Interview

Costume Designer

How “Lord of the Flies” Costume Designer Maja Meschede Turned School Uniforms Into Survival Gear

For Netflix’s “Lord of the Flies,” costume designer Maja Meschede charted the boys’ descent from order to chaos through subtle, emotionally grounded costume design. She discusses vintage clothing, continuity challenges, and filming in Malaysia.

By Bryan Abrams  |  13 hours ago

Interview

Composer

“Beef” Composer Finneas O’Connell on Building a Synth-Driven Score for Netflix’s Emmy Juggernaut

Composer Finneas O’Connell explains how he built the retro synth-driven score for “Beef” Season 2, collaborating with creator Lee Sung Jin to chart the series’ escalating tensions, generational conflicts, nostalgia, and explosive emotional reckoning.

By Bryan Abrams  |  15 hours ago
Patient Zero: Zach Cregger Takes “Resident Evil” in a New Direction

Fresh off the success of “Weapons,” Zach Cregger is taking a bold swing with “Resident Evil.” The filmmaker discusses fan backlash, positive test screenings, Austin Abrams' starring role, and why removing jokes made the franchise reboot even scarier.

By The Credits  |  September 11, 2026

Interview

Editor

“Lanterns” Editor Vikash Patel on Pace, Performance & Power Rings

Veteran editor Vikash Patel takes us inside the making of “Lanterns,” discussing its blend of drama, comedy, action, and visual effects, his collaboration with showrunner Chris Mundy, and the editorial choices that shape Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler’s cosmic mystery.

By Bryan Alkemeyer  |  September 10, 2026

Interview

Sound Designer

How VFX Wizard John Knoll & Sound Master David Acord Made “The Mandalorian and Grogu” Bigger Than Ever

For “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” VFX supervisor John Knoll and sound designer David Acord blended photogrammetry, practical effects, virtual production, and immersive sound to expand Din Djarin and Grogu's galaxy without losing the spirit fans fell in love with.

By Daron James  |  September 9, 2026