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Improvisational Exercise - Communicating and Engaging with Non Verbal Communication

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Prior Aphter) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:57:01 EDT

This improvisational exercise is designed to strengthen an actor’s ability to communicate through psychologically motivated physical actions in order to tell a story and accomplish a goal.

Contributor: Prior Aphter
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Acting Character Development - Relating to Your Surrounding Objects

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Prior Aphter) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:56:37 EDT

Acting requires far more than being able to convincingly say dialogue and move around a set. Rather, this form of artistry requires persons to react in a lifelike manner to circumstances and surroundings.

Contributor: Prior Aphter
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Acting Exercise - Mirroring

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Prior Aphter) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:56:25 EDT

One of my personal favorite acting exercises is called, “Mirroring,” and its purpose is to help actors gain focus while simultaneously engaging two individuals to sync up their energy.

Contributor: Prior Aphter
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Real Top Ten Singles of 1982!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Wes Laurie) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:08:33 EDT

I went month by month through Billboards top ten lists for 1982 and made my picks for the best songs of the year.

Contributor: Wes Laurie
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Composing Using M.H.B. Style. Part 1 Bass Lines

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joshua Smith) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:56:14 EDT

This is a tutorial in the first part of a music composing technique I call M.H.B. Which stands for Melody Harmony and Bass. Today we cover Bass.

Contributor: Joshua Smith
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Royal Bliss' 'Waiting Out the Storm' is What a Great Rock Album Should Be

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jason Tanamor) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:03:04 EDT

Review of the band's sophomore album.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Feb 10, 2012

'It Happened One Night' the Perfect Valentine's Day Movie Pick

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Vanessa Stewart) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:55:12 EDT

The classic film 'It Happened One Night' definitely remains relatable to the couples of today and carries the right amount of romance and screwball comedy that any man will enjoy watching right alongside his girl on Valentine’s Day.

Contributor: Vanessa Stewart
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Valentine’s Day Viewing: ‘Some Like It Hot’

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Christopher Sacco) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:41:19 EDT

Part romantic comedy, part musical, ‘Some Like it Hot’ is the perfect choice for a Valentine’s film festival.

Contributor: Christopher Sacco
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Valentine's Day Movie Suggestion: 'The English Patient' to Appeal to Both Mind and Body

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Timothy Sexton) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:39:43 EDT

Looking for a romantic movie that you can both actually talk about afterward instead of merely utilizing as an entre to amour?

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Feb 10, 2012

What is Wrong with Sesame Street?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (James Kill) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:22:13 EDT

Call it war on illiteracy. With this planned carpet bombing of letters and numbers illiteracy should soon be erased from the country.

Contributor: James Kill
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive Talks New Album and Warped Tour 2012

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jason Tanamor) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:21 EDT

Interview with the Australian punk/pop band.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Should We Give Madonna "Luv" for Her New Single?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jason Keynyones) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:42:12 EDT

In the first week of February, Madonna released both a music video and her latest song. Give Me All Your Luvin' has been anticipated amongst Madonna fans and will be performed at the Superbowl. I will be reviewing my take on her latest single.

Contributor: Jason Keynyones
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Grammy Awards- Who is Bon Iver?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Warner) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:39:15 EDT

Bon Iver is a small indie band from Eau Claire, Wisconsin up for four awards at the 2012 Grammy Awards.

Contributor: Melissa Warner
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Haywire is the Most Boring Action Movie in Recent Memory

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric L. Labrador) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:26:46 EDT

Gina Carano's not ready to carry a big budget action movie in debut

Contributor: Eric L. Labrador
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Is John Cena Going Heel?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rick Hidalgo) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:33 EDT

The heat has been building under John Cena and it's beginning to get to him. His pending Match up with Dwayne "Rocky" Johnson at Wrestlemania is placing him in a position he has seldom been in, the Heel.

Contributor: Rick Hidalgo
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Former American Idol Finalist Anthony Fedorov, Singer, Actor and Certified Hunk

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan McGinnis) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:59:29 EDT

He's known from his days on season four of 'American Idol', but Anthony Fedorov has been busy ever since. Recording artist, stage performer and model, this 26-year old is making it work in a big way, but he remains just a really nice guy.

Contributor: Dan McGinnis
Published: Feb 10, 2012

A Few Memories with the Incredible Hollywood Legend, Rose Marie

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan McGinnis) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:15 EDT

She's known for her salty character on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and her husky voice and hair bow. The delightful Rose Marie is a Hollywood legend of a rare kind. She shared some great memories during our recent conversation.

Contributor: Dan McGinnis
Published: Feb 10, 2012

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' Review: Popcorn Fare for the Family

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lori Huck) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:38:21 EDT

'Journey 2 The Mysterious Island,' starring Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, and Josh Hutcherson, is a throwback to family adventure movies -- non-offensive popcorn fare that will be enjoyed in the theater, but forgotten in the light of day.

Contributor: Lori Huck
Published: Feb 10, 2012

What Being a Critic Means to Me

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kelly Paradise) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:58:50 EDT

This summer, I saw Cars 2. I saw a film that I, according to those smarter and more seasoned in film analysis, wasn't supposed to like. A film that I wasn't supposed to find merit in. A film I wasn't supposed to fall in love with.

Contributor: Kelly Paradise
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Inside the Wonderful Creative World of West Side Story Actor George Chakiris

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan McGinnis) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:43:19 EDT

Best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in 'West Side Story,' George Chakiris has a finely-tuned talent for another craft as well: jewelry design. His exclusive collection is turning heads all around the world.

Contributor: Dan McGinnis
Published: Feb 10, 2012