Mahershala Ali Talks Smartly About His Latest Play and More by Brad Balfour When actor Mahershala Ali joined the cast of noted playwright Lydia R. Diamond’s off-Broadway production Smart People, he added another feather in his cap. He had just finished tackling both The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1 & 2 and House of Cards. Now … Continue reading
Jill Whelan Life, Exciting and New by Jay S. Jacobs Did you ever hear the story about the young actor who became famous while still in grade school, grew up glamorously amongst some of the biggest names in Hollywood and then went on to become a normal, well-grounded adult? Not the typical sordid child-star tale, … Continue reading
Stephen McHattie Dances With Wolves by Jay S. Jacobs Who says every actor craves stardom? Stephen McHattie has been a busy working actor for over 40 years now, but he loves the fact that his character roles tend to give him a certain amount of anonymity. Despite the fact that he has appeared in roles … Continue reading
Aya Cash, Chris Geere, Desmin Borges and Kether Donohue Who’s The Worst? by Jay S. Jacobs http://popentertainment-interviews.tumblr.com/post/92087059959/aya-cash-chris-geere-desmin-borges-and-kether The missing component in most romantic comedies is a refreshing dose of hardened cynicism, and FX’s new series You’re the Worst has a heaping helping of that special ingredient. The show is basically an anti-Valentine, a perfect bouquet … Continue reading
Unlocking the Mysteries of Collins Key by Shana Bergmann Teenaged magician and heartthrob Collins Key, has become magic’s next big thing. The world first discovered him competing on the eighth season of NBC’s America‘s Got Talent. Now he is bringing magic back to audiences that forgot how much they loved it. For example, he is … Continue reading
Actor Turned Director Diego Luna Celebrates Cesar Chavez by Brad Balfour Born on December 29, 1979 in Mexico City, Diego Luna Alexander lost his mother in a car accident when he was only two. Therefore, Luna became immersed in his father’s passion for entertainment. His father was Mexico’s most acclaimed living theatre, cinema and opera … Continue reading
Anson Mount Raising Hell On Wheels by Jay S. Jacobs When you conjure up a mental image of the iconic American cowboy, it wouldn’t be too surprising if he looks a whole lot like Anson Mount. This is not just because Mount has spent the last two years starring in the best western currently on … Continue reading
Eric McCormack – Changing Our Perceptions by Jay S. Jacobs As TNT’s Perception returns for its second season, Eric McCormack’s “This-ain’t-no-Will” performance as brilliant-but-mentally-troubled Professor Daniel Pierce is taking on fascinating new layers. Dr. Pierce is the world’s foremost expert in neurology and brain conditions and he has learned his specialty the hard way: he … Continue reading
Jude Law Tony or Not Tony, That is the Question by Brad Balfour With the Tony Awards taking place Sunday, June 13, 2010, the Broadway award season will be over – so nominee Jude Law spoke about his expectations and insights, both in his respective shows and in the season in general. This season has a few … Continue reading
Duncan Sheik Bringing Down the Whisper House by Jay S. Jacobs It’s not a straight line to go from pop star to respected Broadway composer, but Duncan Sheik never believed in doing things the normal way. Sheik first exploded onto the pop culture radar in 1996, when his Gold-certified self-titled debut album yielded the mega-hit … Continue reading
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