EP190 | Acting: Change the Language to build a better character (w/ Peter Stormare)
You have seen him play a marmot owning Nihilist, a killer for hire obsessed with pancakes and wood chippers , a crazed astronaut riding on a killer comet and the creepiest portrayal of Lucifer on screen to date! On today's episode of the In Love with the Process podcast, host Mike Pecci has a deep conversation with acting legend Peter Stormare! The two discuss how movies get made, how an actor from Sweden is known for playing Russian characters, what it's actually like to act for Michael Bay, and lots...LOTS MORE! The perfect listen for struggling actors and filmmakers, as well as film geeks and cinema lovers!
EP187 | Acting: Allowing yourself to process emotion (w/ Chad L. Coleman)
Actor Chad L Coleman (The Wire, The Walking Dead, Always Sunny, The Expanse) has a deep heart to heart conversation with host Mike Pecci on this episode of the IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS podcast. The two go deep into what he looks for when collaborating with a director, and how to process your emotions as an actor, and most importantly, what it takes to stay humble in Hollywood.
EP176 | Acting: Working with Spielberg (Paloma Garcia-Lee)
On this week's episode of the IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS podcast, host Mike Pecci has a deep talk with film and Broadway actress Paloma Garcia-Lee (West Side Story 2021) about her move from the bright lights of Broadway to the silver screen. The two discuss the character building power of body language and moment, the differences between how you are treated as a performer on stage and on film, and trying to outgrow the stigma that comes with being known as a stage actor. They also go DEEP into what it's like to be directed by the master Steven Spielberg. She shares details on how he directs actors, instills motivation, and nourishes creativity. Listen closely and you can hear Pecci frantically scribbling down notes. This is a must listen podcast for all actors and directors! Lot's to learn from here. Do a little homework before you listen to this one and try to watch the new *ACADEMY NOMINATED* WEST SIDE STORY directed by Steven Spielberg first.
EP194 | Acting: Using your life Experiences in your Work (w/ Eve Mauro)
Actress Eve Mauro and director Mike Pecci have a passionate conversation about acting, directing, family and how life influences our art! Strap in for a wild and excited new episode recording live and in person here at our studio!
EP220 | What are you Fighting For? (w/ Lance A. Williams)
Actor Lance A. Williams stops by the studio today with another burning question for host Mike Pecci: What are you fighting for? As a director, as a creator, why are you still fighting to make it? The two also go deep into their creative process for Pecci's upcoming short film, they get into an argument over the ANDOR tv series, and Lance shares stories about working with Denzel Washington and Stanley Tucci. Strap in for a very emotional supersized episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS PODCAST!
EP208 | The Pro Ice Hockey Player turned Actor (w/ Tyler Gallant)
The Pro Ice Hockey Player turned Actor Tyler Gallant joins director Mike Pecci on today's episode of In Love with the Process. The two bond over head injuries, the actors process, and their love of the recent Top Gun film. Another of the director actor conversations that our show is know for!