All I want for Xmas

Tis the season to be giving.  So let’s talk about gifts.  In the acting world of course.  Gifts that the artist gives and receives through expression.  The many gifts that surround the creative universe but are often overlooked.  Unseen.  Or maybe you are aware.  And collect them.  Harness them.  Use them.  Well, let’s identify these presents so we can recognize... Read More

Learn from the Master

A very interesting nugget of trivia. Twista, the rapper, known for his infectious speedy raps is actually in the GUINNESS BOOK OF WOLD RECORDS. For how quickly and clearly he speaks… With distinction. Check out this video and marvel at his fast laid raps. Enjoy! –TV, Bitch!  Read More

Use the Words

The voice at work.  We have Nicholson machine gunning his sounds.  Gibson uplifting while using an accent.  Even the mumbling Brando, shaking the walls with his consonants. – TV, Bitch!  Read More

How do the words feel?

Getting back to the basics for a second. Obviously in acting we use language frequently. What you say and how you say it is everything. Each word in a sentence resonates because the specific things that you say to people are so important. Check out Mr. Jones as he relishes in every syllable of the groundwork of our LELELELANGUAGE. –TV, Bitch!  Read More

Traveling Circus

A friend and I were discussing Che Guevara. He told me a story from Che’s biography about one of his first journey’s through South America on his road to self discovery. Probably much like the many college graduates who make their pilgrimage to Europe with no direction, no real reason for going: Simply to see the world. Which for most of us, is plenty reason for doing... Read More

Pre New Year

January slowly approaches! Which means… Pilot Season. Which means… New Year! Which means 2010. Everybody thinks they’ve got boucoup time to live out everything they’ve ever wanted. But what if you just have the next month. Let’s devote these next three/four weeks to the prepping for the new year. The first step is the wants. Let’s write down every... Read More

Consumption Friday (and Thursday)

Happy Holidays Folks. Here’s a very special video from one dedicated artist to the next.  Cheers! (the announcer for this is awesome) –TV, Bitch!  Read More

The Goat

When it comes to your work are you an idealist? How far are you willing to go with your artistic integrity? There was a point when I truly discovered the fullness of quality that artistic works can be. Like when I discovered Jean-Luc Godard, or Robert Rauchenberg. Any other movie artwork that was not of such a caliber was not worthy of my eyes, or my time. In essence, I was a snob.... Read More

Pour one out

We’re giving thanks this week.  How deep is your understanding of this craft?  Your connection to this craft?  How deep are your roots. We’re the ancestors of a long line of story-tellers.  We get to do a great thing.  Show humanity for what it is.  Or give folks a human connection.  Help people escape for a little while.  However you wanna phrase it. Give... Read More

Sound the Trumpet

What if your full potential is just lying underneath your pile of excuses, waiting to be unearthed.  Do you really believe in yourself?  And your life’s potential?  When you make excuses for why things in your life are a certain way, you’re surrendering your power to change.  The only person who can control the outcome is you.  Start taking responsibility.  Take... Read More