I try not to do scenes a certain way, because then I become conscious of it, and it doesn't come off as realistic. I try to make it so that I'm not really aware of what I'm doing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dunst suggests that overthinking a performance makes it feel unnatural. She aims for a state of flow where she is not consciously controlling her actions.
- In plain terms
- Avoid thinking too hard about your acting so it feels more real.
- What can you take from it?
- Let go of conscious control to achieve naturalness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does overthinking hinder your performance?
- How do you define a realistic performance?
Another view
Sometimes technical awareness is necessary for precise execution.
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