Dale Samms
actor • voice artist • writer
It’s peculiar how easily the word “talent” is tossed around. For the longest time, it seemed it was a label reserved for athletes, musicians & other artists. In recent years, it’s been regularly attributed to every profession & duty imaginable. Politicians, executives, animal trainers, surgeons, caregivers… if you can name […]
Sydney Poitier is gone. A legend who dazzled on stage & screen with class, charm & fire as the dominant traits that defined his performances. He portrayed men that until that era had never been seen on camera before. His movies of the 50s and 60s were touchstones for generations […]
It’s all art. Movies, plays, video games, dance, paintings, poetry, etc. It’s purpose is to express with intent. To move. Affect. To create change. Usually, the desired reflection is sought for each observer. But sometimes, art can change whole cultures. Art without intent can entertain. It can also reinforce stereotypes […]
It’s a place. It’s a musical. It’s the site of a horrific slaughter. Stay with me. *Spoilers ahead* Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen is special. If you’re familiar with the 80s graphic novel by Dave Gibbons or the near-exact retelling in Zack Snyder’s ’09 film, then you can appreciate the brilliance of […]
Anyone can tell jokes & share amusing anecdotes. At it’s highest level, comedy isn’t about trying to be funny. It’s not done to generate laughs. It’s about delving into real life. Finding lightness & humility in the mundane & status quo. It tackles controversy, pain & hot buttons topics. It’s […]
Fame has falsely become synonymous with the art of acting. Make no mistake, they are not the same. Celebrities are presented to us often quite curated & designed, essentially making them actors in their own productions which we come to know as their personas. They’ll even make appearances in movies […]
Larry King & Hank Aaron recently passed away. Two icons who’s endeavors helped transform, American society. Who’s paths inspired & enlightened America. Figures who before their demise were already infused into the fabric of the nation’s identity. They will be remembered & mourned by many, deservedly eulogized repeatedly. On the […]
At this point, we’ve all learned a lot can change in a year. In my case, I’ve become a father again. I thought it would feel strange to say those words, given how long it’s been since I first uttered them. (18 years ago!) While unexpected, it’s still an honor […]