Tag: Work

Chris Fleming’s “HELL” goes beyond his awkward body of work

[ad_1] “How well does Chris’ stand-in know the show? Can he do the set if we send Chris to heaven?” deadpans Chris Fleming’s agent, played by Rachel Crowe, during the opening sketch of the comedian’s new special, “HELL.” He’s just crashed into a staircase, his legs askew, in what the stage manager refers to as… Continue reading Chris Fleming’s “HELL” goes beyond his awkward body of work

Massive detail work sets ‘Queen Charlotte’ costumes apart

[ad_1] In the first minutes of the “Bridgerton” prequel “Queen Charlotte,” the namesake character complains heartily how her elaborate gown and its restrictive corset made of brittle and sharp whalebone means that if she moves too much, “I might be sliced and stabbed to death by my undergarments.” Oh, dearest gentle reader, young Queen Charlotte… Continue reading Massive detail work sets ‘Queen Charlotte’ costumes apart

‘Poker Face’ production designer likes when her work isn’t noticed

[ad_1] Ten episodes, 10 different looks, including a large barbecue, a sleazy casino and a dinner theater. Such was the challenge posed to production designer Judy Rhee when she signed on to work with Rian Johnson on his episodic Peacock series “Poker Face,” and she leaped in with both feet. Result? A first-ever Emmy nomination,… Continue reading ‘Poker Face’ production designer likes when her work isn’t noticed

Lisa Yuskavage’s Bodies of Work

[ad_1] Yuskavage’s work has ranged widely, from small watercolor still-lifes of flowers, fruit, and nipples to huge, eerie landscapes, which feel like a dream where you’re not sure if you want to stay forever in the land of erotically tinged weirdness or wake up before something unspeakable happens. What has remained constant in her career… Continue reading Lisa Yuskavage’s Bodies of Work