ABSTRACT

When actors study great acting, whether it is on the screen or on a stage, ask them if that performer is doing less or more for the audience than a less-esteemed actor does. If they watch closely, they will see that she is doing more; lots more. That is why she is so great, because she can communicate more to her audience than other performers can. Have a look at Al Pacino and Robert De Nero in their first face-to-face screen meeting in the movie Heat. Watch how much they do, and if you want a comparison, see the same scene done by two less well-known actors in L. A. Takedown, Michael Mann's first version of this movie. Actor's wants to remind that there might be an opportunity at any moment to do more for their audience members, for they are the ones actors are acting for.