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Hollywood Masterclass S1E5: Table for Two? (with Mary Holland)

Dec 26, 2023
Special guest Mary Holland joins the hosts on Hollywood Masterclass and discusses the importance of creating a full story for a character. They also delve into character development for Rick, understanding the goals behind podcast ads, admiration for Bridget and Mandy B, the delightful selection at nuts.com, love and disappointment, a dramatic scene and cosmic fog, analyzing a script, a nonsensical conversation, exploring 'pants holes' and the symbolism of a snail, and discussing representation and sharing work.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding character motivations is crucial for actors to connect with a scene on a deeper level.
  • Props and imagery, such as a phone or a snail, can add depth and meaning to acting performances.

Deep dives

Scene Analysis and Character Exploration

The episode delves into analyzing a scene from a film called Hall Pass and explores the dynamics and motivations between the characters. The host and guest discuss the significance of specific lines and actions in the scene.

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