What is method acting? There are so many definitions but which is the definitive?

The process of method acting has been defined by so many different people but I think Stanislavsky' term (Definition 1) for this is the best and easy to understand;

Definition (1): 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.

Definition (2): (Wikipedia Research below) Method acting is a phrase that loosely refers to a family of techniques by which actors try to create in themselves the thoughts and emotions of their characters in an effort to develop lifelike performances. It can be contrasted with more classical forms of acting, in which actors simulate thoughts and emotions through external means, such as vocal intonation or facial expression. Though not all Method actors use the same approach, the "method" in Method acting usually Wrefers to the practice, advocated by Lee Strasberg, by which actors draw upon their own emotions and memories in their portrayals, aided by a set of exercises and practices including sense memory and affective memory.

Method actors are often characterized as immersing themselves in their characters to the extent that they continue to portray them even offstage or off-camera for the duration of a project. However, this is a popular misconception. While some actors have employed this approach, it is generally not taught as part of the Method. Method acting has been described as "revolutionizing American theater." While classical acting instruction "had focused on developing external talents," the Method was "the first systematized training that also developed internal abilities (sensory, psychological, emotional)."[1] Method acting continues to evolve, with many contemporary acting teachers, schools, and colleges teaching an integrated approach that draws from several different schools of thought about acting.

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What has method Acting done for you?

Harry Potter comes to an end!!! What's the future?

It seems impossible to believe for many the very staple diet of Harry Potter is coming close to an end. When I read the story it was a surprise. No doubt, there will be many mourning at this time and Harry Potter fans checking in with a life coach as everyone tries to recover from the end of an era of what was an epic series from JK Rowling. What does this mean for the actors? May be JK Rowlling has a few ideas brewing in the pot. .....Hmmmmm Who knows, what lurks within the pot of ideas but I am certain there may be a new twist that only writers of greatness can solve. I'm thinking perhaps I need to ask Jeeves....He might have the answer. Let's hope it wasn't writers block that ended the epic HP.

What makes a movie great and can a film be better than the book?

It's something that I often think about all the time. What makes a film great, is it necessarily the dialogue alone or the characters or the idea? I have a thought, it might be the dialogue and how many set-up points there is in the script or is there no real answer? Everyone out there let me know your ideas.....People tell me all the time a book before the film is much better than any film remake but is this always true?

Do you think the ''The Book of Eli' was a good film and why?

Personally, I think the film was a powerful and heroic journey of a man with a destiny that changed the course of history in this fictional movie. Denzil played the character well and the cast was good. I like the idea of 'the book' being the focal point of the entire film as it's a different view point and one that I think makes people think, I know it certainly made me think! The twist at the end was good and it concludes well....maybe a sequal is yet to come.