Inside the Actors Studio

[carpaltonnel]

Inside the Actors Studio with James Lipton. Do we have any fans in here? Which are you all time favorite guests, and which new/old star directors etc do you hope they have in the future. Here is a bit about the show if you haven't heard of it....

....For more than twelve years, James Lipton has sat down with more than 200 of the world's most accomplished artists — ranging from actors and directors to musicians and comedians — for penetrating, fascinating interviews. Lipton's studious research and enlightened curiosity has inspired his guests to open up and confess their deepest thoughts about their craft.

The series premiered with Paul Newman, an Actors Studio alumnus and former president (1982-1994). A partial list of notable featured guests includes Sally Field, Dennis Hopper, Jessica Lange, Christopher Walken, Nathan Lane, Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Whoopi Goldberg, Jack Lemmon, Gary Sinise, Kathy Bates, Robert De Niro, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, John Hurt, Harrison Ford, Spike Lee, Ed Harris, Ben Affleck, Mike Myers, Antonio Banderas, Kevin Kline, Gene Hackman, Debra Winger, Johnny Depp, Hugh Grant, Richard Gere, Benicio del Toro, Samuel L. Jackson, Sir Ian McKellen, Pierce Brosnan, Juliette Binoche, Martin Scorcese, Edward Norton, Julianne Moore, The Cast of "The Simpsons," Nicholas Cage, Renee Zellweger, Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Angelina Jolie and Al Pacino to name a few.

Hosted by Pace University, each episode is taped before an audience of students at the Michael Schimmel Center of the Arts and is now broadcast in 125 countries. In addition to his duties as host and executive producer, Lipton is Dean Emeritus of Actors Studio's MFA drama program.

[Rob71]

I liked the Hugh Laurie episode. Did they have a Monty Python one, or did I imagine that?

[toef]

Not a huge fan, but I liked the episode with the cast of The Simpsons, because I'm always fascinated when I see people doing voices of characters.

Here's a brief clip, among many, from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRHlPRZKyhg

[carpaltonnel]

Originally Posted by Rob71

I liked the Hugh Laurie episode. Did they have a Monty Python one, or did I imagine that?

I'm almost positive there was one, don't "quote" me though.

[PH3AR]

Not a hugh fan, but i watch it.....



my all time favorite guest were The Simpsons cast

[fupduk2]

I kike it a lot and I watch it quite often. I do not remember Monty Python on the show.

[carpaltonnel]

Originally Posted by fupduk2

I kike it a lot and I watch it quite often. I do not remember Monty Python on the show.

It really is the only show that goes deep into the lifes/work/mind of the biggest actors/directors alive.

[Belloche]

I can't watch the show because I can't handle James Lipton. He drives me up the wall.

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by fupduk2

I kike it a lot and I watch it quite often. I do not remember Monty Python on the show.

I was wrong, this is the Python reunion interview I was thinking of.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python_Live_at_Aspen

[STARSCREAM]

I watch sometimes. I like it alot. Some interviews are very inciteful.

[PreciseDisarray]

I've seen a handful. I remember watching one with Johnny Depp that I thought was really interesting; just hearing him talk about his roles, and ones that he would like to try out (being a woman). Also, his reflection as an actor through the ages- trying not to be a Hot Hollywood "product" and do what he could to break out of that mold ie; being more selective in roles.

[PreciseDisarray]

This also reminds me, I just watched Million Dollar Baby on BD over the weekend, it has James Lipton interviews with Hillary Swank, Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman included. I haven't gotten through them yet, though.

[carpaltonnel]

So surprised that more ppl don't watch this show from this site.