Episodes

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable world of Diane Warren, the legendary songwriter, through the lens of the new documentary Diane Warren, Relentless by director Bess Kargman. Bess is interviewed by my better half and the producer of this show, Jayce Bartok. He and Bess explore the complexities and triumphs of Warren's career, revealing the woman behind the music and the myths surrounding her. They discuss how Warren's reputation for being "difficult" is both challenged and explained i...

Welcome back to Look Behind The Look! This episode takes us into the world of Kenneth Cole through his documentary, A Man with Soul, premiering at DOC NYC. Join guest host, producer Lauren Rieckhoff as she delves into Kenneth's impactful journey in fashion and social advocacy. Discover how Cole's passion for eradicating stigma and his fearless approach to social issues have shaped his brand and legacy. Through candid conversations with Kenneth and director Dori Berinstein, we explore the evol...

In this episode of Look Behind The Look, we're diving into DOC NYC, the prestigious documentary film festival in New York City. Join me I discuss the much-anticipated documentary Beyond the Gaze, which spotlights the life and legacy of Jule Campbell, the trailblazing force behind the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. This film, directed by Jill Campbell, Julie's daughter-in-law, is a powerful exploration of memory, empowerment, the beauty of living life with no regrets… and teaching others to d...

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

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2 of Look Behind The Look! This week, we dive into the dazzling world of the cult classic film Xanadu with the legendary hair designer Martin Samuel. In this episode, Martin shares his journey from working on Coal Miner's Daughter to creating the unforgettable hair designs for Olivia Newton-John and the rest of the Xanadu cast. He recounts his experiences working with icons like Gene Kelly, his creative process, and the behind-the-scenes stories that made Xanadu a vi...

Welcome to Season 5 of Look Behind The Look! We are thrilled to kick off this milestone season with the incredibly talented Moira Frazier, who’s back with us after another Emmy nomination for her brilliant work on Abbott Elementary. We will get into her creative process, and all the behind-the-scenes magic that brings the characters of Abbott Elementary to life. Moira shares her process for wig prep, the evolution of key characters like Janine and Ava, and the meticulous details that go into eac...