Angela Lansbury: Hollywood is too manipulative

Angela Lansbury thinks Hollywood has become “too manipulative”. The actress — whose acting career spans almost 70 years — has a supporting role in new family flick Mr. Poppers Penguins, her first film in six years, and admits she doesn’t recognize the industry she grew up in.

“It’s so different that I find it hard for myself to fit into it. And I really don’t. There’s no reason I should,” Lansbury told FOX News.

“I think it’s important to realize that we don’t make movies today the way we used to. I don’t mean to be an old poke about it, because I realize some movies today are sensationally good, and why? Because of the special effects, the digitalizing of the films in today’s market. It’s all different. I appreciate it, but I’m not particularly wild about being part of it. It’s too manipulative, it can manipulate a performance. I could do something one way, but the way they cut and edit it, it’s something entirely different.”

Angela, 85, struggled to pick a highlight of her career.

“It would be pretty hard to pluck one out one or two things. I was a part of some very wonderful movies that were made during the times of old Hollywood. It’s no longer the old Hollywood, it’s all new here,” she continued. “I hardly recognize it, to tell you the truth. Those early days were very wonderful and quite special.”

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