Monthly Archives: January 2010

Thoughts on Golden Globes 2010

As I watch Ricky Gervais present the Golden Globe Awards last night while in Santa Barbara – just before the rains hit us and everyone started sandbagging their properties – I had some pretty good laughs.  He was entertaining and funny.  However, I noticed the audience wasn’t as responsive - read more

Avatar Movie Review

Okay, I saw it! I saw AVATAR, number one box office in the USA and the world from my understanding. Now you younguns are gonna like this little gem. It’s long and there is a half hour in there for nap time. It reminds me of the olddddddd Cowboys and Indians movies except the cinematography - read more

A GREAT AUDITION that makes ‘them’ remember and want you!

Another book to read is “Audition Secrets”, by Suzie Steen (oh yeah, that’s me and it’s in it’s third printing!) This is a very good time of year to read as it is what is called Pilot Season in the USA. Here is a positive quote from the book as written by Los Angeles Casting Agent, - read more

Acting in Film

I found another good book by Michael Caine.  His autobiography — Acting in Film — was fun and interesting.  He’s a candid and engaging writer.  The first passage in his book took me as an actor and acting teacher by surprise and delight.  I will quote: “If you really want to become an - read more