You would need to be living in a remote area of the Amazon not to have heard about this ongoing trial. I saw a segment of it the other day, which interested me from an acting point of view. Johnny … Read More
It’s important to understand as an actor that certain essential activities need to occur for high-quality acting to occur. Over the years, I have distilled my process down to a cycle. The first activity is achieving presence. If the … Read More
Brian discusses the negative media comments by Mads Mikkelsen about method acting in comparison to Jared Leto’s use of method acting.
I’m sure you have seen the shytshow that has ensued after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after making a joke on stage about his wife at the Oscars last night. The media discussion that has unfolded has been interesting. It … Read More
The media are at it again. It’s not about method acting this time but related to acting at large. Let me explain. Prince Harry was interviewed yesterday and was asked to comment on the upsurge in resignations from jobs during … Read More
Every time there is a media article about the hazards of method acting, they always tell one story repeatedly. And, repeatedly, they always get it wrong. Or worse, they know it’s wrong but tell the big fat lie anyway. It’s … Read More
Lady Gaga was asked possibly the most ridiculous (but maybe not ridiculous) question I’ve ever heard. Here it is: “When you are acting, do you take the role home with you, or do you leave it on set?” She actually … Read More
Last week I went to the Tate to see an exhibition on the work of the French sculptor, Rodin. He produced some fantastic works of art including, The Kiss and The Thinker. Although, my favourite is The Burghers Of Calais. … Read More
On this video, I discuss my controversial view on why I believe the Stanislavski System is dead.
The Truth About Choosing The Right Acting Classes If you want to avoid wasting years of your life and thousands of pounds on the wrong acting classes, then read on. When I first considered attending acting classes, I didn’t think … Read More