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Ben Hur, Hell or High Water

Ricky Ross sits in for Janice with reviews of Captain Fantastic and the new remake of Ben Hur, plus director David MacKenzie discusses his modern western, Hell or High Water.

Ricky Ross stands in for Janice.

It's film review day: David MacKenzie (Starred Up), a Scotland born and bred filmmaker, discusses his thought-provoking modern Western,' Hell or High Water, starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster and Jeff Bridges.

Regular Critics, Nigel Floyd & Alison Rowat will share their thoughts on the film and on the new reboot of 'Ben Hur: the classic tale of the prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother, an officer in the Roman army, who returns to his homeland after years at sea to seek revenge, but finds redemption!

They will also discuss Captain Fantastic - a film which celebrates the importance of 'being yourself' - Viggo Mortensen stars as a free-spirited patriarch whose family is forced into the outside world. Director, Matt Ross will also discuss the film.

Later in the show we hear from former Keane frontman, Tom Chaplin who will be discussing his new album The Wave, and preview The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years - Director Ron Howard's authorised documentary about The Beatles' early career. Based on the first part of The Beatles' career from 1962-1966, it features rare and exclusive footage,

All that and much more , from two o'clock on Thursday, here on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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