Five Boroughs, One Pickpocket: DP Sam Levy Captures the Big Apple in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York”
Cinematographer Sam Levy takes us inside the making of “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” revealing how classic crime thrillers, practical locations, mirrors, and the city's distinctive light helped shape a dreamlike portrait of New York.
How Production Designer Theresa Guleserian Found the Hidden Los Angeles of Ben Affleck’s “Animals”
Production designer Theresa Guleserian reveals how architecture, hidden riverbeds, and deeply researched details helped shape the Los Angeles world of “Animals,” turning Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller into a story that could happen nowhere else.
Palm Trees, Production, and Possibility: Screenwriter & Producer Jaimie Engle on Florida’s Filmmaking Future
Screenwriter and producer Jaimie Engle explains why film production is about more than what appears on screen. From film tourism and local businesses to jobs, community investment, and hometown pride, she makes the case for keeping more stories connected to the places that inspire them
Cutting Deeper: Composer Volker Bertelmann on Finding the Tragic Heart of “Clayface”
Oscar-winning composer Volker Bertelmann reveals how he crafted the tragic, gothic soundscape of “Clayface,” balancing horror and heartbreak through strings, synths, and unsettling melodies that chart Matt Hagen's transformation into a monster.
License to Thrill: Robert Pattinson Emerges as a Surprise Bond Contender
Robert Pattinson has reportedly screen-tested for James Bond, adding one of Hollywood's most acclaimed actors to the race for 007. As Denis Villeneuve prepares a new chapter in the franchise, the star of “The Batman,” “Primetime,” and “The Odyssey” enters the conversation.
Making the Argument Sing: Editor Alan Baumgarten on Editing Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning”
Oscar-nominated editor Alan Baumgarten takes us inside the making of “The Social Reckoning,” revealing how he and Aaron Sorkin crafted tension, emotional payoffs, and a powerful January 6 sequence while keeping the focus squarely on character.
Leveling Up “Street Fighter”: How Stunt Coordinator John Valera Turned Video Game Icons Into Real Fighters
From Hurricane Kicks to Spinning Bird Kicks, stunt coordinator John Valera reveals how he transformed the iconic moves, beloved fighters, and martial arts traditions of “Street Fighter” into cinematic action for stars Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Jason Momoa, and more.
Islands of Meaning: How Editor Daniel Garber Found “Primetime”‘s Emotional Logic
Editor Daniel Garber says shaping “Primetime” was about finding “islands of meaning” within a film built on experimentation and discovery. He discusses working with director Lance Oppenheim to create a visually distinctive feature starring Robert Pattinson and Skyler Gisondo.
Face Off: How Special Effects Maestro Shane Mahan Engineered the Body Horror of “Clayface”
Legacy Effects co-founder Shane Mahan takes us inside the making of “Clayface,” revealing how practical makeup effects, pull-tab prosthetics, and old-school movie magic helped transform Tom Rhys Harries into one of DC’s most haunting villains.
The Soul of “Wildwood”: Travis Knight on Portland, Artistry, and the Power of Human Storytelling
Director Travis Knight takes us inside LAIKA's ambitious “Wildwood,” revealing how Portland inspired the film's fantasy world, why global artists are flocking to Oregon
The Monster and the Maker: Takashi Yamazaki’s Path to “Godzilla Minus Zero”
Long before “Godzilla Minus Zero,” Takashi Yamazaki built a career defined by groundbreaking visual effects, historical storytelling, and boundless imagination. Here's how the filmmaker once dubbed “Japan's James Cameron” became one of the industry's most influential creative voices.
From Monterey Bay to a Whale’s Belly: Production Designer Ramsey Avery’s Incredible “Whalefall” Design Challenge
Production designer Ramsey Avery takes us inside the extraordinary making of “Whalefall,” revealing how scientific research, practical craftsmanship, and Monterey Bay realism helped create the giant whale and underwater world surrounding Austin Abrams’ survival journey.
From “Silence of the Lambs” to “Get Out”: How Horror Became Cinema’s Sharpest Mirror
For decades, horror was embraced by moviegoers while often ignored by cultural gatekeepers. From “The Silence of the Lambs” and “Get Out” to “Sinners,” the genre’s rise reveals how fear has become one of cinema’s most powerful storytelling tools.
Make It So: Remembering Patrick Stewart’s Remarkable Life On Stage and Screen
Patrick Stewart's extraordinary career carried him from the stages of the Royal Shakespeare Company to iconic roles in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and the “X-Men” franchise, creating a legacy defined by intelligence, humor, and remarkable range.
From “Sinners” to “Stranger Things”: How Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Turns Screen Nightmares Into Reality
Guests may come for the scares, but behind Halloween Horror Nights lies a year-round creative operation. Creative director John Murdy and production designer Chris Williams reveal how “Sinners,” “Stranger Things,” and other hit properties become immersive nightmares.
Old Tricks, New Faces: How Hollywood’s Greatest Aging Transformations Make Time a Character
From Tom Cruise’s startling transformation in “Digger” to David Bowie’s haunting decline in “The Hunger” and Bradley Cooper’s evolution in “Maestro,” a look at the makeup artistry, performances, and filmcraft that make aging on screen unforgettable.
Face Yourself: The Dark Art of Reinvention in “Clayface,” “The Substance” & More
From the experimental nightmare of “Clayface” to the satirical body horror of “The Substance,” filmmakers have long treated radical cosmetic transformation as a path to terror. Here's why Hollywood's strangest face films remain so compelling.
Busan 2026: How “Everybody’s Oma” Filmmaker Jason van Genderen Turned Family Stories Into a Global Movement
From turning a pandemic family project into the acclaimed documentary “Everybody’s Oma” to pioneering smartphone filmmaking, Jason van Genderen shared his journey with emerging filmmakers at Busan, urging them to tell personal stories that resonate around the world.
Anne Hathaway’s Remarkable Five-Film Tour de Force Showcases a Movie Star at Full Power
With major roles in "Mother Mary," "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "The Odyssey," "The End of Oak Street," and "Verity," Anne Hathaway has accomplished one of Hollywood's rarest feats: five major releases in a single year, showcasing a remarkable range across genres.
Creating “Wildwood”: How LAIKA Brought Portland’s Spirit, Forests, and Landmarks to Life in an Epic Stop-Motion Fantasy
Seven years in the making, LAIKA’s “Wildwood” is the studio’s most ambitious film yet and a love letter to Portland itself. We go behind the scenes to learn how Oregon’s landscapes, people, artists, and unmistakable spirit shaped every frame of the stop-motion fantasy.
