Acting
(1987)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 1
Janet Suzman: On Acting in Shakespearean Comedy
Episode 5 - 8-10-1990
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Brian Cox: On Acting in Shakespearean Tragedy
Episode 4 - 8-17-1990
Brian Cox leads a group of young actors in a workshop exploring techniques in performing Shakesperean tragedy, using Macbeth and Titus Andronicus as example texts.
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Simon Callow: On Acting in Restoration Comedy
Episode 3 - 9-11-1987
Haven't Seen
Jonathan Miller: On Acting in Opera
Episode 2 - 9-04-1987
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Michael Caine: On Acting in Film
Episode 1 - 8-28-1987
Michael Caine teaches the art of movie acting to five young actors, who perform scenes from Alfie (1966), Deathtrap (1982) and Educating Rita (1983). He talks about how to perform in close-ups and extreme close-ups. He warns about the continuity dangers of smoking cigarettes or fiddling with props. He talks about screen tests, special effects men who are cavalier about your safety and speaking to someone who is off camera. The movie camera is your best friend and most attentive lover, he says, even though you invariably ignore her. The art of movie acting can be summed up in one word: relax!
8.5/10Haven't Seen
Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 8.5/10
Michael Caine: On Acting in Film
Episode 1 - 8-28-1987
Michael Caine teaches the art of movie acting to five young actors, who perform scenes from Alfie (1966), Deathtrap (1982) and Educating Rita (1983). He talks about how to perform in close-ups and extreme close-ups. He warns about the continuity dangers of smoking cigarettes or fiddling with props. He talks about screen tests, special effects men who are cavalier about your safety and speaking to someone who is off camera. The movie camera is your best friend and most attentive lover, he says, even though you invariably ignore her. The art of movie acting can be summed up in one word: relax!
8.5/10Haven't Seen
