The film review on bbc news. To take us through this weeks Cinema Releases is mark kermode. And weve got one or two things you might have heard of. We are in award season so its a big week. We have of course la la land which everyone is talking about. Live by night, the new film by ben affleck. And Manchester By The Sea, with a standout performance by Casey Affleck. La la land. Yeah, youve seen this is coming out, youve seen the poster. I have seen it. Ive seen the film. 0h, youve seen the film, oh great, fantastic. So, Damien Chazelles swooning tribute to classic old hollywood musicals of singin in the rain and also things like umbrellas of cherbourg. Emma stone and ryan gosling are the star crossed pair who meet in an la trafficjam. Its a fantastic opening. A wonderful song and dance number. He is a hardcore jazz freak, she is an aspiring actress. They hate each other at the beginning but gradually the relationship begins to thaw and they become friends and possibly something more. H
Labour have been destroyed over the years and we will fight back. Thank you. You can go on line to see more. We repeat the actual review on iplayer if you want it. Lovely to see you both. I cannot think of where i would rather spend my saturday, can you . Where i would rather spend my saturday, can you . Coming up next, it is the film review. Goodbye for now. Hello, and welcome to the film review on bbc news. To take us through this weeks cinema releases, as ever, mark kermode is with me, and what will you be telling us about this week, mark . Very interesting week. We have jackie, in which Natalie Portman plays the first lady. We have split, a psychological thrillerfrom m night shyamalan. And lion, the true story of a little boy lost. Well, jackie, how timely . Yes, extraordinary, isnt it . So this is directed by chilean film maker pablo larrain, and its the story of the assassination and aftermath ofjohn f kennedy, as seen through the eyes of Jackie Kennedy, played, as everyone will
Labour have been destroyed over the years and we will fight back. Thank you. You can go on line to see more. We repeat the actual review on iplayer if you want it. Lovely to see you both. I cannot think of where i would rather spend my saturday, can you . Where i would rather spend my saturday, can you . Coming up next, it is the film review. Goodbye for now. Hello, and welcome to the film review on bbc news. To take us through this weeks cinema releases, as ever, mark kermode is with me, and what will you be telling us about this week, mark . Very interesting week. We have jackie, in which Natalie Portman plays the first lady. We have split, a psychological thrillerfrom m night shyamalan. And lion, the true story of a little boy lost. Well, jackie, how timely . Yes, extraordinary, isnt it . So this is directed by chilean film maker pablo larrain, and its the story of the assassination and aftermath ofjohn f kennedy, as seen through the eyes of Jackie Kennedy, played, as everyone will
The aftermath in washington, we have the funeral, the huge sort of funeral arrangements, and we also have a wrap round which is Jackie Kennedy being interviewed by a journalist who, in the film is unnamed, but its obviously inspired by the Life Magazine interview. At the very beginning of the interview she says to him, just remember im editing this conversation. And he says, ok, its going to be your version of events. Heres a clip. Youll have to share something personal eventually. People wont stop asking until you do. And if i dont, theyll interpret my silence however they want . Her brow furrows, her lips are drawn. She holds back her tears but she cant hide her anger. Most writers want to be famous. You want to be famous . No, im fine as i am, thank you. You should prepare yourself. This article will bring you a great deal of attention. In that case, any advice for me . Yes. Dont marry the president. Are you afraid im about to cry again . No, id say youre more likely to scream . Scr