Keeping It Reel: An Actor's Blog

For as long as I can remember I've wanted to be an actor.  And for just as long, I didn't truly understand what that meant.  What is acting? What does an actor do? I mean I thought I knew. I thought I understood what acting was... what the job entailed .  I was wrong.  Well, maybe wrong isn't the right word.  In theory I was right.  I guess though, in theory, we're all right all the time. Aren't we? In theory ? "Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there." Meryl Streep What is acting?   Wait! I know what acting is.  Acting is becoming someone else and saying words someone wrote.  Easy. Next question please!  That can't be it.  Acting is like...shit. How do I say this?  I think most people think the same thing about acting.  It's like driving a car. Isn't it? You get in and turn the key. One pedal make...

Before I list the nominees for the OSCAR's this year, I have to get something off my chest.  There are omissions ( snubs ) every year. Not every film or actor can be nominated.  I totally understand. Most times I hear the nominees list being read and whatever my disappointment, move on with life a little later. There were several omissions this year which have to be addressed.  I'm just going to speak my piece and then move on.  I'm speaking of course about: LOVING.   2016. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols and starring Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton.  The fact Loving wasn't nominated for three of the biggest awards this year is a mystery to me.  Honestly, I'm sitting here thinking 'How the fuck does that happen?' Somebody. Please. Explain this one to me.   Jeff Nichols not being nominated for Best Director is just insane.  Loving  was masterfully crafted. It is shot beautifully and captures the era perfe...