You realize as a director that when you are cutting a film, you want to have alternatives. You need color and choices. You don’t want four takes that are identical.
DOLPH LUNDGRENThe acting style that has emerged from HD, because of the contrast and how sharp the picture is, it’s more neutrally played. The main character is very minamalistic. That’s what works in this digital age.
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I used to play drums when I was a kid, play the trombone.
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I do a little bit of yoga-style meditation. Relaxing and breathing even just one minute a day makes a big difference.
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I wanted to become an engineer, or get a masters in business. But I had the opportunity to do films when I was about 25 and it was a great way to express myself.
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I mean there’s still also an element of the audience looking for role models. In my day, when I started, if you were an action hero, you were a little bit of a role model like the person.
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I suppose I will try to enjoy my life now while I have it. Who knows what’s going to happen in the future?
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In the normal life of an actor or director, running around, there’s not much time to go to church. But there’s other ways to be spiritual, too.
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I try to keep the martial arts up. It’s a good thing, not just physically but also for your mind.
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Stallone is a pretty tough director. You don’t mess with him.
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I’m not going to freeze my body. One life is enough for me. Some people take this gamble. That someone will be able to bring them back in the future. I’m not going to do it.
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The interesting thing about TV drama that’s kind of nice is, I’m just an actor. I’m doing my role.
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When I got cast in ‘Rocky IV,’ I had never seen a film camera before. And here I was in this boxing movie.
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Unless you’re playing a real character based on a real person, if someone else has done it before, you’re probably better off not watching it as an actor. Otherwise you end up trying to copy someone else.
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You can’t give someone five hundred punches in a film anymore. You beat on them, and they continue to stand there staring at you. That doesn’t work. People just don’t buy that anymore.
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I train about four or five times a week. I guess I am addicted to it. I also do a lot of martial arts. More than I have done in awhile. I like to go back to martial arts because it makes me feel good.
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I got good grades in school, but I’m not sure if I’m smart or if it just means I can study. I’ve never taken one of those IQ tests, and I don’t want to. It’s so pointless. As long as you enjoy life and have fun and you’re healthy and happy, that’s what matters.
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