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" Happy-Go-Lucky ," the latest film from five-time Oscar nominee, director Mike Leigh , opened Friday in limited release to good reviews with some raves for star Sally Hawkins .

Two old but opposite friends -- tony Toni and plain Jane -- see each other just once a year for dinner, but see the same therapist all year round.

October 7th, 2008 in Actors , Comedy , Directors , Drama , Movies , Reviews Therea s a question every successful artist must ask themselves after a certain period: does s/he continue doing whatever s/he did to ...

Director Mike Leigh has a knack for putting relatively unknown British actresses into Academy Awards contention, as he did with "Secrets & Lies" and "Vera Drake." His latest find is Sally Hawkins, who ...

Director Mike Leigh gets 'Happy' Happy-Go-Lucky is, at long last, British writer-director Mike Leigh's bright, shiny "Have a Nice Day" button of a movie about a cockeyed optimist in contemporary times.

The Golden Lion is the Venice Film Festival 's best-picture prize, of course, but that doesn't translate to the Academy Awards.

The history of the dark days when abortion was illegal not only in the U.S., but also in Britain is littered with tragedies dealing with botched procedures and destroyed lives.

The Vera Drake star is backing the British Heart Foundation's Help a Heart campaign, which aims to raise 1.5 million.

The Movie: Nineteenth century British author Elizabeth Gaskell never really attained the renown of Charlotte Bronte, the woman Gaskell wrote a biography of, in what remains probably better known than many of ...

“All around us, England shifts and changes, but Cranford stands fast. Its women are like Amazons and to those that live here, it is the world entire.”

Does this bustle makes Judge Kristin Munson's butt look big? Note: This is a pre-release review. via DVD Verdict

“I think anyone who comes from a place where there is a close-knit community recognizes this”

"Charming Victorian, painstakingly constructed by skilled craftsmen. Absolutely packed with character. via AMNY

Dame Judi Dench and her BAFTA-winning co-star Dame Eileen Atkins were in America to promote their popular period drama. via Hellomagazine.com

“I went (to the awards ceremony) knowing I wouldn't win. They were hardly going to give an Oscar to someone who plays an abortionist, not in the States.”

British actress IMELDA STAUNTON knew she wouldn't win an Oscar for her role in 2004's VERA DRAKE - because the abortion storyline was too harrowing for the American audience to bear. via PR-inside.com

Mike Leigh and his leading actress Sally Hawkins triumph in his latest film, a portrait of a relentless optimist that transcends sentiment and cliche Philip French Sunday April 20, 2008 The Observer Goodness ... via Guardian Unlimited

Director MIKE LEIGH was forced to relax his rules of total secrecy on all his films when he made abortion drama VERA DRAKE as he felt compelled to inform star IMELDA STAUNTON of the sensitive subject matter. via ContactMusic.com

Clay A spooky but wonderful family drama based on David Almond's novel about the baleful influence of a strangely talented teenager on Tyneside in the 1960s. via Telegraph.co.uk

“Vera Drake"; Brenda Blethyn , "Secrets & Lies"). CLICK HERE and look for the "Video”

Gold Derby by Tom O'Neil Meet Sally Hawkins: Oscar's next best actress? Our forums poster Atypical points to some new video clips of "Happy-Go-Lucky," the latest from Brit helmer Mike Leigh , whose flicks often ... via Glodderby

Judge Christopher Kulik thinks a better title for this film would have been The Brit Chill . via DVD Verdict

“The popularity of period drama on the international market this year shows that Britain is still viewed as one of the best producers of quality adaptations”

Period drama continued to prove a top international seller for the BBC this year, with buyers flocking to such lavish costume adaptations as "Cranford," "Oliver Twist" and "Sense and Sensibility" at Showcase, ... via Hollywood Reporter

“My legs have gone, I'm on the edge of tears”

London actress Sally Hawkins picked up the best actress gong for her performance in Happy-Go-Lucky at the annual Berlin film festival. via Hellomagazine.com