Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
What a difference Director Francis Lawrence has made in this top notch sequel.
24 Hour Plays Returned to New York for 13th Annual Performance
Monday night saw the thirteen annual 24 Hour Plays event in New York City at the American Airlines Theater, and if the event by its nature wasn’t confined to a single day one would expect that the popular fundraiser was long overdue for expansion. Actors participating this year included Jesse
Travis Tope: A Name You Don’t Know Yet, But Should
Have you heard of actor Travis Tope? While you might not know the name yet, this up-and-coming actor has been offered three big projects. With only one film to his credit, MGM’s upcoming 2014 horror flick The Town That Dreaded Sundown, this 22-year-old has some huge offers on the table.
Steve Coogan on Co-Starring with Judi Dench in ‘Philomena’: “When I was on set with her — trying to make sure that I didn’t get blown into the weeds by her charisma, I had to bring my A-game”
The Steve Coogan film Philomena is based on a true story about an elderly woman who was forced to put her child up for adoption when she was a teenage unwed mother and her search for that son fifty years later. Coogan stars as journalist Martin Sixsmith, who aided Philomena
Broadway’s ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ to Close in January… What Happened? Well, What Didn’t?
After a half dozen cast injuries, over $12,000 in fines for safety violations, hundreds of late night jokes, $75 million in production costs, millions of dollars more in worldwide advertising, and over 1000 performances, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark will reportedly close on Broadway in January. It brings to a
Jake Gyllenhaal Changes Course Mid-Career: From Blockbusters to Focused Storylines
Jake Gyllenhaal is taking his career to the next level. After suffering a few setbacks with films like Prince of Persia, the 32-year-old actor is hitting a new stride with this year’s Prisoners and the upcoming film Nightcrawler. He talked with NPR about how he’s changed up his career in
Will Forte on What He Learned While Filming ‘Nebraska’: “Don’t try to act too much, if that makes sense”
I was surprised when I saw that Will Forte was the star of Alexander Payne’s Nebraska. Not because I didn’t think the Saturday Night Live veteran was capable of being the lead in a dramedy, but it is definitely a leap for the actor best known for his MacGruber character
‘Girls’ star Adam Driver on His Unconventional Looks: “I’m like a sight gag”
Many actors in Hollywood are just another pretty face, but for Girls star Adam Driver, he’s a unique face. As the oddly attractive boyfriend of Hannah on the HBO series, the 29-year-old actor knows he is not your typical chiseled Tinsel Town performer. He joked about himself, “I’m like a
Watch Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin in this Q & A for Jason Reitman’s ‘Labor Day’
Here’s a Q&A the SAG Foundation did with Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin for their upcoming film, Labor Day. Directed by Jason Reitman, the film centers on 13-year-old Henry Wheeler, who struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother Adele (Winslet) while confronting all
Q & A: J.J. Abrams Talks ‘Almost Human’, the Cast and ‘Star Wars’
J.J.: “I think that this show has a level of humor that is distinct from what we’ve done”
Patton Oswalt on Breaking into Acting and Auditioning For… ’12 Years a Slave’?
For years Patton Oswalt was one of those “Hey, look, it’s that guy!” actors. You know, the type that you’re familiar with because he or she has a unique look and has appeared in various small roles, but never had any leading roles that would make them more recognizable. However,
Review: ‘Men In White’ at the Sargent Theatre (NYC)
The Seeing Place made an excellent choice in reviving Sidney Kingsley’s hospital drama ‘Men In White’
Review: The National Tour of ‘Evita’ Starring Josh Young, Caroline Bowman and Sean MacLaughlin
If you need just one reason to see this show, Josh Young is that reason
‘Casting By’ Screenings This Weekend in L.A. With Top Casting Directors in Attendance
If you’re in the L.A. area and you haven’t seen the great documentary Casting By yet, you really should get to the Arena Cinema in Hollywood. The film will run at this weekend there and every screening will have some big time casting directors in attendance. Here’s a quick synopsis
David Koechner: “My job is to play for a living”
One of the most highly anticipated films of the holiday season is Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. One of the actors returning to the fan-favorite film is David Koechner who plays Champ Kind, the sportscaster at Ron Burgundy’s San Diego news station. The stand-up comedian recently spoke with the San
Ginnifer Goodwin Reveals Which Iconic Character is More Difficult to Portray: Snow White or Jackie Kennedy
Ginnifer Goodwin took on the task of playing one of the most iconic figures in modern history, Jacqueline Kennedy. Even though she was game to undertake the role, it was one she knew she had to get right from the first day on set for the National Geographic TV movie,
Review: ‘Cloven Tongues’ at The Wild Project (NYC)
Cloven Tongues runs at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street) through November 23.
Tom Hiddleston on Being a “Circus Bear” and Why It Pleases Him That People Don’t Recognize Him for His Non-Marvel Work
One might expert that after the massive success of Thor, The Avengers, and Thor: The Dark World, Tom Hiddleston would be enjoying rock-star success. However, in an interview with the Los Angeles Times Hiddleston, who plays the scene-stealing villainous Loki in the three films, speaks about how he appreciates his
Matt Damon Paid $3 Million to Say Two Words in 15 Second European Commercial
Matt Damon gets paid a lot for his movies, but  $200,000 a second? No way, he just gets that for commercials. Believe it or not, Damon was reportedly paid $3 million for a 15 second appearance in a Nespresso ad starring Hollywood buddy George Clooney. The commercial was directed by
Interview: Josh Young on ‘Evita’, Playing Che and Being Nominated for a Tony
Josh on his Tony Nomination: “I feel like I have expectations now to live up to now”