Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hard Truths

How Marianne Jean-Baptiste Found 'Compassion' for Mike Leigh's 'Hard Truths'
"I'm not too worried about her not being likable, but I was worried about people not having compassion for her." N early 30 years after Marianne Jean-Baptiste received an Oscar no
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on daughter's evacuation amid LA fires: 'Anything that breathes, take it'
Marianne Jean-Baptiste is giving a family update after her daughter was forced to evacuate during the Los Angeles wildfires.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscar buzz for role in "Hard Truths"
Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting with director Mike Leigh, Jean-Baptiste portrays Pansy Deacon,
Marianne Jean-Baptiste demands your attention in ‘Hard Truths’
Mike Leigh’s latest comedy-drama considers what it’s like to live a life entirely of grievance.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste outdoes herself in 'Hard Truths'
The human psyche can contain irrational anger, leading to outbursts at strangers for minor offenses. Triggers for this rage can range from someone taking a parking spot before we’re ready
Marianne Jean-Baptiste delivers ‘Hard Truths’ — and 2024’s best performance
She reteams with her "Secret and Lies" director, Mike Leigh, for this brutally funny drama about a British woman consumed with anger.
‘It’s a Roller-Coaster Ride, Man’: Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Her Oscar-Tipped Performance in Hard Truths
It is almost 30 years since Jean-Baptiste and Leigh collaborated on a film—the cult 1996 comedy drama Secrets & Lies, which would see her become the first Black British actress nominated for an Oscar.
'A journey of creativity': Marianne Jean-Baptiste on reuniting with Mike Leigh for 'Hard Truths'
Actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste joins Morning Joe to discuss her role in Mike Leigh's new film 'Hard Truths,' where she plays the deeply unhappy and angry character Pansy. 'Hard Truths' marks the first time Jean-Baptiste and Leigh have worked together since the 1996 film 'Secrets and Lies'.
Movie Review: In 'Hard Truths,' Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives the performance of the year
“Hard Truths,” a Bleecker Street release in theaters Friday, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for language. Running time: 97 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four.
‘Hard Truths' Makes a Case for the Miserable - and Marianne Jean-Baptiste's Greatness
To say that the British actor and director Mike Leigh have given us their best collaboration to date is too mild a sentiment. They've gifted us with a masterpiece of bruised humanity
Mike Leigh and his longtime collaborator Marianne Jean-Baptiste search for answers in their latest tour de force
Leigh never lets his audience escape the underlying humiliation and helplessness Pansy feels, and Pansy never allows herself ...
Breaking Baz: Michele Austin On How Her 30-Year Friendship With Marianne Jean-Baptiste & Mike Leigh Injected Truth Into ‘Hard Truths’
It’s amazing watching Mike Leigh’s film 'Hard Truths,' starring the extraordinary Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin, ...
Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh’s punishing ‘Hard Truths’
The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, ...