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‘The Outsiders’ Review: The Tony-Winning Musical Comes Home to San Diego
The Outsiders North American Tour Company | Photo by Matthew Murphy The Outsiders, the musical based on S.E. Hinton‘s classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s equally classic film, has just opened at San Diego’s Civic Theatre, and I can’t say enough good things about it.
Violet McGraw on ‘Double Trouble,’ Working with Her Sister and Trading Horror for Comedy | Interview
After spending time scaring audiences in films like M3GAN and The Haunting of Hill House, Violet McGraw was ready for something a little more lighthearted. With her new project, Double Trouble, she gets action, comedy and the chance to once again star alongside her sister, Madeleine McGraw. “It’s everything I’ve been looking for,” she said of the movie, which the sisters also executive produced.
‘Digger’ Review: Tom Cruise Takes a Chance, but Can’t Save the World
Tom Cruise as Digger | Warner Brothers What can I say about Digger? Honestly, what can I say about it? At the press screening, the studio asked us not to give away the film’s twists, which makes reviewing it a little tricky. Those surprises were actually some of its best parts. Everything surrounding them? That’s where things get harder to recommend. Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the film stars Tom Cruise as Digger, a wealthy oil tycoon who comes from a long line of wealthy oil tycoons.
‘Oh, Mary!’ Review: Alaska Thunderf*ck Leads a Wildly Funny Night at the Civic Theatre
John-Andrew Morrison and Alaska Thunderf*ck in Oh, Mary! First National Tour | Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Oh, Mary, I can’t believe how much I laughed at you and your insane antics. Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! was a hit off-Broadway before becoming something of a sensation when it transferred to Broadway. And deservedly so. The show picked up two Tony Awards, for Sam Pinkleton’s direction and Escola’s performance as Mary Todd Lincoln.
‘Last Shot’ Interview: Jaime Pressly on Returning to Drama and Coaching Dylan Friedman, with Director Andy Palmer
Jaime Pressly is probably best known for making people laugh, but in Last Shot, she gets to show just how good she is at drama. As a mother suddenly faced with raising a son she barely knows, she gives a performance that’s raw and emotional. For Pressly, who started her career in drama, the script was something she couldn’t put down. Directed by Andy Palmer, the film follows a young basketball prodigy, played by Dylan Friedman, whose life is upended by his father’s death.
‘Heart of the Beast’ Review: Brad Pitt is Great, but Odin the Dog Steals the Show
Brad Pitt and Uber the dog in Heart of the Beast | Paramount Pictures I’ve never cried at a movie before. My eyes have never even gotten moist. I mean, I’ve been sad watching a few things. I’m not a monster. But holy crap, Heart of the Beast broke me. By the time the credits started to roll, I was a mess. Brad Pitt stars as James Belmont, a Special Forces veteran who spends his days exploring the Alaskan wilderness with his retired combat dog, Odin (Uber).
‘Primetime’ Review: Robert Pattinson Goes All In as Chris Hansen
Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen in Primetime | A24 Whatever you think of Robert Pattinson‘s films, you have to admit he’s one of the most interesting actors working today. It’s hard to find a common thread in the parts he’s played since Twilight, except that he keeps choosing roles that challenge him. His latest, Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime, is no exception. Pattinson plays NBC News investigative journalist Chris Hansen.
Duke Nicholson on ‘The Deputy,’ Self-Tapes and Finding His Way Through His First Lead Role | Interview
In The Deputy, part-time Deputy Toby Sawyer (Duke Nicholson) gets a pretty simple assignment from Chief Krueger (William H. Macy): guard a dead body until the coroner arrives. Then the body disappears. As he starts his search, Toby has to deal with his girlfriend, his wife, a brutal gang, and two deputies (Stephen Dorff and Tiffany Haddish) he may or may not be able to trust. The film has a darkly funny, anything-can-happen feeling that reminded me of an early Coen brothers movie.
Benicio del Toro on Lessons He Learned from Stella Adler: “You need to understand where that character is coming from, where it’s going”
Benicio del Toro in One Battle After Another Academy Award and BAFTA Award-winning actor Benicio del Toro has long been praised for his performances in films like The Usual Suspects, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 21 Grams, Sicario, The Phoenician Scheme, and One Battle After Another. Throughout his acclaimed career, del Toro has carried with him advice he learned from famed acting teacher Stella Adler, founder of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting.
‘Water for Elephants’ Review: Broadway Circus Magic Comes to the Civic Theatre
Zachary Keller, Helen Krushinski and Rosie in the National Tour of Water for Elephants | Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade The circus has come to town, and they’ve set up their big tent at the Civic Theatre. Well, there’s not exactly a big tent, but it’s pretty darn close. Water for Elephants, the Broadway musical based on the novel by Sara Gruen, is pretty much everything you want a musical to be.
‘PAW Patrol’ Brings the Pups, the Dinosaurs and Plenty of Fun
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie | Paramount Pictures Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma and Ryder. That’s right, the PAW Patrol. They’re back, and this time their adventures have led them to an island where dinosaurs roam. Directed by Cal Brunker, who co-wrote the film with Bob Barlen, the latest big-screen adventure quickly introduces the pups to Rex (Hayden Chamberlen), a pup who’s been living on the island, befriending the dinosaurs and basically making the place his home.
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Review: Big Voices, Big Energy and Plenty of Alicia Keys Hits
Maya Drake as Ali and the company of the North American Tour of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen | Photo by Marc J Franklin Hell’s Kitchen has moved into the Civic Theatre downtown, and it’s brought a massive amount of fun, energy and classic Alicia Keys songs with it. With music and lyrics by Keys and a book by Kristoffer Diaz, the show, directed by Michael Greif, follows seventeen-year-old Ali (Maya Drake) as she navigates life in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Everything I Want From a Spider-Man Movie
There’s nothing better than a Tom Holland Spider-Man movie. The past three have packed more emotional heft into them than most comic book films. And even with all of the fancy Stark tech, his Spider-Man has always felt like the most grounded and relatable. He gets hurt. He screws up. He makes decisions he thinks are right that end up making everything infinitely worse. Basically, he’s Peter Parker. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day, that doesn’t change.
‘The Rings of Power’: Benjamin Walker, Owain Arthur and Cynthia Addai-Robinson on Their Evolving Roles | Comic-Con Interview
Leadership in Middle-earth rarely comes without a cost, and for Benjamin Walker, Owain Arthur and Cynthia Addai-Robinson, that means playing characters who are constantly being tested by responsibility, loss and the people who depend on them. In Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Gil-galad, Durin and Míriel each carry that burden in very different ways, which gives the actors plenty to dig into as their roles continue to evolve.
‘The Rings of Power’: Ismael Cruz Córdova and Jamie Campbell Bower on Arondir, Celeborn and Finding Their Characters | Comic-Con Interview
For Ismael Cruz Córdova and Jamie Campbell Bower, stepping into Middle-earth means finding the human truth inside characters who can easily feel larger than life. Córdova has spent several seasons building Arondir from the inside out, while Bower is just beginning his journey as Celeborn, a character whose absence has loomed over The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power from the start.
Daniel Weyman and Charlie Vickers on Finding Their Gandalf and Sauron in ‘The Rings of Power’ | Comic-Con Interview
Playing Gandalf and Sauron comes with a built-in challenge: audiences already have a very strong idea of who these characters are. For Daniel Weyman and Charlie Vickers, the job isn’t about ignoring that history, but finding a way to make the roles feel personal while still staying connected to Tolkien’s world and everything that has come before. At Comic-Con, Weyman talked about finally being able to openly embrace playing Gandalf, from putting on the robes and hat to carrying the staff on set.
‘The Rings of Power’ Showrunners on Casting Celeborn, Season 3 and the Future of Middle-earth | Interview
Taking on a series set in Middle-earth comes with a nearly impossible set of expectations. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has to feel connected to the world audiences already know and love while still creating characters, relationships and storylines that can stand on their own. For showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, that challenge only grows as the Prime Video series moves into its third season and begins introducing even more important figures from Tolkien’s world.
‘Heads Will Roll’: Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne on Creating a “Sitcom for the Ears” | Comic-Con Interview
Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne describe Heads Will Roll as “a sitcom for the ears,” but that only begins to explain the wonderfully strange world they have created. The Audible comedy series combines the awkward social situations of Curb Your Enthusiasm with the sprawling fantasy setting of Game of Thrones, following evil queens, bards and other eccentric characters whose everyday problems feel surprisingly familiar.
‘Buddy’ Review: Come for the Killer Unicorn, Stay for the Catchy Theme Song
Buddy | Roadside Attractions I’ve always loved going to screenings at film festivals. Most of the people in the audience are in great moods and ready to be entertained, no matter what the film is. That was definitely the case with Buddy, which had an early-morning screening at Comic-Con. Buddy is a Barney-like unicorn who entertains kids while teaching them important life lessons. He’s funny, cuddly and seemingly loved by everyone. But Buddy isn’t nearly as innocent as he appears.
‘The Librarians: The Next Chapter’ Cast on Returning Favorites, New Challenges and Season 2 | Interview
The Librarians: The Next Chapter may feature a new team, but the original Librarians are never too far away. At San Diego Comic-Con, Callum McGowan, Olivia Morris, Jessica Green and Bluey Robinson were joined by returning stars Christian Kane and Lindy Booth, along with executive producer Dean Devlin, to talk about bringing the two generations of the franchise together and what lies ahead for the show.
Yolonda Ross on Directing ‘The Chi,’ Saying Goodbye to Jada and Her Worst Audition Ever | Interview
After seven seasons on The Chi, Yolonda Ross had more than earned a sense of ownership over Jada Washington. She had lived with the character, helped shape her and watched her go through love, motherhood, illness and everything in between. So, when Ross found out that Jada’s cancer would return and the character wouldn’t make it, the news was understandably bittersweet. The other half of that news, though, was something Ross had wanted for a long time: the chance to direct an episode of the show.
‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Review: Hugh Jackman Is Excellent, Even When the Story Stalls
Hugh Jackman in The Death of Robin Hood | A24 Hugh Jackman is perfect as a grizzled and remorseful Robin Hood. When we first lay eyes on him, he’s sitting alone when a young girl slowly walks up to him and asks for food. Suspecting that he might be the legendary figure, she asks him if a particular story about Robin Hood was true. What follows is a long, guttural monologue about life and regret. This isn’t the charming outlaw stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
‘Toy Story 5’ Review: Jessie Takes the Lead in a Sweet Battle Against Screen-Time
Jessie (Joan Cusack), Buzz (Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) in Toy Story 5 | Disney/Pixar When my kids first heard that there was going to be a new Toy Story movie, they couldn’t have been happier. It makes sense because they’ve seen all four movies, probably fifty times each, have their own Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Forky dolls, and costumes to match. These characters hold a special place in their hearts, mine too, to be honest.
‘Spider-Noir’ Casting Director Rachel Tenner on Nicolas Cage, Noir Style and What Makes Actors Stand Out | Interview
The combination of Nicolas Cage, Spider-Man and old-school noir is the kind of thing that sounds like it was created in a lab specifically to get people’s attention. And for Casting Director Rachel Tenner, Spider-Noir had one more major selling point: the chance to work on a project built around one of her bucket-list actors.
‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt Lead Spielberg’s Return to Alien Wonder
Colman Domingo, Tommy Martinez, Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor in Disclosure Day | Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) has gotten himself into a situation. When Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s latest film that has him returning to his early escapist roots, opens, he’s surrounded by a group of shady government men dressed in black suits.
Casting ‘The Diplomat’: Julie Schubert on Keri Russell and What Makes Actors Stand Out | Interview
Casting a show like The Diplomat is no easy task. The Netflix series, created by Debora Cahn, is packed with sharp dialogue, political intrigue and characters who can be funny, cutting, vulnerable and calculating, sometimes all in the same scene. At the center of it is Keri Russell as Kate Wyler, a career diplomat whose professional life is complicated by international crises, high-stakes politics and her relationship with her husband, Hal, played by Rufus Sewell.
Casting ‘Nobody Wants This’: Brett Greenstein and Collin Daniel on Finding the Show’s Chemistry and What Makes a Great Self-Tape | Interview
Nobody Wants This became one of Netflix’s breakout comedies thanks to its sharp writing, easy charm and the chemistry between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. But just as important is the world around them, filled with characters who feel funny, specific and completely lived-in.
Casting “Fallout”: John Papsidera and Kim Winther on Finding the Right Actors for a Wild, Unique World | Interview
Casting a show like Fallout isn’t just about finding great actors, it’s about finding the right actors to bring an entirely new world to life. That’s exactly what casting directors John Papsidera and Kim Winther set out to do with Prime Video’s ambitious adaptation, and the result is a series filled with memorable, fully realized characters.
‘Michael’: A Crowd-Pleasing Biopic That Plays It Safe | Review
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael | Lionsgate I was a huge fan of Michael Jackson when I was a kid. His music was everywhere, which makes sense because for a stretch, he was just cranking out hit after hit. But once my music tastes changed, he kind of fell off my radar. Aside from the scandals that followed him later in life, I went into Michael pretty agnostic about the whole thing.
Get Ready for All the Emotions in ‘The Notebook: The Musical’ | Theater Review
Alysha Deslorieux (Middle Allie) and Ken Wulf Clark (Middle Noah) in the Broadway National Tour of The Notebook | Photo by Roger Mastroianni I’ve never seen the movie, The Notebook. It came out when I was younger and, for whatever reason, it just never grabbed me. And that’s coming from someone who really likes Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. That being said, if it had originally been a musical and they both burst into song, I probably would have seen it ten times by now.
Daniel MacPherson on ‘Beast’, Working With Russell Crowe and Trusting Himself as an Actor | Interview
Australian actor Daniel MacPherson has been working steadily for years, but his new film Beast puts him front and center in a way we haven’t quite seen before. He plays Patton, a former MMA champion who’s built a life outside the cage, only to be pulled back in when his younger brother finds himself in serious trouble.
Anne-Marie Johnson and Martin Gottlieb on ‘The Addiction of Hope’ and Telling an Honest Story About Actors | Interview
Actors Anne-Marie Johnson and Martin Gottlieb don’t shy away from the realities of the business in their new film, The Addiction of Hope. Inspired by their own experiences and conversations with other actors, the film takes an unflinching look at what it means to age in an industry that often feels like it’s moving on without you, especially for women.
Caroline Goodall on ‘Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead’ and the Audition That Landed Her ‘Hook’ | Interview
Caroline Goodall has played plenty of memorable characters over the years, from her scene-stealing role in Hook to appearances in films like Schindler’s List and The Princess Diaries. In her latest film, Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead, a fantasy adventure centered on a young rider who may be the key to overthrowing a corrupt regime, she plays the mysterious Baroness, a character who may look like a villain at first glance but is secretly working behind the scenes to bring that regime down.
Ryan Gosling is Out of This World in ‘Project Hail Mary’ | Review
Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary I don’t think Ryan Gosling was ever really on my acting radar until he was in The Nice Guys with Russell Crowe. I loved that movie. Everything about it was ridiculous in the best way possible. I mean, I enjoyed a lot of his other films before that (Drive and Crazy, Stupid, Love were really good), but I was never the first in line to see anything he was in.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi Bring Heat to Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' | Review
Margot Robbie as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights | Warner Bros. I have to admit, I didn’t know much about the book Wuthering Heights. I knew it had a guy named Heathcliff in it and was written by Emily Brontë, but that was the extent of my knowledge going into Emerald Fennell’s latest adaptation. This is Fennell’s third film, and man, what a track record. Her 2020 debut, Promising Young Woman, was terrific, and 2023’s Saltburn proved it was definitely not a fluke.
'The Donn of Tiki' and the Man Behind the Mai Tai | Review
About a year or two ago, I fell headfirst into the Tiki craze. I loved the drinks, the idols, and the carefree culture. And did I mention the drinks? They are incredibly intricate: two or three different rums in a single glass, specific syrups, and fresh juices, all measured to the quarter-ounce to create the perfect cocktail. Like most people who catch the Tiki bug, you eventually learn the name Don the Beachcomber, or is it Donn Beach.
Saul Rubinek Talks 'The Copenhagen Test' and the Three Questions He Asks of Every Role | Interview
Veteran actor Saul Rubinek has been a working actor for nearly his entire life, and not in the romantic, “waited tables for years” sense. He started acting at six and a half, was in front of an audience by seven, and began landing professional work in radio in Ottawa shortly after. Since then, he’s had exactly one straight job. The rest of his life has been spent doing the thing so many actors chase: working consistently, across decades, in theater, television, and film.
Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet Make a Perfectly Unhinged Pair in 'Marty Supreme' | Review
Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme | (A24) I don’t think there’s a young actor working today that I admire more than Timothée Chalamet. From Beautiful Boy and Call Me by Your Name to the Dune films and A Complete Unknown (which somehow feels like it came out last week), his performances are never repetitive and feel totally unique. His latest role, in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, continues that streak.
Will Arnett and Laura Dern Shine in Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? | Review
Will Arnett in Is This Thing On? | Courtesy Searchlight Pictures I really like Bradley Cooper, not just as an actor, but as a director. Like his acting choices over the past decade, his directing efforts (A Star Is Born, Maestro) have jumped between genres and tones, and Is This Thing On? continues that streak. It’s smaller, more intimate, and really thoughtful film that I’ve kept thinking about since I first watched it.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is Big, Immersive, and Pure James Cameron | Review
Oona Chaplin in “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Credit: 20th Century Studios Director James Cameron doesn’t do anything small. He makes big movies with big budgets and massive action sequences, all powered by some of the best special effects available. And nearly every film he’s made brings in a staggering amount of money. His movies are meant to be seen on the biggest screen possible, and Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in the Avatar series, is no exception.
George Clooney and Adam Sandler are the Perfect Pair in "Jay Kelly"
George Clooney and Adam Sandler in Noah Baumbach’s, Jay Kelly | Courtesy of Netflix a There’s something quite sad about director Noah Baumbach’s latest film, Jay Kelly, both the film itself and the character at its center. Played by George Clooney, one of the biggest movie stars in the world, Jay Kelly is also one of the biggest movie stars in the world. He’s got the mansion overlooking the Pacific, the money, the fans, and the entourage that lives to serve him. The world is his oyster.
Interview: Julie Tucker on Casting Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes in "The Beast in Me," and Her Self-Tape and Demo Reel Tips
In the new Netflix thriller, The Beast in Me, Claire Danes stars as Aggie Wiggs, a grieving writer whose quiet life is upended when she’s asked to pen the biography of her mysterious neighbor, Nile Jarvis, played by Matthew Rhys. What begins as a professional arrangement soon twists into a tense psychological mystery, blurring the line between truth and obsession. Casting director Julie Tucker helped shape that tension from the very start.
Review: "Wicked: For Good" and Forever
When we last left the Land of Oz, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) was flying off into the sky while Glinda (Ariana Grande) looked on. It was a bad time in Emerald City, but a great time for the audience. Even though I’d seen the musical a couple of times and knew exactly what was coming, I was eager to see how director Jon M. Chu, along with Erivo and Grande, would make the second half of the story, Wicked: For Good, their own.
Theater Review: "Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern" is a Wild, Laugh-Filled Adventure
I’d been hearing great things about this show called Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern when it was playing in New York City. It’s an interactive improv show built around a D&D-style adventure that’s supposed to take the audience on a wild, unpredictable ride. I’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons. When I was a kid, a bunch of my friends played, but it always seemed kind of complicated and time-consuming, and I was much more into TV and comic books.
Actor Sarah Seeds: “My Activism is My Art"
New York actress Sarah Seeds is forging a path for herself in the indie scene, with two films in the festival circuit this fall: Bathed In The Night, which screens at the Richmond International Film Festival later this month after winning Best Sci-Fi Short at Chain Film Festival, and Doopsy!, co-starring Stef Dawson from Hunger Games, which recently premiered to a sold out screening at Greenpoint Film Festival. Sarah took the time to sit down with Daily Actor to talk about her work and career.
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