Naked (1993) - Actions Of Vulnerable Narcissism

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Naked (1993) - Actions Of Vulnerable Narcissism:
This week's video essay kicks off a month discussing disturbing British cinema, Mike Leigh's nihilistic dark comedy-drama, Naked. Led by a magnetic David Thewlis in a breakout role as the deeply unpleasant Johnny, Naked is an examination of misanthropy, misogyny, and their damaging impact on women and men. A disturbing film from beginning to end due to its open portrayals of uncomfortable subject matter, as well as the dialogue-heavy explorations of disturbing philosophical ideas, Naked is not one to be taken lightly. A drastically different film from Mike Leigh's wonderful filmography, Naked is nonetheless essential viewing for any Mike Leigh fan.

Source of Peter Bradshaw quote: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021...

Source of Amy Taubin essay: https://www.criterion.com/current/pos...

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