Tag Archives: Eugene O’Neill

Interview with actor/director/teacher Ryan Czerwonko

Posted on March 27, 2023 by sheila

I’ve written about Adult Film before here, and had been wanting for a while to sit down and interview one of the founders, Ryan Czerwonko, about what he and his group are up to. Finally, we carved out some space … Continue reading →

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November 2021 Viewing Diary

Posted on December 6, 2021 by sheila

The Wire, half of Season 3 This is the busiest time of year in re: film-critic-land, so had to stop my re-watch of The Wire to make room for new releases. I’ll get back to it! All Is Forgiven (2007; … Continue reading →

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The Books: Method Actors: Three Generations of an American Acting Style, by Steve Vineberg

Posted on December 5, 2011 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Theatre Next book on the acting/theatre shelf is Method Actors: Three Generations of an American Acting Style, by Steve Vineberg Steve Vineberg makes some pretty broad claims for Method acting in his book, and for that reason … Continue reading →

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Mickey Rourke as James Tyrone?

Posted on November 8, 2008 by sheila

In this post about Laurette Taylor and her comeback, MrG and I start to discuss Mickey Rourke in the comments, and the possibility of his giant comeback – which seriously, if it actually happens, will be like a man resurrecting … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Eugene O’Neill

Posted on October 16, 2008 by sheila

“I remember at one point going through everything of Eugene O’Neill. I was struck by the sheer theatricality of his plays. You could see how they worked. I read them all one summer. I had nosebleeds, and for some reason … Continue reading →

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Dean Stockwell Listening, Part 2

Posted on June 25, 2007 by sheila

The wrenching last 2 scenes of Long Day’s Journey – between Jamie and Edmund … and then the scene that ends the play, involving the whole tragic family. It’s his face as he takes it all in. And this is … Continue reading →

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Dean Stockwell Listening

Posted on June 25, 2007 by sheila

I’ve always been a fan of Dean Stockwell. Think the first time I really encountered him was in Married to the Mob (I mean, besides when I was a kid, and I saw all those movies – Secret Garden, Kim, … Continue reading →

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Today in History: Nov. 3, 1916

Posted on November 3, 2006 by sheila

Eugene O’Neill made his New York debut – with a one-act play presented in a night of three one-acts – at the new Playwrights Theatre – on 139 Macdougal Street, in Greenwich Village. It was the first season for this … Continue reading →

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Famous Last Words

Posted on November 1, 2005 by sheila

John Adams – died July 4, 1826: “Thomas Jefferson–still survives…” (or perhaps … “Thomas Jefferson … lives…” There are enough eyewitness accounts to believe that he said something along those lines.) On the exact same day, Thomas Jefferson died. He … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Long Day’s Journey into Night” (Eugene O’Neill)

Posted on September 13, 2005 by sheila

Next in my Daily Book Excerpt: Next on the script shelf: Still on Eugene O’Neill – next play on the shelf is Long Day’s Journey into Night It’s such a nice cheery play, isn’t it? Really fills you with hope. … Continue reading →

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