list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Ratcatcher on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Ratcatcher/134139/default.aspx Title: Ratcatcher
Year: 1998
Director: Lynne Ramsay
Plot: Lynne Ramsay's debut feature Ratcatcher is a gritty but often lyrical portrait of a boy growing up on the wrong side of the Scottish tracks. James (William Eadie) is a 12-year-old coming of age in a rough working-class section of Glasgow. Something of a misfit, James has only two close friends, Margaret Anne (Leanne Mullen), an older girl whose need to be loved often leads her into ill-advised sexual episodes with the neighborhood boys, and Kenny (John Miller), a half-bright kid who loves animals but isn't sure what went wrong when he tried to send his pet mouse into space. One day, James gets into a fight with another boy near a canal that runs through town. James accidentally knocks the boy into the water and he drowns; James is too scared to tell anyone, but the incident weighs heavily on him, adding further tension to an already strained relationship with his alcoholic father. Lynne Ramsay's previous short films won awards at the Cannes Film Festival, which led to Ratcatcher's being screened in the "Un Certain Regard" series at Cannes in 1999. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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]]>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:14:52 GMTRatcatcher1998Lynne Ramsay<a href="/players/P___270290/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Lynne Ramsay</a>'s debut feature Ratcatcher is a gritty but often lyrical portrait of a boy growing up on the wrong side of the Scottish tracks. James (William Eadie) is a 12-year-old coming of age in a rough working-class section of Glasgow. Something of a misfit, James has only two close friends, Margaret Anne (Leanne Mullen), an older girl whose need to be loved often leads her into ill-advised sexual episodes with the neighborhood boys, and Kenny (<a href="/players/P____49250/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>John Miller</a>), a half-bright kid who loves animals but isn't sure what went wrong when he tried to send his pet mouse into space. One day, James gets into a fight with another boy near a canal that runs through town. James accidentally knocks the boy into the water and he drowns; James is too scared to tell anyone, but the incident weighs heavily on him, adding further tension to an already strained relationship with his alcoholic father. <a href="/players/P___270290/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Lynne Ramsay</a>'s previous short films won awards at the Cannes Film Festival, which led to Ratcatcher's being screened in the "Un Certain Regard" series at Cannes in 1999. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide6Taggedy Taggged (6-10)16413http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t22686j2dk9.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Ratcatcher/134139/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/karina/archive/2008/11/25/37611.aspx Post By: Karina
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Body: The Criterion Collecton has opened up an online streaming shop, where twenty films can currently be watched online for $5. Your five dollars gives you the right to watch the film as many tines as you like for a week, and for a full year after that they’ll apply a $5 credit to the purchase of that DVD from their online store. Titles available now include Juliet of the Spirits, Cleo From 5 to 7, and Chris Marker’s Sans Soleil. Also — and this may be old news, but it’s new to me — Criterion is curating a “festival” of free films every month in partnership with The Auteurs. This month’s festival focuses on “Cruel Stories of Youth,” and includes such films as Sweetie, Ratcatcher, and Fat Girl. More here. Via Fimoculous Originally posted on:SpoutBlog » Karina Longworth
]]>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:01:05 GMTKarinaKarina on SpoutBlog11/25/2008 11:01:05 AMThe Criterion Collecton has opened up an online streaming shop, where twenty films can currently be watched online for $5. Your five dollars gives you the right to watch the film as many tines as you like for a week, and for a full year after that they’ll apply a $5 credit to the purchase of that DVD from their online store. Titles available now include Juliet of the Spirits, Cleo From 5 to 7, and Chris Marker’s Sans Soleil. Also — and this may be old news, but it’s new to me — Criterion is curating a “festival” of free films every month in partnership with The Auteurs. This month’s festival focuses on “Cruel Stories of Youth,” and includes such films as Sweetie, Ratcatcher, and Fat Girl. More here. Via Fimoculous Originally posted on:SpoutBlog » Karina Longworth http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/11/25/37610.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: The Criterion Collecton has opened up an online streaming shop, where twenty films can currently be watched online for $5. Your five dollars gives you the right to watch the film as many tines as you like for a week, and for a full year after that they’ll apply a $5 credit to the purchase of that DVD from their online store. Titles available now include Juliet of the Spirits, Cleo From 5 to 7, and Chris Marker’s Sans Soleil. Also — and this may be old news, but it’s new to me — Criterion is curating a “festival” of free films every month in partnership with The Auteurs. This month’s festival focuses on “Cruel Stories of Youth,” and includes such films as Sweetie, Ratcatcher, and Fat Girl. More here. Via Fimoculous Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:00:53 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com11/25/2008 11:00:53 AMThe Criterion Collecton has opened up an online streaming shop, where twenty films can currently be watched online for $5. Your five dollars gives you the right to watch the film as many tines as you like for a week, and for a full year after that they’ll apply a $5 credit to the purchase of that DVD from their online store. Titles available now include Juliet of the Spirits, Cleo From 5 to 7, and Chris Marker’s Sans Soleil. Also — and this may be old news, but it’s new to me — Criterion is curating a “festival” of free films every month in partnership with The Auteurs. This month’s festival focuses on “Cruel Stories of Youth,” and includes such films as Sweetie, Ratcatcher, and Fat Girl. More here. Via Fimoculous Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/jakestevens/archive/2008/5/27/30012.aspx Post By: JakeStevens
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Body: I can't believe that Lynne Ramsay had never made a feature length film before this - its subject matter is handled with such care and the cinematography so carefully framed that she seems like a seasoned pro (or, at least, better than some actual seasoned pros). It's gritty yet beautiful, slightly surreal, passionate yet not nostalgic or sentimental. I will definitely be watching this again.
]]>Tue, 27 May 2008 15:07:33 GMTJakeStevensJakeStevens Blog5/27/2008 11:07:33 AMI can't believe that Lynne Ramsay had never made a feature length film before this - its subject matter is handled with such care and the cinematography so carefully framed that she seems like a seasoned pro (or, at least, better than some actual seasoned pros). It's gritty yet beautiful, slightly surreal, passionate yet not nostalgic or sentimental. I will definitely be watching this again. http://www.spout.com/groups/Viewing_with_a_purpose/Re_Latest_unknown_fave/288/18273/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Puhnner
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Body: I just watched Ratcatcher last night. Just terrific. It just seemed like most of the film should have been freeze framed and viewed that way. I found the shots simply stunning. If you cared little for the film and/or narrative and storyline, I think it worth watching just for the shot making/composition and cinematography.Oh, I believe it was shot in Glasgow and (so ???) it was subtitled! That was great. The DVD was the Criterion addition and had a pretty good interview with the director, Lynne Ramsay and a few of her short films.
]]>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:47:40 GMTPuhnnerViewing with a purpose8/17/2007 8:47:40 AMI just watched Ratcatcher last night. Just terrific. It just seemed like most of the film should have been freeze framed and viewed that way. I found the shots simply stunning. If you cared little for the film and/or narrative and storyline, I think it worth watching just for the shot making/composition and cinematography.Oh, I believe it was shot in Glasgow and (so ???) it was subtitled! That was great. The DVD was the Criterion addition and had a pretty good interview with the director, Lynne Ramsay and a few of her short films. http://www.spout.com/blogs/chesterfilms/archive/2007/5/27/9459.aspx Post By: chesterfilms
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Body: The Hitch-Hiker (1953) Ida Lupino:Not just a great film, but it's always been one of my favorite B-Noir films. The Hitch-Hiker has some genuine frightening moments that mostly playout through the cast due to Lupino's direction. Ratcatcher (1999) Lynne Ramsay:A very uncomfortable film that follows a boy and his family in Glasgow throughout a trash strike in 1976. Filth permeates the film through physical trash piled up, and through the deplorable thing that happen to the characters. Marie Antoinette (2006) Sofia Coppola:Images that reminded me of Barry Lyndon. More lavish and beautiful than you can imagine, and it's not just style over substance. Dunst gives her greatest performance. One thing is for sure, Sofia Coppola is becoming a very important director. Harlan County USA (1976) Barbara Kopple:Hard-hitting look into the heart of America. Because this film takes place over a period of years years Barbra is able to show us exactly who these families are. It's the It's one of the best documentaries I have seen.Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Valerie Faris:It's more than just the little film that could. It's a beautiful story with pitch perfect characters and performances. Not a false note in the whole film.
]]>Sun, 27 May 2007 17:23:12 GMTchesterfilmschesterfilms Blog5/27/2007 1:23:12 PMThe Hitch-Hiker (1953) Ida Lupino:Not just a great film, but it&#39;s always been one of my favorite B-Noir films. The Hitch-Hiker has some genuine frightening moments that mostly playout through the cast due to Lupino&#39;s direction. Ratcatcher (1999) Lynne Ramsay:A very uncomfortable film that follows a boy and his family in Glasgow throughout a trash strike in 1976. Filth permeates the film through physical trash piled up, and through the deplorable thing that happen to the characters. Marie Antoinette (2006) Sofia Coppola:Images that reminded me of Barry Lyndon. More lavish and beautiful than you can imagine, and it&#39;s not just style over substance. Dunst gives her greatest performance. One thing is for sure, Sofia Coppola is becoming a very important director. Harlan County USA (1976) Barbara Kopple:Hard-hitting look into the heart of America. Because this film takes place over a period of years years Barbra is able to show us exactly who these families are. It&#39;s the It&#39;s one of the best documentaries I have seen.Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Valerie Faris:It&#39;s more than just the little film that could. It&#39;s a beautiful story with pitch perfect characters and performances. Not a false note in the whole film. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/comingofage/MemberTagFilms.aspxcomingofage
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