Greta Gerwig Says Acting is Like a Fencing Match
While Parker Posey has long been referred to as Queen of the Indies, one can make an argument that in the last several years Greta Gerwig has staked an impressive claim on the title herself.
Archaeologists Discover Remains of Shakespeare’s Curtain Theatre
With most of the world’s eyes on England because of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and its associated pageantry, Archaeologists in London have made a very timely discovery relating to one of England’s most famous icons, William Shakespeare.
Josh Lucas on Producing: “I like building a project and putting the people together. I like the dynamics. In fact, it has made me much less self indulgent as an actor”
While Josh Lucas might be best known for his role in 2000’s American Psycho, the Arkansas-born actor has kept himself busy appearing in films like A Beautiful Mind, Poseidon, The Lincoln Lawyer, and J. Edgar. He has also appeared in a number of smaller, independent projects, including Hide Away, an introspective drama which is now in limited release.
‘Psych’ star James Roday and director Matt Shakman Buy Hollywood’s El Centro Theatre
James Roday, the star of USA’s television series Psych, and former child actor turned television director Matt Shakman are the proud new owners of Hollywood’s historic El Centro Theatre.
English Actor Disappears Minutes Before His Show’s Debut Performance
Stage fright is very common — even the most comfortable stage veterans get the live performance jitters. Having anxiety before taking the stage is one thing, but English actor Ben Stirling took stage fright to a whole new level earlier this month
Martin Starr: “I’m allergic to money, because the choices that I make usually concern the people and the project itself, rather than the financial gain that is projected”
Starr admits that very often those small roles don’t pay much, but that doesn’t matter much to him.
Scarlett Johansson and Chris Pine (or Possibly Jeremy Renner) to Star in Broadway Revival of ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’?
It’s being reported that Scarlett Johansson is in talks to star as Maggie the Cat, with Chris Pine or Jeremy Renner in talks to play her husband, Brick.
Jim Parsons on Starring in Broadway’s ‘Harvey’: “The jump-out-of-bed happiness I feel transcends any nerves about taking on a history-laden role”
Though the play is best known for its 1950 film adaptation starring James Stewart, Parsons talked about both his concerns and excitement with stepping into the role.
Tom Berenger on ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ and the Language in the Script: “Everyone was challenged with some of the very interesting expressions”
Tom Berenger stars as Devil Anse Hatfield’s uncle Jim Vance, one of the key members of the legendary real-life family feud. Berenger spoke about the miniseries and why he was so drawn to it.
James Earl Jones: “The real part of theater is being onstage with your fellow actors”
James Earl Jones admits that after all these years he is still driven by the performances of other actors.
Jason Butler Harner on Starring in the Off-Broadway Play, ‘Cock’: “I was looking for a play that reminded me that I am an actor”
Harner praises the emotional content of the show and how an audience member’s personal feelings play into that.
Tony Nominee James Corden on his Broadway Success: “I’m from the smallest town outside London. This really shouldn’t be happening to anyone from my town”
Though it was a big hit across the pond, One Man Two Guvnors still seemed to come out of nowhere to become a critical hit on Broadway.
Edward Norton on Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’: “The bigger challenge for the actor in Wes’s films is to strike the balance between whimsy and melancholy”
Edward Norton is such a great fit for Wes Anderson’s trademark style that while watching a screening of Moonrise Kingdom I was surprised that it had taken Norton and Anderson so long to work together.
Paul Brannigan, an Actor with No Training, is a Star at Cannes… and Did a Nude Scene with Scarlett Johansson
Before this year’s Cannes Film Festival, nobody had ever heard of the actor Paul Brannigan. That’s because he didn’t exist: though Brannigan was cast in the lead role of Ken Loach’s whiskey-soaked comedy The Angels’ Share, he isn’t a trained actor.
Sacha Baron Cohen on the Roots of His Comedy and Missing His Characters: “I end up, you know, living the character”
In a rare interview as himself, Cohen spoke about his immersion-style of comedy, how he feels about his past characters, and what inspires him to do comedy.
Barry Sonnenfeld Talks Shooting ‘Men in Black 3’ Without a Finished Script and Josh Brolin Channeling Tommy Lee Jones
Men in Black 3 arrives in theaters this weekend after perhaps the most tumultuous production periods of a major blockbuster in recent memory.
Steve Martin on Writing the Songs for Shakespeare in the Park’s Production of ‘As You Like It’
One of the major names involved in this year’s production of As You Like It is none other than Steve Martin.
Sutton Foster on Her Move to TV and ‘Bunheads’: “I just wanted a new challenge”
Having earned her fame in her Tony Award winning roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes, Foster talks about why she is making the transition to television for the series written by Rosanne and Gilmore Girls writer Amy Sherman-Palladino.
Tom Hardy Talks ‘Lawless’, ‘Dark Knight’ and Acting: “When I’m working, I have this discipline and I get meaning from it”
Tom Hardy is about to appear in a role that will most likely solidify him as a major star, Bane in The Dark Knight Rises.
Review: ‘C–K’ at The Duke on 42nd Street (NYC)
A play with the provocative title C– is going to raise eyebrows (especially with the marquee outside the Duke on 42nd Street says it). The provided plot description makes it even more appealing: “When John and his boyfriend take a break, the last thing he expects is to suddenly meet the woman of his dreams. Now he has a big choice to make.”