A War Behind the Scenes of ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’; U.S. Prepares for Tougher Russia Sanctions; the Ugly Truth of Film Scores

Plus: The Queen Cancels Virtual Meetings as COVID Symptoms Linger View in your browser | Update your preferences     A daily digest of things to discuss over drinks February 22, 2022     The Ugly Truth of How Movie Scores Are Made The streaming revolution is changing the way film composers get paid and exposing the flaws of a system where big names farm their scores out to uncredited "ghost composers." R E A D  M O R E »     U.S. and Allies Respond to Russian Aggression in Ukraine The Biden administration and Western leaders are readying for tougher sanctions as Putin is "accelerating the very conflict he has created," according to a senior administration official. R E A D  M O R E »     Inside Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy's Mad Max War In an excerpt from Kyle Buchanan's Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road, cast and crew recall the feud that nearly derailed the Oscar-winning film. R E A D  M O R E »     Sasami on Her "Demon Nun" Stage Persona and Favorite Black Liner With the arrival of her sophomore album, Squeeze, the musician leans into nu metal—with a hefty dose of rhinestones. R E A D  M O R E »     For Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog Marks a Culmination—And a New Beginning A candid interview with the first-time Oscar nominee, on the film that may define her next chapter in Hollywood. R E A D  M O R E »     From the Archive: American Hustle A magical heiress, in Gucci sandals and Celine glasses, walked into Rachel Williams's life and showed her a glamorous, frictionless world of hotel living, Le Coucou dinners, and Moroccan vacations. Then she made $62,000 disappear. R E A D  M O R E » Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. Sign Up Now     This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.