Welcome to our second episode of Look Behind The Look the podcast that examines iconic looks in film, television, music, and fashion history, with your host, Tiffany Bartok. Major congratulations to Barry on his Emmy win this past Saturday. We recorded right before the Emmy’s and as you will hear, Barry won for his work on Netflix’s Hollywood. Cheers to Barry & a great episode! Today we discuss #PoseFX, 15-pound wigs, 45-inch braids, how to support our Trans brothers & sisters, Tori Amos, and even Kevyn Aucoin.
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1:00: Shoutout to Jamie Carson for bringing Tiffany & Barry together (Carson Skin Rejuvenation, CarsonSkin.com)
2:10: Some of Barry’s work with Tori Amos + BTS Shot onset of Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story (@KevynAucoinFilm)
4:40: Bio- Barry Lee Moe is a celebrity hairstylist based in Los Angeles and New York. He most recently won an Emmy for his outstanding period hairstyling work on #HollywoodNetflix and was nominated for his work on #PoseFX. You also know his work from Broadway shows such as After Midnight, Anything Goes, and Honeymoon in Vegas, as well as television shows such as Sneaky Pete, Rent! Live, Odd Mom Out, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. He has been a personal hairstylist and makeup artist to Grammy-nominated recording legend, Tori Amos, for the past 13 years. He won the 2020 Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Award for Best Hair Styling for Commercial and Music Video once again for his incredible work on Pose. He is a graduate of the Arrojo Cosmetology school, an #IATSE706 union member, and a leading Department Head in the industry.
6:30: Barry’s background & story. How & Why he got into the industry.
7:30: Meeting Tori Amos, broadway, going back to beauty school (#Arrojo), & making hairstyling a career
10:25: Tori tells Barry - “This is your moment.” #MysticTori
11:07: #IndustryWisdom - “We meet people for a reason in our lives. They’re meant to guide you on your journey. You may not know it but, it’s intentional. Their presence is intentional in your path. They want to help shape you and guide you to be the best person that you can be. And without some of those people on our path, you just think - where would I be?” - B.L.M
12:55: BTS photos on the set of POSE
20:00: DONATE DONATE DONATE
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22:20: Working in the incredible world of Ryan Murphy. “Whenever we start one of these new shows, it all comes from the brain of Ryan Murphy ultimately. He has a very amazing brain that I've never... I'm like, "How can this man be so imaginative and visionary?" He's full of endless ideas. He always has a very, sometimes, extremely specific idea of who someone is.”
30:10: ADVICE - “Do you have any tips for people who are timid to ask to step in in situations like that, where they see something needs to be adjusted? Because it can be so intimidating to have to deal with, but what's your advice in a situation like that?”
32:30: Getting to work with incredible directors like Janet Mock - an amazing guide and dynamic force.
33:15: Discussing Pray Tell (Billy Porter) in S2 E10, Butch Queen Look.
33:18: Men’s Ball Looks inspiration
33:46: Pray Tell as Diana Ross (He wanted HAIR HAIR HAIR!)
34:33: #YouWouldNeverKnow - Barry needed to sew 4 wigs together to complete the look! It weighed at least 15 lbs…
35:09: Elektra’s (Dominique Jackson) braid, S2 E2 - How did he achieve a fully snatched look for her?! It involved a bang piece & a 45-inch braid.
38:06: How long does it take to shoot the ball scenes? The heart of the show is in the ballroom.
40:20: POSE SEASON 2 SPOILER ALERT - Discussing Miss Candy (Anjelica Ross)
41:30: How COVID has helped us see what is important and if the work we are doing is helping others.
52:00: Current COVID safety measures while production restarts on POSE S3
57:00: Look Behind The Look is a Vinyl Production, written by me, your host, Tiffany Bartok, Produced by Jayce Bartok, and Produced & Edited by Kelli Reilly. If you are interested in learning more, find our video version on Youtube Channel, Look Behind The Look Podcast, where you can see rare photos & clips from our guests. And follow us on Twitter @LookBehindPod and Instagram @lookbehindthelook. If you like the show, please tell your friends and spread the word. You can subscribe to us on iTunes or any podcatcher of your choice. Thanks for listening to the Look Behind The Look. Transition Music Prod. by Benny Alexander, Intro and Outro Music by MARTIN
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