause the trailer when Nina passes the woman in the hallway, you’ll see that she’s passing herself.
cheeks8683

HELL I ALWAYS, ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN…EVEN WHEN I GO OUT WITH MY DUDE…HE MAY GET MADE AND WANNA KICK ME OUT THE CAR..LOL…WAS HIS EYES CLOSE EVERYTIME HE LEANED BACK?
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either they were or they where squinted….I was like wooooooWWW!
T.Y’z Cha Cha

@ cHEEKS this ninja got irate with me talking bout I need t listen to it again and understand it!… I can imagine he was foaming at the mouth..THA HELL

THICKNESS GETTTIN IT IN

HELL I ALWAYS, ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN…EVEN WHEN I GO OUT WITH MY DUDE…HE MAY GET MADE AND WANNA KICK ME OUT THE CAR..LOL…WAS HIS EYES CLOSE EVERYTIME HE LEANED BACK?
laterthannever

@Flo If you have Brighthouse- sometimes the boxes will just cut off for a reboot, due to lighting, or a quick power surge. Nothing to worry about there.

The other stuff? Who knows. But it only has as much power over you as you give it- don’t be scurred and confused!
laterthannever

On Topic: This movies looks good. I love a good psychological Thriller!
Issa

I LOVE me so Natalie Portman, so I will definitely be checking it out. Her beauty and talent is effortless. And, there seems to be some lesbian action going on, so I know man will come with me.
OutsidetheBox

“Thanks Dawn! I feel blessed to have intellectual readers like you to strike a balance”

How did i miss this gem? SR you need to stop!

Chile boo. *a little ignorance for the taking*
Issa

But what if she’s not really kissing Lilly? What if she’s kissing herself? Remember, Nina is slowly going crazy, so we see the movie from the perspective of a mentally ill woman. Some of the characters in the movie are figments of her imagination. The fun part is figuring out who is real and who is an illusion.

Edit: If you pause the trailer when Nina passes the woman in the hallway, you’ll see that she’s passing herself.
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I really can’t wait for this movie. I love movies that make you think and keep you guessing.
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

@ Issa:

I think Lilly is a hallucination – the part of herself that she wishes she could be: assertive, confident and outgoing. Her mother might be an illusion too. You’ll have to watch the movie to find out.
http://www.twitter.com/ButtaFlyyTulsa ButtaFlyyTulsa

Sandra Rose says:
@ Issa:
I think Lilly is a hallucination – the part of herself that she wishes she could be: assertive, confident and outgoing. Her mother might be an illusion too. You’ll have to watch the movie to find out.
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I agree. I think Lilly is her darker side and she is going to end up driving herself crazy in end up in a mental institution. This has been done before some many times. I really wish they could come up with something original.