We bring one of our mutual favorite films to the podcast -- Mike Leigh's masterpiece Naked (1993) starring David Thewlis. The story follows the journey of Johnny, a young man who leaves Manchester for London after assaulting a man. In the city, he engages in a series of sexual and intellectual encounters with various women while struggling with his own existential crisis. Throughout the film, Johnny's nihilistic and misanthropic worldview is challenged by the people he meets, including his ex-girlfriend and a lonely young woman. As the story progresses, Johnny's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, leading to a devastating climax that forces him to confront the consequences of his actions. "Naked" is a gritty and thought-provoking exploration of human relationships, morality, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
