Dustin Hoffman Teaches Acting in this Terrific New Masterclass
MasterClass is a new website that brings together people who are at the top of their game to give classes on their profession.
‘Listen To Me Marlon’: Brando’s Thoughts and Feelings Come To Life
Throughout his life, Brando recorded hundreds of hours of audiotapes that had never been made public until now
Book Review: ‘How to Choose a Monologue for Any Audition’
The book begins with helping find your type and asking what kind of actor you are, how to play to your strengths when choosing your audition piece.
‘Capital C’, a Documentary on Crowdfunding and Determination
This entertaining doc will surely make you appreciate the hard work and dedication of these entrepreneurs
Documentary Review: ‘Larry Kramer In Love & Anger’ is a Must Watch
With Larry Kramer In Love & Anger, the fantastic new documentary that begins airing on , we get to witness his determination and drive from not only his point of view, but from the people who were there to witness it.
Theater Review: ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at The Belasco Theatre, Broadway
The intimate setting of Broadway’s Belasco theatre plays host to Hedwig and the Angry Inch; a transgender singer from East Berlin and her back-up band.
Movie Review: ‘Results’ Starring Guy Pearce, Cobie Smulders and Kevin Corrigan
Kevin Corrigan is the kind of actor where, when you’re watching him, wonder, “Why isn’t he in everything?” He’s got a natural way about him that is so realistic.
Movie Review: George Miller’s ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ is like a bolt of non-stop energy that begins as soon as it starts and doesn’t let up till the last frame of the film has finished and you’re walking back to your car.
Review: ‘Maggie’ Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin
Who would have thought that Arnold Schwarzenegger would star in a small family drama about zombies in a post-apocalyptic world? And that his performance is his best in years.
Review: Kristen Wiig in ‘Welcome to Me’
After the wonderful The Skeleton Twins, she’s back with another smart, touching performance here that you shouldn’t miss.
Review: ‘Adult Beginners’ Starring Nick Kroll, Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale
Kroll is a master at playing smarmy jackasses and except for the opening scene, he plays it straight-laced here.
San Diego Theatre Review: North Coast Rep’s ‘Unnecessary Farce’
Unnecessary Farce, North Coast Repertory Theatre’s latest offering, definitely lives up to the ‘Farce’ part of its title.
Review: Chris Messina’s ‘Alex of Venice’ Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead
I’ve always liked Messina as an actor; he can liven up even the tamest scene and now, it looks like he can do the same behind the camera.
SXSW Review: ‘Life in Color’
Emmer and McDermitt have a nice, odd chemistry. There are times when Mary stares at Homer with such disdain yet, we can see at the end of the stare, just as the camera turns away, there’s something there.
SXSW Review: Sally Field in ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’
I dare you to watch Michael Showalter’s new film, ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’, and not completely be in love with Sally Field at the end of this charming film
SXSW Review: ‘Brand: A Second Coming’
Directed by Ondi Timoner, the doc follows the multi-hyphenate (comedian/actor/author/activist/rabble-rouser) into the second coming of his career, activism.
SXSW Review: ‘The Final Girls’ Starring Taissa Farmiga, Malin Akerman, Adam Devine and Thomas Middleditch
I’m not the biggest fan of horror films but ‘The Final Girls’ totally won me over. OK, slayed me. I tried not to write that but couldn’t help it.
Broadway Review: ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ at the Nederlander Theatre
Honeymoon in Vegas is the virtual definition of a crowd-pleaser, and it definitely deserves a lot more attention from the tourist crowds who typically gravitate to the old standbys.
Theater Review: ‘Othello’ at the Clarion Theater (NYC)
Othello remains one of Shakespeare’s most relevant and popular plays.
Review: David Cronenberg’s ‘Maps to the Stars’ Starring Julianne Moore, Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska
The film isn’t for everyone, I’ll say that. But Cronenberg captures the desperation of Hollywood perfectly and for that, it deserves a look.