If you don’t have something nice to say, as our mothers used to say, don’t say anything at all! Of course, being that I am a movie and theatre critic I often have to write things that aren’t very nice, but obviously in situations where criticism isn’t warranted or asked […]
Susan Sarandon has had a prolific career that has included an Oscar win but, the actress she still insists she has no idea what she’s doing.
It’s almost hard to believe, but Adult Swim series are eligible to be nominated for Emmy Awards. This year the comedy series Childrens Hospital, now in its fourth season, has received a well-deserved nomination for Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Program (that’s a mouthful). Creator and star Rob Corddry, a comedian also known for his appearances on The Daily Show and in Hot Tub Time Machine, spoke about how his career led him to this series and why he thinks it has been successful.
Elijah on shooting scenes & scripts out of order: “If you are trying to see an arc and a sense of progression… it makes it a little bit more challenging”
Not many actors turn to writing fiction. But Glee’s Chris Colfer is anything but ordinary.
The actor recently released his first book, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, and he’s already eager to dispense tips on what he’s learned.
Can you believe that New Jersey native Danny DeVito has never appeared on Broadway? It’s pretty surprising, but the 67 year-old star of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia might finally get his chance: his performance in The Sunshine Boys in the West End has gotten rave reviews and a move to New York is under consideration.
It seems like almost every septuagenarian actor is required to do at least one “grumpy old man” movie role in which its pretty typical for such a character to go from a cranky and surly old coot to a smiling, kindly grandfather with a young heart by the end of the film. Thankfully, in Robot and Frank director Jake Schreier and writer Christopher D. Ford, with a great performance by Frank Langella, find a way around that cliche by sticking the grumpy old man with… a robot pal.
Jason on playing Wilfred: “I’ve got to find a human way to do a dog behavior”
Fiona on the playing the darker side of Jenna: “That’s what has been so much fun for me as an actor”
Actor David John Birrell was injured while starring in Stephen Sondheim’s Passion at the Donmar Warehouse in the West End when a blank-firing replica revolver he was handling backfired during a performance.
Bill Hader has made history with the announcement of his Emmy nomination for Saturday Night Live—he’s the first male SNL cast member to receive a nomination since Eddie Murphy in 1983.
Ben Feldman recently won an Emmy nomination for his role as Michael Ginsberg on AMC’s Mad Men. It was a lucky break for an actor previously known for his work on Drop Dead Diva.
Contract negotiations for a hit television series often become very ugly… just ask the voice actors on The Simpsons, who have had many disputes trying to get more money for their two-decade plus run on the most successful television series of all time.
Dorian on Season Two: “It did not get easier”
Giancarlo Esposito is finally getting the credit he deserves after his incredible performance as drug kingpin Gustavo Fring on Breaking Bad. The actor has been nominated for an Emmy for his role.
Ty Burrell has found the role of a lifetime as Phil Dunphy on ABC’s hit sitcom, Modern Family. He won an Emmy last year for his portrayal, and he’s been nominated again this year. But Burrell claims he owes his success to the writers.
The thing about the Cycle of Fear is that it actually requires so much more mental energy than simply taking inspired action
Einhorn on ‘Wilfred’: “It’s got to get deeper otherwise you’re going to lose interest in it”
Zuckerman: “We’re building to another surprise at the end of the season”
The producers of Ghost The Musical announced today that the show will play its final performance on Broadway on Saturday, August 18th at 8pm after 39 previews and 136 regular performances.
