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SR EP119: Mike Leigh's Naked

Seventh Row Podcast

English - December 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
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We discuss the recent BFI restoration of Mike Leigh's 1993 classic Naked, starring David Thewlis. Podcast hosts Alex Heeney and Orla Smith are joined by regular guest Lindsay Pugh.

On this episode

Peterloo in Process: A Mike Leigh collaboration (2:21) Related episodes (9:06) Our favourite Mike Leigh films (14:52) Naked (21:57) David Thewlis (29:15) Why do we like this film? (35:44) Why this title? (1:02:26) London (1:06:29) Is there a parallel to Naked with a female lead? (1:15:58) The film's great performances (1:20:33) Conclusion (1:27:04)

Show notes

Purchase our ebook Peterloo in Process: A Mike Leigh collaboration. The book includes interviews with Mike Leigh himself, cinematographer Dick Pope, editor Jon Gregory, costume designer Jacqueline Durran, production designer Suzie Davies, make-up designer Christine Blundell, plus actors Rory Kinnear and Maxine Peake. Read Alex's interview with Josh O'Connor where he cites Thewlis as an inspiring "kind of weird looking guy" Follow David Thewlis on Instagram

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