an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
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method acting::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | method |
| Type of | acting, performing, playacting, playing |
Examples of method acting
method acting
A leading method-acting teacher who has coached Natalie Press and Margo Stilley.
From the guardian.co.uk
I wouldn't put it past the hound, but if so, he was embracing method acting.
From the stuff.co.nz
In Dogville he let actors stay in character for hours, in the style of method acting.
From the en.wikipedia.org
He kind of has a method-acting background, and he applied it to singing and performance.
From the chron.com
Dustin Hoffman spoke nasally and was parodied for his method acting.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Clift's performance in the movie is regarded as one of the signature method acting performances.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Jenna employs method acting for her Janis Joplin role, which Frank quickly takes advantage of.
From the en.wikipedia.org
With sheer will, sheer clothing and perhaps some method acting, Lopez has made herself a true pop star.
From the time.com
I was telling myself I was method acting, which was not true.
From the denverpost.com
