Mike Leigh, Randy Pausch, Reader's Digest and an End to Miserablism
Mike Leigh, who more or less invented miserablism as an art form, has changed his tune. His new film, Happy-Go-Lucky is, as the title suggests, cheerful. What's he doing?
Mike Leigh, who more or less invented miserablism as an art form, has changed his tune. His new film, Happy-Go-Lucky is, as the title suggests, cheerful. What's he doing?
Tom Alderman | Posted 02.13.2008 | Media
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