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This week, we discuss two historical dramas about political resistance. The first is Peterloo (2018), which tells the harrowing story of the 1819 massacre in Manchester, where peaceful protesters were met with deadly force while demanding political reform. The second is The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006), which follows two brothers caught on opposite sides of Ireland's fight for independence and the ensuing civil war. Timestamps What we've been watching (00:01:00) – Better Call Saul, Threads, Big Hero 6, Small Things Like These, A Complete Unknown Peterloo (00:39:20) The Wind that Shakes the Barley (01:06:40) Coin toss (01:33:35) Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Letterboxd – @andycifpod @fat-tits mcmahon Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links - https://www.justwatch.com
As Mike Leigh's five-decade career takes centre stage at the Paris Cinémathèque for a retrospective, the British filmmaker speaks to Eve Jackson about 50 years of making movies, from the raw intensity of "Naked" and the jubilant optimism of "Happy-Go-Lucky", to historical storytelling in "Peterloo" and "Mr Turner". With accolades like the Palme d'Or for "Secrets & Lies" at the Cannes Film festival and the Golden Lion for "Vera Drake" at Venice, at 82 Leigh continues to illuminate humanity's complexities with his latest film "Hard Truths".
***Join the Seventh Row newsletter to stay updated on myfrenchfilmfestival and other unique opportunities to watch under-the-radar films: http://email.seventh-row.com Legendary British filmmaker Mike Leigh has a new film out in cinemas called Hard Truths, which is one of the best films of the year. What makes Mike Leigh's films so good and so uniquely Mike Leigh Films is inextricable from the process he uses to make them. But there are quite a few common myths and misconceptions about his process, including that his films are improvised and, confusingly, that his films are rehearsed. In this episode, Alex debunks these myths using research for her 2018 book Peterloo in Process: A Mike Leigh Collaboration. The book dives deeper into Leigh's process through interviews with him and his collaborators on the film, both behind and in front of the camera. You can purchase a copy of Peterloo in Process at http://mikeleighbook.com Related Episodes TIFF 2024 #4: British social realism: Mike Leigh's Hard Truths and Andrea Arnold's Bird Ep. 119 Mike Leigh's Naked Ep. 32 Sorry We Missed You and Peterloo Ep. 11 Mike Leigh's Peterloo ------- Stay updated on Seventh Row Follow Seventh Row on Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram. Read our articles at seventh-row.com. Follow Alex Heeney on Bluesky, Twitter and Instagram.
A new film from Mike Leigh is always a cause for celebration. Starting with his first feature Bleak Moments in 1971, Leigh has carved out a singular place in British and global cinema for his beautifully sensitive and detailed portraits of the lives of his largely working-class characters. His latest, Hard Truths, arrives six years after his previous release, the 2018 historical drama Peterloo. The new film reunites Leigh with the great actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, with whom he worked on the Oscar-nominated Secrets & Lies in 1996. In Hard Truths, Jean-Baptiste plays Pansy, a middle-aged Londoner teetering on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Perpetually unhappy, she spends her days spewing vitriol at everyone she encounters—especially her resigned husband (David Webber) and depressed adult son (Tuwaine Barrett). Only after she is confronted by her sister, played by Leigh veteran Michelle Austin, does she begin to confront the roots of her inexplicable anger. On today's Podcast, Film Comment Editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute sat down with Leigh to dig into his process—everything from casting actors and choosing locations to working with music composers and choosing the film's title. A true actor's filmmaker, Leigh works closely with his cast over months to develop characters and their backstories. What we see on screen is only, as Leigh remarked, “the tip of the iceberg.”
In this episode of the TIFF 2024 season, Alex discusses two new films from masters of British social realism: Andrea Arnold's Bird and Mike Leigh's Hard Truths. Bird had its world premiere at Cannes in May; Hard Truths had its world premiere at TIFF. Alex finds similarities in subject matter and storytelling approach between the films, including the very strong performances from some Seventh Row favourites, and discusses what each of them is individually doing that's worth noting. Alex wrote the book on Mike Leigh's Peterloo and his process, so her discussion of Hard Truths places it within Leigh's oeuvre and discusses how his signature process helped make this film an impressive achievement. On this episode 0:00 Intro to the episode 3:34 Andrea Arnold's Bird 16:32 Mike Leigh's Hard Truths 38:14 Closing remarks, more from TIFF to find and look forward to More Andrea Arnold An essay on landscape and limbo in Fish Tank by Gillie Collins A review of American Honey by Elena Lazic An interview with editor Joe Bini by Orla Smith on editing Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here and how that differs from working with Andrea Arnold More Mike Leigh Read our ebook on Mike Leigh's Peterloo: mikeleighbook.com Listen to Ep. 32: Sorry We Missed You and Peterloo (Members Only) Listen to Ep. 119: Mike Leigh's Naked (FREE) Listen to us discuss Vera Drake and its place in the history of abortion movies in our Abortion on Film season. About the TIFF 2024 season: In the TIFF 2024 season, Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney will discuss some of the best under-the-radar gems at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival through themed episodes. This is for you if: You're attending TIFF and looking for recommendations; You're looking ahead to your local film festival for must-see titles; and/or You're interested in how filmmakers from around the world explore similar topics/genres, even if you're not sure if you'll ever see the films. The season will be spoiler-free and designed to be listened to even if you haven't seen the films (or are worried you won't ever be able to). Check out all of our TIFF 2024 coverage here: https://seventh-row.com/tif24 ---- Interested in attending a film festival? Get my five essential tips for the film adventurer seeking a fantastic festival experience. These tips are tailored to TIFF but will work for any other film festival. Sign up here: http://email.seventh-row.com/tiff24
With the upcoming return of Mike Leigh to cinemas with Hard Truths, we invited writer and Fran Mag creator Fran Hoepfner to join us to talk about his last theatrical effort, 2019's Peterloo. The film tells the story of the buildup to the Peterloo massacre, in which years of political movement to get parliamentary representation for the … Continue reading "305 – Peterloo (with Fran Hoepfner)"
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Writer and resident Gilbert & Sullivan expert Julia Sirmons joins to discuss Mike Leigh's 'Topsy-Turvy', a story of the aforementioned musical duo and the production of one of their most popular shows, 'The Mikado'. It's a film that feels at once like an outliler in Leigh's career up to that point (his first film not set in contemporary working-class London) and a pitch-perfect culmination of many of his career-long explorations. We begin with a discussion about the legacy of director Mike Leigh, his unusual method for drawing brilliant performances from his ensemble of some of the very best British actors, and his trademark style and narrative construction. Then, we unpack the works of Gilbert & Sullivan, exploring Topsy-Turvy's commitment to authenticity in its recreation of 19th century English theater culture, and the wise decision to focus the film on a particularly unstable moment in the long collaboration between the wordsmith and composer. Finally, we discuss the film's evocation of art and its production process, emphasizing the granular repetition of the work as well as the undergirding capitalist mechanics that necessitated performers assume a strong identity as a collective labor force. Follow Julia Sirmons on Twitter.Read Julia's recent piece on Sally Potter's 'The Tango Lesson' at Wig-Wag.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
From a young age, actor Danny Kirrane had intrusive thoughts and suffered anxiety, overthinking and imposter syndrome. Acting and food was the perfect escape until his family life fell apart aged 18 which made his conditions snowball and created a food addiction and an unhealthy relationship with food. Danny found the courage to find therapy which has transformed his mindset and career. Although he can still struggle with anxiety and can still use food as a way to cope and push down negative emotions - his relationship with himself and an acceptance of what makes him human means he no longer punishes himself and is in control of a positive mindset. Danny generously shares his journey and has valuable insights and techniques for anyone inside and outside the performing arts industry who struggles with anxiety, rumination, overthinking, imposter syndrome and binge eating. More on Danny - Danny Kirrane is a leading actor in the period drama The Serpent Queen for Starz/Lionsgate co-starring with Samantha Morton and Charles Dance and he has just finished filming the Netflix comedy drama Baby Reindeer. Other lead roles in shows include The Sandman, Wasted, Don't Forget the Driver & Critical. Other shows include Peterloo, Skins, The Inbetweeners & The Pirates of The Caribbean. Danny has extensive theatre credits including Mark Rylance's West End production of Jerusalem. Danny completed a Physics with Astrophysics Degree at Leeds University before becoming an actor after training with the National Youth Theatre. Topics - 0:00 Intro 1:40 Danny's rock bottom 3:38 Childhood anxiety 6:00 Overthinking, rumination & worry 14:50 Acting & escapism 17:30 Using food to cope 21:20 Self awareness & self acceptance 23:55 Tapping into feeings & therapy 25:30 Understanding food addiction 29:00 Positive self body image 31:20 Filling the hole in the soul 35:30 Learning to cope with Imposter Syndrome whilst being an actor and in life 47:10 Where to get help with food addiction This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Follow Danny Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dannykirrane X - https://x.com/DannyKirrane Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL X - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Listen or watch on: (please subscribe/follow & rate/review) YouTube - https://bit.ly/3RQ2Rvs Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ or search 'School of Rock Bottom' where you listen to your podcasts.
Latest up from Spoken Label (Actor / Artist / Poet Podcast) features the amazing Neil Bell. Neil is an actor and performance poet born in Oldham, Lancashire UK in 1970. and raised in the border town of Failsworth. Made in Manchester. His credits include roles in Dead Men's Shoes, Dune, Peterloo and Perky Blinders. His poetry book 'Clog' is now out. Some links include: https://cliveisagoodguy.com/ https://www.livebythespin.com/ https://www.clog.live/ https://www.cameo.com/neil.bell44 https://www.instagram.com/neil.bell44/ https://app.spotlight.com/7214-7838-3370 https://www.clog.live/neil-bell-actor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Bell_(actor) )
On this episode, I spoke to Oscar-nominated production designer Suzie Davies about her work on Saltburn. Davies was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA Film Award for her work on Mr. Turner. Davies has also been nominated for two British Independent Film Awards for The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and Peterloo. The film was written, directed, and co-produced by Emerald Fennell. The film stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, and Carey Mulligan.
Glenda Jackson plays part of a love triangle in John Schlesinger's follow up to his Oscar winning Midnight Cowboy. The plot written by Penelope Gilliat centres on an artist who has relationships with a female job consultant and a male doctor. Was the 1971 film ahead of its times? Matthew Sweet re-watched it with guests including Glenda Jackson, playwright Mark Ravenhill, film historian Melanie Williams and BFI National Archive curator Simon McCallum. They discuss the different elements of the film, including the score, which features the trio Soave sia il vento from Mozart's opera Così fan tutte, the very precise decor and evocation of late '60s London and filming inside a Jewish synagogue. Glenda Jackson died in June 2023 and we are repeating this discussion to mark her death. Producer: Fiona McLean Sunday Bloody Sunday is available on Blu-ray You can find Matthew Sweet discussing other classics of British Cinema in the Free Thinking archives including British New Wave Films of the 60s - Joely Richardson and Melanie Williams evaluate the impact and legacy of Woodfall Films, the company behind Look Back in Anger, A Taste of Honey and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09ysnl2 An extended interview with Mike Leigh, recorded as he released his historical drama Peterloo, but also looks back at his film from 1984 Four Days in July https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000tqw Early Cinema looks back at a pioneer of British film Robert Paul and at the work of Alice Guy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dy2b Philip Dodd explores the novel and film of David Storey's This Sporting Life with social historian Juliet Gardiner, journalist Rod Liddle, writer Anthony Clavane and the author's daughter Kate Storey https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09j0rt6 Samira Ahmed convenes a discussion about British Social Realism in Film https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pz16k
We explore class inequality in 1800s Manchester with Dan Mecca and Conor O'Donnell (The Film Stage, The B-Side podcast) and Mike Leigh's latest work in 2019's Peterloo. Together we talk Amazon studio some more, Leigh's decision to have a cast of unrecognizable character actors, Rory Kinnear's excellent performance and how Dan and Connor friendship through movies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support
Glenda Jackson (May 1936-June 2023) starred in many plays and films. One of those was Sunday Bloody Sunday where she plays part of a love triangle in John Schlesinger's follow up to his Oscar winning Midnight Cowboy. The plot written by Penelope Gilliat centres on an artist who has relationships with a female job consultant and a male doctor. Was the 1971 film ahead of its times? Matthew Sweet re-watched it with guests including Glenda Jackson, playwright Mark Ravenhill, film historian Melanie Williams and BFI National Archive curator Simon McCallum. They discuss the different elements of the film, including the score, which features the trio Soave sia il vento from Mozart's opera Così fan tutte, the very precise decor and evocation of late 60s London and filming inside a Jewish synagogue. This programme was recorded in July 2022. Producer: Fiona McLean Sunday Bloody Sunday is available on Blu-ray You can find Matthew Sweet discussing other classics of British Cinema in the Free Thinking archives including: British New Wave Films of the 60s - Joely Richardson and Melanie Williams evaluate the impact and legacy of Woodfall Films, the company behind Look Back in Anger, A Taste of Honey and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09ysnl2 An extended interview with Mike Leigh, recorded as he released his historical drama Peterloo, but also looks back at his film from 1984 Four Days in July https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000tqw Early Cinema looks back at a pioneer of British film Robert Paul and at the work of Alice Guy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dy2b Philip Dodd explores the novel and film of David Storey's This Sporting Life with social historian Juliet Gardiner, journalist Rod Liddle, writer Anthony Clavane and the author's daughter Kate Storey https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09j0rt6 Samira Ahmed convenes a discussion about British Social Realism in Film https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pz16k
In Episode #148 sprechen Thomas Laufersweiler (SchönerDenken) und Lucas Barwenczik über "Born in Flames" von Regisseurin Lizzie Borden. Originalbeschreibung bei SchönerDenken: Frauen sind immer noch das benachteiligte, oft sogar unterdrückte Geschlecht. Würde eine linke Revolution, eine linke Politik daran etwas ändern? Diese Frage wollte Lizzie Borden vor 40 Jahren mit BORN IN FLAMES beantworten. Der Film ist ein Punk-Science-Fiction, genauer eine Near Future-Dystopie: BORN IN FLAMES zeigt die USA, zehn Jahre nach einer linken Machtübernahme. Für die Frauen hat sich kaum etwas verbessert, immer noch werden sie mit der Bedrohung durch Vergewaltigung, mit Care-Arbeit und den Kindern alleine gelassen. Wenn sie einen Job haben, werden sie von den Männern als Konkurrenz abgelehnt. Und wenn die Frauen protestieren, verlieren sie ihre Job. Lizzie Borden zeigt in ihrer rauhen, körnigen Mockumentary, eine Frauen-Armee, die überlegt, ob sie zu den Waffen greifen soll. Erzählt wird in Bruchstücken, unter anderem mit Ausschnitten aus den TV-Nachrichten, die offenbar von „der Partei“ kontrolliert werden und in mitreißenden Moderationen von feministischen Piratenradios. BORN IN FLAMES ist kraftvoll und rauh, redet Klartext und stellt die Kernfrage zur Debatte: Mit welchen Mitteln kann die notwendige Änderung der Verhältnisse herbeigeführt werden? Kluger, eigensinniger, ruppiger und sehr sehenswerter Film. Im Podcast reden wir über den fünfjährigen Entstehungsprozess, die guerilla-artige Umsetzung, über Universalismus, die RAF, Penisse und Putenfleisch, Kathryn Bigelow und vor allem über die Frage: Wie geht es nach der Revolution weiter? Zitate aus dem feministischen Untergrundradio: Honey: „We are the children of the light and we will continue to fight. Not against the flesh and blood; but, against the system that names itself falsely. For we have stood on the promises far too long now. That we can all be equal – under the cover of a social democracy. Where the rich get richer and the poor just wade in their dreams.“ Isabel: „Good morning. This is Isabel broadcasting from the new Phoenix Regazza Radio station. We are all, women and men, the prophets of this new age. And for those of us who would be safer in the sensibilities of racism, seperatism and martyrdom: if you can't help us towards building this living church, then step out of the way. The scope and capabilities of human love are as wide and encompassing as this vast universe that we all swirl in. One for all, and all for one-ness. This fight will not end in terrorism and violence. It will not end in a nuclear holocaust. It begins in the celebration of the rites of alchemy. The transformation of shit into gold. The illumination of dark chaotic night into light. This is the time of sweet, sweet change for us all. This is Isabel from Phoenix Regazza Radio, signing off until tomorrow.“ Shownotes (könnten durch das andere Intro minimal anders sein) 00:00:00 Begrüßung 00:00:37 Warum BORN IN FLAMES? 00:02:29 Lucas hat eine Rechnung offen 00:03:38 Von der Schwierigkeit Lizzie Borden zu finden 00:05:23 Die Story 00:08:35 Die Entstehung 00:11:18 Form und Textur 00:18:21 Die Situation der Frauen in der Gegenwart 00:20:34 Ideologische Einordnung 00:26:12 Die Partei 00:28:12 Gewalt als Mittel der Veränderung 00:32:53 Kontrolle über die Narrative in den Medien 00:36:51 Penis und Pute: Die Montagetechnik 00:38:41 Die Wahl der Mittel zur Veränderung 00:40:56 Rezeption bei Erscheinen 00:45:03 Nach der Revolution 00:47:59 Das Ende der Aufklärung 00:50:35 Das Schlussbild 00:51:46 Lizzie Bordens Karriere 00:52:14 Rehabilitation von Vergewaltigern? 00:53:10 Revolutionen sind reaktionär 00:55:46 Die gleichen Probleme 1983 wie 2023 00:56:47 Inland Empire 00:58:15 Über Lucas und Longtake 00:59:29 Über SchönerDenken (und PETERLOO) 01:02:21 Ende
Wir gehen zwei Jahrhunderte zurück: Grossbritannien 1819. Eine Kundgebung, geplant von der Manchester Patriotic Union Society. 80.000 unbewaffnete Menschen, die gegen die Getreidezölle und für eine Parlamentsreform demonstrieren. Wichtigster Sprecher: Henry Hunt. Doch die lokalen Behörden haben beschlossen, die Versammlung vor der Rede aufzulösen und die Anführer zu verhaften. Dafür waren 600 Husaren, 120 Yeomanry-Kavalleristen und zwei Sechspfünder-Kanonen sowie mehrere hundert Infanteristen und Polizisten bereitgestellt. 120 Kavalleristen drangen mit gezogenem Säbel auf die Menge ein, um zu den Rednern durchzudringen. Henry Hunt (im Film gespielt von Rory Kinnear) und mehrere andere Personen, darunter Journalisten, wurden verhaftet. Als die Menge Widerstand leistete, griffen die Husaren ein. Dabei wurden 15 Menschen getötet, darunter ein Baby, etwa 600 wurden verletzt von Säbelhieben und Schlagstöcken. Nach einer Viertelstunde war das Massaker vorbei. Und da niemand diese Geschichte auf die Leinwand bringen wollte, hat es 2018 Mike Leigh getan. Und da niemand den Film wahrgenommen hat, haben molosovsky und Thomas von SchönerDenken sich intensiv mit PETERLOO auseinandergesetzt.Zitieren wir Ruth Rach vom Deutschlandfunk: “Der Tag ist heiß und sonnig. Zwischen 60.000 und 100.000 Menschen marschieren in Richtung St. Peters Field. Männer, Frauen, Kinder. Sie kommen aus ganz Nordengland. Die Leute tragen Sonntagskleidung. Den Marsch haben sie wochenlang eingeprobt, denn er soll wohl geordnet verlaufen. Und friedlich. Niemand ist bewaffnet. Musikbands begleiten sie auf dem Weg. Die Menschen tanzen, singen, tragen Spruchbänder. Sie wollen Parlamentsreformen, einen eigenen Abgeordneten in Westminster und niedrigere Getreidezölle. Dann rückt die Kavallerie vor, zusammen mit Infanteristen und Polizisten. Freiwillige Soldaten – von lokalen Fabrikanten und Geschäftsleuten finanziert – ziehen ihre Säbel, attackieren die Menschenmenge. Wahllos. Brutal. Sie wollen die Hauptredner verhaften. Die Kundgebung endet mit einem Blutbad. Mindestens 15 Menschen werden getötet, bis zu 700 verletzt.”Die totgeschwiegene Geschichte von Peterloo führt Ungleichheit vor, brutalen Klassismus, eine den herrschenden Klassen dienende Justiz, die Paranoia des Konservatismus und die Geburt des Raubtierkapitalismus. Mike Leigh zeigt uns in seinem hochspannenden, sehr fein beobachtenden und perfekt inszenierten Film ein Schulfernsehen auf Speed, erklärt, bewegt und haut Molo und Thomas vom Stuhl – spätestens als der in Waterloo traumatisierte ehemalige Soldat Joseph (David Moorst) wieder auf britische Soldaten trifft. Ein episches, ein olympisches, ein maßstabsetzendes Meisterwerk.Einen großen Dank an unseren wunderbaren und klugen Gast molosovsky für die spannende Diskussion und die gemeinsame Liebe zu diesem Meisterwerk! Bitte beachtet auch am Ende Molos Literaturhinweise zur Vertiefung der Hintergründe. Und Danke an Euch Zuhörer:innen für Eure Geduld und Aufmerksamkeit.PETERLOO ist die zweite Folge einer geplanten gemeinsamen Trilogie mit molosovsky über Filme, die sich mit der politischen und sozialen Geschichte des 19. Jahrhunderts beschäftigen. In der ersten Folge widmeten wir uns dem herausragenden THE NIGHTINGALE der Meisterregisseurin Jennifer Kent.
We explore one reason for the remarkable industrial peace experienced by Britain during the Industrial Revolution. Peterloo, Luddites and Chartists, saw bodies, but in such small amounts that it was nothing compared to the French Revolution, 1848 and other episodes of repression.Anglican latitudinarianism resulted in a somewhat boring religion for the lower classes, that ignored the excitement of Christ's love. The Evangelical Revival, known as the Great Awakening in the US, stepped right in.We pay most of our attention to the Methodists, covering John Wesley's conversion and the Methodist approach to the poor.
This is an excerpt of a members only episode. To listen to the full episode, become a member at http://seventh-row.com/join One of the best movies of 2022, Jerzy Skolimowski's visually and aurally inventive Eo, is now in cinemas for a limited time. The film is about injustice in the animal world seen through the eyes of a donkey. It's a great big screen experience (for sound and image) so we're going deep on the film this week. Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney and Executive Editor Orla Smith are joined by Associate Editor Dr. Brett "Empathy" Pardy. About the excerpt In this excerpt, we discuss whether Eo is presented as an "exceptional" animal/donkey in the film. Many films about animals depict them as exceptional, like Air Bud the golden retriever who can play basketball or Okja the superpig. In many ways, Skolimowski's film bucks convention here by making Eo a fairly normal donkey whose experiences (and the way he's depicted) render him a subject of interest rather than because he's a particularly special donkey. We ask, why do we care about animals on screen (in general) and why do we care about Eo? Does a home exist for a donkey like Eo? Become a member to listen to the rest of the discussion, which includes: In the full episode, we go even deeper on how the film creates empathy for a donkey and give a donkey the appearance of a full emotional inner-life. We also compare Eo to other recent films about (or featuring) animals — including White God, Lean on Pete, Cow, and Gunda — to help us understand how empathy is usually extended toward on-screen animals. Finally, we discuss how some of the best politically conscious films being made today, with youthful exuberance, are coming from directors over 70. 01:51 Why are we talking about Eo? 09:18 Placing Eo within the canon of donkey stories 13:53 Exceptional donkeys (this section is the only one available free)32:00 Anthropomorphising animals 46:56 An older generation of political filmmakers Show Notes Become a member for access to all of our upcoming episodes Listen to our previous podcast season on Women at Cannes Read Alex Heeney's review of Eo Get your copy of our ebook on Lean on Pete, a film about an unexceptional horse Read Alex Heeney's White God interview with the film's director and animal trainer Get your copy of our ebook Road to nowhere: Kelly Reichardt's broken American dreams. It features an interview with the First Cow and Lean on Pete animal trainer. Watch the 2009 Sam Mendes Charlie Rose interview referenced in the episode. He discusses the differences between directing film and theatre Related episodes Ep. 11: Mike Leigh's Peterloo (Free) - on the film and what we learned about Leigh's process and the film from writing the book Peterloo in process: A Mike Leigh collaboration Ep. 32: Sorry We Missed You and Peterloo (Members only) - we discuss creating empathy for characters navigating an unjust world Ep 93: The films of Agnieszka Holland (Members Only) - we discuss Europa Europa, Washington Square, and Charlatan and how Holland depicts life under totalitarian states (which has similarities what Eo experiences as a lower class donkey) Ep. 104: Agnieszka Holland on directing (Members Only) - an in-depth interview with the director about bucking convention from early on in her career, and how she continues to do so now Ep. 7: Andrew Haigh's Lean on Pete (Free) - we discuss the film and its depiction of an unexceptional horse, as well as insights gleaned from our ebook on the film (Lean on Pete: A Special Issue), including how it was made Where to find us Follow Seventh Row on Twitter and Instagram @SeventhRow. Follow Alex Heeney @bwestcineaste, Orla Smith @orlamango, and Dr. Brett Pardy @DrAntiqueiPod on Twitter.
Glenda Jackson is the subject of a BFI season and in this film she plays part of a love triangle in John Schlesinger's follow up to his Oscar winning Midnight Cowboy. The plot written by Penelope Gilliat centres on an artist who has relationships with a female job consultant and a male doctor. Was the 1971 film ahead of its times? Matthew Sweet re-watches it with guests including Glenda Jackson, playwright Mark Ravenhill, film historian Melanie Williams and BFI National Archive curator Simon McCallum. They discuss the different elements of the film, including the score, which features the trio Soave sia il vento from Mozart's opera Così fan tutte, the very precise decor and evocation of late 60s London and filming inside a Jewish synagogue. The Glenda Jackson season runs at the BFI across July with a screening of this film on July 24th. Producer: Fiona McLean Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) still courtesy BFI Sunday Bloody Sunday is available on Blu-ray You can find Matthew Sweet discussing other classics of British Cinema in the Free Thinking archives including: British New Wave Films of the 60s - Joely Richardson and Melanie Williams evaluate the impact and legacy of Woodfall Films, the company behind Look Back in Anger, A Taste of Honey and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09ysnl2 An extended interview with Mike Leigh, recorded as he released his historical drama Peterloo, but also looks back at his film from 1984 Four Days in July https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000tqw Early Cinema looks back at a pioneer of British film Robert Paul and at the work of Alice Guy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dy2b Philip Dodd explores the novel and film of David Storey's This Sporting Life with social historian Juliet Gardiner, journalist Rod Liddle, writer Anthony Clavane and the author's daughter Kate Storey https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09j0rt6 Samira Ahmed convenes a discussion about British Social Realism in Film https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pz16k
We're joined by Andrew Kendall to discuss the new German film Fabian: Going to the Dogs, directed by Dominik Graf, and how it portrays life in a totalitarian state. This episode features Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney, Executive Editor Orla Smith, and special guest Andrew Kendall On this episode: Related episodes (1:52) Fabian: Going to the Dogs synopsis (4:36) Connecting the past to the present (6:57) Adapting a 1932 novel with the knowledge of hindsight (15:01) The film's tone (33:40) Meret Becker as Frau Moll (47:03) How the film approaches the rise of Nazism (48:56) How this is like Tony Richardson's Tom Jones (54:07) Period costumes (58:48) Pietro Marcello's Martin Eden and masculinity (1:05:35) Conclusion (1:20:27) Show notes: Read Alex's review of A Radiant Girl (Sandrine Kiberlain, 2021) Read an interview with Dominik Graf about making Fabian with Steve Erickson of The Film Stage Purchase our ebook Peterloo in Process: A Mike Leigh collaboration Purchase our ebook Roads to nowhere Kelly Reichardt's broken American dreams Read Andrew's reviews at Stabroek News Related episodes: Ep. 93: The films of Agnieszka Holland (Member's Only) Ep. 82: Quo Vadis, Aida and Our Lady of the Nile: Genocide on film (Member's Only) Ep. 5: Christian Petzold's Transit (Member's Only) Follow Seventh Row on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and read our articles at seventh-row.com.
Eight stories of women who fought for liberty, justice and human rights. From a 17th century campaigner left to rot in prison for running an underground press, to the women of Peterloo murdered by a Manchester militia army, from a rural vicar's wife who became the mother of India, to the first person to raise the anarchist flag.
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 Related episodes Ep. 117: The North Water Ep. 107: Are men OK? Masculinity, mental health, & addiction in Another Round and Oslo, August 31st Ep. 52: First Cow and Wendy and Lucy Ep. 36: Abortion on screen and Never Rarely Sometimes Always (Member's Only) Ep. 32: Sorry We Missed You and Peterloo (Member's Only) Ep. 11: Mike Leigh's Peterloo Follow Seventh Row on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and read our articles at seventh-row.com.
We return to our archive and remember a conversation with Mike Leigh about Peterloo, a gritty, real and sorrowful film from this excellent British director.'With one of my films you're discovering things - be they real things or things I've invented which take on a new reality for you because that's what it's all about.' – Mike LeighThere is nothing not ambitious about Mike Leigh's twenty-first film, in which he turns his attention to the 1819 Massacre in St Peter's Field, Manchester, where British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally. The collection of characters include reformers, members of the government, the military, royalty, journalists and not forgetting a couple of spies - portrayed by the likes of Marion Bailey, Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake and Tim McInnerny. Working with a regular team of collaborators behind the camera, this film is packed densely tight with layered drama, emotion, and historic relevance. We met with the director to explore its many themes and messages.Leigh's films include the much praised and referenced Abigail's Party, Vera Drake, Secrets & Lies, Happy-Go-Lucy, or the one most relevant to this film and interview, his portrayal of the British painter in Mr Turner. From the Archive sees us dig into our extensive contemporary and classical music and cinema podcast archive as we rediscover interviews and discussions with artists, with our long-standing producer and presenter, Ben Eshmade. Subscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify, iTunes or wherever you find your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this special episode, we speak to legendary Palme d'Or-winning film director Mike Leigh, who has made iconic films such as ‘Topsy Turvy', ‘Peterloo' and ‘Abigail's Party'.
The writer-director Mike Leigh is one of world cinema's pre-eminent figures, a multi-award winning writer-director and one of Britain's most internationally recognised and critically acclaimed filmmakers. He joins 5x15 to talk about his life and work in an unmissable online conversation with the long-time presenter of The Film Programme, Francine Stock. In Mike Leigh on Mike Leigh, the director reflects on films including his much-loved Mr Turner and recent epic Peterloo; classic films including Nuts In May and Abigail's Party; his approach to universal themes; his inimitable working method of developing characters through improvisation; and the influences that have shaped his vision. 5x15 brings together outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories
Alex and Hannah talk to Jackie Riding, historical consultant on Mr Turner and Peterloo, about what it's like working with Mike Leigh.Produced by: Natt TapleyAssistant Producer: Abi Robinson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Em 16 de agosto de 1819, ocorre em Manchester o chamado Massacre de Peterloo, uma etapa dolorosa da marcha da Inglaterra em direção à democracia.----Quer contribuir com Opera Mundi via PIX? Nossa chave é apoie@operamundi.com.br (Razão Social: Última Instancia Editorial Ltda.). Desde já agradecemos!Assinatura solidária: www.operamundi.com.br/apoio★ Support this podcast ★
The Oscar winning Midnight Cowboy was followed up by this drama about an artist who has relationships with a female job consultant and a male doctor. Director John Schlesinger, writer Penelope Gilliatt, actors Glenda Jackson and Peter Finch were all nominated for Academy Awards but it performed poorly at the box office. Was the film - released on July 1st 1971, ahead of its times? Matthew Sweet re-watches it with guests including Glenda Jackson, playwright Mark Ravenhill, film historian Melanie Williams and BFI archivist Simon McCallum. They discuss the different elements of the film, including the score, which features the trio Soave sia il vento from Mozart's opera Così fan tutte, the very precise decor and evocation of late '60s London and filming inside a Jewish synagogue. Producer: Fiona McLean Sunday Bloody Sunday is available on Blu-ray You can find Matthew Sweet discussing other classics of British Cinema in the Free Thinking archives including British New Wave Films of the 60s - Joely Richardson and Melanie Williams evaluate the impact and legacy of Woodfall Films, the company behind Look Back in Anger, A Taste of Honey and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09ysnl2 An extended interview with Mike Leigh, recorded as he released his historical drama Peterloo, but also looks back at his film from 1984 Four Days in July https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000tqw Early Cinema looks back at a pioneer of British film Robert Paul and at the work of Alice Guy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dy2b Philip Dodd explores the novel and film of David Storey's This Sporting Life with social historian Juliet Gardiner, journalist Rod Liddle, writer Anthony Clavane and the author's daughter Kate Storey https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09j0rt6 Samira Ahmed convenes a discussion about British Social Realism in Film https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pz16k
Oi Oiii! How's it going? It's that new TSP time of the week and we're back with a bona fide classic. Craig's sits down (in the same room!!!) with the fantastic actor, Paul Popplewell. You might know Paul from such films as 24 Hour Party People, Journeyman, Peterloo and Tyrannosaur, or from his myriad brilliant roles in both television and theatre. He and Craig discuss, moving schools, finding those inspirational people, which living person he most despises (he doesn't despise anyone particularly), loss, getting in with rascals and loads, loads more. It's a fab chat and we're sure you'll reckon so too. It's episode 153 of the Two Shot Podcast with Paul Popplewell. Get in touch... Facebook- search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter- @twoshotpod Instagram- @twoshotpod If you've enjoyed listening then please click through to https://www.patreon.com/twoshotpod to make a donation to the running costs of the show. You'll get bonus pictures, video and audio in return. Nice one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The massacre at St Peters Field in 1819 was a key date in the story of the development of democracy in Britain. Mike Lee's film sets out to restore that sense of outrage in loving and angry detail. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We celebrate Mother's Day with an episode on the queen of on-screen mothers, Chantal Akerman, and her films Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles and Les Rendez-vous d'Anna. On this episode: Chantal Akerman's legacy (4:20) Jeanne Dielman (17:52) What to make of Jeanne Dielman's ending (34:31) Les Rendez-vous d'Anna (41:03) Mothers in the two films (55:25) Jewish identity in Akerman's films (1:00:52) Akerman's aesthetic (1:09:24) Conclusion (1:13:36) This episode features Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney, Executive Editor Orla Smith, Associate Editor Brett Pardy, and Contributing Editor Lindsay Pugh. Episode Notes: Read Alex's review of Chantal Akerman's 2015 film, No Home Movie Preview or purchase our ebook Tour of memories: The creative process behind Joanna Hogg's The Souvenir Preview or purchase our ebook Road to nowhere: Kelly Reichardt's broken American dreams. Preview or purchase our ebook Peterloo in process: A Mike Leigh collaboration Listen to our episode featuring Promising Young Woman (content warning: discussion of sexual violence) Listen to our episode featuring Spinster Read our newest feature, our editors picks for the fifty most exciting emerging actors working today Follow Seventh Row on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and read our articles at seventh-row.com.
Surprise! A quick sequel! We're actually sorta staying consistent finally! What else is there to do, amirite? Anyway it's part 2 of our favorite movies from 2019! Check it out!
Ken Loach and Mike Leigh, two long time British directors associated with social realism, are frequently compared to each other, despite having significantly different approaches. Loach's latest film, Sorry We Missed You reminded us of Leigh's most recent film Peterloo in their political commitment to improving the lives of the working class. Sorry We Missed You (2019) is a contemporary film about a working-class man who ends up in an increasingly horrible hellscape after he starts gig work delivering packages for Amazon. Peterloo (2018) is a period drama that illuminates the real life story of the rally to get the vote in Manchester in St. Peter's Square in 1800s Manchester, a working class city on the rise. In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney is joined by Executive Editor Orla Smith and Associate Editor Brett Pardy to discuss how Loach and Leigh approach politics, character, and much more. For detailed show notes, please visit: https://seventh-row.com/2020/03/02/ep-32:-sorry-we-missed-you-and-peterloo/ Follow Seventh Row on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and read our articles at seventh-row.com.
Catch 22, the series; Laneous, the musician; Peterloo, the movie; a hot bath, the pleasure thereof. There's horror, madness, politics and laughter in this episode. And then Andrew and Karl finallyget on with this week's offerings. Please enjoy. Tell a friend about the show - The Clappers! The Clappers is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Get a new podcast from Nearly Media Chapter One - hear the first chapter of a brand new book. The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. Scale Up - How does a company go from 5 laptops to 200 staff? © Nearly Media 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk to film Maker Mike Leigh about his new film Peterloo, how well the story is known and what it might speak to in our contemporary political landscape. And a new version of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 is streaming on Stan. How does it stack up against the orginal film made in 1970?
We talk to film Maker Mike Leigh about his new film Peterloo, how well the story is known and what it might speak to in our contemporary political landscape. And a new version of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 is streaming on Stan. How does it stack up against the orginal film made in 1970?
In episode eighty of movies imo., Ben, Brandon, and Daniel yell over each other about Mike Leigh's PETERLOO before jumping into two more of his class-conscious, character-driven period pieces: MR. TURNER and VERA DRAKE. Ben performs a dramatic reading of his favorite tweet of all time, Daniel admires the way the sun hits Mr. Turner's paint hand, and Brandon pivots to the written word with an all-new, very special lit crit segment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today, The Curvy Critic is joined by Guest Host Hip Hollywood's Jasmine Simpkins to chat with Emmy Nominee Kevin Spirtas about his After Forever web series. PLUS reviews! Presented by Black Hollywood Live, and hosted by Carla Renata and Scott Menzel of WeLiveEntertainment, The Curvy Critic is BHL's #1 inside source for film releases, festivals, insider scoops, and news! Carla Renata: @TheCurvyCritic Scott Menzel: @TheOtherScottM @BrookeObie Make sure to subscribe to BHL! - http://youtube.com/blackhollywoodlive HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://blackhollywoodlive.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhlonline Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlackHollywoodLive/ ABOUT BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIVE: Black Hollywood Live is the world's first online broadcast news network with programming and content dedicated to African American entertainment news. The network features long form, in-depth celebrity interviews, smart commentary and discussion as well as news and inside information. The network was created by producer Keven Undergaro. Black Hollywood Live had guests from shows/films like 12 Years A Slave, The Butler, America's Got Talent, The Game, Chicago Fire, Believe, Hannibal, Suits, Parks and Recreation, Dallas Buyers Club, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Best Man Holiday, The View, Shameless, Basketball Wives, Being Mary Jane, Scandal, Single Ladies and many more.
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What was the problem with elections in the 1800s? How did a meeting at St Peter's Field lead to the Great Reform Act? And how Great was it anyway? This is background to the Chartist movement which will be covered in the next episode.
This month, Steve and Emma talk about Mike Leigh's Peterloo. In cinemas now, this tells the tale of the massacre in the early 19th century of democracy and poverty campaigners at a rally in Manchester. With a stunning cast, this epic is historically accurate - but is it entertaining?
In this condensed episode, we sit down with Mike Leigh, to discuss his lauded historical epic ‘Peterloo', which debuted at the Venice Film Festival to great acclaim. Mike Leigh's latest film is an epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter's Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history.The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protestors were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression.Discussing the film is Sam HowlettFollow the team on Twitter:@SamHowlett_1 - Sam@jakehcunningham - JakeProduced and edited by Jake CunninghamMusic from incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Leigh discusses his latest film Peterloo, an historical epic that depicts the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter's Field in Manchester turned into one of the most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform.Novelist CJ Sansom discusses Tombland, his latest in his Tudor mystery series. The Lady Elizabeth sends lawyer Matthew Shardlake to Norwich to investigate the murder of a distant Boleyn relative during a time of agrarian unrest. Once the domain of children, playing with friends is increasingly seen as an entertainment option for adults and not just the computer game or sporting variety. We talk to two real life gamers: cosplayer Holly Rose Swinyard who attends conventions where players dress as favourite characters from comics and TV, and Ken Ferguson who blogs about escape rooms, physical puzzle games the like of which are popping up across the UK, to explore the changing role of play in our lives.Presenter : Kirsty Lang Producer : Dymphna Flynn
Mike is joined by Katie Perrior to discuss whether the UK is headed into a Peterloo-style crisis, and are joined by top chef Michel Roux Jr for a chat about his new book. They also find out the repercussions for cheating in an online video game See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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For Episode 101, we introduce a new team member, Celia Schlekewey. Along with myself, Will Mavity & Michael Schwartz, the four of us talk about this weeks fall film festival announcements for the lineups for Venice, Toronto (TIFF) and what this means for Telluride and NYFF. We also discuss the recent troubles of MoviePass, the polls and the trailers for Mike Leigh's new film "Peterloo" and the directorial debut of Jonah Hill, "Mid90s." Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-…d1087678387?mt=2 And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture