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2 PROP CULTURE I FALL 2025 LETTER FROM THE EDITORS W hether you are flipping through this on the back of a prop trailer, over coffee at 5 a.m., or between resets, welcome to issue four of Prop Culture. To our returning readers, thank you for your continued support, and to our new subscribers, we are glad you are here. Prop Culture was created to celebrate the people who build stories from the background forward, fabricators, buyers, masters, and assistants alike. What began as a passion project has grown into a platform shaped by working professionals across the industry. This is your magazine. Before diving into this issue, a quick note: Due to an editorial error, a portion of our interview with LaToya Morgan in issue three referencing Duster and Property Master Ross Anderson was omitted from print. We correct that here and extend our congratulations to Ross and his team for their outstanding work on the 1970's period HBO series and their dedication to crafting authentic, story- driven props. PMG Property Master Catherine Miller takes us inside the eerie world of Severance, where every object from stripped down Data General Dashers to oscilloscopes tracking split-consciousness and even a herd of unruly goats was crafted to drive the story and deepen the show's retro-futuristic mystery. Her feature follows the journey from digging through vintage tech in Rhode Island to building functional CRT rigs, designing Mark's iconic face balloon for Apple's marketing, and working with director Ben Stiller to embed clever Easter eggs throughout. In Severance, props are not just set dressing, they are the story's pulse. Prop Culture also dives into the lush, genre-bending world of Sinners, Ryan Coogler's bold new period gangster vampire musical, through the eyes of Property Master Douglas Ware. In "The Devil's in the Details," writer Lauren Shell explores how Ware and his team brought 1930's Mississippi to life with remarkable authenticity, crafting everything from WWI weaponry and mojo bags to garlic props and street dressing that subtly reflects the era's racial divide. The result is a vivid look at how meticulous prop work helped shape one of the year's most inventive and visually stunning films. Finally, this month's Prop Culture Interview spotlights producer Craig Perry, whose passion for collaboration and respect for behind-the-scenes artistry have shaped some of the most iconic film franchises of the past 25 years. From Final Destination: Bloodlines to American Pie, Craig reflects on the essential role of props in building story, tone, and authenticity. In a candid and often hilarious conversation, he shares how creative problem-solving and attention to detail elevate filmmaking, and why the Property Department remains one of the most vital voices on set. Alongside our features, this issue continues the columns our readers love. "Ask the Experts" returns with practical wisdom straight from the field, and "Dear Theresa and Scott," our advice column, brings its usual blend of warmth, wit, and perspective to the chaos of crew life. Our recurring segment, "Scene Stealers," highlights the props you did not know you could not stop thinking about, the subtle objects that grabbed the spotlight and walked away with the scene. Thank you for reading. Thank you for subscribing. And thank you for doing what you do. Sincerely, Scott A. Buckwald, PMG and Theresa Corvino, PMG