Turning Your Passion Into an Actor Survival Job
So many of us turn to the go-to survival jobs for actors: waiting tables, temp office work, promo work, nannying.
Movie Review: ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
Director David Yates sets up an ending that will leave you wishing part 2 were right around the corner.
Theatre Review: ‘The Sound of Music’
The show, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, feels brisk and much quicker than its 2-hour and 50-minute run time.
Why Alexander Skarsgård Always Thinks He’s Going to Be Fired
“It’s not about wanting to show I’m versatile. It’s just feeling that excitement of not knowing who a character is but figuring it out and finding him.” – Alexander Skarsgård
Mahershala Ali on Playing the Villain in ‘Luke Cage’: “The task is for you to humanize them”
“If you go into playing these people and put your energy toward the anger and the violence, you disconnect yourself from the root of who these people are, who any character is.” – Mahershala Ali
IMDb Sues California to Stop Actor Age Censorship Law
IMDb’s suit calls the law unconstitutional for violating the site’s free speech rights.
When You’re ‘The Little Guy’
As artists, it’s your job to be in touch with your emotions, but it doesn’t have to dictate your life.
Movie Review: ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Shannon
Gyllenhaal and Shannon are outstanding, Shannon in particular. This is one of those films that you’ll think about long after the lights come back on.
Casting Director David Rubin: “The most important thing for an actor to bring to the table is themselves”
“And so many actors get preoccupied with what they think the filmmaker is looking for. And, frankly, what we’re looking for is them.” – Casting Director David Rubin
Are You Really Doing Everything You Can To Further Your Acting Career?
There are so many talented actors out there, can you honestly say you are doing everything you can to further your career?
Director Padraic Lillis on How He Directs Actors in Solo Shows
Actor Douglas Taurel interviews Padriac Lillis, a director inducted into the indie theater hall of fame and someone who is very well known for directing solo shows.
Benedict Cumberbatch on the Importance of Building a Character’s Backstory
“It’s important to understand the who, what, where, why of the character before you meet him” – Benedict Cumberbatch
Naomie Harris on ‘Moonlight’: “It was a privilege to be part of this amazing project”
“To do your best work with anyone, I think you need to feel safe and comfortable.” – Actress Naomie Harris
Movie Review: ‘Loving’ Starring Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga
It’s a sad, frustrating and inspirational film that puts you right in the mindset of what this couple was feeling and thinking.
Alden Ehrenreich on Auditioning for Han Solo and His Early Career Success
“Each film and each character is a completely new set of challenges.” – Alden Ehrenreich
Actors… Stop Attacking Each Other!
This industry is hard enough as it is without actors criticizing each other and questioning each others choices and motivations.
Movie Review: ‘Pushing Dead’ Starring James Roday
The perfectly cast Pushing Dead is a warm, gentle and meandering story about an HIV-positive writer named Dan (James Roday) and the friends that surround him.
Two Years Ago, Jake Hunter Dropped Out of College and Lived in His Truck to Pursue Acting
“Two years ago I was a college baseball player with no acting experience,” Actor Jake Hunter writes.
Luke Evans on Being Cast in Beauty and the Beast and the “Huge Moment” He Had Early in His Career
“It’s a validation that you are the right person for the job because they’ve chosen and they’ve seen you do something connected to that role.” – Luke Evans on Auditioning
Parker Posey on Her Improv Skills: “I still don’t think I’m actually good at it”
“Every time I do something, I worry it’s my last job… I think that’s normal though.” – Parker Posey