Assembling lights, camera, action for the Poppy trailer – that’s what we did this weekend. Here’s a quick look at our Rupert, whose real name is Jon. . .

The melding of craft and instinct that makes a performance – what a mystery, what a rush when you watch it at work. Seeing the actors create a pitch of emotion, of desire, then do it over and over again without it ever seeming forced or artificial – that’s fun. That’s acting. Bravo, Madison, Jon, and Julanne.