Gary Oldman on His Oscar Nomination and How He Chooses a Role
I’m not sure which is more inconceivable: that Gary Oldman has never been nominated for an Oscar before 2012, or that Oldman finally has been nominated for his first Oscar.
Denzel Washington Talks About Preparing For His ‘Safe House’ Role
Denzel Washington might have built his well-deserved reputation on dramatic roles in theater and film — he won his first Oscar for his role in Glory — but Washington has also played some scary, tough dudes — like his character in Training Day, for which Washington won his second Oscar.
Actress Suing IMDb Gets A Trial Date
In the court case that has caught the interest , the actress suing IMDb for revealing her age — Huang (Junie) Hoang, who was required to reveal her identity to proceed with the lawsuit — will have her day in court
Ewan McGregor on Filming Sex Scenes: “Sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s guilty, sometimes it’s embarrassing, and you’ve got to tap into that”
Ewan McGregor, who plays a chef, and since that job particularly involves the use of the senses he is particularly affected by the troublesome state of the world.
Greta Gerwig on Developing Acting Skills: “You get better at it, and you get more skilled at it, and more consistent, but it never feels safe”
Though Gerwig appears in Woody Allen’s Nero Fiddled and Whit Stillman’s Damsels in Distress in 2012, the actress spoke about why she took a role in such a small film and what she learns from appearing in independent films.
The Artist’s Uggie is Retiring Because of Mysterious Neurological Disorder
After becoming one of the most talked about — and let’s be honest, most liked — actors in Hollywood after his scene-stealing performance in The Artist, it was quite a surprise to find out last month that Uggie the Jack Russell terrier would be retiring from movies.
Tennessee Dog Scheduled to be Euthanized Saved By Broadway Audition for ‘Annie’
A one-year old terrier named Porky had been turned into the Columbia, Tennessee Maury County Animal Shelter last November, and, since she has not yet been adopted, she was sadly scheduled to be euthanized.
Daniel Radcliffe: “I’m very, very proud of Potter. But I now have to prove to people that I’m serious about acting, and I think the way to do that is to select interesting material”
After ten years of playing Harry Potter in nine films, Daniel Radcliffe is ready for new challenges.
Melanie Lynskey on Building Her Acting Career and Gaining Confidence in Her Ability
Melanie Lynskey, despite being best known at the moment for her role on TV’s Two and a Half Men, has amassed an impressive list of acting credits since first appearing in Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Creatures at 16.
Los Angeles Actor Discovers His Altered Image is Being Used in a New York City Healthy Eating Campaign
Most actors would do just about anything to have their picture plastered all over New York City subways, since thousands of people see your image every day.
Matthew Broderick Explains Why He Made Honda’s Ferris Bueller-themed Super Bowl Commercial
By now it’s no secret that Honda is airing a commercial during Sunday’s Super Bowl with Matthew Broderick portraying a very Ferris Bueller-like day off from his busy movie career.
Even After 20 Years, ‘Law & Order’ Still Keeping New York Stage Actors Employed
While a police procedural show like Law & Order (and its many spinoffs) has a core cast, the nature of the show often requires dozens of guest stars per episode as victims, suspects, witnesses, and villains
Chris Rock: “Most scripts you get kinda suck, especially comedy scripts”
Don’t worry — Chris Rock is still funny. Sundance film 2 Days in New York — a sequel to actor/writer/director Julie Delpy’s 2 Days in Paris — finds Rock’s character dating Delpy’s character and surrounded by the insanity that often comes with family.
Josh Radnor Talks ‘How I Met Your Mother’, Sitcom Scheduling and His First Movie Role
Though best known at the moment as the actor on How I Met Your Mother who isn’t Jason Segal or Neil Patrick Harris (and I mean no slight by that), Josh Radnor has also directed (the 2010 Sundance film happythankyoumoreplease) and starred in films, including this year’s Sundance movie Liberal Arts, which he also wrote and directed.
Viola Davis Talks About Her SAG Win and Facing Criticism of Her Role in ‘The Help’
Finding out that you’ve been nominated for an acting award in the same category as Glenn Close and Meryl Streep must be like finding out you’re running the 100 meter dash against the gold medal and the silver medal winners of that event at the last Olympics.
The Artist’s Uggie To Retire From The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Movies
Possibly the most popular animal actor in Hollywood right now, Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier that is part of the reason why audiences have fallen in love with the Oscar-nominated silent film The Artist, is retiring.
Ralph Fiennes: “I carry a flag for Shakespeare’s verse. It was the reason I became an actor, because I was moved and excited by Shakespeare’s language and Shakespeare’s stories”
Ralph Fiennes might be known to millions of moviegoers as Lord Voldemort, but the Oscar-nominated actor began his career as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Rebecca Hall on Her Role in ‘Lay The Favorite’: “I thought, I love this part, I would kill to do it. But I don’t believe that anyone is going to cast me in it”
Rebecca Hall has appeared in a number of award winning movies, including Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Frost/Nixon, The Town, and The Prestige. While those credits are impressive enough for the twenty-nine year old actress, Hall had not starred in any comedies.
Liam Neeson on Shooting ‘The Grey’: “We had lines to memorize and our brains were freezing and all we could think about was how to stay warm”
Even though he was drawn to the role, Neeson had concerns about his physical ability for the role.
Kurtwood Smith Reflects on ‘Dead Poets Society’ and Being a Recognizable Actor
It’s difficult to look at actor Kurtwood Smith — even if you don’t initially recognize his name — and not say “Dumbass.” Of course, that has less to do with Smith than it does with Red Forman, the character that Smith portrayed on That’s 70’s Show from 1998-2006. But Smith