Mainstream film/tv studios are considered a “boys club” with good reason: they often make story and casting decisions based on male – especially adolescent male – values, eg fast action, violence, t&a. Casting may too often exclude and limit actors with talent who don’t fit in the preferred categories. Emily Ratajkowski gained attention for dancing […]
Actors and Performers
Melora Hardin on multiple creative projects
Melora Hardin played “Jan” on the tv series “The Office” and has roles in a number of film and tv projects. She sang as Fantine in “Les Miserables” at the Hollywood Bowl; made her feature film directorial debut in 2007 with the movie “You,” and has produced albums of her writing and singing. She says […]
Kyra Sedgwick, Anjelica Huston on motherhood
It can be a major decision to be a mother and still pursue a demanding life as an artist. Anjelica Huston has commented about choosing her creative professional life over motherhood: “I have a very full life and I am very happy with where I am now. I don’t want to change anything. “I once […]
Anne Hathaway on her depression as a teen
Anne Hathaway once told British magazine Tatler that she suffered from anxiety and depression as a teen, and had an interesting perspective on being a “different person” at the time: “I said to Mom the other day, ‘Do you remember that girl? She has now gone, gone to sleep. “She has said her piece and […]
Winona Ryder on staying sane with so much attention and work
Winona Ryder has expressed a number of thoughtful comments and perspectives on being an actor, and the kinds of pressures affecting her life – and many other talented and sensitive artists. Here are some excerpts from an Interview magazine article. Stephen Mooallem: When you were younger did you ever get into one of those situations […]