All Of It with Alison Stewart

WNYC
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Feb 28, 2025 • 18min

'The Brutalist' Cinematographer Lol Crawley

[REBROADCAST from February 4, 2025] "The Brutalist" cinematographer and Oscar nominee Lol Crawley shot on VistaVision, a technology rarely used today in Hollywood. Crawley discusses his work, and how camera hardware, light and color can be an important part of storytelling. Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 13min

'Gladiator II' Costume Designers Janty Yates and David Crossman

[REBROADCAST from February 6, 2025] Dressing gladiators, emperors, senators, and schemers in Ancient Rome for "Gladiator II" was no small task for the Oscar-nominated costume designers Janty Yates, who won the 2001 Academy Award for her work on the original "Gladiator," and David Crossman, who worked on the military film's costumes. They discuss the research, artistry and character implications of their work. Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 20min

'Conclave' Editor Nick Emerson

[REBROADCAST from February 7, 2025] The film "Conclave" turns the selection of the next Pope into a dramatic tale of secrets, lies, and intrigue. Film editor Nick Emerson discusses his work on the movie, which has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Editing.Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 15min

'The Substance' Makeup Artist Pierre-Olivier Persin

[REBROADCAST from February 13, 2025] The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Makeup artist Pierre-Olivier Persin discusses what went into Demi Moore's on-screen transformation from the stunning Elizabeth Sparkle into a different person altogether.Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 22min

'Wicked' Production Designer Nathan Crowley

[REBROADCAST from February 18, 2025] As part of filming the "Wicked" screen adaptation, the actors performed on practical constructed sets, from Shiz University to Emerald City. Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley discusses his vision for designing the world of "Wicked."Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 20min

In 'Junie' a Woman Confronts Her Sister's Ghost (Debut Day)

In the new novel Junie, a young enslaved woman, consumed by grief at her sister's death, manages to wake her sister's ghost from the grave. The ghost pushes Junie to discover terrifying secrets about life on the Bellereine Plantation in Alabama. Author Erin Crosby Eckstine discusses her book as part of our Debut Day celebrating debut novels. 
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Feb 27, 2025 • 15min

Kaveh Akbar's 'Martyr!' (Debut Day)

[REBROADCAST FROM January 23, 2024] In the debut novel from poet Kaveh Akbar, Martyr!, a man who has lost everything becomes obsessed with the idea of becoming a martyr, until he meets a dying woman who has decided to spend her final days talking to people at the Brooklyn Museum.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 13min

Chasing Dreams and Friendship in 'Loca' (Debut Day)

In Loca, best friends Sal and Charo navigate life, love, and migration in 1990s New York. Author Alejandro Heredia discusses his debut novel, exploring identity, friendship, and the complexities of growing up in a new city.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 25min

A Woman Creates Her Perfect Man in 'Blob' (Debut Day)

A new novel follows a young woman named Vi who finds a strange blob, and manages to shape it into her dream man with unforeseen consequences. Author Maggie Su discusses her book, Blob: A Love Story, as part of our Debut Day celebrating debut novels.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 21min

Writer Ada Calhoun's Debut Novel 'Crush' (Debut Day)

In writer Ada Calhoun's debut novel, a happily-married woman finds herself with a new crush after her husband suggests they open their marriage. Calhoun joins us to discuss Crush: A Novel, as part of our day celebrating debut novels. 

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