Theatre Review: ‘If/Then’ Starring Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp and James Snyder
Broadway San Diego is exactly what Broadway San Diego has brought to town with Idina Menzel and ‘If/Then’
Review: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess – now General – Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 are back and watching them on screen again is a thing of pure pleasure, especially Han and Chewie.
‘Ant-Man’ Director Peyton Reed’s Advice to Actors
The director of Ant-Man, Peyton Reed, was recently asked on Quora to give some advice to upcoming actors.
Review: Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’
The film is anything but subtle. There’s no sugar-coating here and perhaps that’s a good thing.
Susan Heyward Talks ‘Powers’, Martin Scorsese’s ‘Vinyl’, Auditioning and More!
“I think audiences want to watch characters go through something, so it’s kind of okay to leave things a little messy, a little undone, if we can be truthful to that.” – Susan Heyward on rehearsing
Idris Elba: “Drama is therapy”
“How is it possible for me to be in one state of mind, and then say ‘Action’ and go into another state of mind?” – Idris Elba on acting
Matthew McConaughey Reveals How He Came Up With His Catchphrase, ‘Alright, alright, alright!’
“My character, David Wooderson, he has three lines in the entire film. Alright, but one of those lines is what I like to call a launch pad line.” – Matthew McConaughey
An Actor Succeeds: A Book Full of Quotes on Acting Tips, Auditioning and More
If you’re looking for the book on acting that’ll inspire and set a fire to your actor juices, Boze Hadleigh’s ‘An Actor Succeeds’ is one to check out.
Eddie Yaroch Talks Moxie’s ‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence’ and His 2014 Craig Noel Award
Yaroch talks about ‘Watson Intelligence’, winning the Craig Noel award, San Diego theatre and more!
Paul Bettany’s ‘Shelter’ Starring Jennifer Connelly and Anthony Mackie
Connelly’s Hannah is the one who goes through the most change here. She doesn’t know “how to be in the world at all,” she says.
Mary McDonnell Talks ‘Major Crimes’, Transitioning Her Character From Villain to Hero and How Prepared She is When She Gets On Set
“It’s a constant examination of text and trying to make sure that I have the lines.” – Mary McDonnell on preparing for her scenes on ‘Major Crimes’
Lou Diamond Phillips Talks ‘Blindspot’, ‘Longmire’ and ‘The 33’
“I love playing bad guys because, you know, the gloves come off and there are no rules.” – Lou Diamond Phillips
Watch: Olivia Wilde Talks Her Career and New Film, ‘Meadowland’
In this SAG Foundations Conversation, Olivia Wilde talks with moderator Emma Brown about her career and latest film, Meadowland.
Claire Coffee on ‘Grimm’, Northwestern University and Being a New Mom
“As an actress that’s really all you want is to be able to play extraordinary circumstances” – Claire Coffee
Lynn Andrews Talks Life on Tour with ‘Annie’ and Playing Miss Hannigan Over 1,000 Times
After playing Miss Hannigan, the alcoholic orphan hater in Annie, over 1,000 times, you’d think actress Lynn Andrews would be tired of playing her. Not true, she said. “As I get older, I feel like I understand her more and more,” she told me.
Review: New Set Brings New Life to ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
Judging by the long and winding line in front of the merchandise booth, The Phantom of The Opera will have no trouble selling tickets for its run at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Emily Deschanel on ‘Bones’, Favorite Episodes and Building Chemistry Between Actors
“For maybe six seasons we would always work together on the weekend and building our chemistry has always been a focus of ours for our performances” – Emily Deschanel on working with David Boreanaz
Interview: Shalita Grant Talks ‘NCIS: New Orleans’, Auditioning and Not Booking a Job for a Year
“I have friends who’ve been out there for a year and have only had six auditions. I had 59 different projects that I had went out for” – Shalita Grant on her first year in LA
‘SuperBob’: Even Super-Heroes Have Trouble Getting a Date
Even superheroes have trouble with their love lives. That’s the premise of the fun, quirky British film SuperBob that screened at the San Diego Film Festival.
Wilmer Valderrama Talks ‘Minority Report’, ‘From Dusk Til Dawn’ and the “Fun” of Playing a Confident Character
“It’s great to be considered a real threat, an actor that can really bring any character to life. I think that’s a gift.” – Wilmer Valderrama