costume
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To help bring his vision to life, Riley enlisted costume designer Shirley Kurata, the Oscar-nominated stylist behind the equally surreal "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Ms. Colker choreographs the singers as well as the dancers, creating a visual movement that matches the flow of Ms. Frank’s music, just as the set and costume colors echo its luxuriant hues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
He asked about Jordan's prisoner costume, and Jordan said Will told him he didn't need to dress up like a prisoner to look like a criminal.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Well, congratulations, Jack,” Julia said as she finished removing her costume.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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