51 - You Were Never Really Here

Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here tells a story of vigilante justice with a tapestry of elliptical editing and interwoven flashbacks. We consider its themes, the deliberate way it depicts or conceals violence, the effect of trauma on its protagonist and his need for human connection. It's a complex, almost ergodic film, that requires attention, rewards visual literacy, and yields great pleasures. We love it. We also praise Amazon Studios for respecting the theatrical release window, and round off by discussing the recent Oscars. Recorded on 11th March 2018.