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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

How Emma Corrin Was Empowered by the 'Masculine' Costumes for 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' by Jazz Tangcay

The nearly hundred-year-old source material for "Lady Chatterley's Lover" once roused calls for censorship worldwide. DH Lawrence's novel, and now the new film (in theaters and streaming on …

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

'Good Night Oppy' Filmmaker Ryan White on Recreating Famous Mars Landing: 'It's Our Action Scene' by Jazz Tangcay

Documentary filmmaker Ryan White calls his latest project, "Good Night Oppy,"(in theaters now and streaming on Amazon Prime Video on November 23) his "COVID baby" because this was the one pr…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:26PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 24, 2022

How 'Armageddon Time' Evoked the Dawn of the '80s With Help From Muhammad Ali by Jazz Tangcay

Making "Armageddon Time" proved both a gift and weirdly traumatizing for director James Gray, who revisited his old New York City stomping grounds for the Focus Features release arriving in …

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

Composer Marc Shaiman Explains How 'Sleepless in Seattle' Influenced 'Bros' Movie Score by Jazz Tangcay

Billy Eichner didn't just write, produce and star in "Bros" " he also sings in it. The rom-com, in theaters now, follows the courtship between Bobby (Eichner) and the hunky lawyer Aaron (Luk…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:31PM[SHARE]
Friday, September 16, 2022

Why 'Barbarian' Actor Matthew Patrick Davis Went 'Ass Out' to Transform Into Horror Film's Creature by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: Do not read unless you have watched "The Barbarian," playing in theaters now. Actor Matthew Patrick Davis was flying blind when he signed on to play the monstrous Mother in 20…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:35PM[SHARE]
Friday, July 29, 2022

How B.J Novak's 'Vengeance' Captures Its Fish-Out-of-Water Protagonist by Jazz Tangcay

From the private clubs and highrises of New York to the sweltering oil fields of West Texas, B.J. Novak's "Vengeance," in theaters July 29, dives into a fish-out-of-water story. "The Office"…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:30PM[SHARE]
Friday, July 15, 2022

How 'Where the Crawdads Sing' DP Polly Morgan Captured the Characteristics of the Marsh World by Jazz Tangcay

When cinematographer Polly Morgan and director Olivia Newman were brought on to adapt Delia Owens' bestselling novel, "Where the Crawdads Sing," the story spoke to them on a natural level. T…

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Saturday, June 11, 2022

'Jurassic World Dominion': Meet the Franchise's New Dinosaurs, From Its Biggest Ever Foe to Feathered Predators by Jazz Tangcay

"Jurassic World Dominion" roars into theaters this weekend. Set in the present day, not long after the events of "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," dinosaurs now co-exist with humans. While d…

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Why 'Top Gun: Maverick' Almost Had a Different Opening Sequence by Jazz Tangcay

The highly-anticipated sequel to the 1986 "Top Gun" movie has taken off around the world, bringing a new audience as well as fans of the original into movie theaters. "Top Gun: Maverick" ope…

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How 'Music Man' Choreographer Helped Hugh Jackman Perfect His Moves for Broadway Revival by Jazz Tangcay

Not even the pandemic was going to stop "Music Man" Tony Award nominee Hugh Jackman from mastering the tap and dance routine for the show's Broadway revival. Jackman kept training with chore…

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

How Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon Brought MJ to Broadway by Jazz Tangcay

Christopher Wheeldon knows how iconic Michael Jackson's moves are to the world and to the entertainment industry, so when he stepped in as both director and choreographer for the Broadway sh…

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Director and Choreographer Camille A. Brown Makes History at the Met and on Broadway by Jazz Tangcay

Broadway choreographer Camille A. Brown has had a momentous few months. In September, she became the first Black artist to direct a main-stage production at the Metropolitan Opera, sharing d…

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

'CODA,' 'Encanto' and 'West Side Story' Among Casting Society Artios Awards Winners by Jazz Tangcay

"CODA," "Encanto" and "West Side Story" were received top honors at the 37th annual Artios Awards. The Casting Society honors excellence in casting across feature films, television and theat…

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Variety Artisans Awards Spotlights and Celebrates Nominated Crews by Jazz Tangcay

Variety's eighth annual Artisans Awards returns to an in-person ceremony for 2022 to celebrate and honor those essential to the filmmaking process who have exhibited the most exciting, immer…

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Jennifer Lopez's 'Marry Me' Wedding Dress Weighed 95 Pounds " and Required Five People to Get Her Zipped In by Jazz Tangcay

Classic glamour was costume designer Caroline Duncan's goal when building the wardrobe for Jennifer Lopez, who plays global pop star Kat Valdez in "Marry Me." In the Universal Pictures film,…

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Ariana DeBose: 'Black History Month Is a Celebration of Diversity, Multi-Dimensionality and Infinite Possibility' by Jazz Tangcay

I've always had difficulty understanding where I fit in Black History Month. What do I represent? What communities do I belong to? And are they reflected in the narrative of the celebration?…

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Ariana DeBose Turned Down 'West Side Story' Four Times, Says Casting Director Cindy Tolan by Jazz Tangcay

As Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" steamrolls through awards season, gaining traction for leading ladies Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose, casting director Cindy Tolan talked about how D…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:27PM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 6, 2022

Costume Designer Sharen Davis on Dressing Will Smith and Denzel Washington by Jazz Tangcay

Costume designer Sharen Davis is having a big year, having worked with both Denzel Washington, who directed "A Journal for Jordan," now in theaters, and with Will Smith, who stars in "King R…

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Friday, December 17, 2021

'House of Gucci,' 'The Power Of The Dog,' 'West Side Story' to Be Honored at American Cinematheque's Inaugural Crafts Tribute by Jazz Tangcay

The American Cinematheque announced today the honorees for the inaugural Tribute to the Crafts, which will take place in-person on Jan. 26, at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Calif. Tribut…

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Monday, December 6, 2021

'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'La La Land' Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Launch Theater Music Class With Monthly (EXCLUSIVE) by Jazz Tangcay

Award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the duo behind "La La Land" and "Dear Evan Hansen" have launched an immersive 30-day musical theatre songwriting class on the creative l…

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Friday, December 3, 2021

How 'The Tender Bar' Channels Long Island History via New England by Jazz Tangcay

George Clooney's "The Tender Bar," set in the working-class neighborhood of Manhasset, Long Island, spans 15 years starting in 1973. In the film, which bows Dec. 17 in theaters, young JR Mag…

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Stephen Sondheim: Stars Pay Tribute to Legendary Broadway Composer by Jazz Tangcay

Stephen Sondheim was hailed as one of the most influential and innovative voices in history of American musical theater by friends and fans following the composer's death Friday at the age o…

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Sunday, November 14, 2021

Nicole Kidman Recalls How 'Frightening' It Was to Play Lucille Ball in 'Being the Ricardos': 'I Had Massive Trepidation' by Jazz Tangcay

Aaron Sorkin's "Being the Ricardos" took over Westwood Village on Saturday night as both press and SAG-AFTRA members lined the streets around the Bruin Theater, keen to get their eyes on Nic…

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Monday, November 8, 2021

How 'Encanto' Art Team Brought Enchantment to Disney's 60th Animated Feature by Jazz Tangcay

Disney Animation's newest feature, "Encanto," centers on the extended Madrigal family, who possess magical powers and live in an enchanted house. Only teenager Mirabel, voiced by "In the Hei…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:45PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

'The Power of The Dog': Ari Wegner on Shooting the Vast Landscape and Human Nuance of Jane Campion's Western by Jazz Tangcay

Cinematographer Ari Wegner is about to become a more familiar name in the film world, as the "Zola" DP starts to rake in recognition for her contribution to Jane Campion's "The Power of the …

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Grammy Awards: Stage and Streamers Meet as Concept Albums Look to Dominate Musical Theater Album Race by Jazz Tangcay

While Broadway lights remained dimmed for much of 2020 and 2021, they flipped back on in September and delayed cast albums finally were released " unleashing potential contenders for the mus…

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Friday, October 15, 2021

How Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel' Crafted a Medieval World Through Costumes, Music and Lighting by Jazz Tangcay

Composer Harry Gregson-Williams, costume designer Janty Yates and cinematographer Dariusz Wolski are part of the team Ridley Scott rallies to make a "Ridley Scott" film. Whether they come on…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:28PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 8, 2021

How Beyoncé and Ariana Grande Inspired Broadway's 'Six' Costume Designer by Jazz Tangcay

Gabriella Slade fuses pop and Tudor influences in crafting the costumes of "Six," which recently opened on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. A modern twist on the lives of the six wiv…

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Monday, October 4, 2021

'Venom' Sequel: How Carnage's Movement Was Inspired By a Scorpion by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER WARNING: Do not read if you haven't seen "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," currently playing in theaters. At the end of 2018's "Venom," audiences saw serial killer Cletus Kasady's ex…

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Friday, September 10, 2021

'Dear Evan Hansen' Costume Designer Sekinah Brown on Styling Ben Platt by Jazz Tangcay

"Dear Evan Hansen" costume designer Sekinah Brown is grateful to actor Ben Platt for keeping the memorable blue-striped polo shirt from the Broadway musical. Platt, who played the titular ro…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:45PM[SHARE]
Monday, August 16, 2021

The 'Don't Breathe 2' Sound Team on Using the Intensity of Silence by Jazz Tangcay

In "Don't Breathe 2," now playing in theaters, Stephen Lang returns as the blind man and former Navy SEAL Norman Nordstrom, who is harboring a terrible secret about his wicked ways. He uses …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:26PM[SHARE]

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