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.
How “Widow’s Bay” Turned a Mushroom-Fueled Nightmare Into an Emmy-Winning Soundscape
Music editor Nate Underkuffler reveals how music and sound design merged to create Matthew Rhys’ hallucinatory journey, shape the show’s genre-bending identity, and help make “Widow’s Bay” one of television’s most celebrated new series.
Dressing a Texas Double Act: Colin Wilkes on Costuming Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson in “Brothers”
For costume designer Colin Wilkes, “Brothers” offered a chance to lean into Texas authenticity while highlighting the sharp contrasts between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, from custom cowboy hats and worn-in jeans to eco-conscious island style.
Creating the Look of “WAR”: Tara McDonald on Wealth, Status & Sienna Miller’s Signature Style
For HBO’s “WAR,” Emmy-winning hair & makeup designer Tara McDonald crafted a world where wealth, power, and ambition are communicated through the smallest details. She discusses working with Sienna Miller, designing rival law-firm aesthetics, and creating luxury that feels authentic.
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.
