Look Behind The Look

Host Tiffany Bartok Brings You Closer To The Details Behind Your Favorite Looks In Film, Television and Music
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New York Times Recommended Look Behind The Look, hosted by filmmaker Tiffany Bartok (Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story), breaks down the most creative looks across TV, film, music, and fashion in exclusive conversations with the artists that created them. Oscar and BAFTA Award Winning makeup and hair artists and costume designers share their process and stories from set with A-List talent, while fashion's elite makeup and hair stylists, photographers and stylists recount tales behind their VOGUE covers. Even hear from Beauty Brand CEO's about how they created their empires. Join us to Look Behind the Look. IG https://www.instagram.com/lookbehindthelook/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/lookbehindthelookpodcast SUBSTACK https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com lookbehindthelook.substack.com

  1. 3d ago

    Spider-Noir Unmasked: Hair, Makeup, and the Art of Noir Storytelling

    What does it take to create the striking world of Spider-Noir? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the stunning Marvel series to explore the artistry of hair, makeup, and character design that helped bring this dark, 1930s-inspired superhero universe to life. Hair Department Head Theraesa Rivers, Makeup Department Head, Lana Horochowski and Prosthetic Designer Vincent Van Dyke, reveal how classic film noir aesthetics, vintage Hollywood influences, and comic book source material were blended to create a look that feels both timeless and authentic. From designing period-authentic hairstyles and weathered character makeup to developing the visual language of a world filled with mystery, shadows, and intrigue, we uncover the creative decisions that shaped Spider-Noir's unforgettable style. Watch Spider-Noir HERE Spider-Noir Comic But wait! There's more... https://linktr.ee/lookbehindthelook Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

    20 min

  2. Jun 12

    Yes, I'm Still Talking About Madonna, Kate Moss, and the Tribeca Premier at The Beacon.

    Jayce wrote the episode, but I’m writing this… We know that we live in a world where emotions are fleeting- they roll through us like 2 second electric shock waves from distraction to distraction, but I STILL have not forgotten the night of June 5th where I sold my tickets to see Lorde at Gov Ball in exchange for a night in the presence of Madonna. It caused 2 days of silent treatment in my home when I sold the Gov Ball tickets and a mental health check since I LOVE Lorde. But… I also LOVE Madonna and am too old to “festival” anymore. In preparing for this Bite Sized episode on Madonna we played Confessions On A Dancefloor around the clock and I danced on air reliving my MySpace days. Even in getting ready to go to the event I felt like life was better and though giving up our phones was scary for exactly 2 seconds, I instantly felt like a new human being. I had an amazing discussion with my dear friend, David Russell, who is quite the music historian and a Madonna expert (that is the label I have given him, to be clear, he would never claim that title for himself), and I will share that talk later when Confessions II is finally released July 3. We talked about how BORING it is that there is so much that people are annoyed with about Madonna. Complaints about her age, her surgeries and her “need for relevance”… this actually bores me. The Beacon was teaming with people full of joy, acceptance, and unabashed expression. The talk was a display of Madonna’s vulnerability actually. She wasn’t a persona this night, she was a woman who had her best friend Debi Mazar in the audience with her celebrating her latest creation. This is the same woman who shut down Times Square the night before and performed in a skyscraper, for goodness sake. The woman on stage was both of these people. A full circle. So while Lorde was inspiring one generation (maybe a couple generations) at Gov Ball, I did not regret choosing to be at the Beacon June 5th to physically feel the decades of inspiration Madonna has provided us. The video is amazing and if you haven’t seen it yet, that’s crazy. Watch it below. You know by know that Kate Moss who looks better than ever is in the video, but it was a complete surprise to us as an audience and I screamed so loud that I scared myself when she came on the screen. Feeling that excited and young again… that was fun. For more on Madonna’s look for Hung Up, check out my interview from waaaaaaay back with the amazing makeup artist, Gina Brooke. 00:00 Intro | Madonna Takes Over Tribeca 2026 00:28 Confessions 2 Arrives 01:29 Why Confessions Is Madonna's Masterpiece 03:20 The Making of Confessions on a Dance Floor 03:50 Why "Hung Up" Changed Pop Music 04:59 Inside the Making of the "Hung Up" Video 06:17 Madonna Filmed with Eight Broken Ribs 07:16 Why the "Hung Up" Video Is Still Iconic 07:49 Tribeca Premiere & Madonna Q&A 08:28 Inside the Beacon Theatre Experience 09:16 Madonna's Emotional Conversation 10:46 The Confessions 2 Visual Album Reaction 11:35 Final Thoughts | Will Confessions 2 Make History? Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

    12 min

  3. Feb 25

    Windburned and Wild: Hair & Makeup as Storytelling in Wuthering Heights with Siân Miller

    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? 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? Learn more about the products Siân used on-set here: ShopMy 0:00 - Intro 4:04 - When to Modernize the Story 6:12 - Working with Emerald Fennel 9:13 - Creating Cathy’s Hair 12:41 - The Thought Behind The Skin Room 14:17 - Matching Cathy to the Dining Room 17:17 - The Making Of Siân’s Favorite Scene 19:56 - Meaning Behind the Freckles 22:27 - Makeup is an Underappreciated Art 28:10 - Working with Jacob Elordi Again 30:26 - Outro Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

    30 min

  4. Feb 18

    Supremely Styled: Miyako Bellizzi’s Oscar Nominated Costume Design

    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 Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

    26 min

  5. Feb 15

    Built for the Academy: Mike Fontaine's Oscar-Nominated Prosthetics of Sinners

    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 Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

    32 min

  6. Feb 2

    The Art of the Glow: Unveiling Circa 1970's Face Oil Magic

    In this episode of Look Behind the Look, host Tiffany Bartok welcomes the dynamic duo Barbara Guillaume & Amy Komorowski , 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, Circa 1970 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. 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. Head Here for Circa 1970 Oil Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min

  7. Jan 14

    Architects of Absurdity: Navigating Gilliam's Beautiful Nightmares

    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. 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 Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

    15 min
  8. From Green to Glam: The Makeup Journey of Wicked For Good with Frances Hannon

    12/18/2025

    From Green to Glam: The Makeup Journey of Wicked For Good with Frances Hannon

    I finally had the chance to have Frances Hannon on the show and yes, you have heard from her by now, but I know there are some tid-bits you will learn from our talk... perhaps you haven’t learned about John Chu’s bespokeiridescent blue for his horses...? How would you like to get your hands on that creation? And for those of you who aren’t besieged with Wicked in your feed, this may be the first time you are learning about Frances’ process working with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, John Chu on this epic adventure of WICKED and WICKED:FOR GOOD. Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

    36 min
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New York Times Recommended Look Behind The Look, hosted by filmmaker Tiffany Bartok (Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story), breaks down the most creative looks across TV, film, music, and fashion in exclusive conversations with the artists that created them. Oscar and BAFTA Award Winning makeup and hair artists and costume designers share their process and stories from set with A-List talent, while fashion's elite makeup and hair stylists, photographers and stylists recount tales behind their VOGUE covers. Even hear from Beauty Brand CEO's about how they created their empires. Join us to Look Behind the Look. IG https://www.instagram.com/lookbehindthelook/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/lookbehindthelookpodcast SUBSTACK https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com lookbehindthelook.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Host Tiffany Bartok Brings You Closer To The Details Behind Your Favorite Looks In Film, Television and Music
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vinyl Foote Productions
  • Show Website
    Look Behind The Look

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