Episodios

  • Behind the Scenes with Moira Frazier | Emmy-Nominated Hair Department Head of Abbott Elementary

    Behind the Scenes with Moira Frazier | Emmy-Nominated Hair Department Head of Abbott Elementary
    Jun 19 2025

    It's Season 4 of Abbott Elementary, and Moira Frazier is going for her third Emmy Nomination. I had her back for a third time to discuss, guinea pig wigs, Halloween Looks, and more.

    Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph all have stories to tell through their hairstyles and Moira talks about their evolution with me. Moira earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling in 2023 and 2024. Her work on the show also earned her two Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards for Best Contemporary Hairstyling. Enjoy our chat about the show, the cast and the industry as we manifest that 3rd nomination- happy voting!



    Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
    Más Menos
    19 m
  • Makeup Artist James Kaliardos Shares Stories From The Set of Something Beautiful With Miley Cyrus

    Makeup Artist James Kaliardos Shares Stories From The Set of Something Beautiful With Miley Cyrus
    Jun 13 2025

    Hello from the Tribeca Film Festival!

    While we can't show all the looks here on YouTube due to copyright, I'm still excited to share my interview, where I talk all things SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL with James Kaliardos, Miley Cyrus’ makeup artist. He's a legend in this industry and the founder and director of Visionaire. He carved out some time to talk about everything from their creative process to what it was like on set. I know you'll love to hear it all. To have been at the premiere of this creation was an otherworldly experience. It was an explosion of the senses to be sure. And to let us in on some of the behind-the-scenes stories, James is here to oblige. Enjoy!

    Something Beautiful Showtimes

    James Kaliardos IG



    Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
    Más Menos
    23 m
  • Painting RuPaul With Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist RAVEN

    Painting RuPaul With Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist RAVEN
    Jun 10 2025

    This is it, you guys.... This is the RAVEN episode!

    I was thrilled to find myself spending time with Raven to discuss the new season of "Touch Ups with Raven" premiering on WOW Presents Plus June 10. We delved into Raven's journey in the world of drag and makeup artistry. Raven's career began much earlier than her time on Drag Race, with a passion for makeup that sparked at a young age. Growing up in Victorville, California, captivated by the transformative power of makeup, experimenting with cosmetics... a star was born. This early fascination paved the way for a remarkable career that now includes working side by side with royalty- RuPaul.

    During our conversation, Raven shared the emotional experience of receiving the call to become RuPaul's personal makeup artist and we also learn the elements involved in the signature "Raven Beat". We also discussed the importance of energy matching in the makeup chair, highlighting how Raven and RuPaul create a comfortable and collaborative atmosphere. This synergy allows them to enjoy the process while achieving stunning results, demonstrating the significance of a positive working relationship in the beauty industry.

    As Raven prepares for the new season of "Touch Ups with Raven," we talked about the importance of continuous learning and experimentation in makeup artistry. Raven reminds us that aspiring artists need to embrace trial and error, as this is the key to finding one's unique style. With so much excitement surrounding Raven's work and the upcoming season, listeners are in for a treat.

    Join us as we celebrate the artistry of makeup and the vibrant world of drag. Be sure to catch the new season of "Touch Ups with Raven" on WOW Presents Plus!

    But wait! There's more... https://linktr.ee/lookbehindthelook

    Watch Touch Ups With Raven Season 2

    Starting TODAY, June 10 on

    World of Wonder Plus



    Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
    Más Menos
    47 m
  • Reconnecting With Erica Taylor | IT Cosmetics Makeup Coach and Powerhouse Educator

    Reconnecting With Erica Taylor | IT Cosmetics Makeup Coach and Powerhouse Educator
    May 28 2025

    So... a couple of weeks ago, I was headed to a brand event with fellow makeup artist Eva Perry. It was for IT Cosmetics and I go more into detail about the event on my substack (hint... head there and hit subscribe- it's free) At the event, Jenna Bush Hager along with IT Cosmetics Global Makeup Coach Erica Taylor presented all the ways in which women do it all which launching the new IT Cosmetics Do It All Radiant Concealer. I noticed Erica and I squinting at each other that way you do when you recognize each other... finally we realized we worked together waaaaaay back when at Bloomingdale's of all places (children, there was a career path known as the "Counter Girl"... back then). Yes- Erica, though younger than I, was my trainer at the MAC Counter when we were just kids. I immediately invited her onto the podcast to fill me in on her AMAZING career and all that has happened since then, including gaining over 1 million followers on IG and more on TikTok. She also shares with me her IT Cosmetics faves and plently of those amazing tips that she is famous for. This is a really fun one, you guys. Enjoy!



    Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
    Más Menos
    35 m
  • The Artistry of Seth Rogan 's The Studio | Hair, Makeup, and More

    The Artistry of Seth Rogan 's The Studio | Hair, Makeup, and More
    May 24 2025

    In this episode of Look Behind The Look, we jump into the world of the hit Apple TV show, The Studio, featuring a star-studded cast including Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Bryan Cranston and Kathryn Hahn. The cameos are unreal with Zoe Kravitz giving an unexpectedly hilarious performance, and Dave Franco giving... well... an expectedly hilarious performance.

    Hair department head, Vanessa Price, and makeup department head, Jorgee Douglass share their creative insights and experiences from behind the scenes. From the impeccable costumes to the wild hair and makeup designs for Hahn and Cranston, they explore how the show's unique visual style enhances its comedic brilliance. It's a collaborative process that shaped the show, revealing how the creative team worked closely with the actors to craft memorable looks that reflect their characters.

    Jorgee and Vanessa discuss the challenges of creating hair and makeup that not only fit the narrative but also resonate with the audience. Each episode is it's own beast- and they certainly rise to each challenge. As they share about their experiences on set, it becomes clear that the magic of The Studio lies not just in its writing and performances, but also in the meticulous attention to detail in every look. Join us and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes in the comments! (I know it's a given that everyone's favorite was #2, but that finale!!!!! Wow!)

    But wait!

    There's more:

    https://linktr.ee/lookbehindthelook



    Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
    Más Menos
    34 m
  • Jack Lemmon Turns 100 at The Film Forum

    Jack Lemmon Turns 100 at The Film Forum
    May 15 2025
    Shakespeare ​famously ​wrote, ​what's ​in ​a ​name? ​ ​But ​let's ​say ​it ​out ​loud. ​ ​Jack ​ ​Lemmon. ​It ​says ​it ​all ​right ​there ​in ​the ​name. ​​Jack. Ordinary, ​​the ​guy ​across ​from ​you ​on ​the ​subway. Lemon. The ​one ​that ​got ​the ​broken ​car. ​ ​The ​bitter ​taste, ​yet ​the ​surprising ​brightly ​colored ​yellow ​sun ​inside ​of ​the ​bad ​luck. ​Jack ​Lemmon, ​arguably ​the ​greatest ​comic ​and ​dramatic ​actor ​to ​ever ​grace ​the ​screen, ​who ​is ​unrivaled ​​as ​the ​everyman ​who ​trips, ​stumbles, ​ ​triumphs ​and ​gets ​the ​girl. ​Or ​in ​the ​case ​of ​Some ​like ​it ​Hot, ​the ​guy. ​ ​Starting ​this ​week ​at ​one ​of ​my ​very ​favorite ​movie ​theaters, ​the ​Film ​Forum ​on ​Houston ​Street, ​Jack ​Lemmon ​turns ​100. ​ Can ​you ​believe ​it? ​And ​the ​Film ​Forum ​is ​opening ​its ​two ​week ​tribute ​on ​Friday, ​May ​16th ​with ​the ​iconic ​story ​of ​opposites, ​the ​Odd ​Couple. ​But ​I'm ​not ​here ​to ​talk ​about ​Mr. ​Lemon's ​legendary ​roles ​in ​Days ​of ​Wine ​and ​Roses, ​Glengarry ​Glen ​Ross ​ ​having ​a ​revival ​on ​Broadway ​now ​with ​Bob ​Odenkirk ​reprising ​Lemon's ​unforgettable ​Shelley ​Levine, ​The ​Front ​Page, ​Mr. ​Roberts, ​Bell, ​Book ​and ​A Candle. ​A ​personal ​favorite ​of ​mine, ​Some ​like ​it ​Hot, ​which ​I ​watched ​on ​VHS ​until ​the ​tape ​broke…I ​am ​here ​to ​talk ​about ​one ​of ​the ​greatest ​comedies, ​if ​you ​can ​call ​a ​film ​about ​a ​mid ​level ​office ​drone ​working ​at ​an ​insurance ​company ​ ​who ​lets ​his ​superiors ​bully ​him ​into ​letting ​them ​have ​his ​apartment ​for ​their ​affairs ​in ​hopes ​of ​him ​getting ​promoted ​and ​the ​suicidal ​elevator ​girl ​who ​whom ​he ​falls ​in ​love ​with. ​A comedy ​​The ​Apartment. ​ Legendary ​director ​Billy ​Wilder, ​coming ​off ​the ​wild ​success ​of ​Some ​like ​it ​Hot ​with ​Marilyn ​Monroe, ​wanted ​to ​keep ​his ​collaboration ​with ​Lemon ​going. ​So ​in ​1960, ​Wilder ​and ​I.A.L ​diamond ​(Come ​on, ​is ​that ​the ​coolest ​name?)​ who ​wrote ​Some ​Like ​It ​Hot ​with ​Wilder ​were ​inspired ​by ​an ​infamous ​Hollywood ​murder ​story ​about ​agent ​Jennings ​Lange ​who ​was ​having ​an ​affair ​with ​actress ​Joan ​Bennett ​in ​an ​underlings ​apartment. ​So ​her ​husband, ​producer ​Walter ​Wanger, ​shot ​and ​killed ​Lange. ​Check ​out ​Karina ​Longworth's ​excellent ​podcast ​Love ​Is A Crime from ​You ​Must ​Remember ​This ​for ​the ​full ​retelling ​to ​you ​and ​I. ​This ​might ​not ​seem ​like ​source ​material ​for ​one ​of ​our ​greatest ​comedies, ​but ​in ​Wilder, ​Lemon ​and ​the ​adorable ​Shirley ​MacLaine's ​Hands, ​it ​was ​a ​box ​office ​smash, ​winning ​five ​Oscars ​out ​of ​ten ​nominations. ​Now ​I ​could ​go ​on ​and ​on ​about ​Billy ​Wilder's ​meticulous ​directorial ​precision, ​Lemon's ​unreal ​​comic ​timing ​and ​turn ​on ​a ​dime ​pathos ​why ​Ving ​Rhames ​spontaneously ​gave ​him ​his ​very ​own ​Golden ​Globe ​in ​1998. ​But I’m actually here to talk about a hat, a haircut, and a mirror. Let’s rewind to 1960 - President Kennedy just took office, Roy Orbison’s ‘Only The Lonely’ was on the radio, and the kids were doing Chubby Checker’s ‘The Twist’. The very seriously subversive theme and subject of The Apartment can not be over stated in this climate. The film, shot in gorgeous black & white by Joseph LaShelle of Laura and Marty fame, puts us smack-dab in what I’d call ‘Mad Men’ central - a heady swirl of cigarette smoke and ‘Tom & Jerry’ cocktail mix, office Christmas parties, wives holding on line 2 while executive husbands scheduled accepted trysts before dinner and kissing the kids goodnight. Lemmon plays ‘C.C. Baxter’, a hard-working, well-meaning drone who somehow gets himself turned into a sort of brothel landlord. His neighbors wonder how he can withstand being such a Lothario - the sounds coming through the walls everynight don’t match C.C. Baxter’s unassuming Brooks Brothers suit with a rumpled white shirt with rounded collars and tie-bar to boot.But Baxter is caught ...
    Más Menos
    17 m
  • Look Behind The Log Lady

    Look Behind The Log Lady
    May 6 2025

    In this episode of Look Behind The Look, my better half,Jayce Bartok, guest hosts and delves into the life and legacy of Cathryn Coulson, famously known as the Log Lady from David Lynch's Twin Peaks. Jayce shared with director Richard Green his experience watching the documentary I Know Cathryn the Log Lady, which paints a vivid portrait of her multifaceted life as an actress, camera operator, and a vibrant personality who faced her illness with unwavering commitment to her craft.

    Richard reveals the intricate journey of bringing Cathryn's story to the screen. From the challenges of navigating intense NDAs to capturing Cathryn's essence beyond her iconic role, Richard discusses the profound impact Cathryn had on those around her and the lessons he learned throughout the filmmaking process.

    Jayce and Richard discuss the emotional weight of Cathryn's final moments, her passion for performance, and the unique bond she shared with David Lynch as they worked together to create magic ...even in her last days. This episode is a celebration of resilience, artistry, and the indelible mark left by a beloved figure in television history.

    Learn More About the Film HERE (and check out the shop for cute merch!)



    Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
    Más Menos
    17 m
  • The Spike Lee Joint GIRL 6 | Desperately Seeking Theresa Randle

    The Spike Lee Joint GIRL 6 | Desperately Seeking Theresa Randle
    Apr 22 2025
    Welcome back to another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Today, we're back with another obscure cinema excavation exploring Spike Lee's 1996 film, Girl 6. The film offers a unique take on the world of phone sex operators through the eyes of an aspiring actress in New York City and, of course, so much more than that. We’ll explore how this film fell into obscurity...and the layered messages on race and female exploitation.Despite its ambitious narrative, the film received mixed reviews upon release and was a commercial disappointment, grossing approximately $4.9 million against a $12 million budget. Girl 6 was dismissed so hard when it came out; it's like it just vanished from Spike Lee's filmography. Reviewers like The Washington Post's Rita Kempley described it as "little more than a profane litany punctuated by Oscar-caliber orgasms," while the Post's Desson Howe stated that "it's enough to reduce expectations over him forever."Even when discussing He Got Game two years later, Spike wouldn't mention Girl 6…That's how much people sidelined it. It's wild because after Girl 6, Spike didn't make another film centered on a female perspective until Chi-Raq in 2015, almost 20 years later. You have to wonder if the reception to Girl 6 made Spike pull back from telling stories about women, especially Black women, navigating systems that weren't built for them. Girl 6 is one of Spike’s most overlooked films, but also one of the most fascinating. That’s exactly why it deserves a closer look behind the look.A Cultural ReassessmentIn 1996, people didn't know what to do with Girl 6. It barely made a dent at the box office, critics were lukewarm at best, and ultimately, it faded into obscurity. But here's the thing—Girl 6 wasn't a failure. It was a film about performance, sex, race, capitalism, and identity. It didn't fit the mold Hollywood—or even Spike Lee fans—wanted it to fit.This was Spike's first time directing a script he didn't write. The screenplay came from Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks, and what they created together was something totally different from the more straightforward sociopolitical narratives people had come to expect from Spike. Instead of overt protest, Girl 6 gives us a quiet, messy rebellion in the form of one Black woman trying to survive the film industry without selling her soul.Theresa Randle plays Judy, a struggling actress who ends up working as a phone sex operator to make ends meet. And that premise could've easily become male-gazey or exploitative in the wrong hands. But it doesn't. This is a story about the male gaze, not one that indulges it. The camera doesn't leer. It's observant. It's empathetic. It's watching Judy navigate objectification. Beyond general objectification, it shows how she manages which specific forms of objectification she subjugates herself to, like being told by her boss, Lil played by a perfectly cast, Hollywood legend, Jenifer Lewis, she needs to sound “Caucasian” on the phone, because that’s what “the client likes.”The film also drops in these surreal, meta moments that throw you off, especially the interspersed news storyline of the young black girl who survived falling down the elevator shaft in her building, but that's the point. It draws a direct line from girlhood to adulthood—how young Black girls are burdened from the start with invisibility, impossible standards, and stereotypes they’re expected to navigate alone just to survive. We see Judy auditioning for roles where she's told to be more "urban," more "real," while directors like Quentin Tarantino, in his now-infamous cameo, barks at Judy with lines laced in microaggressions that escalate—into full-blown aggression, unchecked racism, and flat-out exploitation as he demands she take her top off on camera. It’s violent in its familiarity. And that’s the point. Girl 6 doesn’t flinch—it forces us to sit in the discomfort, to confront how easily Black women are dehumanized under the guise of “opportunity.” This isn’t just a scene. It’s a reckoning that begins Judy’s arc. It’s Spike and Suzan-Lori Parks holding up a mirror and asking, ‘How many times has this happened—and how many times did we call it art?’ or better yet "This is what you do to Black women when you 'give them a chance.'"And that’s why the ending hits so hard. Because after everything—after all that growth and pain and disillusionment—it’s gutting to see Judy go back to Shoplifter. It’s framed like a reunion, maybe even a resolution—but it isn’t. It’s a return to something familiar. Something that once had control over her.And when she heads to L.A. for her so-called fresh start, she walks right into the same kind of exploitative audition that launched this whole journey. The loop restarts. But this time—she doesn’t freeze. She doesn’t stay quiet. She doesn’t submit. She assertively leaves. That moment shifts everything. Because even ...
    Más Menos
    20 m