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Mixed Bag of Goodies...
Dec. 17th, 2018 09:07 pmAfter my discussions on previous posts over the weekend, and reviewing various Q&A panels, I entered work this morning relieved that I work for the Railroad and not elsewhere. I was thankful that I'd not become a television actor.
1. Hugh Grant Discusses His Iconic Roles -- this is great. Go watch. Best take-away line? On Paddington 2 he had a choice of acting with a stick that had a bear's head on top or a lady stand-in, who was the same size as Paddington. He didn't really like the stick -- because it looked like a warning to stuffed bears everywhere -- this is what will happen to you if you go into the film business, but the idea of the lady didn't work for him at all -- so he ended up going with the stick. And became quite fond of it actually, to the point that he was having breakfast with the stick.
He also underlines what a lot of actors state -- including James Marsters -- that they rarely choose a role based on the money, but on the script, if it's a challenge, and if they think they can do it. Desperation of course does play a part in it. Grant has a horrible stage fright and hates acting, so tries to avoid it. He likes playing the part, but the process in of itself is highly nerve-wracking.
I admittedly, as you may have figured out by now, find people discussing their jobs fascinating. Particularly when it is a profession that I've fantasied about and will never ever do. Acting for living fascinates me -- what's involved, the process, etc. And I've talked to a lot of actors -- and have had a lot of actor friends as a result. Also was fascinated by publishing, so I know a lot about that too. And engineering, and writing, and well, name a job, I probably can tell you something about it.
2. And now Paul McCartney discusses his most iconic songs and the process of song writing.
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3. The Good Place Panel at 2018 Comic Con -- with Drew Goddard, Michael Schur, Kristen Bell, Ted Dansen, and the rest of the cast, along with Marc Anthony (Shawn)
( Read more... )
4. Ron Howard on Happy Days shifting more to Fonzie's Happy Days and why it didn't work for him, and how television production works
Fascinating. Oddly, I agree with Howard -- but for different reasons. Making Fonzie the center of Happy Days didn't work long term.
There are some characters that you do not want too much of. Spike, Wolverine, Angel, Faith, Willow, Fonzie...all come to mind. They almost work better in a supporting role or in the background.
Henry Wrinkler on Ron Howard.
5. Profile on Henry Wrinkler
Didn't realize he was also dyslexic...or I vaguely remember it and had forgotten.
6. Nick and James on Buffy in 2010...which is a good one
During this one James explains how he finally realized the best way to play Spike was not to care. He's enthusiastic, Spike was apathetic.
1. Hugh Grant Discusses His Iconic Roles -- this is great. Go watch. Best take-away line? On Paddington 2 he had a choice of acting with a stick that had a bear's head on top or a lady stand-in, who was the same size as Paddington. He didn't really like the stick -- because it looked like a warning to stuffed bears everywhere -- this is what will happen to you if you go into the film business, but the idea of the lady didn't work for him at all -- so he ended up going with the stick. And became quite fond of it actually, to the point that he was having breakfast with the stick.
He also underlines what a lot of actors state -- including James Marsters -- that they rarely choose a role based on the money, but on the script, if it's a challenge, and if they think they can do it. Desperation of course does play a part in it. Grant has a horrible stage fright and hates acting, so tries to avoid it. He likes playing the part, but the process in of itself is highly nerve-wracking.
I admittedly, as you may have figured out by now, find people discussing their jobs fascinating. Particularly when it is a profession that I've fantasied about and will never ever do. Acting for living fascinates me -- what's involved, the process, etc. And I've talked to a lot of actors -- and have had a lot of actor friends as a result. Also was fascinated by publishing, so I know a lot about that too. And engineering, and writing, and well, name a job, I probably can tell you something about it.
2. And now Paul McCartney discusses his most iconic songs and the process of song writing.
( Read more... )
3. The Good Place Panel at 2018 Comic Con -- with Drew Goddard, Michael Schur, Kristen Bell, Ted Dansen, and the rest of the cast, along with Marc Anthony (Shawn)
( Read more... )
4. Ron Howard on Happy Days shifting more to Fonzie's Happy Days and why it didn't work for him, and how television production works
Fascinating. Oddly, I agree with Howard -- but for different reasons. Making Fonzie the center of Happy Days didn't work long term.
There are some characters that you do not want too much of. Spike, Wolverine, Angel, Faith, Willow, Fonzie...all come to mind. They almost work better in a supporting role or in the background.
Henry Wrinkler on Ron Howard.
5. Profile on Henry Wrinkler
Didn't realize he was also dyslexic...or I vaguely remember it and had forgotten.
6. Nick and James on Buffy in 2010...which is a good one
During this one James explains how he finally realized the best way to play Spike was not to care. He's enthusiastic, Spike was apathetic.