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Heated Rivalry Composer on Scoring Shane & Ilya’s First Time

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Heated Rivalry composer Peter Peter explains his “almost vulgar” first drafts, Scott and Kip Easter eggs, and the intentional quiet of “The Cottage.” Photo: HBO Max At South London’s Clapham Grand, in the first of the venue’s now-weekly Heated Rivalry club nights, something was eliciting feral screams. The party hadn’t officially started yet, but as … Read more

‘Heated Rivalry’ Cinematographer Explains Most Memed Moments

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“We wanted it to feel cinematic, even with our budget,” says Heated Rivalry cinematographer Jackson Parrell. “It’s probably the lowest-budget thing I’ve ever shot.” Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: HBO On his third day shooting Heated Rivalry, Jackson Parrell found himself lighting a Russian funeral in the dining room of an Italian restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario. The … Read more