Jazz for aficionados
Has everyone seen "Round Midnight? I don't see any comments, and do you have the soundtrack? I saw a good movie about "Expats" (Paris Blues) that didn't have the high quality of jazz as "Round Midnight". I was just wondering, how do you grade a jazz movie; meaning, the quality of the movie, or the quality of the jazz; your thoughts. Enjoy the music. |
Many actors actually do create stories for their characters - they are called "back stories." They give the character a history that helps them present the character as more real and believable. "Method" actors in particular utilize this technique. These actors very much consider creating these stories as part of their job, and a more important part of it than what the writers have given them in many cases, depending on the play/film. Also, many scenes in films/plays nowadays are improvised. This can also be considered creation of story. Oh, or did you not want to be taught about acting, either? :) |
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but all of us have seen Ray Charles; therefore we all know how he looked, as well as his mannerisms. I rest my case. ***** You are making my case, which I now rest. Jamie Foxx should be so good as this guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR1_hGkIU2c Cheers |
Patton: I have seen him speak on film from the war. Polar opposites from George C. Scott. Not handsome, high pitched squeaky voice, weak chin. If they had picked an actor with the looks, voice and mannerisms of the real Patton, the movie would have been a flop, if it was ever made at all. The point is, these guys are so great they create these characters that are larger than life. And they are believable. BTW, when talking about The Godfather movies with a friend, he mentioned that De Niro was awesome. I replied, De Niro was not in The Godfather. When he pointed out the scenes with De Niro, I was stunned. (when he gutted the Don in Italy, avenging his Mother) That's acting. he does that a lot. Cheers |
