SXSW Review: ‘Wild Canaries’
Writer/director Lawrence Michael Levine’s film, Wild Canaries, is a mess.
Writer/director Lawrence Michael Levine’s film, Wild Canaries, is a mess.
Nicholas: “Home is a movie that actually grew out of something that happened the night that I premiered my first film”
The two also talk back-story and more!
This is really Elaine Stritch‘s world and we’re all living in it. I can honestly say this after watching the excellent and brutally honest documentary about her life, Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me. The film looks back on her amazing life and career as follows her as she is beginning to
Everyone should have a friend like Shep Gordon.
I hope Anderson adds Fiennes to his growing list of actors who he works with because this collaboration is well worth seeing again and again.
It’s got some flaws, yeah, but for a first time director, he killed it
Curtis: “I always knew I was a character actor”
Kelly: “In our office, we’re looking for a person, not a read”
Jim also has an interesting perspective on comedic actors in dramas.
The film has some truly gut-busting moments and you should definitely check it out if you have a chance
Actress Keeley Hazel chats about casting directors, acting classes and more.
Charlie: “Our show is written as though it was going to be drawn by cartoonists but they actually had actors perform it”
Waleed also talks about auditioning, casting the film and more
I hate monologues. Always have. It’s just so unnatural to stand there before a casting director or agent and talk to someone that isn’t there. And to do it out of context? Ugh, the worst. Plus, it’s always hard to find a good one. If you’re like me, you constantly
Jackie: “To this day when I have to go in and actually audition in front of somebody, it’s just… it’s horrific for some reason”
Moxie Theatre may be small in size, but it certainly does pack a punch. A terrific, wonderful punch.
Chris also give some perfect acting advice!
Rose also has some great advice for actors!