(Applause Acting Series). A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to Kermit the Frog, Michael Caine is uniquely qualified to provide his view of making movies. This new revised and expanded edition features great photos throughout, with chapters on: Preparation, In Front of the Camera Before You Shoot, The Take, Characters, Directors, On Being a Star, and much more. "Remarkable material ... A treasure ... I'm not going to be looking at performances quite the same way ... FASCINATING!" Gene Siskel
Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making
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Michael Caine has a story to tell, and you're going to want to listen. If you're looking for more than your standard issue information breakdown of the ins-and-outs of film acting, Caine delivers. Humorous anecdotes, funny situations, and hard-hitting, no-holds-barred advice round out what should definitely be on every aspiring actors book-list. A light, breezy read, but packed with so much insider information, it will make your head spin. Thoroughly recommended.
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If you like movies, this book is a great read. If you're interested in acting in movies, it's an essential read. If you're interested in moviemaking (behind the camera), it's still an essential read: buy extra copies to pass around on the set, especially if you're a struggling filmmaker and you have a cast of friends who've never acted before.
As a teacher, Caine is as straightforward as he is as an actor. You watch his performances and you're seeing an actor who understands that less is more. You read this book and you're listening to an instructor who understands the same thing. Every anecdote he tells about films he's been in and stars he's worked with is not just namedropping, it's ALWAYS relevant to whatever helpful point he's making about the craft of film acting. And to him it is very much a craft, not an art. The art takes care of itself; it happens mysteriously, but it can only happen if you nail the craft first. No arty-flighty book about acting theory or the Method, this is a working-class, meat-and-potatoes manual that anyone can relate to, much like its author.
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Often when studying acting, you get tied up with all the aesthetics. And when you take your grasp at acting, you're lost. You focus on the aesthetics, but when you TRY TO ACT it's a different story. Thank God for this book! Filled with practical suggestions that help A LOT. It tells you what to do and how to do it without confusing you. For instance, Caine writes about how powerful the expressionless face is. I remember when I rehearsed for a monologue written by David Mamet, I video taped myself doing it with an expressional face and without it. Surely enough, the latter was better. Thanks Michael Caine, you're a great help!
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Brilliant Read for Beginners and Experts!!
Whether you're an expert actor or starting out like I am, this book is a mandatory read! Learn from two-time Academy Award-Winning actor Michael Caine how to properly prepare... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mike Stechyson
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Perfect for actors tired of textbook retoric
Caine's book is by far the most practical book on acting I've read, and I've read a few. Some are very beautifuly written, poetic and psychological, but for someone who really... Read more
Published on May 5 2004 by The Hunts
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Not bad at best.
An enjoyable read, but not a huge amount of information. I gave my copy away. Somewhere there is a video that I've heard is great but is out of print.
Published on Dec 4 2003 by SCM
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useful advice, quick read, essential for all film lovers
If you need sound advice, this is the place to go.
Caine illustrates his principle with amusing anecdotes. Read more
Caine illustrates his principle with amusing anecdotes. Read more
Published on Feb 20 2002
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Wonderful reading! Absolutely remarkable!
In one night I read this book wanting to put myself in the shoes of Michael Caine and seeing his perspective on movie making. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2001 by Dennis A. Amith (kndy)
5.0 out of 5 stars
A hands-on, practical guide to film acting!
Michael Caine delivers a direct and useful how-to book for aspiring film actors. He doesn't delve into the psychological underpinnings of acting-there are hundreds of books that... Read more
Published on July 13 2000 by Gerald P. Owens
5.0 out of 5 stars
A superb, nuts-and-bolts how-to book for film acting!
Michael Caine is not interested in the deep philosophical underpinnings of acting-there are plenty of books out there that cover the artistic angles. Read more
Published on July 24 1999 by geryo@aol.com
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