Film: Transiberian

Saw Transiberian today.  This less-than-publicized movie is really good.  It drags for a few moments in the first third, and then really takes off.  Solid script, direction and acting, especially by Emily Mortimer.  And as I always say, there are Brits everywhere in film.  Ben Kingsley is the obvious one, but Emily Mortimer, for those of you that don't know her, is a Brit as well.  If you ever need to study a performance of someone who is hiding secrets, trying to hold back her own terror and fear, take a look at this one.  She rocks.  

In any case, definitely worth checking out.  Woody Harrelson, Kate Mara and Eduardo Noriega put in solid performances.  Written and directed by Brad Anderson.   

Getting into Harvard

As some of you may know, I produced and directed, for LA-18, a DVD called Getting In: An Insider's Guide to Harvard Admissions. So on Monday, August 18, 2008, I appeared on Janelle So's show, Kababayan LA, to talk about Harvard's admissions process. By the way, Janelle is a great host and has her own show that airs on LA-18 at 4:30 PM each day.

So technically, not acting per se, but hey, it's on-camera! I don't expect people to check it out, but just in case (and I have to fill this blog with something!):

http://www.la18.tv/Video.aspx?vid=053a1b8c-d7cc-4a86-b164-cb3dab1be51c
http://www.la18.tv/Video.aspx?vid=d6f02506-13dc-4689-9ba6-2d963b6adf31

Getting into Acting

Every once in a while I get asked what to do if you want to get into acting.  Actually, correct that, I get asked that pretty often.  So here's what I usually suggest:

1. Get some headshots taken (by the way, shameless plug, did I mention that I shoot headshots?).

2. Find a commercial and theatrical agent.  I will write more about this in another post. 

3. Find a way to make money on the side.  It's very hard to make a living as an actor, might as well figure this one out earlier rather than later. 

4. Get into an acting class and figure out what works for you.  Another big topic that i'll write about in other posts.