I'm watching because it's Sir Michael Caine talking. This man can be doing a 2-hour documentary about paint drying on the wall and I'd STILL watch him.
Got into a fight once with my drama teacher about acting drunk, he said I should act drunk, i then turned and said surely if I’m drunk I’m trying to cover up the fact that I’m drunk? To which the argument kept going back and forth. I’m just happy that Michael Caine also believes the same as i do!
I guess it depends on the context of the scene if youre drunk with your friends who are also drunk in the scene in a private setting then you could act drunk and let it flow out of you, however if youve come home drunk to your parents house underage and your characters parents are strict then i guess you would try to hide the fact you are drunk true?
I had the same deal at drama school, but I referenced Sam Rockwell, who said, something like "I went to the bar, and drunk soda, and just watched, then I realised ...drunks don't act drunk, they try to act sober" It changed it all for me.
I appreciate that the interviewer would ask a question and then be quiet. He let Michael Caine do his thing which is what we all want to see. Well done.
When Michael explained the part about choosing which eye of the opposing actor to look into, so as to remain open to the camera. I never gave it a lot of thought and put that in the back of my mind, very useful tip.
Some of the subtle looks Caine gives in Get Carter are truly menacing and chilling. One of the most enjoyable actors to watch in the history of cinema.
I really love the mentioning of Male actors fighting the tears, I recall Hugh Jackman mentioning the exact same thing and he even gave an example of the performance. Brilliant concept for such strong acting.
"Or just play yourself, always play yourself see, no matter what film you're in or what character you are playing, no matter what the background, do exactly the same thing every time, nailed it! You're welcome" MC
"Bravo" Sir Michael Caine..."Bravo... I love this man... He is truly an Actor's Actor Director... Excellent Teacher... I just hope I'm half as good as a Acting Director as he is... Thank YOU BBC for sharing this video.
2:57-3:27 -- I like that (and the way he says it). Overall, a very interesting interview. Fascinating, even. Intriguing. A rare treat with one of the last remaining great actors of our time. 3:52 exactly. That's it.
Great interview, obviously someone whom has thought about why and what he was doing while acting. Shows you why he lasted so long in that business, where it must be very competitive. Someone whom has learnt his craft, and thought alot about how he was doing this stuff. Alot of this stuff would of had to be natural, but its good to know, he picks up stuff from directors too. Every movie when your someone like caine, must be a learning experience.
I love this man so much - at one point I came very close to choose acting as a carreer , I attended many drama classes and workshops - my girlfriend at the time was a poet and a playwright she had agreed to write a contemporary short play to help me in my auditions for drama schools and another female friend was a former classmate of Robert Powell - she was givingme useful acting tips but in the end I chickened out because i realised unless I was rather fortunate in reality my destiny was more likely to consist of "resting" between very few actual acting jobs. Had I known about Micheal Caines superb talents as the highly talented acting coach\tutor that he is ontop of being the movie star he is. I think he would helped inspire me to really give it a go.
Spot on. I've been saying for years that one actor whose performances really get to me in emotional scenes is Christian Bale. He does what I'd call 'man crying' in that he never actually seems to cry, but instead seems to put all of his focus into refusing to cry, instead speaking steadily and keeping his chin up. A great example is towards the end of 3:10 to Yuma when he tells his son to go home. You could argue it's not the healthiest of male traits, but it's certainly a relatable one.
His thoughts on crying remind me on Captain Kirk in Star Trek II: Wrath of Kahn when he's standing over Spock's capsule giving the speech. He's trying so hard to not cry and and, like Mr. Caine said, it makes us want to cry for him.
The last two ideas share the same element of truth that can benefit good storytelling, which is that most of the time people are not trying to express their real emotions, but to hold them back.
I played drunk in a drama school play. My teacher taught me the same thing. I won an interschool award for best supporting actor in a play. Very good advice.
Apparently A Woman Went up to Michael Caine at a Reward Ceremony and said to him 'Are you a Drug Dealer' 'No' 'Then Why is Everyone pointing at you, Saying There's My Cocaine' LOL 😂
I recall Michael appearing on the Graham Norton show sharing the eye story and saying he got that advice from Marlene Dietrich. Caine's performed many wonderful roles. Zulu, Alfie, Sleuth, The Man who would be King, Ipcress File, Cider House Rules, Educating Rita, Secondhand Lions, Batman Trilogy and more. A brilliant career!
I see so much of Oliver Reed, may he be with God, in Michael Caine's approach to acting. Very intelligent, nuanced discernment of character most audience members never think about when they're watching the product of trained actors. Too bad Oliver was more passionate about the drink than the craft of acting. To Oliver, acting was just a job or a weekend hobby, but boy was he good at it or what.
✩ choose one eye of the opposites eye of the character : never change eyes ✩ play strong dont blink, blink a lot stay weak ✩ when playing a drunk scene, do not act drunk, you must try to act normal : dont talk slow, be a slow talker trying to talk normally. dont walk slow, be a slow walker trying to walk slow
In acting school whilst experimenting I discovered: it takes at least 5 minutes before people get over your full frontal and start listening to what your saying and doing. It might be more. My solo ended after 5 minutes.
I have to do some public speaking at college and I hate it because I'm so inexperienced and nervous. The thing is if I want to get the most out of my career I need to get comfortable at public speaking. I will miss a lot of opportunities if I continue to suck this bad. Originally I was looking up just public speaking videos and looking into toastmasters but then I randomly decided to look into what actors and comedians have to say about it. I've actually used more tricks so far from the actors/comedians than the public speakers. I think everyone can benefit from learning to perform and communicate comfortably and actually think performing should be a required class in school. Even if you're just in retail right now you might have to speak at morning meetings, on the PA and everyone has to do interviews. It's not just jobs with proper public speaking. People always think drama class and performing is for people who want to do that as a job but I think everyone can benefit from these activities much like math or english class.
@BBC oh I didn't realise I was watching your channel. I have been to BBC London when I was 5 years old ( loonggggg time ago haha😂) I believe. My father had an interview on the BBC radio channel.
Wow... "You must fight the tears. And when you fight the tears, the audience will cry for you."
This dude is the real deal.
+Winston S. Exactly what happened in the last scene in The dark knight rises, where he thought Bruce Wayne died ! I Cried for him ..
Gets me thinking about the splashdown in apollo 13 and Ed Harris "sort of" crying... that gets me every time. This dude here is a MASTER.
That's like Conan the Barbarian, "Conan does not cry, so I cry for him".
This guy knows so much about his craft, it's scary!
Like the post-abortion scene in "Alfie"...unforgettable acting by Caine.
I just want like 5 hours of this talk. I can't believe how interesting this was.
Just TH-cam acting workshop and he has an hour long one where he goes through everything
His audiobooks are fantastic.
"..if you fight the tears, the audience will cry for you"
Could listen to this dude allday. Would love to have a podcast or something like that with him. loved it.
Yes!
Dude!! Same...can hear this guy all day.❤
Not entirely sure why i'm watching acting tips since i have no plans of becoming an actor but i'm enjoying it nontheless
I'm watching because it's Sir Michael Caine talking. This man can be doing a 2-hour documentary about paint drying on the wall and I'd STILL watch him.
literally in exactly the same boat. had a sudden urge to learn. think it'll happen my work lol
everyone is acting all the time...
Same here.
ife lessons!
Got into a fight once with my drama teacher about acting drunk, he said I should act drunk, i then turned and said surely if I’m drunk I’m trying to cover up the fact that I’m drunk? To which the argument kept going back and forth. I’m just happy that Michael Caine also believes the same as i do!
I guess it depends on the context of the scene if youre drunk with your friends who are also drunk in the scene in a private setting then you could act drunk and let it flow out of you, however if youve come home drunk to your parents house underage and your characters parents are strict then i guess you would try to hide the fact you are drunk true?
Sometimes you embrace the drunk sometimes you cover it up - context is needed.
Hey - whatever works!
Sounds like a given circs argument. There probably isn't a defining way to be found until context is established.
I had the same deal at drama school, but I referenced Sam Rockwell, who said, something like "I went to the bar, and drunk soda, and just watched, then I realised ...drunks don't act drunk, they try to act sober" It changed it all for me.
What a Legend, I hope he has a long healthy life I never tire of him
He's still going at 89. He says he will keep acting as long as he can! His good friend Christopher Plummer never stopped until he died at 91.
He should direct something. Just freakin anything.
He answered that question. He said it took much time out of his schedule - time he could spend acting.
@@mkprocter882 such a saint
Fascinating. Michael Caine is such a smart guy.
***** One of the best, a true professional.
goosebumps everywhere...this is brilliant teaching...punching advice that you'll never forget
I appreciate that the interviewer would ask a question and then be quiet. He let Michael Caine do his thing which is what we all want to see. Well done.
When Michael explained the part about choosing which eye of the opposing actor to look into, so as to remain open to the camera. I never gave it a lot of thought and put that in the back of my mind, very useful tip.
Very, very few celebrities that could be said of me that I "worship", but Mr Caine is one.
Some of the subtle looks Caine gives in Get Carter are truly menacing and chilling. One of the most enjoyable actors to watch in the history of cinema.
I believe I'd never get tired of seeing Michael Caine's movies.
Agree or not ...it's advice from someone whose been there, seen it and done it for > 50 years so we should listen and learn.
I really love the mentioning of Male actors fighting the tears, I recall Hugh Jackman mentioning the exact same thing and he even gave an example of the performance. Brilliant concept for such strong acting.
Michael is absolutely one of my mentors. He doesn't know it LOL, but I adore his work and everything he has shared. Currently reading his book!
Wow I can listen to Sir Michael Cain all day. Interesting human being, great actor and good teacher. What else this man can do?
"Or just play yourself, always play yourself see, no matter what film you're in or what character you are playing, no matter what the background, do exactly the same thing every time, nailed it! You're welcome" MC
The great value of years of experience.
Michael Caine, one whom I truly cherish and admire as a great Actor. Those are advice money can't buy.
"Bravo" Sir Michael Caine..."Bravo...
I love this man...
He is truly an Actor's Actor Director...
Excellent Teacher...
I just hope I'm half as good as a
Acting Director as he is...
Thank YOU BBC for sharing this video.
It's fascinating to listen to him. Such a great psychologist.
Is it just me or could you listen to him all day? 😁
I could listen to Michael all day long. 🥰
What an excellent lesson in acting as well as human psychology. Thank you so much!
2:57-3:27 -- I like that (and the way he says it). Overall, a very interesting interview. Fascinating, even. Intriguing. A rare treat with one of the last remaining great actors of our time.
3:52 exactly. That's it.
love Michael! He is so witty and amusing! Brilliant also! Very intriguing to listen to.
One my favorite actors of all time.
Amazing, especially the bit about the drunk acting.
I never thought about choosing a certain eye to look at to maintain intimacy with the camera. Very clever.
Great interview, obviously someone whom has thought about why and what he was doing while acting.
Shows you why he lasted so long in that business, where it must be very competitive.
Someone whom has learnt his craft, and thought alot about how he was doing this stuff. Alot of this stuff would of had to be natural, but its good to know, he picks up stuff from directors too.
Every movie when your someone like caine, must be a learning experience.
I love this man so much - at one point I came very close to choose acting as a carreer , I attended many drama classes and workshops - my girlfriend at the time was a poet and a playwright she had agreed to write a contemporary short play to help me in my auditions for drama schools and another female friend was a former classmate of Robert Powell - she was givingme useful acting tips but in the end I chickened out because i realised unless I was rather fortunate in reality my destiny was more likely to consist of "resting" between very few actual acting jobs. Had I known about Micheal Caines superb talents as the highly talented acting coach\tutor that he is ontop of being the movie star he is. I think he would helped inspire me to really give it a go.
Epic..
such a great teacher. Workshop tapes were brilliant
you Marlon Brando's Son?
That scene near the end of TDK is heartbreaking. He's so good.
Amazing advice Michael. Thank you sir.
Spot on. I've been saying for years that one actor whose performances really get to me in emotional scenes is Christian Bale. He does what I'd call 'man crying' in that he never actually seems to cry, but instead seems to put all of his focus into refusing to cry, instead speaking steadily and keeping his chin up. A great example is towards the end of 3:10 to Yuma when he tells his son to go home. You could argue it's not the healthiest of male traits, but it's certainly a relatable one.
His thoughts on crying remind me on Captain Kirk in Star Trek II: Wrath of Kahn when he's standing over Spock's capsule giving the speech. He's trying so hard to not cry and and, like Mr. Caine said, it makes us want to cry for him.
no...its that bill shatner is a crappy actor and couldn't cry
@@minarik01 William Shatner is a classically trained Shakespearean actor.
One the best actors to ever grace the screen!!!!
Michael Caine, sir; has invented a new dimention of awesomeness in history of mankind in acting category...
We love you xxx
Simple yet awesome tips there from one of the greatest actors...kudos....
One of one of my most favorite actors ty for the content
I love Michael Caine 💫
I heard the bit about not being drunk from Denzel a few years ago but the rest of years were delicious. Thank you, Alfred. That is all.
Love this guy, such a legend!
The last two ideas share the same element of truth that can benefit good storytelling, which is that most of the time people are not trying to express their real emotions, but to hold them back.
I like the fact that his advice is purely practical, and not deep psychological stuff.
Superb tips from the master.
I played drunk in a drama school play. My teacher taught me the same thing. I won an interschool award for best supporting actor in a play.
Very good advice.
What a legend Michael Caine is :)
Love time served craftsmen they know stuff books are waiting to be written about.
Fabulous actor Michael Caine.
Informative. Thanks very much
GENIUS!!...just Brilliant!!!
Saying "My Cocaine" out loud sounds like Michael Caine saying his own name.
+Ethan Martin rofl
Apparently A Woman Went up to Michael Caine at a Reward Ceremony and said to him 'Are you a Drug Dealer' 'No' 'Then Why is Everyone pointing at you, Saying There's My Cocaine' LOL 😂
That is so funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣
Plot twist: That is literally his name and we've been saying it wrong all these years.
It's incredible . . . how many things in life are capable of being simplified enormously.
And how much nonsense in life stems from their not being.
He is the man. This is brilliant!
I recall Michael appearing on the Graham Norton show sharing the eye story and saying he got that advice from Marlene Dietrich. Caine's performed many wonderful roles. Zulu, Alfie, Sleuth, The Man who would be King, Ipcress File, Cider House Rules, Educating Rita, Secondhand Lions, Batman Trilogy and more. A brilliant career!
A master at work on and off set
What an amazing man!
EXCELLENT POINT:
A DRUNK IS A PERSON WHO IS TRYING TO WALK STRAIGHT AND TALK PROPERLY.
An inspiration, much respect.
Michael Caine is a brilliant teacher
so insightful
What a geezer massive thumbs up sir.
Excellent advice!
Absolute best, Sir!
this is fantastic thanks! as an actor this is great to be reminded of
above all, a good man
Brilliant actor
WOW I THINK I WILL DIE IN PEACE AFTER MEETING HIM ONCE! I LOVE THIS MAN! PURE GENIUS! WHAT A GEM!
Michael cain
You have always reminded me of my Nan Norma
Excellent! Thank you very much for that Sir Michael Caine :)
Brilliant insights
I see so much of Oliver Reed, may he be with God, in Michael Caine's approach to acting. Very intelligent, nuanced discernment of character most audience members never think about when they're watching the product of trained actors. Too bad Oliver was more passionate about the drink than the craft of acting. To Oliver, acting was just a job or a weekend hobby, but boy was he good at it or what.
and not many people know that
Him and Ollie Reed are my favorites.
✩ choose one eye of the opposites eye of the character : never change eyes
✩ play strong dont blink, blink a lot stay weak
✩ when playing a drunk scene, do not act drunk, you must try to act normal : dont talk slow, be a slow talker trying to talk normally. dont walk slow, be a slow walker trying to walk slow
amazing and honest advice
Amazing advice. The cigars/sausages thing is so true.
Excellent!
Me: Never clicked on Michael Caine videos nor watched acting tips
TH-cam 2020: Heres the most interesting video you're going to watch this week.
amazing actor! Thanks for the tips sir Caine!
In acting school whilst experimenting I discovered: it takes at least 5 minutes before people get over your full frontal and start listening to what your saying and doing. It might be more. My solo ended after 5 minutes.
Things that I never thought of... Great! Thanks a lot!!
what hapened did the reporter turn into a chicken at the end
jigglymabob Hahahahahahaha
I spat my tea out!!! HAHAHAHA!
One of the best English actors of all time imo
Its amaizing talks. Iwant more talks sir.
That VERY last thing that Michael said is VERY insightful! and i have seen it to be true! :)
How an wenderful acting coach here! Important advice for all actors .
How wonderful ❤
I have to do some public speaking at college and I hate it because I'm so inexperienced and nervous. The thing is if I want to get the most out of my career I need to get comfortable at public speaking. I will miss a lot of opportunities if I continue to suck this bad. Originally I was looking up just public speaking videos and looking into toastmasters but then I randomly decided to look into what actors and comedians have to say about it. I've actually used more tricks so far from the actors/comedians than the public speakers. I think everyone can benefit from learning to perform and communicate comfortably and actually think performing should be a required class in school. Even if you're just in retail right now you might have to speak at morning meetings, on the PA and everyone has to do interviews. It's not just jobs with proper public speaking. People always think drama class and performing is for people who want to do that as a job but I think everyone can benefit from these activities much like math or english class.
@BBC oh I didn't realise I was watching your channel. I have been to BBC London when I was 5 years old ( loonggggg time ago haha😂) I believe. My father had an interview on the BBC radio channel.
Briliant!!!
very interesting it gave me a few life lessons also.
How very interesting. Thank you.
Super masterclass - Thanks (Audition School - a hindi channel about Casting & Audition).
Mr. Caine is a genius!
It makes so much sense !