The 2025 Predator: Badlands movie takes the Predator and Yautja mythology into a new, unforeseen realm. Dek, who's ridiculed, persecuted, and then banished from his family, winds up on a strange planet where he befriends a synthetic organism played by Elle Fanning, known as Thia. She has a punk look with a new wave, futuristic charm. Thia and Dek team up to battle monsters and the greedy, evil Weyland-Yutani Corporation, with Elle playing a second synthetic organism known as Tessa. Susie Glass, makeup designer on Badlands, talks about the concepts behind the characters, early mornings on set, the importance of teamwork, and why caring for the actors is of the utmost importance.
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Susie Glass is a New Zealand-born hair and makeup designer based in Auckland who's become known for her versatility and leadership with a portfolio that includes feature films, streaming series, and high-end television. With over 30 years of experience, she's dedicated herself to high-quality storytelling and strong craft skills, meeting a variety of demands across a range of genres and screens. As makeup designer on Predator: Badlands, Susie and her team brought a variety of characters to life, from rough ideas to proof of concept to production, including but not limited to synths Thia and Tessa, portrayed by Elle Fanning. Susie is a three-time New Zealand Film and Television Award winner, and her art, craft, and design reflect a dedication to collaboration and storytelling, and most importantly, an understanding of the unique demands of screen work at the highest levels.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322007/
https://www.instagram.com/susiesparkle67/
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Predator: Badlands (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31227572/
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Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36463894/
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Prey (2022)
https://www.emmys.com/shows/prey
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Other movies and shows discussed:
Alien: Earth
A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
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The 2025 Predator: Badlands movie takes the Predator and Yautja mythology into a new, unforeseen realm. Dek, who's ridiculed, persecuted, and then banished from his family, winds up on a strange planet where he befriends a synthetic organism played by Elle Fanning, known as Thia. She has a punk look with a new wave, futuristic charm. Thia and Dek team up to battle monsters and the greedy, evil Weyland-Yutani Corporation, with Elle playing a second synthetic organism known as Tessa. Susie Glass, makeup designer on Badlands, talks about the concepts behind the characters, early mornings on set, the importance of teamwork, and why caring for the actors is of the utmost importance.
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Susie Glass is a New Zealand-born hair and makeup designer based in Auckland who's become known for her versatility and leadership with a portfolio that includes feature films, streaming series, and high-end television. With over 30 years of experience, she's dedicated herself to high-quality storytelling and strong craft skills, meeting a variety of demands across a range of genres and screens. As makeup designer on Predator: Badlands, Susie and her team brought a variety of characters to life, from rough ideas to proof of concept to production, including but not limited to synths Thia and Tessa, portrayed by Elle Fanning. Susie is a three-time New Zealand Film and Television Award winner, and her art, craft, and design reflect a dedication to collaboration and storytelling, and most importantly, an understanding of the unique demands of screen work at the highest levels.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322007/
https://www.instagram.com/susiesparkle67/
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Predator: Badlands (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31227572/
-
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36463894/
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Prey (2022)
https://www.emmys.com/shows/prey
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Other movies and shows discussed:
Alien: Earth
A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
Bill Childs, accomplished marketing leader, author, designer, and mentor, talks about his journey to becoming a teacher and why Dead Poets Society means so much to him.
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Bill Childs is an accomplished marketing leader with a history of award-winning ideas brought to life through the skillful and creative translation of strategic business objectives, creating revenue-generating campaigns. A collaborative mentor, champion of fearless creativity, Bill celebrates and develops talent in the classroom as a teacher and mentor at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. His book "Childs Play" serves as a guide for reigniting your creative potential, with real-world examples of innovation in both personal and professional spheres.
https://www.billchilds.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wpchilds/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wpchilds/
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Robin Williams
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000245/
https://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/02/movies/review-film-shaking-up-a-boys-school-with-poetry.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/12/movies/robin-williams-oscar-winning-comedian-dies-at-63.html
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Dead Poets Society (1989)
https://www.delawareonline.com/story/pulpculture/2014/04/03/dead-poets-society-delaware-anniversary/7252149/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097165/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59232/15-facts-about-dead-poets-society
https://scriptmag.com/features/dead-poets-society-retrospective-with-tom-schulman-peter-weir-and-ethan-hawke
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Permission to be creative, Ethan Hawke
https://youtu.be/WRS9Gek4V5Q?si=USFgd3nHPZ4P7VJ8
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Teaching
https://cte.rice.edu/blog/2017/ghost-mr-keating
https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1991/07/24/teacher-who-inspired-dead-poet-is-dismissed/
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Time to Thank, by Steve Guttenberg
https://www.amazon.com/Time-Thank-Caregiving-My-Hero/dp/B0CTGC826P
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Other movies and shows discussed, alphabetical list
Back to School (1986)
The Holdovers (2023)
Summer School (1987)
Ted Lasso (2020-)
The World According to Garp (1982)
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The 2025 Predator: Badlands movie takes the Predator and Yautja mythology into a new, unforeseen realm. Dek, who's ridiculed, persecuted, and then banished from his family, winds up on a strange planet where he befriends a synthetic organism played by Elle Fanning, known as Thia. She has a punk look with a new wave, futuristic charm. Thia and Dek team up to battle monsters and the greedy, evil Weyland-Yutani Corporation, with Elle playing a second synthetic organism known as Tessa. Susie Glass, makeup designer on Badlands, talks about the concepts behind the characters, early mornings on set, the importance of teamwork, and why caring for the actors is of the utmost importance.
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Susie Glass is a New Zealand-born hair and makeup designer based in Auckland who's become known for her versatility and leadership with a portfolio that includes feature films, streaming series, and high-end television. With over 30 years of experience, she's dedicated herself to high-quality storytelling and strong craft skills, meeting a variety of demands across a range of genres and screens. As makeup designer on Predator: Badlands, Susie and her team brought a variety of characters to life, from rough ideas to proof of concept to production, including but not limited to synths Thia and Tessa, portrayed by Elle Fanning. Susie is a three-time New Zealand Film and Television Award winner, and her art, craft, and design reflect a dedication to collaboration and storytelling, and most importantly, an understanding of the unique demands of screen work at the highest levels.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322007/
https://www.instagram.com/susiesparkle67/
-
Predator: Badlands (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31227572/
-
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36463894/
-
Prey (2022)
https://www.emmys.com/shows/prey
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Other movies and shows discussed:
Alien: Earth
A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
