Mike Leigh

2016-04-28

[...] . 6. Naked (1993) One of the true wonders of modern British cinema is director-writer Mike Leigh, a man who could be considered the embodiment of the spirit of independent film.  Though [...]

Taste of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists

#89

tasteofcinema.com

2016-01-12

[...] complete contrast to the ‘Tarantino approach’ to dialogue, director and scriptwriter Mike Leigh favours a far more genuinely naturalistic sound. The amount of scripting which goes into [...]

Taste of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists

#89

tasteofcinema.com

2016-01-04

[...] other. As a director, Haigh is much more interested in the visual possibilities of cinema than Mike Leigh, another English filmmaker who might be seen as some kind inspiration for the kind of films [...]

Talks – Talkhouse

#318

talkhouse.com

2015-12-28

[...] dragged on until the next morning, resulting in hilarious stories to tell. 11. Life is Sweet (Mike Leigh, 1990) Mike Leigh is known for his lengthy film production technique where, without having a [...]

Taste of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists

#89

tasteofcinema.com

2015-09-09

[...] a child and immediately feeling connected to the characters through his love for them.” Mike Leigh, who is known to be the contemporary maker closest to Renoir’s sensibility, said “I [...]

Taste of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists

#89

tasteofcinema.com

2015-08-27

[...] , exploring the existential quandary of “can we ever become our true selves?” 6. Naked – Mike Leigh A highly educated but troubled young man aimlessly wanders the streets of London and [...]

Taste of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists

#89

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