Bite-Sized Episode Episodes

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 Ma...

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 Bra...

Where were you when you first saw the most expensive NC-17 Film ever made? Have you seen it since? What is your relationship with this iconic box office disaster? In this Bite-Sized Episode we examine SHOWGIRLS and celebrate Elizabeth Berkley’s strength despite it’s devastating reception. Even The Academy has come around to acknowledge this film’s place in our pop culture history. Enjoy this look back into the film that is a delicious disaster and let me know about your experience with ...

In this Bite-Sized Edition of Look Behind the Look, we’re diving deep into one of Spike Lee’s most overlooked and most fascinating films: Girl 6 (1996). This isn’t just a story about a phone sex operator—it’s a layered exploration of race, femininity, exploitation, identity, and survival in an industry that wasn’t built for Black women. Featuring a groundbreaking soundtrack by Prince and a stunning performance by Theresa Randle, Girl 6 was misunderstood when it was released but today, it dese...

Happy Valentine's Day from JD and Veronica! Heathers is an undeniable classic. We take a look at the creative elements that came together to bring us the first and arguably the best Mean Girls, and the first appearance of the ultimate bad boy that you have to fight everything to resist. Before toxic relationships became an overused phrase, we had Veronica and JD. Unfortunately, the plot of Heathers has become all too real, but the film is still a favorite of Gen X, and here, we try to explain...

As Gen Z slowly but surely unearths gems in film history, one of our beloved Gen X films, Less Than Zero, always seems to escape their discovery. This is because the film is not available anywhere- when it is streaming for a few months on MAX, my various text threads light up, but alas, it leaves as quickly as it comes. One of my top 10 gifts ever received was the Vinyl LP for my Birthday 5 years ago and they can pry my burned DVD of the film from my cold dead hands. It's one of my all-time f...

Welcome back, Lookers! This week's Bite-Sized episode of Look Behind The Look is all about the cult classic, Xanadu. You loved Martin Samuel's interview so much that we decided to dive deeper into the film and share some delightful tidbits and behind-the-scenes stories. I also talk to the star of 2007's "Xanadu on Broadway" about her unforgettable time as Kira. We discuss Kenny Ortega's choreography, take a look at the makeup and Bobbie Mannix's costumes, and I share my interview with Kerry B...

Welcome back, Lookers! In this bite-sized edition of Look Behind The Look, we dive into the iconic 90s film, The Bodyguard, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. From Whitney's unforgettable performance of "I Will Always Love You" to the behind-the-scenes magic, this episode is packed with nostalgia and fascinating insights. I had the honor of speaking with Academy Award-winning makeup artist Valli O'Reilly, who shared her journey of becoming Whitney's makeup artist for the film. Valli ...

Where is Ve Neill in this sequel and what do you think happened? Those of us who grew up with the original want answers, Mr. Burton. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice comes out today and I'll of course be seeing it with the fam... let me know your thoughts in the comments! Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack from Tiffany Bartok at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

Join me to celebrate the Icon that is Faye Dunaway by taking a closer look into CHINATOWN's Evelyn Mulwray. Let's look at what the collaboration of artists like costume designer Anthea Sylbert, and makeup artist and hair designers Lee Harman and Hank Edds resulted in and hear about the detail that went into the unforgettable look of Evelyn. *Don't forget to watch the documentary that is out right now on HBO about the incredible career of Faye Dunaway. There is also a LOT MORE BTS about Chinatow...

Being the level of Prince Fan that I am, this was one I was hesitant to put out, but it had to be done and I hope you like it! More Prince https://amzn.to/3WtvAd2 Other People's Purple Rain Creations https://creatoriq.cc/4clsLQy More Storytelling https://lookbehindthelook.substack.com The BEST way to Support is to SUBSCRIBE !! https://www.youtube.com/lookbehindthelookpodcast INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lookbehindthelook/ Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack from Tiffany B...