I think there is a lot of overexplaining both in writing and acting. People don't need to be hit on the head.
Obviously, I'm attracted to heavier movies.
I'm the git in the family.
There's something to play if there's conflict going on. Whatever that conflict is, that's where drama is; if the character is grappling with something you've got something to play, there's layers to it.
Jewelery isn't really my thing, but I've always got my eye on people's watches.
I treat any scene the same - dialogue, action - you're still creating something in character. It's all acting, fighting.