SXSW Review: ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’ But a Great Time Is Promised
Safety Not Guaranteed is a charming, funny, heartfelt and romantic film that is, as of this writing, my hands-down favorite film of the year.
Interview: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Talks ‘Newsies’, ‘Submissions Only’ and How To Dance With a Crutch
Andrew on memorizing audition sides: “I feel like I’m never going to fully be able to get into the character… if I’m having to constantly check down at my script”
SXSW 2012: My 5 Days of Movies, Interviews and No Sleep
This past Friday, SXSW – the huge Film/Interactive/Music festival in Austin, Texas – began and as soon as I arrived, I hit the ground running.
Q&A: Christopher McDonald and Mark Valley Talk ‘Harry’s Law’
The two talked about how they prepare for their day on set, memorizing lines and their advice to actors!
Q&A: Adam Scott On ‘Friends With Kids’ and How He Still Feels Like ‘Guest Star’
Adam: “I can’t believe I get to be on TV sets and movie sets”
Q&A: Jennifer Westfeldt Talks About Her Directorial Debut, ‘Friends with Kids’
Jennifer: “I am not sure I have a writing ‘process’, as I have only done this three times in ten years!”
Q&A: Sasha Roiz and David Giuntoli Talk NBC’s ‘Grimm’
The two talk about auditioning for their roles, the acting challenges the show affords and how they’ve grown as actors
The Actor’s Wardrobe: Thoughts on Dressing for Success
Being taken seriously as an actor, as well as having a good audition, might just hinge on picking the right outfit
First Look at ‘The Lone Ranger’ Starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer
Curious to see what Johnny Depp will look like as Tonto, The Lone Ranger’s faithful sidekick?
Interview: BD Wong and Cherry Jones Talk ‘Awake,’ Auditioning and Winning a Tony Award
Cherry Jones and BD Wong talk about Awake, how Cherry is the “worst auditioner in the world” and what it’s like to win a Tony.
Interview: Josh Young Talks ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ Being Judas and How He Prepares for an Audition
Josh on Playing Judas: “The character that you’re playing needs to think he is doing the right thing and think he is a good guy”
Biography: Dominic West
Dominic West has successfully combined a career in both the U.K. and the U.S., with leading roles in international film, in American television and on the London stage.
Tips on Winning at Any Audition!
When you’re auditioning you need to have material handy, prepared and brilliant-ready to go!
Watch: Dustin Lance Blacks’ ‘8’ starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Martin Sheen, Jane Lynch, Kevin Bacon, Chris Colfer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, John C. Reilly
If, like me, you missed the live stream of the one-night only performance of Dustin Lance Black’s “8” at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in LA, we’re in luck because we can watch it below.
Biography: Jason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs began his acting career at Bristol University where he studied law, but found himself much more interested in the performing arts. Upon graduating he enrolled at London’s Central School of Speech and Drama where he trained for three years.
Biography: Paul Rudd
Rudd was last seen in Jesse Peretz’s Our Idiot Brother, opposite Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer and Rashida Jones. This film marks Rudd’s second collaboration with Peretz having previously worked with him on The Château. Our Idiot Brother premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and was released by The Weinstein Company.
Biography: Justin Theroux
Justin Theroux is an accomplished film, television and stage actor who gained industry notice with his unforgettable performance as director Adam Kesher, opposite Naomi Watts and Laura Harring, in David Lynch’s Mulholland Dr.
Biography: Alan Alda
Alda has the distinction of being nominated for an Oscar®, a Tony and an Emmy, as well as publishing a best-selling book, all in the same year (2005).