“The Testaments” Costume Designer Leslie Kavanagh on Building Gilead’s Chilling New Generation
In “The Testaments,” costume designer Leslie Kavanagh crafts a striking visual language for Gilead’s next generation, where color-coded uniforms, custom fabrics, and meticulous tailoring chart power, privilege, and control. Following Agnes (Chase Infiniti) and guided by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), this new chapter reveals how beauty and brutality coexist—stitched together in every hem, hue, and silhouette.
“Lord of the Flies” Creator Jack Thorne on Reimagining a Timeless Classic in His Four-Part Heartbreaker
Jack Thorne first read “Lord of the Flies” at age 11—and it left him shaken. Decades later, he returns to William Golding’s classic with a haunting new adaptation that explores childhood psychology, inherited behavior, and the enduring dangers of power unchecked.
How Shirley Kurata Built a Surreal Fashion Playground for Keke Palmer in “I Love Boosters”
For costume designer Shirley Kurata, stepping into Boots Riley’s world of "I Love Boosters" meant embracing the unexpected. Blending thrift-store treasures, high fashion, and custom builds, she created a vibrant, maximalist wardrobe that mirrors the film’s surreal energy. From Keke Palmer’s bold designs to Demi Moore’s striking monochrome looks, every piece helps shape a world where style and storytelling collide.
“Passenger” Director André Øvredal on Designing a Demon You Can’t Outrun
For director André Øvredal, the terror at the heart of "Passenger" begins with something deeply familiar: the open road. But what starts as a universal experience quickly spirals into something far more sinister—a relentless, supernatural force that cannot be outrun. Øvredal explains how he grounded the film’s horror in physical reality, crafting a tangible villain, embracing practical effects, and transforming Washington’s diverse landscapes into a nightmarish American journey.
“The Late Show” Ends: Stephen Colbert Caps an Era With Paul McCartney and a Legendary Sign-Off
Stephen Colbert closed “The Late Show” with laughter, music, and a touch of the surreal, as Paul McCartney and a stage full of stars helped mark the end of a late-night institution.
“Is God Is” Writer/Director Aleshea Harris on Faith, Fury, and Igniting a Scorching Revenge Odyssey
Writer/director Aleshea Harris brings a blazing, genre-bending vision to “Is God Is,” a revenge road movie steeped in biblical myth and emotional fire. In adapting her own play, Harris crafts a singular cinematic experience—one where questions of fate, faith, and family burn just as fiercely as the story’s quest for vengeance.
“Lord of the Flies” Stars Winston Sawyers, David McKenna & Ike Talbut on Brotherhood, Brutality & Real Chemistry
The young stars of “Lord of the Flies” didn’t just act—they lived it. From sweltering heat and rugged terrain to a raw, improvisational approach encouraged by director Marc Munden, Winston Sawyers, David McKenna, and Ike Talbut reveal how they brought emotional truth to Netflix’s haunting adaptation of William Golding’s classic.
“Mortal Kombat II” Screenwriter Jeremy Slater on Johnny Cage, Kitana & the Perfect Finishing Move
Jeremy Slater approached “Mortal Kombat II” with a simple mandate: deliver the moments fans came to see. From brutal, inventive fight scenes to the emotional core of Johnny Cage and Kitana, Slater crafted a lean, relentless sequel designed to keep audiences locked in from the first blow to the final fatality.
From an Octopus’s Perspective to Paranoia: DP Ashley Connor on “Remarkably Bright Creatures” & “The Chair Company”
Ashley Connor doesn’t start with the camera—she starts with emotion. In “Remarkably Bright Creatures” and “The Chair Company,” the cinematographer crafts two radically different visual worlds, each grounded in character, psychology, and a shared search for human connection.
From Gaga & Madonna to Breakout Stars: Music Supervisor Julia Michels on Crafting “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Sound
Even veteran music supervisors can be stumped. When asked to distill her year-long sprint building the soundtrack for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Julia Michels needed time. Her answer—Michael Jackson’s “Working Day and Night”—captures the relentless pace behind a project that demanded she honor a beloved original while redefining what “Prada” sounds like two decades later.
Curry Barker’s “Obsession”: The Indie Horror That Turned L.A. Into a Nightmare Playground
Shot in just 20 days for under $1 million, “Obsession” turned writer-director Curry Barker into one of TIFF’s breakout filmmakers—transforming a simple premise into a dark, feverish crowd-pleaser that caught the eye of Focus Features and proved that scrappy indie horror can still erupt into something big.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Early Buzz: A Charming, Action-Packed Return to Theaters
First reactions to “The Mandalorian and Grogu” are in, with critics praising Jon Favreau’s charming, action-packed return to the big screen for Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and his Force-sensitive companion.
The Hunt for 007 Is On: Casting Director Nina Gold Leads High-Stakes Search for Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond
“The search for the next James Bond is underway,” Amazon MGM Studios said as Oscar-nominated casting director Nina Gold begins auditions for Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming film, setting the stage for one of the most high-stakes casting decisions in Hollywood.
How Costume Designer Daniel Lawson Gave Carrie Preston’s “Elsbeth” a New York Glow-Up
“She uses her dress to disarm people… It’s her Trojan horse,” says costume designer Daniel Lawson. On “Elsbeth,” Carrie Preston’s brilliantly offbeat sleuth isn’t just solving murders—she’s doing it in bold colors, daring patterns, and a wardrobe designed to distract, delight, and ultimately deceive.
DP Charlie Gruet on Turning Tracy Morgan’s Comedic Genius Into Docu-Style Gold in “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
Cinematographer Charlie Gruet brings a documentary filmmaker’s eye to Tracy Morgan's “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” blending vérité camerawork, era-specific formats, and cinematic storytelling to create a world that feels as authentic as it is hilarious.
Christopher Nolan Reveals Lupita Nyong’o’s Powerful Dual Role in “The Odyssey”
Lupita Nyong’o will play both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s IMAX‑shot epic “The Odyssey.”
How DP Tari Segal Found Joy, Whimsy, and Intimacy in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
Cinematographer Tari Segal breaks down how intimacy, color, and intention shaped the buoyant visual language of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”
James Gunn Adds Sinqua Walls to the Cast of “Superman: Man of Tomorrow”
Sinqua Walls has officially joined James Gunn’s “Superman: Man of Tomorrow,” now filming in Atlanta, as the DC Universe continues to take shape.
John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place Part III” Has Begun Filming in New York City
John Krasinski confirms that filming has begun on “A Quiet Place: Part III,” bringing the Abbott family back into the silence.
Designing Agnes’s Gilead: Martha Sparrow on Crafting Chase Infiniti’s World in “The Testaments”
Production designer Martha Sparrow reveals how symmetry, craft, and beauty shape the dangerous calm of “The Testaments.”
