American actors

Currently, American films are a common way for the average American to spend his/her free time. Individuals watch movies for escapism and entertainment, but the art form that the film industry grew out of is not as common to the public eye: modern American theatre. Modern American film and modern American theatre have more in common than what people might believe, while still retaining their own uniqueness. For example, one similarity both theatre and film share is the formula, or definition, of…

Actors perform roles for an audience in different ways. They may use speech, body movement, and hand gestures. They can perform in a variety of genres, such as dramas, comedies, or thrillers. They may appear in films, on television, or live on stage. Acting can be a fun and rewarding job, but it is very competitive. Most actors go to many auditions, even though they will not get a lot of those roles. To prepare for auditions, actors are required to memorize scripts and get into character. After…

Hollywood fame. The Star, the actor and even the real person all play a role in the success and failure of an actor or actress, personas which in combination will be able to make or break a film before it is even released. Harrison Ford manages this expertly, a rough yet heroic star, a quick witted and dead pan actor, and the actual person hidden away from the public kept extremely private. These traits are what make Harrison Ford as popular to the public and integral to American culture as he…

one-man show where the actor, Martin Bonger is narrating a story to the audience. It is a dramatic production, there is a set, music, the performer has a costume and yet it also clearly storytelling. This reading will explore the signs that might define where this performance is storytelling and where it is acting or a blend of both. Although the word “storytelling” has many uses and meanings in this reading it is being understood in the…

Dark Knight is one of Batman movies that have been released. unlike the other batman movies, The Dark Knight movie has a huge impact in the American society. The movie was like the other series but Joker character at this one was special. Heath Ledger was the actor of Joker character in the movie. The character is about a criminal…

turns them into a “monster” (goodreads.com). So, how does that apply to the media, specifically, Hollywood film? Recently there has been a growing outcry over the lack of complex minority experiences in award-winning films. As a result, more Black actors and actresses have been nominated in their respective categories. However, the same cannot be said for South Asians and Hispanics, who struggle to find movies where they are being accurately portrayed on-screen. The Hollywood film industry has…

answer for every shot that I took”. (American Sniper) American Sniper is based on a remarkable true story of the U.S. Navy Seal, Chris Kyle risk his life for his country. The director of the movie, Clint Eastwood expressed Chris’s story in a very touching and a warm loving way but also catches you but surprise with numerous suspenseful, gruesome, and jaw dropping sense throughout the movie. Main reason American Sniper has multiple awards is due to the amazing actor that were apart of the film.…

The inequality in the film industry specifically doesn’t get enough exposure. Specifically for actors, out of “the 16 biggest paychecks earned by actors per film, not a single one was earned by a female actor” (Zurko). Angelina Jolie, renowned and highest paid actress, still made the same amount as the two lowest paid men in Forbes 2013 list of the top 20 paid actors. How is this possible? Compared to Robert Downey Jr. $75 million paycheck. Something doesn’t add up. Recently, Jennifer…

Acting is an art form that allows an individual to pretend to be something they’re not and an actor is someone who withholds this awe-inspiring power. It’s as if they have the capability to step into another person’s shoes, live their life, and face little to no consequences when doing so. Twenty-eight years ago, Eddie Murphy released his ambitious and now beloved comedy, Coming to America. Coming to America follows Prince Akeem and Semmi’s journey to the unfamiliar place of Queens, New York…

professional actors should be aware of how pivotal casting directors are to getting work in the theatre, film, and television business. Casting directors are the first “friend” you meet when an actor is looking for work, the casting directors are scouting for fresh new talent that they could cast in their upcoming projects that they are casting at the time. Usually, casting directors are hired by television studios, networks, production companies, and producers of Broadway shows to give actors…