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in Awards, Emmys, Interviews, TVInterview: ‘The White Lotus’ Composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer Talks Jamming and Building a Theme by Layers
Even if you haven’t seen HBO’s The White Lotus (what are you waiting for??), you may have heard its iconic vocally-driven theme song, equal parts unsettling and this summer’s hottest club beat. This unexpected duality fits the show, a darkly humorous upstairs-downstairs-inspired commentary on affluence. We had the chance to speak with Cristobal Tapia de […] More
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Interview: ‘House of the Dragon’ Cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt on the Challenges of Filming in Westeros
House of the Dragon gave audiences the opportunity of going back to Westeros after Game of Thrones ended in 2019, focusing on the Targaryen family a century before the events of the original HBO series. A dynasty ruled with fire over the land, and Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) had to grow up in order to […] More
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Interview: ‘Love & Death’ Production Designer Suzuki Ingerslev on Crafting the Spaces that Defined the Life of Candy Montgomery
Love & Death’s Candy Montgomery is a story is known to many, but recreating the world of her suburban Texas life on screen is no small task. The documentation of Candy’s life outside of the Gore house is sparse, leaving production designer Suzuki Ingerslev in a unique position to capture the essence of this true crime story in […] More
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Interview: ‘Love & Death’ Music Supervisor Robin Urdang Discusses the Role of Music in Recreating Candy Montgomery
Love & Death chronicles the true crime story of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore. The pair lived in a seemingly quaint and placid Dallas suburb with loving husbands and beautiful families. One of the primary elements to building the atmosphere and tone of the series is the music that acts to characterize and reflect the mental […] More
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Interview: La Mar Taylor On Bringing The Vision ‘The Weeknd: Live At SoFi Stadium’ To Reality
When I sat down to speak to La Mar Taylor, who as creative director, works closely with The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) to develop and deliver their creative vision, the first thing I told him how I was a bit tired after attending a concert the night before. That was true, at least I felt […] More
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Interview: ‘The Last of Us’ Showrunner Craig Mazin ‘Agreeing to Not Disagree’ On What’s Best For the Series
When I sat down to speak with The Last of Us showrunnner/creator/writer/director Craig Mazin about the acclaimed HBO series something completely unexpected but very welcome occurred. The conversation covered his work bringing the series to life with great detail. By the time it was over I not only appreciated what he delivered on screen even […] More
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Interview: ‘The Last of Us’ Director Peter Hoar On Why Bill & Frank’s Love Story Touched So Many
Something unexpected occurred during HBO’s post-apocalyptic ‘zombie’ series, The Last of Us. Instead of terrifying viewers, a challenge the series had little problem meeting, it moved them in a way that stirred up a response unlike any I have seen in years. In the age of streaming, appointment viewing seems to have become a thing […] More
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Interview: Meghann Fahy on Unpacking the Mysteries of Daphne in ‘The White Lotus’
HBO’s The White Lotus boasts an entirely new cast for its second, Italy-set season, with two notable exceptions. Among its very worthwhile additions is Meghann Fahy, who plays Daphne, wife to chauvinistic moneyman Cameron (Theo James). Their Sicily vacation allows Daphne to bond with Harper (Aubrey Plaza) as Cameron chips away at her increasingly fragile […] More
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Interview: Marc Maron On His Most Personal Special ‘From Bleak to Dark’
One of the most engaging qualities about Marc Maron is his vulnerability and his ability to connect with someone (we saw that when he spoke to Joey here last year). His interviews with guests on his WTF podcast are often insightful and cut through the artifice into profound, more meaningful conversations with some of the […] More
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Interview: Haley Lu Richardson on Finding the Positivity in Portia in ‘The White Lotus’
HBO’s The White Lotus boasts an entirely new cast for its second, Italy-set season, with two notable exceptions. Among its very worthwhile additions is Haley Lu Richardson, who plays Portia, assistant to returning character Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge), who endures demeaning treatment from her boss but also doesn’t seem all that motivated to get the […] More
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Interview: Murray Bartlett On Leaning Into His Characters In ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Welcome to Chippendales’
Over the last few years, Murray Bartlett demanded viewers and voters attention for his Emmy-winning breakthrough work as Armond in The White Lotus. Since then Bartlett has quickly become one of the most must-watch actors working today. Wherever he appears in just he is delivering rich, nuanced characters that connect with viewers. From his memorable […] More
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Interview: ‘The Last of Us’ Star Storm Reid On What Ellie and Riley Meant To Each Other
What surprised many viewers of HBO’s The Last of Us was not the terrifying moments of horror, instead, it was the moments of heart. Sprinkled throughout the series were individual episodes which expanded the emotional scope of the series, allowing it to take hold of the viewers in ways never expected of ‘zombie’ series. The […] More
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