Laura Linney on Acting, Rejection, Juilliard, and The Big C | Film Discussion

Описание: Laura Linney sits down for an in-depth conversation spanning her career in film, theater, and television. From her breakout performance in You Can Count On Me to her Emmy-nominated role in The Big C, Linney reflects on her training at Juilliard, the emotional craft of acting, the politics of producing, and the complexity of portraying characters facing mortality.

In this wide-ranging interview, Linney shares insights on rejection in Hollywood, the evolution of her voice as a creative producer, and the deep gratitude she feels for her time on stage and screen. A must-watch for actors, directors, and anyone passionate about performance.

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00:00 – Laura Linney’s emotional transparency as an actress
01:00 – Clip highlights from You Can Count On Me, Kinsey, Love Actually
02:30 – Linney on training at Brown & Juilliard
04:10 – Her big break and getting into Juilliard
06:00 – Applying classical training to modern screen work
08:00 – Over-preparation vs. spontaneity in acting
09:20 – Gaining a voice as executive producer on The Big C
11:40 – The actor-producer stigma in Hollywood
13:00 – What The Big C is really about (not just cancer)
14:45 – Ageism, time, and the privilege of growing older
16:00 – On working with Oliver Platt and casting influence
18:00 – Linney on rejection and auditioning
20:00 – The myth of limited actor range
21:20 – What Laura Linney expects from a director
22:45 – Editing, chemistry, and the invisible genius of performance
24:00 – Losing roles that felt meant for her

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