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Before They Were Famous: 25 Actors in 3 Minutes

Posted on January 8, 2012 in Acting, Outtakes | No Comments

This embarrassing pre-fame footage of 25 celebs was edited together by YouTube user pleatedjeans. It includes Angelina Jolie, Jim Carrey, Ryan Gosling, Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogan, Natalie Portman, Jack Black, Joseph-Gordon Levitt and more.

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The many faces of Meryl Streep

Posted on December 20, 2011 in Acting, Interviews | No Comments

The two-time Oscar-winner sits down with Morley Safer of 60 Minutes to discuss acting, her career and her latest leading role as the “Iron Lady,” former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

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Director David Cronenberg on Working with Actors

Posted on December 12, 2011 in Acting, Directing | No Comments

In this clip from a recent AFI Harold Lloyd Master Seminar, Director David Cronenberg shares his approach to working with actors.

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Dave Chappelle on Inside The Actors Studio

Posted on October 12, 2011 in Acting, Interviews | No Comments

Dave Chappelle appeared as a guest on Inside The Actors Studio hosted by James Lipton early 2006 – shortly after his dramatic exit from Chappelle’s Show and his pilgrimage to Africa.

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Bruce Lee – The Lost Interview

Posted on October 3, 2011 in Acting, Interviews | 2 Comments

In 1971 Bruce Lee sat down with Canadian journalist Pierre Berton in Hong Kong for his first and last television interview. In this 25 minute interview, Lee talks about various topics such as racism, martial arts, languages, his philosophy and his expectations about the future.

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Rare footage of James Dean acting with Ronald Reagan

Posted on September 27, 2011 in Acting, Filmmaking 360 | No Comments

This rare TV episode “The Dark, Dark Hours” from 1954 features James Dean and Ronald Reagan together in an episode of General Electric theatre. It was only broadcasted once.

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Photographs of Actors Recreating Their Most Iconic Films

Posted on August 19, 2011 in Acting, Filmmaking 360 | 2 Comments

To celebrate their 20th anniversary Empire Magazine organized a monumental photo shoot with 27 of the biggest name actors recreating some of their most iconic moments in film.

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25 Great Unscripted Movie Scenes

Posted on August 16, 2011 in Acting | No Comments

Here are 25 Great Movie Scenes that actually were not scripted, but rather, improvised.

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Morgan Freeman On What Makes a Good Director

Posted on June 27, 2011 in Acting, Directing | No Comments

Morgan Freeman discusses with director Ed Zwick what he feels makes a good director.

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Sean Penn on Making Films in High School

Posted on June 20, 2011 in Acting, Interviews | No Comments

In this candid interview from MakingOf, Sean Penn discusses staying up all night to make movies in high school with his brother, how acting is like restoring an old Corvette, and, the importance of finding your own voice and refilling the tank.

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Morgan Freeman Discusses the Craft of Acting

Posted on June 20, 2011 in Acting | No Comments

Actor Morgan Freeman and director Ed Zwick at the AFI campus discussing the film GLORY with AFI Fellows in April 2011. In this clip Freeman discusses the craft of acting and how good actors must “be true” to their characters by immersing themselves in the role.

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Why Sex Scenes Are Difficult to Shoot – John Turturro

Posted on June 11, 2011 in Acting, Directing, Interviews | No Comments

Actor John Turturro describes the typically awkward experience of acting in sex scenes. Turturro recalls two stories as examples: one in featuring Kate Winslet and James Gandolfini in Romance & Cigarettes, a film he directed, and another between himself and actress Emily Watson for the movie The Luzhin Defence.

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Directing Actors with Judith Weston

Posted on June 8, 2011 in Acting, Directing | No Comments

International author, directing coach and workshop leader Judith Weston discusses techniques that deepen subtext , eliminate “result” direction, and deliver memorable performances.

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The Perfect Actor’s Headshot

Posted on May 30, 2011 in Acting, Cinematography | 1 Comment

Headshot photographer Peter Hurley invites the Fstoppers team into his NYC studio for a behind the scenes video of how he photographs his clients. Check out his unique approach to headshot photography and his latest projects including the cast and crew of LOST!

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How Actors can use Social Networking to advance their career

Posted on May 26, 2011 in Acting | No Comments

Building a fan base using social networking isn’t only for filmmakers – it can also promote an actor’s career, not to mention it’s also how filmmakers can expand their online audiences.

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