Interview

Production Designer

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.

By Bryan Alkemeyer  |  15 hours ago
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.

By Evelyn Lott  |  October 30, 2026
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.

By The Credits  |  October 29, 2026

Interview

Art Director, Director, Producer, Production Designer

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.

By Matt Minton  |  October 28, 2026
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.

By Hugh Gallagher  |  October 28, 2026