In my actor/writer/producer cycle, 2016 has been a writing year. But not all that long ago, I was asked to come in and read for a Shakespeare play. I’ve had a monologue from Othello in my utility belt for years; this was the first time as a professional someone asked to see it. Earned […]
The first thing that struck me as I watched this film is how this man’s life, this man’s real life, would be completely unbelievable if presented as a fictional character. This adaptation of his autobiography is epic when presenting the African continent, and claustrophobic when showing his Mandela’s decades in prison. It’s as solid as a […]
You guys can thank W. Kamau Bell for today’s post… On the last episode of the ‘Denzel Washington is the Greatest Actor Ever’ podcast, they finally got around to ‘Glory.’ No one really argues about this film. I had to go back and look up the clip below though. I remember the first time I […]
So here’s the disclaimer, since I haven’t said this publicly in a couple years: whatever DC and/or Warner Brothers do now, I’m OK with it. The genius Christopher Nolan has already told my story better than I could have possibly imagined. Now, if I see something that I consider a Schumachery of my franchise, […]
My friends over at Dangerbang Productions put out a new skit this weekend, and I thought I’d share it today. Wait a minute…is that? No, can’t be? Can it? It sounds like… Hm. Well, all I know, is WHOEVER that is doing the narration… He sounds really handsome…
I warned you things would start quickly this year… From the team that brought you Natalie Portman: the Musical, this year begins with Christian Bale: the Musical! If you saw the last show, you’ll know the tone and style that we do, if you missed the last one…well, you’re in for a nice surprise, aren’t you? We […]
So what’s coming up next? Well, we’re in rehearsal for another play. From the group who brought you ‘Natalie Portman’…, we start next year bringing you ‘Christian Bale – the Musical’. Bad news, this time I’m not Samuel L. Jackson. Good news, I’m another narrator. Perhaps, the best known narrator. His voice, known by […]
So I’m writing again. Not meaning this, but meaning screenwriting again. Lot of different reasons, but it’s nice to be working that muscle again. I’m writing a comedy, but if you’re familiar with my screenplays and films, you know my style is to cut beyond the superficial to tell the story. Same with acting, […]
So how was my first run on an L.A. stage? It’s been great. Truly. Earlier this week, I was in more of my natural element: a television soundstage. 12 hour day (usually the minimum), even with digital technology, at least 45 minutes between each setup to (hopefully) capture five minutes of usuable footage. You […]
(Due to our busy schedules, Aaron and I couldn’t do our prediction column as promised. But since there was no way in hell either of us would miss the show live, here is our marathon conversation over IM. Enjoy…) MALIK: Welcome to the 1st Annual Art Fradieu Oscar Running Diary. My pre-show thoughts: While I like to think […]
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