You Were Never Really Here

About this episode

The episode discusses the film 'You Were Never Really Here' and its effective portrayal of trauma.

Send us some fan mail! Paradise is a lie, and this week’s movie makes sure you feel it. We recommend You Were Never Really Here and then get honest about why it’s one of the most effective 90-minute films we’ve seen: a psychological thriller that treats trauma like the main character, not just backstory. Joaquin Phoenix’s Joe barely speaks, but every glance and every choice lands, and Lynne Ramsay’s direction turns editing, framing, and silence into pure tension. We would love to hear from yo...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jesse, Jason

Topics covered

• psychological thriller
• trauma
• film review
• cinematography
• character study

Keywords

• You Were Never Really Here
• Joaquin Phoenix
• Lynne Ramsay
• psychological thriller
• film review
• trauma
• cinematography

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Books & works: You Were Never Really Here

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