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Actors overthink more than they realise, and this often gets in the way of truthful performance. Many actors believe that…

Actors try too hard more often than they realise, and this can actually weaken their performance rather than improve it.…

First acting training experience is often where actors discover the real difference between pretending and truthful performance. Many aspiring actors…

Actors pretending in acting is more common than most people realise, and recognising it can be a powerful turning point.…

Non interference in acting does not mean doing nothing or being passive. It means removing the habits and blocks that…

The method acting boot camp was created to help actors move beyond surface-level performance and access something real and truthful.…

Interference in acting is one of the biggest obstacles actors face when trying to deliver truthful performances. Instead of simply…

Momentum is one of the most powerful forces in any area of life, especially in acting. When you are consistently…

In a world where information is constantly edited, filtered, and manipulated, the idea of truth feels less certain than ever.…

Discipline is one of the most important — and often misunderstood — qualities in acting. Many people like to believe…

Art is all around us, yet we often walk past it without really seeing it. Whether it’s a sculpture in…

Time is not infinite. No matter how much talent, ambition, or potential someone has, there is only a limited amount…

Valentine’s Day is usually associated with flowers, dinners, and traditional romantic gestures. But for an aspiring actor, one of the…

At some point, you either act or you explain. Many aspiring actors say they want to move forward, but instead…

What really happens inside an acting boot camp? For many actors, the biggest shift is not technical — it’s psychological.…

Many people delay becoming a professional actor because they believe they are not ready. The problem is that most don’t…

Many people believe that starting acting later in life is a disadvantage. They assume the industry favours youth and that…

Most people don’t fail to apply for acting school because they are not ready. In fact, many reach a point where they are prepared, capable, and qualified, yet still hesitate to take the next step. This hesitation often has nothing to do with talent or ability.

After reaching a certain age, many people begin to believe that acting is no longer an option for them. They assume the window has closed, opportunities have passed, or that the industry only values youth. This belief causes many capable actors to step back before they have truly begun.

Making the decision to become a professional actor is not the end of the story. In many ways, it is just the beginning. While the initial decision creates direction and clarity, it also brings new responsibilities, challenges, and changes that actors are often unprepared for.

The reason many people don’t succeed in the acting industry is not a lack of talent or ability. More often, it comes down to decision making. Without a real decision, effort stays scattered, progress remains inconsistent, and acting continues to compete with everything else in life.

Acting done as a side thing almost never works. This isn’t because actors lack talent, motivation, or passion. It’s because when acting lives around the edges of someone’s life, it never has the structure or priority needed to truly develop skill, confidence, and momentum.

There is a significant difference between acting classes and acting training, yet most actors never have this distinction clearly explained. Many performers spend years attending acting classes, hoping that time alone will lead to improvement, confidence, or consistent work. Instead, they often feel stuck, unclear about their progress, and unsure why their acting still feels inconsistent.

De Niro is well known for his comprehensive character work. For Raging Bull, he learned to box at a pro…

You would need to be living in a remote area of the Amazon not to have heard about this ongoing…

Brian discusses the negative media comments by Mads Mikkelsen about method acting in comparison to Jared Leto’s use of method…

I’m sure you have seen the shytshow that has ensued after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after making a joke…

The media are at it again. It’s not about method acting this time but related to acting at large. Let…

Every time there is a media article about the hazards of method acting, they always tell one story repeatedly. And,…

Lady Gaga was asked possibly the most ridiculous (but maybe not ridiculous) question I’ve ever heard. Here it is: “When…

Last week I went to the Tate to see an exhibition on the work of the French sculptor, Rodin. He…

On this video, I discuss my controversial view on why I believe the Stanislavski System is dead. To find out…

The Truth About Choosing The Right Acting Classes If you want to avoid wasting years of your life and thousands…

Before Al Pacino made it as an actor, he was a shy, introverted superintendent. Hard to believe now, but that’s…

At the moment, due to the joys of lockdown, we are restricted in what we can do. When I started…

This an interview with Marc Happel, who isn’t an acting teacher but Director of Costumes at the New York City…

As a kid, I loved the TV series Kung Fu. If you have never seen it, it’s a bit like…

Gwyneth revealed in an interview this week the reason she stepped away from acting. She was lonely. I know this…

– Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron at the premiere of the film The Devil’s Advocate – In the…

Now you may have recently seen that the singer Adele has created a new image for herself predominately by losing…

I was on set once where I watched the most painful thing imaginable. It was an actor trying to squeeze…

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we humans don’t like being alone. It causes a lot of…

So, the dance troupe Diversity performed on Britain’s Got Talent last night and their performance sparked 10,000 complaints the most…

Here’s an interesting story. When method actor, Mickey Rourke, was starting out he was having problems with a monologue he…

Over the years, I’ve discovered that most actors DON’T want to become a genius at acting. If you ask them…

It’s election day. Tomorrow there will be a new Prime Minister or the same one. Either way, Brexit still divides…

Can you imagine being so successful as an actor that you actively look for ways of stopping agents and casting…

In Hollywood, there is a self-created word they use now and again, which is…

…Afflucked.

You may have seen the commotion I caused a few weeks ago.

I posted on my blog about why Bradley Cooper should have won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance in ‘A Star Is Born’ rather than Rami Malek for his performance in the Queen biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’

They gave it to the wrong man.

Rami Malek won Best Actor at the Golden Globes yesterday, for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.