Tag Archives: acting

That’s What He Said

Posted on 2 June 2012 by

I was maybe 17 and doing plays at school, and when I was onstage – when I was in a play – I felt so utterly and completely at home. Then a teacher who was directing the play said, ‘There’s … Continue reading →

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The Oscar Nominee That Wasn’t: J. Edgar

Posted on 22 February 2012 by

By Sarah Jost I went into J. Edgar with high hopes. All the variables are there: an age-bending portrayal of an historical figure, complete with accent and period costuming, by three-time Academy Award nominee and critic’s darling Leonardo DiCaprio; directing … Continue reading →

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Updating Hollywood’s Touch of Evil

Posted on 9 December 2011 by

By Geo Ong You may recall, about a year ago, the New York Times Magazine enlisting the talents of director Solve Sundsbo, composer Owen Pallett, and fourteen top Hollywood actors to make fourteen short black and white films, highlighting the … Continue reading →

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The House Is Now Full

Posted on 28 November 2011 by

By Erica Castillo After weeks of procrastinating, I finally made my way to see the acclaimed Martha Marcy May Marlene. I’ll explain all the Ms throughout. Living up to its bombastic title (which I chanted silently to myself while watching), … Continue reading →

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From Urchin to See Star

Posted on 14 April 2011 by

By Geo Ong I’m going to be on television. I always knew it would happen – it was never a matter of ‘how?’ but rather a matter of ‘when?’ – and also of ‘how?’ First I thought I’d get on … Continue reading →

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Split Personalities: Concerning ‘I’m Still Here’ and Why Joaquin Phoenix Is a True Artist

Posted on 27 September 2010 by

By Geo Ong Everyone saw Joaquin Phoenix’s infamous appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in February 2009, and everyone had their opinions of it, which pretty much boiled down to two categories: either 1) Joaquin Phoenix has effectively … Continue reading →

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