Chapter
The Challenge of Balancing Big Movies with Character-Driven Roles
05:04 - 10:42 (05:38)
The guest speaker talks about the challenges of balancing big movies with character-driven roles and how understanding tropes can help in working within or subverting them.
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The podcast features an interview with the famous actress Cate Blanchett, discussing her recent 70 Academy nominations and her current location in Little Britain.
05:04 - 05:38 (00:34)
Summary
The podcast features an interview with the famous actress Cate Blanchett, discussing her recent 70 Academy nominations and her current location in Little Britain.
ChapterThe Challenge of Balancing Big Movies with Character-Driven Roles
Episode"Cate Blanchett"
PodcastSmartLess
Sean Hayes met Cate Blanchett at the Tony's and was thrilled to finally fulfill a lifelong dream of meeting her, as he considers it his happy place.
05:38 - 06:21 (00:43)
Summary
Sean Hayes met Cate Blanchett at the Tony's and was thrilled to finally fulfill a lifelong dream of meeting her, as he considers it his happy place.
ChapterThe Challenge of Balancing Big Movies with Character-Driven Roles
Episode"Cate Blanchett"
PodcastSmartLess
The discussion revolves around the challenges of performing in big-budget movies versus character-driven films and how understanding tropes could help actors subvert them.
06:21 - 08:34 (02:12)
Summary
The discussion revolves around the challenges of performing in big-budget movies versus character-driven films and how understanding tropes could help actors subvert them. Popcorn movies are just as legitimate as other films, and performing in them requires meeting expectations, even if they do not perform well.
ChapterThe Challenge of Balancing Big Movies with Character-Driven Roles
Episode"Cate Blanchett"
PodcastSmartLess
The uncertain reception of creative work, as seen through the lens of a climate change musical, raises the question of whether or not anyone will watch a movie when it's made.
08:34 - 09:18 (00:44)
Summary
The uncertain reception of creative work, as seen through the lens of a climate change musical, raises the question of whether or not anyone will watch a movie when it's made.
ChapterThe Challenge of Balancing Big Movies with Character-Driven Roles
Episode"Cate Blanchett"
PodcastSmartLess
Jason Bateman discusses the benefits of watching his own performances, including a better understanding of his scene intentions and how his acting is perceived by others.
09:18 - 10:42 (01:24)
Summary
Jason Bateman discusses the benefits of watching his own performances, including a better understanding of his scene intentions and how his acting is perceived by others.