Robert De Niro's Sound Advice

If only every actor, especially indie actor and director understood this, movies would be much more compelling & realistic.  According to Robert De Niro's in this short linked video it is important to understand that it is not necessary to overact by showing the camera what you the actor feels or thinks.  Experience a real emotion in the life of the character and story and the camera will record that because subtleties do not escape the camera.  Look at any of your A-list actors in any film other than comedy and see how their actions compared to everyday people in everyday life.  A-list actors mirror real everyday people without the histrionic gesturing and energy. I for one enjoy engaging my brain when I view film and not having the actors gesture to me what I am suppose to think.

https://youtu.be/S4K2znuYjwI

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is a painful existence for anyone in an unsafe relationship . I am thankful that I woke up this morning as a very different man from the vicious wife beating and child abusing character I became during filming of the short film thriller "Love" based on a true story and directed by Marcellus Cox. Crew members on the set said that it was difficult to watch a women being repeatedly and viciously beaten take after take. We actors walk away from the set and our characters with fond memories of doing what we love doing; living the life and moments of someone else for a day after which, our lives return to normalcy. For victims of domestic violence the day doesn't end nor are the memories fond because the pain is real and forever. For those trapped in the cycle of violence or you are unsure if you are in an unsafe relationship, help is a phone call or computer click away. Children can also seek help by telling a doctor or school counselor.

For nearly 20 years, the National Domestic Violence Hot line has been the vital link to safety for women, men, children and families affected by domestic violence. Open 24/7 and totally confidential. www.thehotline.org  1 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY 1-800-787-3224

I wish that I had this help available to me when I was a child.

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Earth To Major Tom

Can you hear me, Major Tom?