Interview

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.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  14 hours ago

Interview

Costume Designer

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.

By Hugh Hart  |  October 26, 2026

Interview

Hair/Makeup

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.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  October 26, 2026
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.

By Hugh Gallagher  |  October 25, 2026

Interview

Director

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.

By Mathew Scott  |  October 25, 2026