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Naked: This May Be the Best Movie Ever Made About Self-Destruction

Mike Leigh's 1993 film about a violent man (David Thewlis) with philosophical insights paints an interesting picture of self-harm and addiction.

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Best Mike Leigh Movies, Ranked 

British director Mike Leigh is best known for his depictions of every-day life and for his improv style. Here are his best movies.

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Sony Pictures Classics Gets The Salt of the Earth Documentary

The Salt of the Earth centers the life of Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado and is told through the eyes of his son and co-director Wim Wenders.

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Mr. Turner Trailer Starring Timothy Spall
Mr. Turner Trailer Starring Timothy Spall

We have a new clip from writer-director Mike Leigh's drama about British painter J.M.W. Turner, who forms a bond with a landlady.

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Amy Winehouse Documentary Goes to Focus Features International

Plus, the studio has picked up director Mike Leigh's J.M.W. Turner biopic and secured international sales for Black Sea and Oculus.

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Director Mike Leigh's JMW Turner Biopic Goes to Sony Pictures Classics

Timothy Spall stars in this look at the life and work of British artist JMW Turner, starting production this spring.

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John Hurt Receives BAFTA Award for Contribution to British Cinema

The Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy star will accept the honor at London's Royal Opera House Sunday, February 12.

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Sally Hawkins Talks Submarine Blu-ray
Sally Hawkins Talks Submarine Blu-ray [Exclusive]

The actress stars as a mother caught between trying to understand her teenage son and reconciling with her husband, in stores October 4th.

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Actress Lesley Manville discusses Another Year
Lesley Manville Talks Another Year [Exclusive]

The actress who portrays Mary discusses director Mike Leigh's unique filmmaking process, future projects, and much more.

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83rd Annual Academy Award Nominations

The King's Speech leads the way with 12 nominations including Best Picture. Check out the nominations for the 2011 Oscars!

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2011 BAFTA Awards Nominations

The King's Speech leads the way with 14 nominations including Best Picture.

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BOX OFFICE BEAT DOWN: The Green Hornet Saves the Day with $34 Million

While The Dilemma comes in second with $17.4 and True Grit falls to third.

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BOX OFFICE BEAT DOWN: True Grit Gallops Its Way to Number One with $15 Million

Little Fockers drops out of the top spot after two weeks while Season of the witch only puts a mild spell on audiences.

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BOOS! & WHOOP-DOOS!: Best and Worst of 2010 Year in Review

B. Alan isn't sure he even saw twenty movies to call good or bad this past year.

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BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS: Can Little Fockers Stay on Top of the Charts for a Second Week in a Row?

Or will good word of mouth and positive reviews help True Grit shoot down the competition?

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BOX OFFICE BEAT DOWN: Little Fockers Wins Christmas Weekend with $34 Million

While Jeff Bridges' two movies, True Grit and Tron: Legacy, take second and third place.

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Another Year Cast Interviews [Exclusive]

Oscar winner Jim Broadbent and Lesley Manville discuss the latest film from director Mike Leigh.

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Black Swan Leads Critics Choice Race with 12 Nominations

The King's Speech and True Grit also land 11 nominations each for the awards ceremony which will take place on January 4.

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Hereafter Will Close Out the 48th New York Film Festival

The festival is slated to run from September 24 through October 10.

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Sony Pictures Classics Likes Another Year

This film is presently competing for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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