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K I S S O F T H E S P I D E R W O M A N | P E R S P E C T I V E 9 1 VIVID PERIOD TECHNICOLOR HUES undiluted by contemporary taste were what director Bill Condon had in mind for the fantasy musical sequences. Aurora's Boudoir set (left) in hyper- saturated princess blue, butter cream and peach tones is the audience's first view of the musical film in Molina's mind. The period interiors of Dorothy Draper and Andre Arbus were strong design inspirations, as were the many classic musical films of director Vincente Minnelli. The vividly theatrical work of designer Tony Duquette also registered strongly during the design process. KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN'S sixteen musical sequences were shot on individual sets in New Jersey soundstages over a 4-week period. The extraordinary Jennifer Lopez shines as Molina's idol, the gorgeous fictional 1940s movie star, Ingrid Luna. Diego Luna is the angry revolutionary Valentin, and Tonatiuh portrays his loquacious and flamboyant cellmate, Molina. Each gives a stellar performance. ROCK-SOLID Supervising Art Director Charley Beal with ace Art Directors Paul Kelly and Kevin Rupnik addressed the pressures of a short prep and a low budget in building sixteen large period sets at lightning speed. The marvelous duo of set decorator Andrew Baseman and assistant decorator Roxanne Kratt with their adept shoppers amassed a treasure vault of period furniture and decor to choose just the right pieces from.