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By Christina, on July 25th, 2009
 Generally speaking, actors are normally too apologetic about themselves or their craaft. We tend to victimize ourselves somehow (specially at auditions) because we feel lucky to be given a chance, or time, or a meeting, so we value other peoples time more than our own. How many times have you been at an audition, had to start over or simply been given feedback and started by saying: "Im sorry". Or, "Im sorry I couldnt memorize the lines, I got the script last night…etc." Chances are, very often. When it comes down to it, 90% of apologies are done for one of two reasons: Justify and make Excuses, or To seek sympathy or pity by becoming the victim. NEITHER of these will help you in your career or to become a better actor. SO STOP doing it.
On the other 10% of the spectrum, we are human, and we all make mistakes, and…
Continue reading Why you need to know how to apologize…
By Admin, on July 25th, 2009
Here is a simple yet effective article on Readers Digest. Its a compilation of the basic rules to look good in pictures. This is actually advice some celebrities have to pay for when red carpet events start happening. The posing, the look, the feet position…all things to keep in mind.
Continue reading For the narcissist in all of us…How to look good in pictures.
By Admin, on July 13th, 2009
By Admin, on July 13th, 2009
- Sindication: the gift that keeps on giving… (Defamer)
Continue reading LINKS FOR THIS WEEK…
By Admin, on July 13th, 2009
Like every week we post a book review on a subject related to acting, health, personal growth or anything related to the showbiz industry. This time its about how to take and give more positive criticism.
Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: THE POWER OF POSITIVE CRITICISM By Hendrie Weisinger, P.HD
By Admin, on July 13th, 2009
At the end of the day, a character is fully created when it is no longer seen as a character, but a person. But how do we make this change? Where do we get the necessary information and tools to make this possible?
A)from our own experience.
B)from observation.
C)from research.
D)from our imagination.
This is the last of a four week series in which we will look at all these tools: today we look at imagination.
Continue reading Character Build series: Imagination (week 4)
By Admin, on July 7th, 2009
 Several readers have asked if I was going to post about Michael Jacksons death. Ive held out and restrained from making any comment so far because of the utter overload of fake/real/rumors/news on his death, his state of mind and body prior to, and his life in general. I believe most sites (including some news sites of reputable name) have turned Michaels’ death into pure sensationalism. I know regardles how controversial his life had been, if I were his family I would not appreciate so many people not involved with him speculating and causing new and worse rumors to arise. There have been very few sites and programs that have treated his death as what it is: a tragic loss of an incredibly talented artist.
No matter what artistic form; music, acting, writing, directing, painting…etc. Losing someone who has made such a difference in the world, the industry…
Continue reading RIP: Michael Jackson.
By Admin, on July 7th, 2009
I admit it. I went to see Transformers this week. No, Im not proud. The case is, the movie has some wonderful effects (sometimes too many in too short a time frame, but you have to give it to them.. theyre well made). But does that make it a good movie? Heres what I think. The same way a good costume doesnt make a good actor, good effects dont make a good movie. According to an article in THR the movie was expected to do well in Box office and bad in reviews, but nobody thought it would do SO good at the box-office and SO bad in reviews. So you can have great bombs and seamless special effects, but when the story, the acting and basic rythym of the movie is so terrible…even the fans reject it.
Continue reading ALL THE EFECTS IN THE WORLD CANT MAKE A GOOD MOVIE..
By Admin, on July 2nd, 2009
At the end of the day, a character is fully created when it is no longer seen as a character, but a person. But how do we make this change? Where do we get the necessary information and tools to make this possible?
A)from our own experience.
B)from observation.
C)from research.
D)from our imagination.
Continue reading Character Build Series: Week 3 (Research)
By Admin, on July 2nd, 2009
Here is a great little article about what lessons our movies have taught us, that come really handy at a time like this. We are all trying to save what money we have or simply make more by getting creative, and script writers have got a thing or two they can teach us. From Breakfast at Tiffanys, Confessions of a Shopaholic, to Grapes of Wrath. Who said watching movies wasnt productive?
Continue reading Recession lessons from the movies…
By Admin, on June 29th, 2009
Continue reading NEW TRAILER…
By Admin, on June 29th, 2009
Here at breakalegg we dont usually do reader mailbags but this particular question has come up several times and I wanted to answer in a way that might reach other people in a similar situation…
Continue reading Reader Mailbag: Michael
By Admin, on June 21st, 2009
“What the heck did she say?”
Leaving a decent phone message seems like it would be a no-brainer, right? Unfortunately, not always. All too often Mr. Mumbles, Ms. Fast-Talker, and Mrs. Nocontactinfo leave messages. Yet the difference between a good message and a bad one might mean landing that next role or not. Casting directors and agents wont always be available, they are busy people if they are doing their job right, so its YOUR job to make sure you are understood and make it easier on them.
Here are some phone “dos”:
It’s true that no one wants to listen to a five-minute phone message, but there’s no need to leave a fast-talking voicemail. Slow down and speak clearly. Nothing is more frustrating than having to listen to a voicemail four or five times to understand the message… Or, as I often have to do,…
Continue reading Leaving voicemails for CDs or Agents…
By Admin, on June 21st, 2009
Like every week we post a monologue for you to enjoy. This week it’s from Shakespears’ “The Merchant of Venice” Let me say this is one of my favorite plays, and there are just so many monologues worth while. Funny enough, they arent as used for auditions as they could be so they still seem refreshingly unexpected. This one is by the Prince of Morrocco as he deliberates which chest to open: gold, silver or lead. :
Continue reading MONOLOGUE: “Deliver me the key” (male,classical, comedic)
By Admin, on June 12th, 2009
James Cameron is creating a closer relationship between two world that up to now mainly collaborated by simply using eachothers marketing push to sell more of their own: the video game publishers and the movie industry. Now though, in his upcoming “Avatar” (a 3-D movie using even some actual footage from the game) is changing that. As an actor, tell me, are you worried that these types of movies (as technology improves 3D) will take away the jobs of real people? Or do you feel encouraged that hollywood expands its horizons to include new media producers and people with different interests? For the full article…Click Here.
Continue reading WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ACTORS?
By Admin, on June 12th, 2009
At the end of the day, a character is fully created when it is no longer seen as a character, but a person. But how do we make this change? Where do we get the necessary information and tools to make this possible?
A)from our own experience.
B)from observation.
C)from research.
D)from our imagination.
This is the 2nd of a four week series in which we will look at all these tools: today we look at observation.
OBSERVATION:
When experience is not enough, observation comes into play. The main problem though, is that we see, but we don’t really look. This routine has made us superficial. Since seeing is an activity that requires no effort, its results are passive and blurry, but looking requires an effort to appropriate oneself with a reality through a voluntary act. To look to really look, gives us a…
Continue reading Character Build Series (Part 2: OBSERVATION)
By Admin, on June 10th, 2009
OK. Mainly the videos below are for women because of the simplicity of the use of make-up. Men can apply some of the basic principles such as:
FOR OLDER:
-Dress more formally.
-Dont dress with current fashion statement pieces or colors.
-Stick to neutral and earth tones.
-No gel or hair spiking up.
Continue reading Alter your look to appear older or younger at auditions…
By Admin, on June 10th, 2009
Lately there have been alot of blogs covering the story about “My Life In Ruins” actress Nia Vardalos’ comments about movies about women. Amongst these times its always good to look at the facts. I believe with them in hand you can either accept reality, confront it or change it armed with knowledge. Here is a post from Women and Hollywood blog about these statistics:
Continue reading Why such differences, Hollywood?
By Admin, on June 9th, 2009
Normally I would be the one reading and writing a review for books in BREAKALEGG, but this time I knew I wouldnt be able to do it that the author of SimpleDollar. Take the time to read atleast the review of both these books. If you feel that they might be useful to you (TRUST ME, THEY WILL) go ahead and make a stop by your bookstore tomorrow.
A great part of our career is networking. Setting a value for our time and using it smartly needs to be one of your priorities. As a little piece of advice I want to say: networking is not just about getting something from someone, its also about giving something to someone. It has to be a 2 wy thing for it to be a successful relationship. Dont forget!
For the full reviews…Click Here.
Continue reading Money/networking book review for actors…
By Admin, on June 9th, 2009
- James Franco and NY Casting news… (Defamer)
Continue reading LINKS FOR TODAY…
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