Marathon Man

Thomas “Babe” Levy (Dustin Hoffman) is a Columbia graduate student and long-distance runner who is oblivious to the fact that his older brother, Doc (Roy Scheider), is a government agent chasing down a Nazi war criminal (Laurence Olivier) — that is, until Doc is murdered and Babe finds himself knee-deep in a tangle of stolen gems and sadistic madmen. Even his girlfriend, Elsa (Marthe Keller), becomes a suspect as everything Babe believed to be true is suddenly turned upside down.

Directing

What is Method Acting — 3 Different Types Explained

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 what is method acting by defining it and giving some examples of the method actors of our time.Continue reading What is Method Acting — 3 Different Types Explained

Alyssa Maio January 28, 2025

Scriptwriting

The Princess Bride Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF

The Princess Bride script is a book written by William Goldman which was later adapted into a screenplay by Goldman and directed by Rob Reiner. Goldman's The Princess Bride screenplay led to some of the most memorable quotes and some of the best characters. What can we learn from The Princess Bride script and scenes?Continue reading The Princess Bride Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF

SC Lannom December 16, 2019