#10 - MIKE LEIGH (ft. MARION BAILEY)

Half the Picture’s guest this episode is British national filmmaking treasure Mike Leigh, the man behind such social-realist classics as Secrets & Lies, Naked, Another Year, Vera Drake and Life is Sweet.Known for his improvisational method of devising his films with a murderer's row of British actors, Mike’s approach to filmmaking is organic and utterly unique, resulting in works that are unflinchingly honest, deeply poignant and often hilarious. Join us as we chat to Mike in depth about his method as well as his casting process, the 20th anniversary of his unsung gem ‘All or Nothing’ and the implicit politics of his films. Also joining us for a surprise guest appearance is Mike’s partner and collaborator, actress Marion Bailey who breaks down her working relationship with Mike as well as her experience playing Carol in ‘All or Nothing.’If you'd like to watch our interview with Mike, check out the episode on YouTube at the link below!https://youtu.be/v_PpvcWqOs8Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you don’t miss any of Billy’s interviews!Note: This interview was recorded on August 3rd 2022Full Episodes: / @halfthepicturepodcastListen to the podcast online...SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7btEvvp7BrhusFCCeBBNyg?si=RhrL53N0RySSNifKZ5v_1gAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/half-the-picture/id1768054211Follow us online!Half the Picture Instagram: / halfthepicpodHalf the Picture Twitter/X: @HalfThePicPodBilly on Instagram: / billybarnel. .Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:17- Mike Leigh Interview Begins03:38 - All or Nothing’s 20th Anniversary06:03- All or Nothing’s Conception06:48 - Mike’s Casting Process08:27 - Marion’s Experience Working with Mike17:21 - Mike’s Improvisational Filmmaking Method21:53 - How Mike Shoots His Movies26:37 - The Implicit Politics in Mike’s Films28:59 - Mike’s Movies Remaining Untitled Until Release30:04 - Mike’s Editing Process35:04 - Secrets & Lies37:05 - Music in Mike's Films40:56 - The Beatles and A Hard Days Night42:17 - Naked45:12 - Mike's Advice to Filmmakers45:46 - Outro'MIKE LEIGH talks Improvisation, Never Compromising & All or Nothing's Anniversary (ft MARION BAILEY)' is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.