Mike Leigh’s films are known for their observant depictions of the working class, their tragicomic tones, and their improvisational construction. But there are some misconceptions about his work that Mike would like to clear up. He does so while talking with Marc about his life-changing introduction to foreign films, his method of collaboration with his actors, the difference between realism and naturalism, and some details about the making of Secrets and Lies, Vera Drake, Topsy-Turvy, Naked and his new film Hard Truths. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lock the gate.
All right, let's do this.
How are you?
What the fuckers?
What the fuck, buddies?
What the fuck, Nicks?
What the fuck is happening?
I'm Marc Maron.
This is my podcast.
Wtf.
Welcome to it.
It was touch and go today.
I did not know if I would be able to do this because as many of you know, the state of California or Southern California or specifically the Los Angeles area is on fire.
And it's fucking terrifying.
I mean, I've been through this stuff before and usually when you're out here, the fires are up in the mountains and they're.
They're places where, you know, I'm sure, obviously they affect people, but in.
In terms of being who we are, you think like, well, they're not near me.
And now a lot of it's.
I evacuated.
You know, this morning was harrowing, and my heart goes out to all the people in the Palisades and all over California.