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CR 081: Ruth E. Carter on Working with Spike, Presenting to Spielberg, and Costuming ‘Sinners’
The Oscar winning costume designer discusses her astounding career and her record-breaking Oscar nomination for “Sinners.”
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 080: Joy Ngiaw on Returning to Her Musical Roots in ‘Solo Mio’
The composer discusses her work on the Kevin James film and her Emmy Award-nominated score for Apple TV’s “WondLa.”
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 079: Michael P. Shawver on ‘Sinners,’ ‘Black Panther,’ and the Director-Editor Relationship
The Oscar-nominated editor of “Sinners” discusses his work with director Ryan Coogler.
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 078: Elizabeth McCracken on the ‘Long Game’ of Writing Fiction
The award-winning author discusses her love of a good sentence, the importance of community, and why most writing advice is useless.
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 077: Brad Meltzer on Thrillers, Kids’ Books, and Writing Across Genres
The prolific New York Times bestselling author discusses his latest novel, “The Viper.”
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 076: Courtney Hartman on Her Motherhood-Infused Album, ‘With You’
The singer-songwriter discusses how pregnancy, parenting, and a desire for connection fueled her latest release.
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 075: Gris Grimly on Movies, Monsters, and Marrying Contemporary Art with Classic Texts
The acclaimed illustrator discusses his innovative artwork and his efforts to make literature accessible to young readers.
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 074: Brian Stepanek on Acting, Podcasting, and Why Today's Creatives Need to Do It All
The actor-director discusses his 25 years in film and television and the shifting media landscape.
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 073: Cinematographer Nicholas Kraus on the Art of Capturing Unscripted Moments
The Emmy Award-winning DP discusses his work on the high-profile documentaries “Bad Influence” and “The Alabama Solution.”
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 072: Leah Song on the Healing Power of Music
The Rising Appalachia co-frontwoman discusses how the arts helped her in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 071: Iconic Drummer Bill Stevenson on Punk Rock, Longevity, and Playing Music for Music’s Sake
The legendary musician discusses the reissue of the Descendents’ “I Don’t Want to Grow Up.”
 • Sandra Ebejer
CR 070: Andy Crocker on the Importance of Play, Pretend, and Participatory Adventures
The live experience designer and director discusses the creative process behind her immersive theater projects.
 • Sandra Ebejer
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