Madonna to tape 'Inside The Actors Studio'!

[AnthVoice2010]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 9:52am

Madonna will be a guest on the popular "Inside The Actors Studio" with James Lipton airing on Bravo Channel this season!


Yippee!!

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:06pm

So, they've used up all the actual actors?

[MTVMANN]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:12pm

After they discuss "A League of Their Own" and "Evita" what will they talk about? "Who's that Girl"?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:18pm

They'll probably discuss her critically acclaimed roles in DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN, DICK TRACY, SHADOWS AND FOG and DANGEROUS GAME as well.

[AnthVoice2010]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:22pm

Before we rag on "Dangerous Game" - you should all watch the following clip from that movie. IS she bad, far from it. IS she Streep, far from it! But given the right circumstances.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2N2rBolXLo

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:23pm

Who's ragging on it? I love that film and think she's fantastic in it.

[AnthVoice2010]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:24pm

Dangerous Game (1993)
Review/Film; A Movie Within a Movie, With a Demure Madonna
By JANET MASLIN
Published: November 19, 1993

It takes a certain moxie to use Madonna in a film, cast her as a famous actress who casually sleeps with both her director and her leading man, devise a plot in which she is violently slapped around and manage to make her the most demure character in the story. (It takes even more moxie to do this for Maverick, Madonna's own production company, but that's another matter.) But by now Abel Ferrara is well known for having nerve to spare, and for stopping at nothing when it comes to putting his raw, corrosive visions on screen.

"Dangerous Game," his latest, is a "Bad Director" to Mr. Ferrara's previous "Bad Lieutenant," with Harvey Keitel again personifying the film maker's darkest, most mischievous thoughts about the human condition. Those who admired Mr. Keitel's warmly romantic performance in "The Piano" had better see "The Piano" again for more of the same, since the Mr. Keitel on display here is a far more sodden and primal being.

This time he plays Eddie Israel, a passionate film director and not-so-dedicated family man. "You been a good boy?" he asks his young son idly. "Why?"

Eddie is first seen in a domesticated state, complimenting his wife on her pasta and listening to classical music. This, by Mr. Ferrara's standards, amounts to a colossal joke. The real Eddie is obsessed with his lurid film about domestic violence, in which a husband hooked on drugs, booze and infidelity (James Russo) attacks his pious wife (Madonna), whom he considers a fraud. Eddie is seen directing from the sidelines, encouraging his actor to do things like urinate on the wall-to-wall carpet in order to show his wife what he thinks of her middle-class hypocrisies.

"So it becomes an argument between heaven and hell, if you will, to find what the right path is," Eddie comments solemnly about the film being made. That was more true of "Bad Lieutenant," in which Mr. Keitel's corrupt police officer wrestled so agonizingly with his many demons, than it is of "Dangerous Game," a ragged, scorching psychodrama played out in a smaller arena. Besides, Mr. Ferrara, working from a screenplay by Nicholas St. John, his longtime collaborator, appears to see the absurdity in Eddie's grandiose side. So he lets Eddie croon Harry Chapin's "Taxi" at a supposedly romantic moment. And he kills off Eddie's unseen father-in-law just so Eddie can be especially awful to his wife on the day of the funeral.

Much of "Dangerous Game" concentrates on filming the aptly named "Mother of Mirrors," which indeed has a hall-of-mirrors quality. Mr. Ferrara's own presence is strongly felt in scenes showing Eddie charming and browbeating the actors who work for him. Madonna's public image is invoked pointedly as she plays Sarah Jennings, a jaded star with a lot of sway over her fans. Eddie's wife is played forcefully and well by Nancy Ferrara, the film maker's own wife, who can't help adding an extra dimension to the tale. It is she who must chatter away obliviously at a family barbecue while her husband reaches new heights of alienation, stretched out in a lawn chair with all of Los Angeles beckoning in the distance.

Mr. Keitel's ability to immerse himself in Mr. Ferrara's stories of self-abasement is once again stunningly complete. It is also given a playful twist by this film's Hollywood context. When a boozy, debauched Eddie gazes at the film being shown aboard an airplane ("The Cutting Edge," an uplifting ice-skating fantasy), the sheer disbelief on his face says everything about how Mr. Ferrara perceives mainstream movie making. Yet it's not entirely clear whether he intends "Mother of Mirrors" as a viable alternative, given the pulpiness of its action and the sheer viciousness of its escalating violence.

Mr. Ferrara retains enough detachment to see that a man as wasted as Eddie may not be working at the peak of his talents, and that when he encourages his actors to improvise, the results may not always be golden. "I want you to hit the points about the American way of life," he instructs his actor, who then simply inserts the word "consumerism" into one of his wife-abusing harangues.

Whatever else actors do in Mr. Ferrara's films, there's no question that they're given real opportunities to act. And Madonna submits impressively to the emotions raging furiously around her. She cries, whines, pleads and lets herself look dreadful for Eddie's camera. But she becomes a much more nonchalant presence in private moments, like the scene that finds her in bed with her co-star. (Mr. Ferrara saves a particularly mocking surprise for the end of this episode.) The role, which isn't glamorous, is free of artifice in a way that Madonna's screen roles seldom are. Viewers may actually have to remind themselves that they've seen this actress somewhere before.

"Dangerous Game," which opens today at the Art Greenwich Twin, is not Mr. Ferrara's most daring film ("Bad Lieutenant" still holds that distinction), but it may be the one that cuts closest to the bone. Shot in a grainy, urgent style with occasional lapses into video, it has a fury that goes well beyond the story at hand, and an energy level that transcends the story's self-indulgence. This tough, abrasive film maker is seldom without his deadly serious side. "Dangerous Game" is angry and painful, and the pain feels real.

"Dangerous Game" is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian). It includes violence, profanity, nudity and sexual situations. Dangerous Game Directed by Abel Ferrara; written by Nicholas St. John; director of photography, Ken Kelsch; edited by Anthony Redman; music by Joe Delia; production designer, Alex Tavoularis; produced by Mary Kane; released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. At the Art Greenwich Twin, 12th Street and Seventh Avenue, Greenwich Village. Running time: 105 minutes. This film is rated R. Eddie Israel . . . Harvey Keitel Sarah Jennings . . . Madonna Francis . . . James Russo Madlyn . . . Nancy Ferrara Tommy . . . Reilly Murphy

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[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 10:19pm

I'm sure W.E. will be mentioned also...probably the whole reason she's going on it. Not so sure about Shadows and Fog though...she had barely one line! Blink and you miss her, unfortunately. Love her, though...back in the studio for a new record next month apparently - yay.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 10:26pm

Is the new album official??

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 10:41pm

Well her manager tweeted that she's back in the studio next month, so I'm keeping my yay.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 10:48pm

Yay!!!! hopefully that means a new tour next year!!

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 6/16/11 at 10:51pm

Her manager also tweeted something along the lines of "you know how this works, guys...first comes the record, then comes the tour". I'd post the link, but I have a memory like a sieve and can't remember where I read it. Somewhere reputable, though.

[best12bars]

Posted: 6/17/11 at 7:18am

How British do we think she'll be, during this interview ... on a scale from 1 to 10?

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/17/11 at 8:21am

Can't wait. Have been a fan since she first started.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 6/17/11 at 10:08am

Excuse me haters, but Madge has a legitimate Broadway credit. She appeared in David Mamet's "Speed the Plow" and Frank Rich raved about her performance. She was also a presenter at the Tony Awards.

Next up, James Lipton will interview Macy Gray on how she prepared for her role as a crack addict in Training Day.

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 6/17/11 at 6:10pm

Do you think she'll rip off Lady Gaga? Oh, wait...

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/17/11 at 6:12pm

Macy Gray was phenomenal in FOR COLORED GIRLS.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 6/17/11 at 8:47pm

This is not happening, someone from the show confirmed today that it was false.
Great to see people liked her in Dangerous Game, i thought she was brilliant in that film, as well as Evita, Dick Tracy, A League of Their Own, Susan and i even found her very funny in Who's That Girl.
I think she's on to something with W.E as a director, word is very very positive about the film. And im so excited shes back in the studio next month.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/18/11 at 12:41am

No word is not very positive about the film, if you know anybody who went to the research screening.

[AnthVoice2010]

Posted: 6/18/11 at 9:13am

I know someone who was cast in a very small part. He said she's great at handling 27 things at once and really good at talking to the cast.

As a lifelong Madonna, fan (Virgin Tour, honey), I'm sorta shocked. Directing (like child-rearing) requires a selflessness that I didn't think she was capable of.

Posted: 6/18/11 at 12:31pm

Her directorial short "Filth and Wisdom' did wonderful 2/3 years ago.
I am anxiously awaiting W.E. I love the premise....

The Weinstein Company picked it up for US Distribution.
Which is a HUGE compliment for her.

Madonna mastered the music video format for 25 plus years.... this is the natural next step.

BTW-
loved her in Dangerous Game. so vulnerable and kudos to her for being so raw.
She was GREAT in League of Their Own, FUN in Dick Tracy, FINE in Desperately Seeking Susan--and FUNNY in Who's That Girl.

Her comedic timing when she HOSTED SNL was quite hysterical in 85 and since then has made over 10 appearances on SNL...either as the musical act or many segments including COFFEE TAWK (her best) with Barabara Streisand and ROseanne...or when she did Wayne's WOrld or the Marilyn Monroe/Chelsea Clinton sketch. (classic).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqPiJ0L7YmY

she's done over 20 films,
won a golden globe for lead actress in Evita
and sung 2 oscar winning songs
She's also produced many films including one of the highest grossing Documentaries of all time Truth or Dare
and children's movies such as Agent Cody Banks...

she's also directed commercials and some of her music videos
..
now directing a film....

of course she belongs in the actors studio.
She is "Hollywood" in many ways and most A-Listers wan tin on her annual Oscar Parties every year that she throws with Demi Moore.

I'm sorry ... but if Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Jamie Foxx, Jay Leno, Kate Hudson, Mo'Nique, and The ever dreadful expressionless/one-noted Queen Latifah all appeared as guests on Inside the Actors Studio----

Madonna rightfully deserves her time.

also..

I'm sick and tired of people ragging on her British Accent.
When you LIVE in London...when you MARRY a brit....when your co-workers are European...and your world revolves around it...you are BOUND to pick traces of the accents here and there...and YES....at times it comes off heavy or light.
But enough already--I'd rather have a british accent than one from Detroit.


Nutbush Tennessee did NOT give Tina Turner a British accent either.
She's lived in Europe since the 60's and goes back and forth from France/Switzerland and all over Europe.
It friggin' HAPPENS.

When you are world traveled and grow an affinity for the languages you travel to--
it sticks to you.






Updated On: 6/18/11 at 12:31 PM

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 6/18/11 at 1:35pm

You know that they speak the same language in England as they do in the US, right?

Posted: 6/18/11 at 1:58pm

Yes. They do.

And we are talking accents... not language.

[best12bars]

Posted: 6/18/11 at 2:10pm

"When you LIVE in London...when you MARRY a brit....when your co-workers are European...and your world revolves around it...you are BOUND to pick traces of the accents here and there...and YES....at times it comes off heavy or light."

Except her British accent started popping up long before she ever moved to England or married a Brit. Next, you'll be telling me it was "prep work."

"I'd rather have a british accent than one from Detroit."

A snobbish thing to say. Reminds me of that line from Auntie Mame about Vera, whom she says isn't a British lady, she's from Pittsburgh. "Well, when you're from Pittsburgh, you have to do something."

It's a funny line, but the truth is that it's a pretentious thing to do. Dropping an accent is one thing, but adopting another so quickly just shows you're a phony or you're trying in an obvious way to be something you're not.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 6/18/11 at 4:57pm

The vast majority of Brits don't speak in the accent that Americans usually consider "British", anyway...it's full of regional accents that are most unlike Her Majesty The Queen. It's not all tea and crumpets. I'm not British, but really...I don't think there's any such thing as a British accent.

Wasn't Cherly Cole let go from the US X Factor 'cos nobody could understand her?