Ah, the good ole days

I know it's really ironic/hypocritical to be complaining about new media on a blog, but I kind of love being an ironic hypocrite, so I'm going to. The acting world has changed so much since the days of Old Hollywood, where all you needed was a head shot, and that was it. Now actors need to have websites, performance reels, online profiles at websites like actorsaccess.com, mandy.com, backstage.com, etc. in addition to your headshot and resume. This has made things a lot easier for people, but also a lot more difficult. How are you supposed to keep up? It takes a lot of balance, let me tell you that. I started working on my own website, not to be debuted for a long while, but at least it's a start.

Speaking of Old Hollywood vs. New Hollywood. I think for me, Old Hollywood would have fit my style a little more. In general it was a lot worse for actors, but in some ways it was better. First, studios used to nurture there stars. Agents, managers, and producers would help to "make" them who they were. They would advise them on good career choices. I know all of this stuff sounds great, but in order to not get pissed that life isn't like that anymore I need to remind myself that these actors were owned by the studio system. They weren't paid well and almost worked as slaves for the studio. You were not allowed to do movies for other studios while you were still under contract.

I reality I wish that studios took risks more often. In the golden age of Hollywood, stars were raised and worked their way up through the ranks. Nowadays if you are not already a star, no one is really going to help make you one, which I understand and am okay with, it just would be nice you know? Also, Old Hollywood movie producers took more risks. I get discouraged when I look at what is in theaters and it is all sequels or based on some previous source material. No one is really making original work. I know that some people feel that there aren't many stories left to tell, but I'm not that cynical. There has to be more stories out there. Well anyways, that's my rant for now. My next post will be more informative and an update on my actual life. It also won't be too long from now. I'll try to get it out soon.

Cheers