Photo: 'The Sound of Metal' One way someone can participate in Deaf Awareness is by learning a few basic signs, learning about Deaf history and the ostracization that this marginalized group faced, or researching Deaf identity and learning a bit about a very vibrate culture. But, quite possibly the easiest way to celebrate is by combining all three of these and watching a movie. Advocacy Officer for the UK’s Royal National Institute For Deaf People (Rnid), Annie Roberts, says in a BBC article, "Too many films ignore the wealth of deaf culture, the sense of belonging to a community, and often embark on the medical route where deafness is seen as something to be cured. Often, a deaf character is just a token, used to tick a box, or is an object of ridicule." Related article: Exclusive: 'Dune' Full Commentary, Reactions, Making Of - Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya,...
- 10/26/2021
- by Kylie Bolter
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Does it hurt or help if you look like someone famous?John PapsideraLos Angeles; 'Unthinkable,' 'Zombieland,' 'The Prestige,' 'Batman Begins'That's a tough one. [In] the casting director game, it's half this and half that. There are situations where it could help. In "The Prestige," I was looking desperately for actors to play doubles to Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. In that instance, yeah, it would be hugely helpful. In a lot of other instances, I think the reality is that whatever that person is, it's unique to how they speak and how they move, and that's what you end up hiring in television and film. I think everybody's unique enough that you're not doing double work. It's not that much of a hindrance.Jason La PaduraLos Angeles; 'Heroes,' 'High School Musical,' 'Crossing Jordan,' 'Candyman'i would say it's a case-by-case situation.
- 2/2/2010
- backstage.com
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