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Here is an article from the Acting School Directory where they talk about some qualities they believe make a great actor. I would emphasize number 2, 7 and 9. But overall I agree with most. What do you think? Tell me in your comments… Continue reading TOP 10 QUALITIES OF A GREAT ACTOR  Sometimes as actors we feel the need to be recognized for our job. And what better way that a grand award ceremony where other experts in the industry get together to hand you a statue? So for all of you out there trying to earn an award, know there are litterally hundreds of these to hand out. Here is a List of some of the most prominent ones: Continue reading AWARDS AWARDS AND MORE AWARDS
Director: D J Caruso Plot: Jerry and Rachel are two strangers thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situations, using the technology of everyday life to track and control their every move. Steven Spielbergs latest movie was what I would have expected from him. The action packed film had very good special effects and for the most part believable stunts. His prodigy boy, Shia LeBeouf does a pretty good job although I have to say the part doesnt deviate much from his past roles of ‘rebel’. I think the first 15 minutes of the movie drag on a bit too long. There is no need to give us such deep background information to set us up.… Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: EAGLE EYE (2008) 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 it’s the Hard-edged “True and False” by David Mamet… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: TRUE AND FALSE By David Mamet Manderino makes very good points with which I agree right off the bat. Such as the need to respect for tradition, but the belief that techniques of Stanislavski or Boleslavski should have been used as a springboard for further development. Not as something static… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: THE TRANSPERSONAL ACTOR Reinterpreting Stanislavski by Ned Manderino
After returning from a wedding reception, a couple staying in an isolated vacation house receive a knock on the door in the mid-hours of the night. What ensues is a violent invasion by three strangers, their faces hidden behind masks. The couple find themselves in a violent struggle, in which they go beyond what either of them thought capable in order to survive… Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: THE STRANGERS (2008) At 17, MICHELLE is bright and direct in her group therapy session. Applying lipstick, SHE addresses the audience as the group… Continue reading MONOLOGUE: ELEPHANT by Margie Stokley (Female, Teen, 1980)
The book is a follow-up to the book Truth In Comedy, in which the author explains in detail the Harold method used at the i.O. (formerly Improv Olympic) in Chicago and the i.O. West in Los Angeles where actors such as Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Mike Meyers…etc have all studied. And in all honesty, she refers quite a bit to such method throughout the first half of the book without really explaining it which can be very annoying if you haven’t read it. Basically the Harold method is a technique to have all actors from a group onstage at the same time in… Continue reading WEEKLY BOOK REVIEW: ART BY COMMITTEE by Charna Halpern HALEY, a successful restaurateur and single mom- in her late 30s early 40s, thinks shes finally met Mr Right. In the monologue she calls her brother for advice and then the date. (She reaches for the phone and dials) HALEY: Hey, its me. No, not yet, he’s coming over tonight. B.J. stop it! I’m too nervous right now you cant make fun of me. Yes. Ha ha. Yes of course I got rid of her, she’s spending the night at Emily’s. No, honey, he more than assumes, its been stated specifically, the plan is that he comes over, we order Chinese take-out and then actually do the deed on the living room floor before the food even gets here. (she laughs)What? I guess… Continue reading MONOLOGUE: BAD DATES by Theresa Rebeck (Female, Contemporary)
I am a great fan of thriller and scary movies and I was pleasantly surprised with this one. Although you Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: MIRRORS |
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Like every week we post a book review on a subject related to acting, health, personal growth or anything related to the showbiz industry. In this case we talk about ART BY COMMITTEE A guide to advanced improvisation by Charna Halpern.
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