it's a lynne ramsay film. lynne ramsay made rat catcher, we need to talk about kevin.s someone who makes films entirely on her own terms. this is based on a novella byjonathan ames. and the story is that joaquin phoenix is an enforcer, somebody who is a hired gun, who specialises in retrieving lost kids, lost teenagers. he is sent at the beginning of the film to get back a senator's missing daughter. that's the mechanics of the plot. however, lynne ramsay isn't really that interested in plot mechanics. what she's interested in is the fact that he's a very damaged character. she described him as somebody who's got what is like a head full of broken glass. and what the film does is it gives you this nominal thriller narrative, but actually it's a very poetic portrait of somebody who's life is falling apart, who's haunted by the ghosts of the past, who's haunted by past abusive traumas. plus it upends your expectation, because you know at the beginning that he's a kind of... he's a hired enforcer, his weapon of choice is a hammer, and yet he loves his mother, he looks aft

it's a lynne ramsay film. lynne ramsay made rat catcher, we need to talk about kevin.r, somebody who is a hired gun, who specialises in retrieving lost kids, lost teenagers. he is sent at the beginning of the film to get back a senator's missing daughter. that's the mechanics of the plot. however, lynne ramsay isn't really that interested in plot mechanics. what she's interested in is the fact that he's a very damaged character. she described him as somebody who's got what is like a head full of broken glass. and what the film does is it gives you this nominal thriller narrative, but actually it's a very poetic portrait of somebody who's life is falling apart, who's haunted by the ghosts of the past, the score is byjohnny greenwood, whose work is brilliant. the whole film has this really overwhelming sensory experience. it's got a brilliant sound design. see it in a cinema that's playing it loud. and i've now seen it a couple of times, and the first time i found it elliptical, almost hard to follow the plot, but you don't care because what you're following is the chara

movie and the lynne ramsay movie, everybody has to go i see it.hich lowers horror and social satire. horror is ina horror and social satire. horror is in a fantastic period, a dozen bulega single genre, we're seeing horror inflecting ahold of other areas and that was my... i grew up on horror movies. it's absolutely a horror movie and people said it wasn't when it got nominated for oscars because that's always a thing that scares people off. there's a horror movie in the tradition of social satire and has elements of comedy. horror can inflect everything. it is the genre to end all genres. it is your favourite! guedes. thank you very much indeed. quick reminder before google that you will find more film news and reviews from across the bbc online at on website. all our previous programmes are of the bci player as well. that's it for this week, thank you for watching us, goodbye. we are beginning to see our weather changing turning more unsettled, rain on the way for this weekend but before we get there, what a special picture this is. clear skies

it‘s a lynne ramsay film. lynne ramsay made rat catcher, we need to talk about kevin. hired gun, who specialises in retrieving lost kids, lost teenagers. he is sent at the beginning of the film to get back a senator‘s missing daughter. that‘s the mechanics of the plot. however, lynne ramsay isn‘t really that interested in plot mechanics. what she‘s interested in is the fact that he‘s a very damaged character. she described him as somebody who‘s got what is like a head full of broken glass. and what the film does is it gives you this nominal thriller narrative, but actually it‘s a very poetic portrait of somebody who‘s life is falling apart, who‘s haunted by the ghosts of the past, who‘s haunted by past abusive traumas. plus it upends your expectation, because you know at the beginning that he‘s a kind of... he‘s a hired enforcer, his weapon of choice is a hammer, and yet he loves his mother, he looks after his mother. when they‘re at home, psycho comes on the television, so you think, "0h, he‘s norman bates." but he‘s not norman bates. later on, shawshank redemption co

it's a lynne ramsay film. lynne ramsay made rat catcher, we need to talk about kevin.s, lost teenagers. he is sent at the beginning of the film to get back a senator's missing daughter. that's the mechanics of the plot. however, lynne ramsay isn't really that interested in plot mechanics. what she's interested in is the fact that he's a very damaged character. she described him as somebody who's got what is like a head full of broken glass. and what the film does is it gives you this nominal thriller narrative, but actually it's a very poetic portrait of somebody who's life is falling apart, who's haunted by the ghosts of the past, who's haunted by past abusive traumas. plus it upends your expectation, because you know at the beginning that he's a kind of... he's a hired enforcer, his weapon of choice is a hammer, and yet he loves his mother, he looks after his mother. when they're at home, psycho comes on the television, so you think, "oh, he's norman bates. " but he's not norman bates. later on, shawshank redemption comes on the television, which is very significant

have you seen this film by lynne ramsay? iam i am feeling slightly anxious about going to see it.bout things like that. promise me that you will see it. let me sell it to you like this. it is tough. joaquin phoenix plays a hit man character going to get a lost teenager and it has violence and brutality but it is done poetically. done in a way which is moving, often funny and touching. and very poetic. not the film it sounds like when you describe the plot, i promise. in the same way thatjourneyman is not a story about boxing, it's not really about boxing. you will love it. dvd of the week? ingrid goes west. aubrey plaza stars as this young woman who can't distinguish between social media and reality. someone famous likes one of her post so someone famous likes one of her post so she thinks they are friends and she moves closer to be with her. it reminds me of the brilliant film the king of comedy. it is kind of like a stalker story — on the one hand dark and sinister, on the other hand comic, and it walks that tightrope very well. it didn't get a big audience in cinemas but deserv

the best thing out, you were never really here, by lynne ramsay. she has made only four features.e need to talk about kevin, ratcatcher and this. she dances to the beat of her own drum. this is a really brilliant film, starring joaquin phoenix as a guy who is a hitman, specialises in retrieving lost teenagers. but the film is not interested in the nuts and bolts of the plot, it is more a psychological state, a brilliant score byjonny greenwood, you need to see it on a big screen because it is proper cinema. i think lynne ramsey is a genius. an absolute genius, please go to see this film because it is wonderful, make it a hit. this is written and directed by angela robinson, great performances by rebecca hall, bella heathcote, believe me, i did not know this story before i saw the film, very eye opening, very entertaining, not enough people saw this in cinemas. i would like more people to see this film on dvd, professor ma rston and the wonder women. that is just about all we have time for this week. you can find all of the film news and from across the bbc on the website. all the

the best thing out, you were never really here, by lynne ramsay. she has made only four features.o is a hitman, specialises in retrieving lost teenagers. but the film is not interested in the nuts and bolts of the plot, it is more a psychological state, a brilliant score by jonny greenwood, you need to see it on a big screen because it is proper cinema. i think lynne ramsey is a genius. an absolute genius, please go to see this film because it is wonderful, make it a hit. and, on dvd, professor ma rston and the wonder women. this is written and directed by angela robinson, great performances by rebecca hall, bella heathcote, believe me, i did not know this story before i saw the film, very eye opening, very entertaining, not enough people saw this in cinemas. origins of the wonder woman comic book. i would like more people to see this film on dvd. that is just about all we have time for this week. you can find all of the film news and from across the bbc on the website. all the previous programmes are on the iplayer, as ever. enjoy your cinema—going. see you next time. many of us

the best thing out, you were never really here, by lynne ramsay. she has made only four features.o the beat of her own drum. this is a really brilliant film, starring joaquin phoenix as a guy who is a hitman, specialises in retrieving lost teenagers. but the film is not interested in the nuts and bolts of the plot, it is more a psychological state, a brilliant score by jonny greenwood, you need to see it on a big screen because it is proper cinema. i think lynne ramsey is a genius. an absolute genius, please go to see this film because it is wonderful, make it a hit. this is written and directed by angela robinson, great performances by rebecca hall, bella heathcote, believe me, i did not know this story before i saw the film, very eye opening, very entertaining, not enough people saw this in cinemas. i would like more people to see this film on dvd, professor marston and the wonder women. that is just about all we have time for this week. you can find all of the film news and from across the bbc on the website. all the previous programmes are on the iplayer, as ever. enjoy your c