This week on The Making Of, we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, a new crime thriller starring John Turturro, Steve Buscemi, Giancarlo Esposito, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Tatiana Maslany. Joining us for a special conversation are writer/director Noah Segan, cinematographer Sam Levy, costume designer Cailey Breneman, and production designer Rocio Gimenez. Together, they discuss the creative process behind the film, from its distinctive cinematography and visual style to the costumes, production design, and collaborative decisions that helped bring this uniquely New York story to life.
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