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What is Mise en Scène in Film: Definition and Examples

Mise en scène. It’s a fancy looking phrase that you’ve seen floating around many film-related articles, carrying with it an immediate sense of snobbery. Don’t worry, you’re not the first person to ask “what is mise en scene?” After today, you’ll have a better sense of this concept and its fundamentals so you can apply… Continue reading What is Mise en Scène in Film: Definition and Examples

StudioBinder September 13, 2020

• Directing

How The Best Method Actors Prepare For Their Roles

We’ve all seen actors lose themselves in roles so deeply, they transport us to a different time and place, and for some of us, that’s why we go to the movies. But how do they do it? This post explores one particular acting technique that can drive actors to life-altering performances. We seek to answer… Continue reading How The Best Method Actors Prepare For Their Roles

Alyssa Maio June 14, 2020

• Film Theory

Who Played the Joker? Ranking The Best Joker Actors

Joker Script DownloadBest Joker ActorsJoker ControversyJoker Movie Review The Joker is one of the most enduring fictional characters of all time. He presents a unique challenge to actors as he embodies utter chaos, but he’s also called the clown prince of crime for a reason. While some actors lean more into the comedy than the… Continue reading Who Played the Joker? Ranking The Best Joker Actors

Mike Bedard February 10, 2020

• Directing
• Film Theory

Directing Actors: What Filmmakers Can Learn About Comedy from Gene Wilder

When the world lost Gene Wilder, it lost far more than Willy Wonka. It lost one of the last great comedic actors that could sing, act, and dance with Frankenstein’s monster. Looking back at his career, we’ll cover 5 lessons filmmakers can learn about comedy from Gene Wilder when directing actors.Continue reading Directing Actors: What Filmmakers… Continue reading Directing Actors: What Filmmakers Can Learn About Comedy from Gene Wilder

Mary Risk December 23, 2019

• Film Theory

How to Overcome Stage Fright — Jenny Slate & Other Comedians Share

Ican’t imagine what it must be like to be a comedian. You work for hours, days, or even months, to get a tight 10 or 15-minute bit. As you bring your hard work onto the stage, you pray the audience doesn’t deafen you with their silence. If success on the stage is measured by the… Continue reading How to Overcome Stage Fright — Jenny Slate & Other Comedians Share

Alyssa Maio September 17, 2019