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Post by greyrider on May 25, 2008 13:25:37 GMT -4
I have different ideas or opinions about how an actor could've said a line differently (with more variety) whenever I watch films or 'Lost.' Kate, Hurley, and Locke have been sounding dull to me, lately, and sometimes, (and I hate to admit this because I admire Michael) Ben (when he speaks slowly). I'm confused about how to tell the difference between good acting and bad acting because I've seen some actors who seem like better actors because they sound more natural and speak at a regular pace, (or are they playing themselves, their personality and not the character?) whereas I feel Michael sometimes seems to pronounce words more deliberately and slowly, (as Ben). I've thought about asking Michael about this, but I've read that there are several different ways to act, so maybe both are correct? For example, his line "...because destiny, John, is a fickle b****." He pronounced it deliberately and my first thought was that it would've sounded better if he'd said it naturally, conversationally, with more speed. (speaks it aloud) Maybe not. First - I have no acting or film background, and I've never been to a movie Q&A, so all my thoughts on this are based on other things. I'm not sure a right or wrong methods exists for acting. What ultimately matters is how well the actor gets the feeling of the scene and his/her character across to the viewer. Each viewing is a personal experience in the mind of the viewer, but the actors has to create a perfomance that connects with many viewers. Because people are different, this can be difficult. Also, I'm not quite sure where acting ends and directing begins - difficult to know where to give credit. Maybe I can ask about that in the Q&A. Slow line delivery: I'm one of those people who speak incredibly quickly, as if I'm afraid I'll run out of breath and time if I don't get it all out at once. Women tend to speak more quickly than men - that's a cultural thing in the US, and it stems from living in and coming from a patriarchal society. In general, for public speaking, I've read lots about how most people connect better with people who speak more slowly and deliberately. I'm sure that must translate into acting somehow, but I have no idea how. |
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Post by Edith S. Baker on May 25, 2008 13:40:34 GMT -4
I have different ideas or opinions about how an actor could've said a line differently (with more variety) whenever I watch films or 'Lost.' Kate, Hurley, and Locke have been sounding dull to me, lately, and sometimes, (and I hate to admit this because I admire Michael) Ben (when he speaks slowly). I'm confused about how to tell the difference between good acting and bad acting because I've seen some actors who seem like better actors because they sound more natural and speak at a regular pace, (or are they playing themselves, their personality and not the character?) whereas I feel Michael sometimes seems to pronounce words more deliberately and slowly, (as Ben). I've thought about asking Michael about this, but I've read that there are several different ways to act, so maybe both are correct? For example, his line "...because destiny, John, is a fickle b****." He pronounced it deliberately and my first thought was that it would've sounded better if he'd said it naturally, conversationally, with more speed. (speaks it aloud) Maybe not. First - I have no acting or film background, and I've never been to a movie Q&A, so all my thoughts on this are based on other things. I'm not sure a right or wrong methods exists for acting. What ultimately matters is how well the actor gets the feeling of the scene and his/her character across to the viewer. Each viewing is a personal experience in the mind of the viewer, but the actors has to create a perfomance that connects with many viewers. Because people are different, this can be difficult. Also, I'm not quite sure where acting ends and directing begins - difficult to know where to give credit. Maybe I can ask about that in the Q&A. Slow line delivery: I'm one of those people who speak incredibly quickly, as if I'm afraid I'll run out of breath and time if I don't get it all out at once. Women tend to speak more quickly than men - that's a cultural thing in the US, and it stems from living in and coming from a patriarchal society. In general, for public speaking, I've read lots about how most people connect better with people who speak more slowly and deliberately. I'm sure that must translate into acting somehow, but I have no idea how. There are three major types of acting: Shakespearean: You need to enunciate, need to know the poetry's cadence, and deliver your lines with feeling. Theathre: You enunciate, make sure that the person in the upper last seat on the balcony can hear you, but you must not sound like you are shouting. Movie: Regular speech is OK. However, when Michael delivers his lines, he is enunciating, which is not a bad thing to do. You hear him, understand him, and believe that he is Ben. his line "...because destiny, John, is a fickle b****." was made contemptuously and with sarcasm. The way you would've have delivered it, it would've come out flat. |
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Post by otis33 on May 25, 2008 14:53:44 GMT -4
Questions during a Q&A at a film festival run the gamut. Typically, people are curious about the process of each individual film. At festivals you'll find movies made on Hollywood budgets down to movies made for peanuts. So a lot of times, audiences ask about budget, the amount of shooting time, what's next for the company, and the creation process in general. They'll share their thoughts on moments or ideas that really spoke to them. Sometimes the questions do dig a little deeper. I'm certainly open to hearing anything anyone has to say, although, the movie is "locked" so to speak. Going back and doing rewrites or reshoots isn't possible - so if there are things that didn't quite work for you, we'll hear what you have to say and have a conversation about it, but ultimately not much we can do about it. I will say, we stand very confidently behind the story we're telling with Ready? OK! But I hope it does spark conversation and raise emotion in our audiences. Regarding acting - in film and television, it's up to the actor and the director to tell the story as best and truthfully as they can. But your editor also has a lot of say with what takes get chosen, determining the performance. Regarding Michael - I think actors have certain rhythms and speech patterns, and how they chose to use those from project to project help create character. I think Michael very wisely plays with and chooses his words very carefully and distinctly as Ben. I think it serves the character of Ben. In Ready? OK! you'll recognize some "Michael" moments - those moments where he brings himself to the role, the way he brings some of himself to Ben, or any other role he plays - but he also brings some very different sides of himself to the role. And very different than Ben. I also really love in Ready? OK! how his energy subtly changes during his scenes with the little boy, than when he's with some of the other characters. He's really lovely in the movie.  |
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Post by Edith S. Baker on May 25, 2008 14:58:51 GMT -4
Questions during a Q&A at a film festival run the gamut. Typically, people are curious about the process of each individual film. At festivals you'll find movies made on Hollywood budgets down to movies made for peanuts. So a lot of times, audiences ask about budget, the amount of shooting time, what's next for the company, and the creation process in general. They'll share their thoughts on moments or ideas that really spoke to them. Sometimes the questions do dig a little deeper. I'm certainly open to hearing anything anyone has to say, although, the movie is "locked" so to speak. Going back and doing rewrites or reshoots isn't possible - so if there are things that didn't quite work for you, we'll hear what you have to say and have a conversation about it, but ultimately not much we can do about it. I will say, we stand very confidently behind the story we're telling with Ready? OK! But I hope it does spark conversation and raise emotion in our audiences. Regarding acting - in film and television, it's up to the actor and the director to tell the story as best and truthfully as they can. But your editor also has a lot of say with what takes get chosen, determining the performance. Regarding Michael - I think actors have certain rhythms and speech patterns, and how they chose to use those from project to project help create character. I think Michael very wisely plays with and chooses his words very carefully and distinctly as Ben. I think it serves the character of Ben. In Ready? OK! you'll recognize some "Michael" moments - those moments where he brings himself to the role, the way he brings some of himself to Ben, or any other role he plays - but he also brings some very different sides of himself to the role. And very different than Ben. I also really love in Ready? OK! how his energy subtly changes during his scenes with the little boy, than when he's with some of the other characters. He's really lovely in the movie. Jim, thanks for your input. I like the way Michael looks, acts, and sounds differently in all his movies and TV shows that I have seen. But, yet, you know that the actor is Michael Emerson. Anyway, I am going to try to go to the Philadelphia event. Do you know whether you will have a showing in the Washington, DC area, by any chance? |
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Post by otis33 on May 25, 2008 15:06:38 GMT -4
We have been contacted by a festival in DC, but have no confirmation on an actual screening at this point. We will be playing the Baltimore Women's Film Festival in the early Fall - early October, I believe.
We're still waiting on exact dates for Los Angeles, Philly, and Baltimore. But I'll certainly pass those details along as soon as they come in.
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Post by Edith S. Baker on May 25, 2008 15:08:26 GMT -4
We have been contacted by a festival in DC, but have no confirmation on an actual screening at this point. We will be playing the Baltimore Women's Film Festival in the early Fall - early October, I believe. We're still waiting on exact dates for Los Angeles, Philly, and Baltimore. But I'll certainly pass those details along as soon as they come in. OMG, I will def. go to Baltimore. I live half-way btw Baltimore and DC. Forget about Philly. It's a bit of ways off. So looking forward to seeing the movie and meeting up with you. |
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Post by crazymaryt on May 25, 2008 16:05:29 GMT -4
Any plans for something in the central Ohio area?
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2008 20:56:01 GMT -4
or the Twin Cities?
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Post by greenleaf on May 26, 2008 10:59:14 GMT -4
American Michael's fans are so lucky - you has hope to see his new film. But not me!  Please, write the detailed story about film for foreign ÌÅ's fans !! |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2008 15:33:25 GMT -4
Clearly, snivellus, you have a directorial leaning. |
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Post by Edith S. Baker on May 26, 2008 20:13:50 GMT -4
American Michael's fans are so lucky - you has hope to see his new film. But not me! Please, write the detailed story about film for foreign ÌÅ's fans !! By next year, more than likely it will be out in DVD, and you will be able to see it. |
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Post by JenebaKeane on May 31, 2008 6:49:15 GMT -4
Ooh! NY premiere, NY premiere! *Jumps around like a mad thing* According to the Newfest.org website... Ready? OK! (USA, 2008, 93 mins) Saturday, June 7th 5:30pm AMC Loews 34th St Theater 9 $13.00 Sunday, June 8th 1:30pm AMC Loews 34th St Theater 10 $13.00 Unfortunately I have agreed to volunteer at this nearby event that weekend on 33rd St www.bigapplecon.com/ but I am sure that I could escape! I am curious, is there any possibility that Carrie and Michael will be at the New York premiere? |
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Post by otis33 on Jun 3, 2008 12:17:53 GMT -4
Yay - the board is back up! It was great to meet melissaq9 and greyrider in Fort Worth! Thank you both for coming out to support Michael and our little movie. Great to meet you. Michael and Carrie were thrilled and touched to hear you were able to attend. I hope you enjoyed the film. I was a little disappointed in the presentation of the film. The exhibition tape, combined with their projector, didn't really represent the film we made as clearly as I would have liked. We're frantically working on getting a new exhibition copy before I head to NYC for this weekend. Thanks again for attending! FYI - I hear the NYC screenings are very close to sold out. Also - the movie website is finally up and running. www.readyokmovie.com And finally - welcome back board! |
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Post by Edith S. Baker on Jun 3, 2008 13:04:35 GMT -4
Yay - the board is back up! It was great to meet melissaq9 and greyrider in Fort Worth! Thank you both for coming out to support Michael and our little movie. Great to meet you. Michael and Carrie were thrilled and touched to hear you were able to attend. I hope you enjoyed the film. I was a little disappointed in the presentation of the film. The exhibition tape, combined with their projector, didn't really represent the film we made as clearly as I would have liked. We're frantically working on getting a new exhibition copy before I head to NYC for this weekend. Thanks again for attending! FYI - I hear the NYC screenings are very close to sold out. Also - the movie website is finally up and running. www.readyokmovie.com And finally - welcome back board! Wow. The website is impressive. Kudos to the artist. I'm definitely going to the Baltimore showing. Can't wait. Unfortunately, it won't be till October, but I will be there. Wish I could go to the NYC showing. But it's not in our budget. |
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Post by silvia1 on Jun 3, 2008 17:55:45 GMT -4
Beautiful trailer !!! When we can buy the film trough the internet? Will be possible paying with paypal?
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