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.”
Fashion, Power, and Print Under Pressure: How Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna Cracked “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
The Devil Wears Prada 2 begins with Anne Hathaway’s reporter character, Andy Sachs, getting fired by text just before taking the stage to accept a prestigious journalism award. A few days after the movie opened, a Washington Post editor watched her colleagues win a Pulitzer Prize for a story she’d worked on before being laid off via email. In this David Frankel-directed sequel, which opened to a whopping $77 million, the realities of a shrinking print media industry co-exist vividly alongside the still-glamorous New York City fashion world.
Writer/Director Olivia Newman on Finding the Deep Soul of “Remarkably Bright Creatures”
Director Olivia Newman talks about shaping grief, humor, and purpose in “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” starring Sally Field—and why the film’s octopus had to feel as real as its human characters.
Casting the Revolution: Margery Simkin on Finding an All-Star Barnyard for “Animal Farm”
Casting director Margery Simkin followed her instincts—and actors’ voices—to build the world of Andy Serkis’ “Animal Farm.” By ditching traditional auditions and listening closely to tone, rhythm, and essence, Simkin assembled a daring, star‑studded cast led by Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, and Gaten Matarazzo for a timeless political fable reimagined.
From Cerulean to Crimson: Costume Designer Molly Rogers Redefines Power Dressing in “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
Costume designer Molly Rogers honors legacy and reinvention while dressing Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
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.
Simone Ashley on Stepping Into Miranda Priestly’s World in “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
Twenty years after “The Devil Wears Prada,” Miranda Priestly has a new first assistant—and Simone Ashley is ready for the pressure. Starring alongside Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, Ashley brings a cool, confident edge to “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” embracing fashion, fame, and a fearless new chapter in New York City.
KeiLyn Durrel Jones on Becoming Bill Bray, Michael Jackson’s Quiet Guardian, in “Michael”
Bill Bray was always in the room—but never the focus. In “Michael,” KeiLyn Durrel Jones brings humanity and quiet power to the man many say became Michael Jackson’s closest confidant, protector, and chosen family.
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.
Director Lee Cronin on Resurrecting a Very Different Kind of Mummy
For director Lee Cronin, sound is not decoration—it’s narrative. In “The Mummy,” audio, practical effects, and global craftsmanship merge to create a family horror that unsettles long before the monster fully reveals itself.
Creature and Prosthetics Maestro Arjen Tuiten on Raising the Dead in “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”
When director Lee Cronin set out to reinvent “The Mummy,” he wanted something audiences had never seen before—and that meant rethinking the monster from the skin up. Prosthetics designer Arjen Tuiten drew inspiration from classic horror, real mummies, and even bodies preserved in ice to build a creature that evolves onscreen in chilling stages.
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.
From 8‑Bit Nostalgia to Cinematic Scale: Inside the Sound for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
Skywalker Sound’s Michael Semanick and Jeremy Bowker on balancing nostalgia and cinematic scale in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”
“Michael” Director Antoine Fuqua on Jaafar Jackson’s Brilliance, Los Angeles, and Bringing “Thriller” Back to Life
Director Antoine Fuqua knew “Michael” had to be authentic—from Hayvenhurst to the original “Thriller” location. Anything less wouldn’t do.
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.
