Kidnapped - 'The Searchers' (1956) d. John Ford, 'Funny Games' (1997/2007) d. Michael Haneke & 'Gone Baby Gone' (2007) d. Ben Affleck

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Do we ever lose hope in getting back those we have lost? How easily can our attention be kidnapped from us? Can the false imprisonment of a person have a net benefit for society at large? In exploring the metaphorical nature of kidnapping, this week's episode examines cinema's changing attitude toward the over-use of power. Email us at [email protected]

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