“The Boroughs” Creators Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews on Creating an “Evil Cocoon” For Modern Audiences
Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews set out to make “The Boroughs” a love letter—to Amblin-era storytelling, practical creature craft, and the singular beauty of New Mexico. Anchored by Alfred Molina and an all-star cast, their eerie new Netflix series transforms a quiet retirement community into the site of a deeply human mystery, where grief, aging, and hidden monsters collide beneath a carefully constructed suburban façade.
Inside “Widow’s Bay” Episode 6: DP Christian Sprenger on Building Tension With Light, Shadow & Silence
Christian Sprenger, the Emmy-winning DP behind “Atlanta,” brings his signature precision to “Widow’s Bay,” crafting a haunting standalone episode lit almost entirely by candlelight, where shadow and perspective pull viewers into Betty Gilpin’s unraveling world.
“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.
“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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Marc Munden on Directing Kids in the Brutally Artful “Lord of the Flies”
More than seven decades after its publication, “Lord of the Flies” still speaks to the anxieties of the present day. Director Marc Munden explains how he reimagined William Golding’s novel as a four-part Netflix series—using first-time child actors, monsoon-drenched locations, and unsettling visual language to explore power, fear, and the fragility of democracy.
Production Designer Grace Yun on Power, Class, and Conflict in “Beef” Season 2
In Netflix’s “Beef,” production designer Grace Yun turns spaces into emotional fault lines—from a pastel‑drenched country club built on denial to minimalist interiors that radiate control, power, and quiet menace.
“Paradise” Season 2 Cinematographer Yasu Tanida on Reunions, Ruin, and Radiant California Light
For “‘Paradise’ Season 2,” cinematographer Yasu Tanida evolves the show’s visual language—moving from the controlled cold light of an underground bunker to the unruly beauty of the real world. Drawing on California’s unmatched sunlight and classic Hollywood technique, Tanida crafts moments of chaos, intimacy, and long-awaited reunion with striking emotional power.
War Takes Wing: “House of the Dragon” Season 3 Teaser Unleashes Fire, Blood, and Allegiance
The long-simmering Dance of the Dragons has finally caught fire. The Season 3 teaser for “House of the Dragon” barrels headlong into war, with Rhaenyra Targaryen’s claim strengthened by dragons, armies, and Daemon’s long-delayed loyalty, even as the Greens regroup under a wounded but vengeful Aegon II.
Black, White, and Brutal: Prime Video’s One‑of‑a‑Kind “Spider‑Noir” Unveils Official Trailer
Prime Video’s “Spider‑Noir” plunges Nicolas Cage into a shadow‑drenched 1930s New York, where a weary private eye hides a secret identity—and the city’s only superhero.
How “Sunday Night Football” Is Made: Fred Gaudelli on America’s Most-Watched Show and a Catch for the Ages
Every Sunday night, an army of nearly 200 professionals descends on a stadium with seven mobile production trucks, dozens of cameras, and a single goal: making “Sunday Night Football” feel effortless. Emmy-winning producer Fred Gaudelli explains why preparation—and the people behind the scenes—are the real stars of America’s most-watched show.
“The Thing Under Threat Was a Friendship”: Creator Annie Weisman on Reframing the Thriller in “Imperfect Women”
In “Imperfect Women,” Annie Weisman transforms a literary thriller into an emotionally grounded series where friendship—not power—is the mystery at the core.
Costume Designer Olga Mill on Gen Z Vintage, Millennial Anxiety, & Old‑Money Fantasy in “Beef” Season 2
In “Beef” Season 2, costume design becomes cultural critique. From Montecito’s relaxed luxury to Gen Z’s thrifted restraint, clothing exposes power, aspiration, and the quiet violence of class.
Ralph Fiennes Has a Brilliant Idea on Who Should Play Voldemort in HBO’s “Harry Potter” Series
With HBO’s “Harry Potter” series on the horizon, Voldemort remains the most important role yet to be cast — and Ralph Fiennes has an inspired idea for who should take on the Dark Lord.
