
Peak Humanity: Why Darren Aronofsky's Heroes Don't Wear Capes
from Pablo Torre Finds Out
by The Athletic
Published: Tue Aug 19 2025
Show Notes
He is one of the most disturbing and unapologetic filmmakers in Hollywood, from creating "Requiem for a Dream" to choosing conquistador sci-fi over Batman. But director Darren Aronofsky's new movie — "Caught Stealing," starring Austin Butler as a former MLB prospect — is a departure. Toward optimism; nostalgia; and Cheez. (Because, as any real New Yorker knows, you get everything you want when you no longer want it that much.)
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