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Family

#FamilyTies
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Lynne Ramsay

2 episodes touching this theme
  • Partially
    Ratcatcher – What’s New Pussycat?

    Feb 2026

    "KT says the film surrounds a family without interrogating its inner workings, unlike Everybody Hates Chris, and the slap comes out of nowhere; Oti sees the home as James's source of tension and silence."

    Cross-refEverybody Hates ChrisThe Wonder Years
  • Strongly explored
    We Need to Talk About Kevin – Deliver Us From Eva

    Feb 2026

    "Oti says family plays a big part, as in Ratcatcher, but where Tommy Flanagan's dad was present and, KT adds, cared about his kids, Franklin is passive; KT says parenthood wouldn't be isolating with both partners present."

    Cross-refRatcatcher