Darren Aronofsky

Darren Aronofsky Instagram – starting a new #cinemaforkids discussion. here are some suggestions of great art that is engaging for all ages parents and kids. first up for kids aged 4-6 (all ages will enjoy but remember all kids are different. this is just a suggested age) is THE GENERAL by the master BUSTER KEATON. made in 1927 but with the pace and action sequences on par with present day movies. avail for rent on youtube. next for kids 5-8 (see the above disclaimer in ages) is WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by MEL STUART director made in 1971. i know most of us are familiar with it but a great way to introduce kids to feature length movies and the genius of GENE WILDER. avail on amazon prime. now for slightly older kids 7-10 and even older is 12 ANGRY MEN by the great NYC filmmaker SYDNEY LUMET. this 1957 masterpiece is amazingly his debut picture. look for the incredible shot where the racist juror is isolated in a sealed room filled with 11 other men. avail on itunes. finally for the same age group as well as your teenagers is STANLEY KUBRIK’S early film THE KILLING. dialogue by JIM THOMPSON! this is a great multi layered heist film by the master of masters. avail to rent on youtube. enjoy and send feedback! | Posted on 01/Apr/2020 18:54:49