Mike Leigh, Hard Truths

Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh’s punishing ‘Hard Truths’
The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Movie review: ‘Hard Truths’ another cinematic gift from filmmaker Mike Leigh
In partnership with his actors, Leigh excavates and displays the most vulnerable emotions and experiences a person can have, his films slowly building to cathartic crescendos, with glimmers of hope and salvation shining through.
Breaking Baz: Michele Austin On How Her 30-Year Friendship With Marianne Jean-Baptiste & Mike Leigh Injected Truth Into ‘Hard Truths’
It’s amazing watching Mike Leigh’s film 'Hard Truths,' starring the extraordinary Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin, in an American theater.
‘Hard Truths' Makes a Case for the Miserable - and Marianne Jean-Baptiste's Greatness
To say that the British actor and director Mike Leigh have given us their best collaboration to date is too mild a sentiment. They've gifted us with a masterpiece of bruised humanity
Marianne Jean-Baptiste delivers ‘Hard Truths’ — and 2024’s best performance
She reteams with her "Secret and Lies" director, Mike Leigh, for this brutally funny drama about a British woman consumed with anger.
Hard Truths: Mike Leigh’s bleakly comic take on depression offers no easy answers
Leigh’s film examines the underlying anger and cynicism of the central character’s depression, but it may leave the viewer without resolution.
‘Hard Truths’ Movie Review
"Hard Truths" is in awards contention, but is it in contention for your weekend watches? ABC4 film critic and celebrity interviewer Patrick Beatty shares if it's worth seeing or skipping.
'A journey of creativity': Marianne Jean-Baptiste on reuniting with Mike Leigh for 'Hard Truths'
Actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste joins Morning Joe to discuss her role in Mike Leigh's new film 'Hard Truths,' where she plays the deeply unhappy and angry character Pansy. 'Hard Truths' marks the first time Jean-Baptiste and Leigh have worked together since the 1996 film 'Secrets and Lies'.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Vermiglio,’ The Last Showgirl’
The latest film releases include Hard Truths, Vermiglio, Diane Warren: Relentless, and The Last Showgirl. Weighing in are William Bibbiani, film critic for the Wrap and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed Network,
Marianne Jean-Baptiste demands your attention in ‘Hard Truths’
Mike Leigh’s latest comedy-drama considers what it’s like to live a life entirely of grievance.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscar buzz for role in "Hard Truths"
Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her ...
‘Awards Chatter' Pod - Mike Leigh on ‘Hard Truths,' Mysterious Methods, Theatrical vs. Streaming and Loving ‘Anora'
Mike Leigh, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, is one of the greatest English ...
‘Hard Truths’: Read The Screenplay That Returns Seven-Time Oscar Nominee Mike Leigh To Modern London
Hard Truths, from seven-time Oscar-nominated writer-director Mike Leigh, reunited him with his Secrets & Lies star Marianne ...
Facing ‘Hard Truths’ And The Pressure Of The Criterion Closet
Writer-director Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste discuss the legendary British filmmaker's latest work and experiencing a bucket list moment for cinephiles.
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