I believe one of Hoffman's acting mentors is Austin Pendleton, NY actor and playwright, who is something of a legend ... he's one of the founding members of Steppenwolf Theatre and an all around great guy, in addition to being a genius actor ... a lot of us in nyc are fortunate in that we've gotten to meet, know and even work with him ...

btw, Scott, if you're on facebook, lemme know ...

wonderful post Scott

This is one of those movies where you get so caught up in the story and the acting that you forget it's just a movie. When I watch great actors like Streep and Hoffman, I always wonder about the different places they studied. A good acting school is worth it’s weight in gold. The key is to find one that caters to your individual needs. Not only do you need the basic tools for auditioning, scene study and the like, but you need a curriculum that works with whatever your schedule may be. Whether you work all day, go to high school or care for your kids, not everyone can study in the traditional way. Another acting program that works this way is Film Connection. http://www.film-connection.com/Acting.html The Film Connection’s acting program is affiliated with Joe Anthony studios and fetures valuable one-on-one mentoring. They are also available to anyone living in the United States and have financial aid assistance.

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