Masi Oka: Hawaii Five-0’s Newest Cast Member
Masi Oka talks about his latest role on the hit show, Hawaii Five-0!
John Malkovich on Preparing for a Role and More
John Malkovich, currently starring in RED, is someone I wish would star in more studio movies. He just elevates everything he’s in, doesn’t he?
He recently shared some thoughts on how he prepares for a part and more.
Movie Review: ‘RED’
Based on the D.C. Comics graphic novels by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, RED is a completely entertaining action-comedy starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren.
Juliette Lewis on Her Role in ‘Conviction’: “I’ve never transformed myself so thoroughly, visually or internally, for a role”
Lewis plays the brother’s (Sam Rockwell) ex-wife, whose false testimony is the reason for his imprisonment. Although Lewis is only in the film for a few scenes, it’s a testament to her that she remains in my memory of the film.
Movie Review: ‘Conviction’
Conviction tells the true story of Betty Anne Waters (Hilary Swank) and her brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell). When a diner waitress is found stabbed to death in her trailer home, Kenny – the local troublemaker – is charged with murder, convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Waters, a single
Charlie McDermott on His First Big Break
Charlie McDermott is currently starring in ABC’s The Middle and is great on the show. I also just saw him in the film, Morning, at the San Diego Film Festival and if you haven’t seen him as the troubled son in Frozen River, you’re missing out.
Edward Norton, Tim Blake Nelson on the film, “Leaves Of Grass”
Edward Norton playing twins? Tim Blake Nelson directing, writing and playing the loyal redneck friend? How can you not see their new film, Leaves of Grass!
Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel on ‘Childrens Hospital’ and Rob’s Impending Death
Paul Scheer & Rob Huebel talk Childrens Hospital and whether they’re better looking than the cast of Grey’s Anatomy!
Aaron Taylor Johnson on Researching and Auditioning for the Role of John Lennon in ‘Nowhere Boy’
Aaron Johnson was great as the geeky kid in Kick-Ass but now he’s about to play true hero, John Lennon. In Nowhere Boy, he plays a young Lennon in true story that has never been told.
Daphne Rubin-Vega on ‘Jack Goes Boating’, ‘Rent’ and the Difference Between Acting in Film and Theater
Daphne Rubin-Vega stars in Philip Seymour Hoffman’s new film, Jack Goes Boating. The former Rent star talked with Speakeasy about the movie, being directed by her co-star (Hoffman) and the difference between film and stage acting.
Sutton Foster’s Advice on Keeping Roles ‘Fresh’
At one point, she mentioned that she’s been fortunate to be in several shows that have had long runs. To keep it fresh, she pulls out a set of…
Romy Rosemont on ‘Glee’, How the Show Affected Her Career and More!
Romy Rosemont talks about her career, working on Glee and more!
The 2010 San Diego Film Festival
This past weekend, I attended the San Diego Film Festival. This is a great festival to attend; great films and documentaries, fun parties and no attitude. Unfortunately, halfway through, I got sick and spent the rest of the weekend on the couch. But, I wanted to give you a run
Actor Shot in the Eye During Performance of Sondheim’s ‘Passion’
British stage actor David Birrell was shot in the face with a prop gun during a matinee performance of Stephen Sondheim’s Passion, this past weekend. As a result, he may end up losing his eye.
Movie Review: ‘Let Me In’
Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) are both wonderful. Their scenes together are touching, real and the heart of the film. These are two kids who have found what they are missing in each other.
Movie Review: ‘The Social Network’
The opening scene of The Social Network starts off mid-conversation with Erica (Rooney Mara) trying to dig into the brain of Mark Zuckerberk (Eisenberg).
As you can probably guess, it doesn’t go well.
Alison Brie: Two Shows, Two Totally Different Characters
How many actors do you know who are appearing in two hit TV shows at once? The only name that comes to me is Alison Brie. She’s currently on both Community and Mad Men… and she’s playing two totally different charaters!
Rob Corddry: “I’m like a Roman Caeser”
Rob Corddry, creator, writer and star of Childrens Hospital talks about life. Not really – he talks about the show, and not kissing Megan Mullally!
Sutton Foster on Auditioning, Getting Into Character and Singing for 8 Shows a Week
Sutton Foster, who is currently on tour doing a one-woman show, was at Northwestern University recently for a talk with its theater students where she answered questions on all things musical theater.
Andrew Garfield on Playing the Real-Life Eduardo Saverin in ‘The Social Network’
Prior to 2 weeks ago, I had never seen Andrew Garfield in anything. Now, having seen his work in Never Let Me Go and The Social Network, I’m on the bandwagon. The guy is just plain great.