Why The Stanislavski System Is Dead
On this video, I discuss my controversial view on why I believe the Stanislavski System is dead.
Author Archives: Brian Timoney
How To Avoid The Wrong Acting Classes
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
The Shadow Careers Of Aspiring Actors
Before Al Pacino made it as an actor, he was a shy, introverted superintendent. Hard to believe now, but that’s what he was like back then. Then one day, something inside him clicked, and he knew he had to commit … Read More
The Limitations Of Half Body Zoom Acting
At the moment, due to the joys of lockdown, we are restricted in what we can do. When I started my online Lockdown Acting intensive, I wasn’t sure how much could be achieved online, from an acting training point of … Read More
Daniel Day-Lewis – His Extensive Prep For Phantom Thread Revealed
This an interview with Marc Happel, who isn’t an acting teacher but Director of Costumes at the New York City Ballet. Daniel Day-Lewis spent a year with him, nearly every day, learning how to be a dress maker to prepare … Read More
Kung Fu Acting
As a kid, I loved the TV series Kung Fu. If you have never seen it, it’s a bit like Karate Kid but better. Master Po, who is an old blind wise Kung Fu Master, instructs his young student, Caine, … Read More
Gwyneth Paltrow Reveals The Downside Of Being A Successful Actor
Gwyneth revealed in an interview this week the reason she stepped away from acting. She was lonely. I know this may be hard to believe because she is a highly successful actor, and the temptation is to think that life … Read More
Definitely the Devil’s favourite sin
– Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron at the premiere of the film The Devil’s Advocate – In the film The Devil’s Advocate, Al Pacino plays a wealthy hotshot New York lawyer called John Milton. John is actually Satan, … Read More
The Real Reason Adele Lost 7st
Now you may have recently seen that the singer Adele has created a new image for herself predominately by losing 7st in weight. Rumour has it (see what I did there?) that the real reason for this dramatic weight loss … Read More
The Loneliness of the Lone Aspiring Actor
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we humans don’t like being alone. It causes a lot of mental anguish particuarly when it comes to acting. There is a type of loneliness that exists even if you are … Read More