Podcasts by You Gotta Act
A podcast about actors and acting.
In each episode, a guest from the world of film, TV or theatre discusses the work of an actor they love and shares insights about their profession.
Created by Manuela Lazic and Alessandro Luchetti
Hosted by Manuela Lazic
Music by Marina Elderton
Special thanks to Curtis Duggan and Margaux Comte
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Produced by Ça Existe Productions: caexisteproductions.com
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16. Charles Bramesco on Nicolas Cage from 2021-04-22T15:39:19
We're back! Film critic and friend Charles Bramesco joins Manuela to talk about the inspiring and mind-boggling talent of Nicolas Cage, who since the 80s has been bringing his maximalist acting ...
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15. Charles Newland on Harvey Keitel from 2021-03-16T19:54:46
Filmmaker Charles Newland talks with Manuela about Harvey Keitel, the unsung hero of '70s American cinema but also a still curious and fascinating actor today. From his start in Martin Scorsese'...
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14. Paul Ridd on Tom Cruise from 2021-02-16T14:00
Acquisitions manager at Picturehouse Entertainment here in the UK, Paul Ridd is also Manuela's friend of many years and an avid DVD and Blu-Ray collector. In this episode, he chose to talk about...
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13. Julian Palmer on BODY DOUBLE from 2021-02-02T10:57:04
In this special episode, Julian Palmer, the man behind the great video essay channel The Discarded Image, joins Manuela to celebrate their shared birthdays on January 29th and their shared passi...
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12. Elena Lazic on Robert Pattinson from 2021-01-19T10:46:18
Film critic Elena Lazic returns on the show to talk about Robert Pattinson. From his noticeable turn in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE and, obviously, TWILIGHT, R Patz has continued to surp...
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11. Léo Soesanto on Maggie Cheung from 2021-01-05T08:00
French film critic (at Libération and elsewhere) and festival programmer (including at the Semaine de la Critique, part of the Cannes Film Festival) Léo Soesanto talks to Manuela about ...
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10. XMAS SPECIAL - Denis Ménochet and Jordan Beswick on 3 Xmas movie performances from 2020-12-22T16:00
Since it is harder for friends and family to come together this Christmas, we've decided to make this special episode of YGA as festive and convivial as possible – we're reuniting Denis Ménochet an...
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9. Dustin Guy Defa on Nicole Kidman from 2020-12-08T15:22:49
American writer-director-actor Dustin Guy Defa (BAD FEVER, PERSON TO PERSON) talks with Manuela about Nicole Kidman – how she revealed her complexity first in Gus Van Sant's TO DIE FOR, then in ...
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8. Alex Ross Perry on Geena Davis from 2020-11-24T16:25:55
Writer-director Alex Ross Perry talks with Manuela about the literal genius that is Geena Davis, who from an unusual start with THE FLY followed up by EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY became an icon of 80s ...
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7. Daniel Waters on Kristen Stewart from 2020-11-10T08:00
Screenwriter Daniel Waters talks to Manuela about Kristen Stewart – how her performance style subverts genres and gives the most fantastical scenes a sense of reality. From her beginnings as a c...
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6. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Elena Lazic on 3 Iconic Cinema Serial Killers from 2020-10-31T16:07:32
Spooky season means spooky special episode! For the first (but probably not the last) time, Manuela got her sister Elena to come on the show to discuss her specialty: serial killer movies. Elena...
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5. Catherine Bray on Kathy Burke from 2020-10-27T08:00
Producer, director and journalist Catherine Bray talks to Manuela about British actress Kathy Burke, who became a national institution thanks to her comedic work on British TV in the 90s and ear...
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4. Jordan Beswick on Montgomery Clift from 2020-10-13T08:00
Casting director and acting coach Jordan Beswick (who often works with YGA's first guest, Denis Ménochet) talks to Manuela about his first favourite actor, Montgomery Clift, and how his modern a...
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3. Larry Karaszewski on John Cazale from 2020-09-29T08:00
Screenwriter, producer and director Larry Karaszewski talks with Manuela about John Cazale, the actor who sadly only appeared in 5 films but all of which were nominated for Best Picture. Larry d...
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2. Nico Marzano on Gian Maria Volonté from 2020-09-15T09:00
Nico Marzano, Head of Cinema at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London and founder and curator of the Frames of Representation film festival, talks with Manuela about Italian actor Gian Ma...
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1. Denis Ménochet on Joaquin Phoenix from 2020-08-20T21:05:09
Actor Denis Ménochet (Inglourious Basterds) talks with host Manuela Lazic about Joaquin Phoenix, discussing his performances in The Yards, The Master, up until Jok...
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