Chapter

Talking Comedy and Committing to Characters
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30:48 - 36:16 (05:28)

The speaker talks about their preference for comedy that comments on characters and critiques the idea of "deconstructing" before constructing. They also discuss how commitment to a character and tone can be infectious for the audience and how the speaker believes the person took a break from acting before doing some movies.

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The commitment and infectious tone of the comedy in a podcast can be undeniable, especially when presented in a way that is sent up and done through humor, just like Flintstone Vitamins.
30:48 - 33:37 (02:49)
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Comedy
Summary

The commitment and infectious tone of the comedy in a podcast can be undeniable, especially when presented in a way that is sent up and done through humor, just like Flintstone Vitamins.

Chapter
Talking Comedy and Committing to Characters
Episode
"Mike Myers"
Podcast
SmartLess
In this podcast, the hosts praise the commitment of a guest actor to their characters and note the difference between character deconstruction versus true character portrayal.
33:37 - 34:32 (00:55)
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Acting
Summary

In this podcast, the hosts praise the commitment of a guest actor to their characters and note the difference between character deconstruction versus true character portrayal. The actor reveals that they cannot paint a person they hold no affection for, demonstrating the importance of emotional connection in art.

Chapter
Talking Comedy and Committing to Characters
Episode
"Mike Myers"
Podcast
SmartLess
The guest talks about how connecting with characters can be helpful in acting, and suggests finding common ground with them rather than judging.
34:32 - 36:16 (01:44)
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Acting
Summary

The guest talks about how connecting with characters can be helpful in acting, and suggests finding common ground with them rather than judging.

Chapter
Talking Comedy and Committing to Characters
Episode
"Mike Myers"
Podcast
SmartLess