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Acting
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What the corpus says
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Kevin Spacey was cast in 'Se7en' last-minute, choosing not to be billed to keep his character's reveal a surprise.
David Fincher's directing style involves extensive takes, sometimes 25-65 per scene, to achieve naturalism and pace.
Spacey acknowledges past inappropriate behavior, admitting he was often too pushy in flirting but denies serious allegations.
The original 'American Beauty' script included a trial scene that was cut, altering the film's narrative focus.
Spacey credits Jack Lemmon's influence on his acting approach, emphasizing spreading positivity.
Will Sasso argues AI cannot replicate human consciousness due to its complexity.
Sasso believes comedy is under attack, with many comedians lacking self-awareness.
Doodsy, an AI-curated podcast, uses hosts' email and search histories for content.
Sasso sees the internet as a 'Wild West,' posing dangers to society.
Sasso finds profound human connection in acting, despite its transient nature.
Voices on acting
9 standout quotes from across the corpus.
Go read
16 books and papers cited across these episodes.
For the specialist
What experts find new
5 expert-level takeaways for a specialist reader.
At the frontier
Still unresolved
3 open questions flagged across these conversations.
The thinkers
Who takes this idea on, by how often they return to it.