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In this exclusive video podcast interview with Film and Furniture’s Paula Benson and The Brutalist's production designer Judy Becker and set decorator Patricia Cuccia, we explore the design, furniture and architecture of the film The Brutalist.Directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Brady Corbet, The Brutalist tells the story of László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a fictional Hungarian Jewish architect and furniture designer who survives the Holocaust and relocates to America in 1947 to rebuild his life. The film draws inspiration from the lives of pioneering architects and designers such as Marcel Breuer, Louis Kahn and Mies Van der Rohe.Join us as we explore the design details and furniture in The Brutalist and how they shape the narrative. We uncover how the production design team captured the essence of early Modernist and postwar designers, and the challenges they faced in crafting the world of The Brutalist.Also starring Felicity Jones as Tóth’s wife, Erzsébet, and Guy Pearce as the wealthy industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren, this film places the creation of groundbreaking furniture and monumental architecture at its core, telling the story of one man’s resilience and vision.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
When to listen/watch this video podcast? You can listen/watch before seeing the film, and it may enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you're sensitive to them, feel free to watch it after you've seen the film—chances are, it might make you want to watch it all over again!Read our feature: Furniture in The Brutalist: How Early Modernist Designers Influenced a Monumental Tale Discover more and buy the furniture mentioned in this video podcast in the Film and Furniture Marketplace
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Credits Film and Furniture Founder and Editor: Paula Benson Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage Video/Podcast Editor: Ira Putilova Graphics: Paul West @Form Design and Branding With thanks to A24, Universal Pictures, Focus Features
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The movie Wicked brings to life a magical world where both macro and micro design elements work in harmony to immerse the audience in the origin story of Elphaba (The Wicked Witch, played by Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda/Glinda (Ariana Grande).
In this exclusive video podcast interview with Film and Furniture’s Paula Benson and the film's production designer Nathan Crowley, we explore the design process and reveal the intricate details of the Wicked film sets that make the movie visually spectacular.
The film’s world-building draws on history, fantasy, and nostalgia, crafting a space that feels both familiar and completely new.
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Read our Wicked feature: Macro to Micro Magic: Behind the Film Sets of Wicked with Nathan Crowley
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CreditsFilm and Furniture Founder and Editor: Paula BensonPodcast Producer: Suzanne CourageVideo/Podcast Editor: Laura SpiniGraphics: Paul West @Form Design and BrandingWith thanks to Universal Pictures
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Welcome to the Film and Furniture video podcast! If you’re a film fan with a passion for design, grab your headphones and/or screen, because, you’ve just found the perfect place to geek out over the magic of film design.
Every episode, will take you deep into the world where cinema and design collide, with an incredible lineup of video interviews and insights that you won't want to miss!
Film and Furniture is the home we created for design and film lovers like you who are hungry for all the insider information - on the big picture of how these immersive worlds are created to the details of the furniture, décor, and design elements that make film sets so stunning. Whether it’s the chairs, wallpaper, glassware, or even those carpets that make a scene pop, we uncover the stories behind these iconic items, how they came to be there —and exactly where to find them to bring a touch of the silver screen into your own home.
In our world, the interiors, furniture and set decoration is the star: Far from just the background noise, we believe they tell the story. We dig deep into why these pieces and concepts were chosen for the set, what they say about the characters—and give potency to the film.
Thanks to our direct line to the clever people who create these film sets and choose the items that make them, we will be bringing you behind-the-scenes industry scoops and exclusive interviews with the world’s most revered production designers and set decorators, as well as famous creatives from the wider world of design.
It’s a treasure trove for anyone with a serious interest in the art of film design, so join us as we unlock the secrets behind some of the most memorable films on the Film and Furniture podcast.
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CreditsFilm and Furniture Founder and Editor: Paula Benson Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage Video/Podcast Editors: Emma Youell, Laura Spini, Ira Putilova Graphics: Paul West @ Form With thanks to all the relevant film studios.
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Join Film and Furniture’s Paula Benson and Conclave's visionary production designer Suzie Davies, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes video interview on the design of the film.
This video podcast contains spoilers.
Conclave, a gripping political thriller, takes audiences behind the locked doors of one of the world’s most secretive events—the election of a new Pope. Set within the Vatican’s hallowed halls and the imposing Sistine Chapel, the film is a masterclass in atmospheric production design.
We explore the thought process, creativity, and intricate décor details that shapes the world of Conclave.
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Take a look at the furniture and products mentioned in this feature: Conclave
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CreditsFilm and Furniture Founder and Editor: Paula Benson Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage Video/Podcast Editor: Laura SpiniGraphics: Paul West @Form Design and BrandingWith thanks to Focus Features
