There’s a mythology that surrounds Mike Leigh’s films. And like with any shared lore, not all of it is true. One misconception, for instance, is that his storytelling is largely improvised, as if his ...

Leigh syndrome is a rare genetic neurometabolic disorder that typically starts during infancy. It can have a poor outlook and severely reduce life expectancy. Leigh syndrome affects the central ...

Mike Leigh is one of the most prolific living filmmakers, an acolyte of the human condition. With a body of work that ranges from micro-dramas to period-set opulence, Leigh makes films that never lack ...

Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Hard Truths Courtesy of Bleecker Street A nostalgic tug got this particular film rolling. Almost three decades had elapsed since Leigh made Secrets & Lies, and Jean-Baptiste ...

The acclaimed sculptor holds court at the U.S. Pavilion in the Venice Biennale, where she explores the burden of colonial histories and the promise of Black feminism. She begins by thatching the roof.