what an amazing webchat that was! Nic gave some amazingly open repsonses, and there were some great questions from fans. congrats to Lady Arwen for having her question answered by Nicolas!
For those who missed it, here are some rough screenshots of the chat, but Empire will be posting a transcript soon!
Thanks Lula, going to read it all! But right now don' have so much time
and to lady A, may I ask who you were? Or what he answered?:) and congratz!!
I see you asked him something too Lula, but he didn't answer, also not to my question, but eiterway.. he probably saw us and others even if he didn't answer
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My brain only works on one power... The power of Nicolas Cage!
Yes indeed, that was really thrilling! I am still really excited about it, it was one of the best Nicolas Cage moments for me. I asked several questions, also posted a thank you at the end, but doubt if they show up in the transcript. He did a lot of fast typing there, bet his hands are sore now!
I love this reply:
I am not currently writing a book about that. I'm at work no something else. I was invited to go to Ireland to have a Q&A with a group of thespians about this concept, but the truth is, like Brian Bates said, everybody who's an actor is already there; they just don't know it yet. This style, if you will, or programme, is really teaching how not to act, and how to utilise your dreams, power objects, even taking weekends to experiment with imagination and finding ways of infusing your performances with those experiences so that it's no longer acting but truth. Acting implies lynig in some way -Olivier said as much in his autobiography/ And I don't want to lie. Thankfully Sean Penn said that Nicolas Cage is no longer an actor, and that's what I want. I want to find a way to make it more truthful. This style is stimulating your imagination to be more truthful in the words and the movements.
Just reread it again, it really is great! So many things to think about there. I enjoyed the list of directors he felt got the most from him, and what epic roles they were too; Leaving Las Vegas, Wild At Heart, Valley Girl, Face/Off, Bringing Out The Dead, Bad Lieutenant, the upcoming Ghost Rider! All magnificent performances.
Lady Arwen, congratulations on having your excellent question answered by Nicolas! I just read it and it is a really thoughtful and insightful reply. I am thrilled for you, what an exciting day!
Yes indeed! Nic was really open and spontaneos in his reponsnes, such a treat for the fans! really NICe of him to take the time out to participate in that.
And congratulations Lady A! Nic seemed to really appreciate your question, and in my view you received the best answer for the whole webchat! and it was really in depth, Nic went on to several comments answering!
in case people cannot make out which question Lady Arwen posted and Nic's answer, here it is:
Thanks, Lula for that transcript of the questions that Nick answered. I admire him for taking out his very busy schedule to do this for his fans. I love to read what you have here. Oh, can't wait for the full transcript by Empire. This was so AWESOME! Great questions everyone.