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  • Robin Williams and the Happiness Industry

    Robin Williams and the Happiness Industry

    from GregPalast.com: I can’t help feeling that Robin Williams was a victim of his industry: the happiness industry. Williams was typecast for those parts with manic, unstoppable joy.  Listen up, Aladdin! Williams’ genie said, You’re not suffering from poverty–what you need is a positive attitude!  You know, put on a happy face! Let a smile be…

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  • Nicolas Cage reveals occult acting method

    Nicolas Cage reveals occult acting method

    A webchat at Empire reveals some of the shamanistic practices Nicolas Cage uses to prepare for acting roles: “It occurred to me, because I was doing a character as far out of our reference point as the spirit of vengeance, I could use these techniques. I would paint my face with black and white make…

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