Mike Leigh Archives | Talkhouse

Invisible Hands

By Tom Gilroy | October 7, 2020

By Tom Gilroy | October 7, 2020

Invisible Hands

Tom Gilroy examines the influence of Mike Leigh, Ken Loach and Tsai Ming-liang on his new short film, #WaynesvilleStrong.

Steve Taylor (Blue Like Jazz) Talks Bill Pohlad’s Love & Mercy

By Steve Taylor | January 18, 2016

By Steve Taylor | January 18, 2016

Steve Taylor (Blue Like Jazz) Talks Bill Pohlad’s Love & Mercy

If there were an Oscar for Degree of Difficulty, this seemingly unpromising biopic of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson would be a winner.

Lawrence Michael Levine (Wild Canaries) Talks Mike Leigh’s Mr. Turner

By Lawrence Michael Levine | December 17, 2014

By Lawrence Michael Levine | December 17, 2014

Lawrence Michael Levine (Wild Canaries) Talks Mike Leigh’s Mr. Turner

A film by a great director about the artistic struggles of a brilliant painter provides inspiration and solace to a rising independent filmmaker.