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Black 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…
Read MoreDenzel Washington’s Method Approach to Acting
I read an article about Denzel Washington’s Method approach to acting on his new movie with Ryan Reynolds and thought you would like to read it. I keep telling people all the best actors use The Method – and here is the proof. Ryan is being given a masterclass by Denzel on The Method, whilst…
Read MoreGary Oldman’s advice to actors..
Gary Oldman – recently seen in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (a film I highly recommend you see) has been awarded with a career tribute award at the Gotham Independent Film Awards. Here is Gary’s advice to actors, which is something I tell my students all the time! “ If I have any advice for young…
Read MoreMethod actress Meryl Streep, and a sign of what is to come..
Method actress Meryl Streep has just won a Best Actress Award from the New York Film Critics Circle. I think this is a sign of what is to come with the Oscars. In case you haven’t heard, Meryl has been filming a film about the life of Margaret Thatcher. It is due to be released…
Read MoreAdvice From Leading Casting Director – Dan Hubbard
A few weeks ago leading Casting Director Dan Hubbard, who cast The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Bourne Trilogy and who discovered actors like Kate Winslet, Sienna Miller and Colin Farrell, visited my actors’ studio to talk with my one year students. He gave some interesting insights. Here’s a list of 10 tips…
Read MoreScarlett Gets Her Reward
Last week, Scarlett Johansson got to put her hands in the cement at Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Does she deserve it? I say absolutely! Scarlett is a very talented Method actress. There is a simplicity about her work. She makes it look effortless and easy, but actually she is doing very complicated work underneath it…
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