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The Jeremy Irons Show

Jeremy Irons (b. 1948) owns an instantly recognizable voice, a low baritone that he pitches down and slows almost to a drawl. He speaks from the chest. The sound carries weight and a kind of fatigue, as if every sentence … Continue reading

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The Jurisdictional Wars: Alliance Theory and the Battle for Los Angeles Acting Authority

Los Angeles acting teachers do not compete for authority by openly saying they want power. They compete by invoking moral languages that frame their authority as fidelity to emotional truth, loyalty to authentic technique, or responsibility for turning students into … Continue reading

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The Method

From the New York Review of Books: * In 1935 Laurence Olivier’s performances in Romeo and Juliet (he alternated the parts of Romeo and Mercutio) were regarded as ultrarealist; ten years later, in his Shakespeare films, it is clear that … Continue reading

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