Best Picture Nominees

Black Swan

A psychological thriller about a ballerina competing for the coveted lead role in a performance of Swan Lake, Black Swan is earning plenty of buzz for Natalie Portman's gripping performance and the dark relationship that evolves between her character and that of Mila Kunis' rival ballerina. Portman has said she trained eight hours a day for the role that won her a Best Actress Golden Globe and a Best Actress nomination this year. Director Darren Aronofsky is also nominated.