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Goodfella’s, Godfather, Mobsters, Casino, and now……American Gangster!!!

Set in the late 1960s and early ’70s, Ridley Scott’s star-driven “American Gangster” positions Harlem’s notorious drug kingpin Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) as an entrepreneurial self-starter in the black economy. A country boy from the South, he studies status and power at the elbow of Bumpy Johnson (Clarence Williams III), an old-school inner-city crime lord who hands out turkeys on Thanksgiving.

In the film’s brisk, info-loaded first act, we see how this watchful, attentive henchman puts his learning into effect to step into his boss’ shoes. When he needs to underline the new order, he does so promptly and with the minimum of fuss: He shoots his loudest rival in the head right out in the middle of the street.

I guess it was just one of those days.

In life people make choices. Choices that either lead them to be positive characters, utilizing Humanities, Humor, and Sexuality to be encouraging influences in the world. Or, they can choose to turn to their dark triangle of their human behavior, and abuse the vulnerability in others. Russel Crowe, utilized his Creative Triangle of Human Behavior to protect people from Washingtons character. Going back to my book, Acting For Real, let’s observe these characters and see what methods they used to empower their character to be believeable.
Russel Crowe utilized 50% of his humanities to help society, 25% of his humor to tamper down Washingtons radiating hostility……..And finally, 25% of his sexuality was used by getting the information he needed to know. This film clearly depicts the line of good and bad as we as Actors for Real in the world are Aware of. This film was powerful, gripping, and entertaining. I wouldn’t take the whole family to it. But if your up for a good COP and ROBBER action flick, this one is the one for you.

Be BOP!!!
Thom

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The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won’t get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new “Star Trek” movie.
While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year’s science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.

“I couldn’t believe it. I’m not in the movie at all. Leonard, God bless his heart, is in, but not me,” Shatner, 76, told The Associated Press on Thursday. “I thought, what a decision to make, since it obviously is a decision not to make use of the popularity I have to ensure the movie has good box office. It didn’t seem to be a wise business decision.”

Director J.J. Abrams announced last summer that Nimoy would reprise the role he originated opposite Shatner in the 1960s television show and played again in six big-screen adventures.
Abrams said Shatner probably would have a part in the film, which is due in theaters in December 2008. But while Shatner said he had a couple of meetings with Abrams, nothing came of it. Abrams’ “Trek” film, whose plot is being kept under wraps by distributor Paramount, recounts an early adventure for the crew of the starship Enterprise, with Chris Pines as the young Kirk and Zachary Quinto as the young Spock.

William Shatners Captain Kirk was such an appraised role, because his depiction represented the components that make up human behavior. As the Captain of the ship, Shatner was a strong willed yet, compassionate leader. Most of all he cared for the well being of his crew and would go any lengths to protect them.

Shatners character was often remarked by his Shoulder forward chivalres stance that made him look protective and domineering which made 50% of his character comprised of humanities. His natural handsomeness won over the ladies and he knew how to deal with the ladies which utilized 25% of his sexuality. Kirks brilliance teamed with his sense of humor which made 25% of his character comprised of humor.

In my book Acting For Real, I talk about the six components that make up human behavior. You can see how body shifts, and different ways of movement and interaction with people can cause you to see how these character components function in life. So buy the book and check it out. Take a look at the steps that are able to make you a STAR in your own play of life. ………..And maybe you’ll be asked back for an epic remake.

BE BOP!!!
Thom

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Well, it’s time once again to MAMBO our way back to the dance floor for our Dancing with the Stars review!!!

For the faint heard ‘round the world we welcome back Mrs. Marie Osmond. However, her number shocked crowds, because there were two points in her dance where she was supposed to fall to the ground, one in the middle, and then again at the very end. Both times you could hear the audience gasp for her supposed faint, but each time she got back up it was obvious that these were intended collapses. Marie? Don’t worry us like that!

But, alas, today we are turning our attention to our boxom blonde beauty, Jennie Garth. She mamboed her way to a score of 27 out of 30, the top score of the evening. Last week she stiffened up unable to meet the beat, but last night she was Balanced, Observant, and Present, and she blew us away.

Jennie Garth known for her role on 90210 entered Dancing with the Stars admitting she was “not a dancer.” However, when the camera’s caught her practicing with her partner, it was obvious why she was fumbling on the floor, and how she got her act together? Her dance partner kept saying, “You look nervous, you don’t look like your mind is here.” It was true! Her negative self talk caused her to be caught up in those moments of mistake from the past and not to be present in the moment. Her partner finally brought her to the dance floor we see on the show and asked her, “What is it that makes you the most nervous?” ………And sure enough she pointed to the judges table and said, “That!” So, her partner took her by the hand and told her to pretend this was the showcased night, causing her to be present and aware of where she was, and then practiced. On Monday night during the show, she stole the show! You could see she was balanced in her movement, observant of her surroundings and her partner, and present delivering a dance to remember.

In my book, Acting For Real, I talk about how being in BOP (Balanced, Observant, and Present) is the state of greatness. It causes you to be focused and aware and ready for whatever life throws at you. By applying the same principles the stars use for the stage and screen, Acting For Real can teach you to live a BOP life. You can learn to be the star in your own “dance” in life. So, take action. Since life’s a dance, you don’t want to trip and fall because you were not in BOP do you? Acting For Real will give you what it takes to be the star!!! Ready? A-5, 6,7,8……….

Be BOP!!!
Thom