Nouveau Shamanic
Nouveau Shamanic is a style of acting developed by actor Nicolas Cage. It is to increase one's imagination without restraint in avoidance of experiencing the sense of being ingenuous.[2][3] Dating back to pre-Christian times, tribal shamans would act out problems that villagers were facing to try and discover the answers. They did so by putting themselves in a trance like state, using their imagination to showcase their issues. This is the basis and essence of Nouveau Shamanic. It has garnered the attention of writers and film critics alike.
You either have the proclivity to open up your imagination or you don't. If you have that propensity and are on camera about to do a scene, what would make you believe in what you're about to do? Say you're playing a demon biker with an ancient spirit. What power objects could you find that might trick your imagination? Would you find an antique from an ancient pyramid? Maybe a little sarcophagus that's a greenish color and looks like King Tut? Would you sew that into your jacket and know that it's right next to you when the director says "action"? Could you open yourself to that power?
— Nicolas Cage
Examples[edit]
In the film Vampire's Kiss one can clearly view Cage's transformation from method acting to "Nouveau Shamanic". Painted with a dullness, yet full of naturalism with thoroughly off-leashing. The scene where Cage recites the alphabet to his psychiatrist was a result of acting out of impulse.[3]
Raising Arizona showcases just how physically engaging Nouveau Shamanic can become. Not holding back proves to add to the unique effect this method has on the audience.[3]
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is a display of how the Nouveau Shamanic method transcribes to the screen with impulse decisions fueled by an energy one could only garner naturally.[4] Cage was asked if any of his numerous pets influence his acting, to which he replied "The cobras, definitely. They would try to hypnotize you by going side to side, and when I did Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, that's something my character does before he attacks. Animals are fun places to get inspiration."[3][5]
History[edit]
Nouveau Shamanic, having been brought to critical acclaim by Cage, has grasped the attention of writers and film critics alike.[6] Ethan Hawke defined Cage as "the only actor since Marlon Brando that's actually done anything new with the art of acting."[7] Cage had read a book by psychologist Brian Bates called The Way of the Actor. He took what he read in the book and translated it into his acting. Dating back to pre-Christianity, tribal shamans would act out the problems that the villagers were facing to try and discover the answers. They did so by putting themselves in a trance-like state, using their imagination to showcase their issues.[4] "Movies do that. In film performance, the actor or actress goes into flights of the imagination to reflect what is happening in society," remarked Cage, while discussing the inner workings of the unique style.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Upcoming Nicolas Cage Movies And TV Shows: Joe Exotic, Willy's Wonderland, And More". CinemaBlend. 2020-10-18. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- ↑ "Nicolas Cage had different 'Wicker Man' ending in mind, offers 'nouveau shamanic' acting tips in new interview". Newsweek. 2019-08-07. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Marchese, David (2019-08-07). "Nicolas Cage on Acting, Philosophy and Searching for the Holy Grail". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Nouveau Shamanic: The Enigmatic Style of Nicolas Cage". Film School Rejects. 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ This Is Genius. "Nicolas Cage on Vampires, Sexual Infections and Pasties". YouTube. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ Ganz, Jami. "Nicolas Cage tells Daily News about that long-awaited third 'National Treasure' and releasing his inner 'wild animal'". Daily News. New York. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ Nordine, Michael (March 8, 2021). "Nicolas Cage Explains His Acting Style and His Legacy". LA Weekly. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Rosenthal, Emerson (2020-04-03). "Nicolas Cage Gave a Masterclass on Staying 'Wild at Heart' at The Roxy". The Roxy Cinema. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
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