How David Newman Protected Leonard Bernstein with ‘West Side Story’

By  Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the composer about his role in the remake and why he was hired to stand guard over Leonard Bernstein’s music.

Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Explains the Murky Noir Aesthetic of ‘Nightmare Alley’

By  Brad Gullickson 

Also: why his partnership with Guillermo del Toro is a match made in film noir hell.

Why We Can’t Dismiss the Star Power in ‘Red Notice’

By  Brad Gullickson 

We talk to producer Hiram Garcia about the new Netflix action movie. Plus: why we should be super pumped about the Black Adam IP he and Dwayne Johnson are currently crafting.

How Maz Makhani Shot ‘The Guilty’ in 11 Days Without a Director on Set

By  Brad Gullickson 

We chatted with the cinematographer about the numerous improvisations required to complete this film under an accelerated schedule.

The Covid Comedy ‘Stop and Go’ is Just Two Filmmakers Guessing

By  Brad Gullickson 

We chat with filmmakers Whitney Call and Mallory Everton about why they’re waiting for the audience to tell them whether they should have made their film or not.

Seeking Imperfection for ‘Y: The Last Man’

By  Brad Gullickson 

We talk with cinematographer Kira Kelly about her intense comic book fandom and why embracing a messy frame was the right move for this adaptation.

‘What If…?’ Pushed Marvel’s Design Team Into Its Most Daring Arena

By  Brad Gullickson 

We chat with Ryan Meinerding, the Creative Director of Visual Development at Marvel Studios, about knowing when to ditch legacy for story.

The Invisible Performers Who Craft ‘Ted Lasso’

By  Brad Gullickson 

We chat with editors A.J. Catoline and Melissa McCoy and casting director Theo Park about the myriad of unseen choices they make that help shape the vibe of the series.

Tracey Scott Wilson Explains How ‘Respect’ Became Her Mission

By  Brad Gullickson 

Constructing an Aretha Franklin biopic around “Respect” seems obvious, but weaving its theme into every frame requires strategy.