Aronofsky had been a fan of Selby's work during his school years.
Traditionally, run alongside a character, mimicking their movement.
Here, characters are within reach of objects and ideas that they have long fought for.
She is forced to perform demeaning sexual acts for a crowd of paying customers.
Her world is crumbling around her and we are made to identify with her at all times.
The popcorn moments were in there to justify the budget and bring target audiences into the theater.