acting

Interview With Stephanie Beatriz, Star Of HALF MAGIC

“[It] should be the norm that we’re just casting across the board all kinds of different people, because that’s how our world looks” – we spoke with the insightful and delightful Stephanie Beatriz, who stars in Heather Graham’s HALF MAGIC.

Interview With Jess Weixler, Director Of ENTANGLEMENT
Interview With Jess Weixler, Star Of ENTANGLEMENT

We had the chance to chat with Jess Weixler, star of indie film Entanglement. We discussed what drew her to the project, her interpretation of Jason Filiatrault’s mind-bending script, her process as an actor, and what project she’s currently working on.

Actor's Profile: Sidney Poitier
Actor Profile: Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier paved the way for African American actors with a string of critically lauded roles in the late fifties and sixties. Here are some of his best performances, that remain influential to this day.

Actor Profile: Marisa Tomei
Actor Profile: Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei is an actress with many memorable roles through the years; here is a rundown of some of her very best.

Actor Profile: Oscar Isaac

Though only really breaking out as a star with 2013’s Inside Llewyn Davis, Oscar Isaac has quickly made a name for himself, starring in prominent sci-fi franchises, award-worthy dramas, and lesser-known indies.

JIM & ANDY: THE GREAT BEYOND: Being And Nothingness
JIM & ANDY: THE GREAT BEYOND: Being And Nothingness

Using archival footage and a present-day interview, Jim & Andy fills in the backstory related to Jim’s spot-on performance of Andy Kaufman in 1999’s Man on the Moon, at the same time providing an explanation for some of his modern bizarre behavior.

Interview With THE PIRATES OF SOMALIA Director & Star, Bryan Buckley & Barkhad Abdi
Interview With THE PIRATES OF SOMALIA Director & Star, Bryan Buckley & Barkhad Abdi

We spoke with the director & star of THE PIRATES OF SOMALIA, Bryan Buckley and Barkhad Abdi, about making the film and their futures.

Films That Changed The Way We Thought About Actors

Actors often become typecast in certain roles, but here are some performances where they took a chance to do something remarkable instead.

TE ATA: Storytelling as Survival
TE ATA: Storytelling As Survival

If nothing else, Te Ata triumphs at breathing new life into a legend, and allowing us the pleasure of re-experiencing her vital legacy.

Tom Hughes Gets Candid About REALIVE, Its Themes & His Career
Tom Hughes Gets Candid About REALIVE, Its Themes & His Career

Alex Arabian spoke with Tom Hughes about new film REALIVE, his excitement about the film, and his desire to keep finding challenging roles.

STRONGER: An Interview With Jake Gyllenhaal
STRONGER: An Interview With Jake Gyllenhaal

Alex Arabian attended a private screening and Q&A of Stronger. This is the video and transcription of the interesting talk with Jake Gyllenhaal.

Playing The Real Part: Acting In A Biographical Film
Acting In A Biographical Film: Playing The Real Part

Portraying a real figure is often considered easier than acting as a fictional character, but these examples prove that’s a misconception.

Actor Profile: Amy Adams
Actor Profile: Amy Adams

Amy Adams is a talented actress, with roles in comedies, dramas, and even musicals; here is a look back at her filmography to date.

Actor Profile: Bruno Ganz
Actor Profile: Bruno Ganz

In multiple languages, and in roles both large and small, Bruno Ganz has managed to bring an empathetic grace to every character he plays.

Actor Profile: Cillian Murphy
Actor Profile: Cillian Murphy

The quietly consistent career of Cillian Murphy, is one that has seen him become a sure-fire presence in British and American cinema.