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 producing a film in Philadelphia and the timing is less than stellar. I was also waiting to speak to Mike Fontaine and Kyra Panchenko 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.

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!

0:00 - Intro

3:37 - Miyoko from Uncut Gems to Marty

8:37 - Creating Gwyneth Paltrow’s Costume

10:00 - Women’s Fashion in the 50’s

12:13 - Individualizing Gwyneth’s Character

14:09 - Morphing Dylan into Marty

18:04 - Developing and Collaborating Looks

20:31 - How Character Arcs Transform Costumes

21:48 - Resonance with Marty’s Drive

23:21 - Outro

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.

0:00 - Intro

2:28 - Mike’s Origins in Makeup

8:11 - Visualizing Sinners from Script to Screen

10:06 - Reality of Creating Looks on a Budget

12:09 - Authenticity and Realism in Creation

17:03 - The Mountain of Work

18:30 - Collaboration Is King

22:40 - Magic with Releases

24:25 - Mike’s Work on Marty Supreme

30:55 - Outro

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