EPISODE · Jan 10, 2025 · 23 MIN
Interview With "Hard Truths" Director/Writer Mike Leigh And Stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste & Michele Austin
from The Next Best Picture Podcast · host Evergreen Podcasts
"Hard Truths" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic reviews for Mike Leigh's direction, writing, and performances from Marianne Jean-Baptiste (who has won Best Actress prizes this awards season from the NYFCC, LAFCA, and NSFC becoming the first Black woman to win all three) and Michele Austin. Director/Writer Mike Leigh, along with Jean-Baptiste and Austin, were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Bleecker Street and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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"Hard Truths" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic reviews for Mike Leigh's direction, writing, and performances from Marianne Jean-Baptiste (who has won Best Actress prizes this awards season from the NYFCC, LAFCA, and NSFC becoming the first Black woman to win all three) and Michele Austin. Director/Writer Mike Leigh, along with Jean-Baptiste and Austin, were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Bleecker Street and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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