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Oscar Month
It’s that time of year again. It won’t be long before we are watching a top actor blubbing about how they would never have made it without Mum, Dad and Mimi the family cat! But I have to say, I love the Oscars. Tears and tantrums to boot! So, who are the movers and shakers…
Read MoreRecognition for De Niro and Wallach
Leading Method Actors Robert De Niro and Eli Wallach are to receive industry recognition this year for their lifetime contribution to cinema, and boy have they contributed! De Niro is to receive a lifetime achievement award at the golden globes. Kevin Spacey announced this by saying that De Niro, 67, was ‘universally acknowledged as one…
Read MoreDe Niro Breaks Down
This email was going to be about another one of the Best Actor nominees but something happened the other day that takes precedence over that for the time being. De Niro broke down in tears during an interview the other day. You can watch it here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2273674/Robert-De-Niro-breaks-tears-discusses-plight-bi-polar-illness-portrayed-Silver-Linings-Playbook.html#axzz2K2AeNHRt We are used to seeing him playing the…
Read MorePaul Giamatti star of Sideways and Barney’s Version with Brian Timoney
Oscar Nominee, Paul Giamatti with Brian Timoney Last week, I was invited to a special screening of a new film called Barney’s Version starring Paul Giamatti (famous for his role in the film Sideways). Firstly, this is an amazing film, and Paul turns in an Oscar-winning performance. I predict he will most definitely be nominated…
Read MoreReady for lift-off?
The other day I saw the film Flight starring Denzel Washington. I have a special connection to this film. Victoria Burrows, the US casting director who cast Flight, comes to our studio in LA to visit the students each year. For the last 18 months, she has been telling us about how great Flight is.…
Read MoreBlack Swan and Method Acting
This post raises a very important point within acting that you need to know, so I would recommend reading it the whole way through. At the weekend I went to see the critically acclaimed film ‘Black Swan’. It was a very interesting film and I recommend you see it. Not only is it a great…
Read MoreSlumdog Millionaire and Successful Actors
On Wednesday I met with Dev Patel at The Groucho Club. In case you don’t know Dev, he played the young male Indian lead in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. It was interesting because very quickly it became apparent to me that he possessed many of the traits successful actors demonstrate. He was enthusiastic, positive, polite and a…
Read MoreThe Oscars and Method Acting
Well the results of the 2011 Academy Awards are in and I guess there were no great surprises. Colin Firth won Best Actor. Although Colin puts in a great performance I would argue that method actor Javier Bardem’s performance in ‘Biutiful’ was far superior. His performance was in another league. He brought great emotional depth…
Read MoreUltimate Acting Showcase
Last week my graduating Ultimate Acting Students had their exclusive showcase at The Groucho Club, London. Above I have posted a backstage video from the night.
Read MoreRubbby Wax and Building Rapport
Recently, my wife Natalie and I got to hang out with Ruby Wax. Let me tell you, she ain’t the shy and retiring type! But having spoken with her there may be something you wouldn’t expect to hear from her. Early on in her career as an interviewer, she said that she used to feel…
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