Actor discusses the challenge of balancing between doing fun, goofy films with friends and taking on serious roles with directors while being able to make a wide range of audiences laugh and cry.
A discussion around the risk and reward of being present in the moment during a live performance, with emphasis on comedy and immediate audience feedback.
Comedians who have honed their skills on stage are naturally competent in podcasting because of their understanding of pacing and joke structure, as well as their comfort with silence. However, the transition to the digital medium can still be a daunting experience.
The challenge for filmmakers now is to make a populist film that talks about corruption, inequality and other issues that are being ignored by the media and the public. Movies like The Big Short, Succession, Vice, and Death of Stalin all have humor, but also deal with political divides and important issues.
The challenges faced when actors direct themselves on set, difficulties concentrating on both acting and directing and benefits of having a separate director.