Published work

Ruth E. Carter is synonymous with iconic Black feature films — the mad genius behind the cultural costuming and Afro-Futurism apparel of some of the most visually ambitious Black features of the last three decades. From styling Spike Lee in the late 80s to building out the re-imagined African royalty of Zamunda in Coming 2 America, this piece traces the arc of her work and the South African knitwear collaborator (Laduma Ngxokolo) she pulled in to dress Prince Akeem.

A career-arc interview with UCB comedian Connor Ratliff — from the Royal Court to Tom Hanks’ "dead eyes" comment on Band of Brothers, to the podcast (Dead Eyes) he built to unravel the whole thing. "It’s about failure, perspective, and having a sense of humor."

Reitman on method-prepping to play the schizophrenic Santa-complex kidnapper in SYFY’s Happy — five straight months of Christmas lights, photos of imaginary friends on the fridge, and a gym blackout that ended with his face against a mirror whispering the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Gallagher on improvising Attila the Hun in Night at the Museum under director Shawn Levy — what Levy called "the Gallagher check" (five terrible ideas because the sixth is the gem) and why you can’t be afraid to find gold.

Coogan on the business side of a four-decade career — "you can guide your career but can’t control your image," network from your own client base first, and the timeless advice to keep a headshot, resume, and monologue in your back pocket.