Movies and TvShows featuring "acting-coach" theme.
The Kominsky Method follows the life of Sandy Kominsky, an aging actor who now works as an acting coach. Together with his best friend and agent Norman, they navigate the challenges of getting older while maintaining their friendship and dealing with family relationships. The show explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of the acting industry.
Fame L.A. is an American drama series that aired in syndication from 1997-1998. It told the story of a drama/dance school in Los Angeles where students honed their talents while overcoming various personal problems. It starred Christian Kane, Roselyn Sánchez, and William R. Moses. Its producers included Patricia Green. Among its directors were Sharron Miller and Nancy Malone. A total of 22 sixty-minute episodes were produced. 'RTÉ' Ireland's National public service broadcaster, is currently airing their own version of the show, titled, Fame: The Musical.
Three young, struggling actors (played by three young, less-struggling actors) try to navigate the maze of agents, auditions and avarice that is Hollywood, frequently turning to their acting teacher for advice. As the title implies, the dialogue is mostly improvised, with situations based on the lives of the cast and creators.
In 1956, a young man named Colin Clark spends a week with Marilyn Monroe while she is in England shooting a movie. Colin gets an inside look into the life of the iconic actress and forms a connection with her. Throughout the week, Colin navigates the complexities of his relationship with Marilyn, as well as his own aspirations in the film industry.
Being Julia is a story about a talented actress in London during the 1930s who struggles with love, infidelity, and social climbing. She seeks revenge and finds herself in an open marriage, exploring a relationship with a younger man. With elements of comedy and romance, the movie portrays the complexities of her personal and professional life in the theater world.
A lawyer publishes a bestselling book which catches the attention of a serial killer who begins to murder people in the exact manner described in the book. The lawyer becomes the prime suspect and must prove his innocence while trying to catch the real killer.
Next Stop, Greenwich Village is a comedy-drama film set in the 1950s. It follows a young aspiring actor who moves to Greenwich Village, New York City, and explores the bohemian lifestyle, relationships, and struggles in the entertainment industry.
The Legend of Lylah Clare follows the story of a young actress who becomes obsessed with the mysterious death of a famous movie star. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers dark secrets and a web of deceit within the Hollywood movie industry. With elements of campy melodrama and psychological thriller, the movie takes unexpected twists and turns, exploring themes of obsession, love, and betrayal.
This documentary explores the life of actor Montgomery Clift, delving into his struggles with addiction, self-destructive behavior, and the complexities of his relationships, both personal and professional. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal anecdotes, the film reveals the challenges Clift faced in Hollywood and his impact on the acting industry.
Ratboy is a disfigured man who lives in the city dump. When a photographer discovers Ratboy, he becomes a local celebrity. However, Ratboy's new fame brings both misery and danger.
Undiscovered follows the lives of a group of aspiring artists in Los Angeles as they navigate the challenges of love, fame, and the music industry. The story revolves around a love triangle between an aspiring actress, an aspiring singer, and a record producer. With dreams of making it big, they face obstacles and discover the importance of staying true to themselves.
A talented soap opera head writer in Los Angeles deals with the complexities of her job, including a demanding television producer and an ex-boyfriend who becomes her co-star. As she works on a film-within-a-film, she also tries to reconcile with her past and find love again.
A group of unemployed theater actors survive by working as illegal money collectors. The loan shark they are working for owns an Off-Broadway theater. As he decided to play "American Buffalo" there, a bloody battle for the favorite roles begin.
When Hollywood film studios reject her because she's too young, an Arkansas woman sets out to build a career as an actress on her own.
An aspiring young actor moonlights as a male stripper while looking for work in the theatre.
Bob and Helen decide to move to California and make a fresh start. Bob wants to buy a nut farm, but Helen dreams of being in the movies. While Bob is looking for a farm to buy, Helen is taken in by a group of scam artists who promise to make her a star. Helen's brother Willie tries to prevent her and Bob from losing all their money to the scam artists.
Down-on-his-luck film director Jimmie Dale takes a job at a fly-by-night acting school. He is drawn into the plans of the school's owner to bilk a wealthy young man out of the funds he has supplied to shoot a movie starring pretty student Alice Perkins. But Jimmie hopes to bilk the bilkers by actually completing the movie as ostensibly planned.
When a struggling filmmaker and actor set out to make a biography on one of the most dreaded gangsters, they have little idea about just how crazy and dangerous it's going to be.
A would-be actress uncovers horrifying files on other starlets.