How David Newman Protected Leonard Bernstein with ‘West Side Story’
We chat with the composer about his role in the remake and why he was hired to stand guard over… Read More
December 20, 2021
World Builders
Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Explains the Murky Noir Aesthetic of ‘Nightmare Alley’
Also: why his partnership with Guillermo del Toro is a match made in film noir hell. Read More
December 16, 2021
Why We Can’t Dismiss the Star Power in ‘Red Notice’
We talk to producer Hiram Garcia about the new Netflix action movie. Plus: why we should be super pumped about… Read More
November 9, 2021
How Maz Makhani Shot ‘The Guilty’ in 11 Days Without a Director on Set
We chatted with the cinematographer about the numerous improvisations required to complete this film under an accelerated schedule. Read More
October 22, 2021
The Covid Comedy ‘Stop and Go’ is Just Two Filmmakers Guessing
We chat with filmmakers Whitney Call and Mallory Everton about why they're waiting for the audience to tell them whether… Read More
September 30, 2021
Seeking Imperfection for ‘Y: The Last Man’
We talk with cinematographer Kira Kelly about her intense comic book fandom and why embracing a messy frame was the… Read More
September 10, 2021
‘What If…?’ Pushed Marvel’s Design Team Into Its Most Daring Arena
We chat with Ryan Meinerding, the Creative Director of Visual Development at Marvel Studios, about knowing when to ditch legacy for… Read More
September 7, 2021
The Invisible Performers Who Craft ‘Ted Lasso’
We chat with editors A.J. Catoline and Melissa McCoy and casting director Theo Park about the myriad of unseen choices… Read More
August 20, 2021
Tracey Scott Wilson Explains How ‘Respect’ Became Her Mission
Constructing an Aretha Franklin biopic around "Respect" seems obvious, but weaving its theme into every frame requires strategy. Read More
August 12, 2021