method acting
Brittany Runs A Marathon star Jillian Bell and writer Paul Downs Colaizzo spoke with us about the casting process, the necessity for Bell to go method, and more.
Do we need to reassess our own reaction to extreme method acting and should there be a line, a limit, on how far actors should go?
Actors often become typecast in certain roles, but here are some performances where they took a chance to do something remarkable instead.
Acting is an art that has evolved through the years through various techniques; here is a rundown of the some of the more popular methods.
His face adorns posters and t-shirts across the world and, whilst there aren’t many who can likely claim to have seen his films, there aren’t many who haven’t heard his name. James Dean, like Marilyn Monroe, has elevated to the status of cultural icon in much the same way that Kurt Cobain has in the music world. The poster boy for teenage disillusionment, Dean had an experimental approach to life that ran way ahead of his time.
Legend is a word that is batted around pretty easily these days, but one person who is fully deserving of that title is Robert De Niro. One of the most celebrated actors of his generation, the New York born actor has ascended Hollywood’s ranks and is now considered by many to be on par with the likes of Marlon Brando. With seven Academy Awards nominations (two wins), as well as being nominated for eight Golden Globes (one win) and six BAFTAS, De Niro is held in high regard by the industry and public alike, in spite of some questionable career decisions in recent years.