Look Behind The Look

<p>I love any opportunity I can get to speak with Siân Miller, and what luck it was to have her on for "Wuthering Heights" to discuss all things wild... and contained. Braids for days, vacuum masks, intricate hairstyles only to never have film coverage, and yes... sigh... windburned cheeks. I have known Siân since she worked on Cyrano- a beautiful treasure of a film that many people might not know about, and we dug into all things Saltburn last time, but today we will talk about the film that has us all in the beauty world swooning. What did you think of Wuthering Heights? Have you tried any of the looks yourself?</p><p>Siân and I also talked about where Hair and Makeup Falls on the priority list of time on shoot days- I’d love to hear from other craft departments about this topic. Makeup and Hair is often disregarded as a chunk of time allotted to vanity, when it is actually vital to the character creation and needs to be reestablished every shoot day. What are your thoughts on this as filmmakers and artists yourselves?</p><p>Learn more about the products Siân used on-set here:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4136566">ShopMy</a></p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>4:04 - When to Modernize the Story</p><p>6:12 - Working with Emerald Fennel</p><p>9:13 - Creating Cathy’s Hair</p><p>12:41 - The Thought Behind The Skin Room</p><p>14:17 - Matching Cathy to the Dining Room</p><p>17:17 - The Making Of Siân’s Favorite Scene</p><p>19:56 - Meaning Behind the Freckles</p><p>22:27 - Makeup is an Underappreciated Art</p><p>28:10 - Working with Jacob Elordi Again</p><p>30:26 - Outro</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Look Behind The Look at <a href="https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>To be fair, my interview with Miyako was before Marty came to our screens…. you’ve seen in previous posts my excuse for the dog eating my homework; I’ve been <a target="_blank" href="https://deadline.com/2026/02/vivien-the-florist-casts-carla-gugino-matthew-modine-1236727498/">producing a film </a>in Philadelphia and the timing is less than stellar. I was also waiting to speak to <a target="_blank" href="https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com/p/built-for-the-academy-mike-fontaines">Mike Fontaine</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/kyrapanchenko_mkup/?hl=en">Kyra Panchenko</a> about their makeup work on Marty which has since been recognized by BAFTA, but Kyra is insanely busy and our schedules did not align. So I am finally releasing my talk with Miyako mostly for bragging rights that I, too was granted the honor of having this superstar on the show.</p><p>Miyako Bellizzi is THAT GIRL that you want to friends with. She is impossibly cool and effortlessly chic, and above all, spectacularly talented. Josh Safdi's Marty Supreme is without a doubt a polarizing film, but the one fact that is undisputed is it looked flawless. The authenticity, detail, and style are deserving of their Academy Award Nominations and we all knew from the moment this film was released that Bellizzi would be among those craftspeople who were recognized during awards season. I spoke to Miyako early in the film's release so we talked about the press tour a lot. I am not ashamed to admit that I have all the Marty Merch including the Wheaties Box. So while you may have seen this beautiful woman and her extraordinary work in this film featured everywhere from Vogue to Vanity Fair, we had a great time speaking off the cuff about the excitement of the cultural influence of an A24 press tour. Enjoy!</p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>3:37 - Miyoko from Uncut Gems to Marty</p><p>8:37 - Creating Gwyneth Paltrow’s Costume</p><p>10:00 - Women’s Fashion in the 50’s</p><p>12:13 - Individualizing Gwyneth’s Character</p><p>14:09 - Morphing Dylan into Marty</p><p>18:04 - Developing and Collaborating Looks</p><p>20:31 - How Character Arcs Transform Costumes</p><p>21:48 - Resonance with Marty’s Drive</p><p>23:21 - Outro</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Look Behind The Look at <a href="https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Currently, Mike Fontaine is Oscar Nominated for his work in SINNERS, and his work in Marty Supreme is BAFTA Nominated. I loved hearing Mike talking about knowing what he wanted before he hit double digits and how he became a protégé of Dick Smith—the legendary makeup artist behind The Exorcist and The Godfather—who mentored him into adulthood. Mike shares his experiences collaborating with director Ryan Coogler and the challenges of creating authentic characters. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and passion that goes into making unforgettable cinematic moments and learn about Mike's deep appreciation of nature and how it is reflected in his work.</p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>2:28 - Mike’s Origins in Makeup</p><p>8:11 - Visualizing Sinners from Script to Screen</p><p>10:06 - Reality of Creating Looks on a Budget</p><p>12:09 - Authenticity and Realism in Creation</p><p>17:03 - The Mountain of Work</p><p>18:30 - Collaboration Is King</p><p>22:40 - Magic with Releases</p><p>24:25 - Mike’s Work on Marty Supreme</p><p>30:55 - Outro</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Look Behind The Look at <a href="https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>In this episode of Look Behind the Look, host Tiffany Bartok welcomes the dynamic duo <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/barbaraguillaume/?hl=en">Barbara Guillaume</a> & <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/akgroomer/?hl=en">Amy Komorowski</a> , renowned groomers who have worked with Hollywood's elite, including Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver and Leo DiCaprio. Together, they unveil the secrets behind their innovative product, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.circa-1970.com">Circa 1970</a> face oil, a, gender-neutral skincare product, formulated with bakuchiol to serve as a natural, non-irritating alternative to retinol. The women are transparent with their challenges (thank you, ladies, we are not alone it seems:), and reveal why their (ahem) very famous clients pay retail to secure this magic potion for themselves. Entirely self-funded and deeply inspirational, Amy and Barbara tell all about this extraordinary product and how it found its way to the most elite vanities in Hollywood and beyond.</p><p>I’ve used this magic potion and the smell alone is heaven-on-earth, not to mention the power of the product… and its two founders.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.circa-1970.com">Head Here for Circa 1970 Oil</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Look Behind The Look at <a href="https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>In this holiday edition of Look Behind the Look, we unwrap the layers of Terry Gilliam's 1985 film Brazil, a retro futurist fever dream that cleverly disguises its incisive critique of bureaucracy and authoritarianism as a Christmas movie. Join us as we explore the film's rich aesthetics, from its elaborate production design to the campy hair and makeup, revealing how these visuals reflect the emotional machinery of a society struggling under the weight of conformity and denial. Discover how Brazil remains relevant today, echoing our contemporary challenges with digital systems and the normalization of crisis.</p><p>0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Gilliam After Python: The Architect of Beautiful Nightmares 3:05 - The Look: A World Styled for Breakdown 4:12 - Camp as Survival & Bureaucratic Beauty 5:25 - Imagination as a Last Resort: Sam Dreams 6:18 - The Restaurant Scene: Elegance at the Edge of Collapse 7:05 - When Help Becomes Theater 7:41 - When Emptiness Becomes Violence 8:27 - The Christmas Setting: Festivity as Emotional Camouflage 9:36 - If Brazil Were Made Today 13:27 - Closing</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Look Behind The Look at <a href="https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe</a>