Q: What made you choose to to get involved with Coopers Camera?
Dee: "Well I knew Warren [Sonoda], the director from working with him in music videos. When he asked me if I wanted to work with him again, of course the answer was yes!"

Q: So Coopers Camera...what would you say was your inspiration for hair and make-up in the film?
Dee: "My inspiration was 1985. When I first got the script and read it...the opening page said: Christmas, December 25th, 1985. I was able to start picturing the characters and it went from there."

Q: What did 1985 mean for you in  terms of hair and make-up, and does that transpire in the film?
Dee: "Yea, I guess so. When I think of 1985, I think of the big hair, the make-up was very crazy at the time...it was never about being subtle. Also remembering that once you read the script, you start understanding where these people are coming from and who these characters are. From there you are able to base looks and pull from that era. Knowing that there is a teenage girl, Heather....knowing that she is around 16-17. Obviously she's gonna be a little fashion forward when it comes to the hair. Where as Samantha B's character, Nancy Cooper, obviously her make-up is not gonna be so avant-garde."

Q: What is your favourite 80's trend, and did any of the characters have this trend? {Dee laughs cheekily and looks at me. I know this look}
Dee: "My favourite look would probobly have to be...the big hair!" {more laughter expels}"You know me, you know that I love my hair REAL big. I made sure that any of the women had big hair."

Q: How did you and the stylist ensure that the overall look came together for these characters?
Dee: "Actually the stylist, Laura Montgomery, who is amazing...this was our first time working together. We each got a copy of the script and from there, you know, when you get a script you have to break it down by character, by day, beforehand. Then we got together for the wardrobe fitting and met the cast and I saw what Laura had pulled. Seeing the actors, and doing the read-through, and then looking at the wardrobe, I began to piece together what these characters sense of style was."

Q: Who would you say was your favourite character look to put together in Coopers Camera?
Dee: "Everyone looks amazing. But for a mans character, it was Mike Beavers character, Uncle Nicky. With Mike we sat down and Mike brought a nice handlebar mustache to me on the day. He asked me what I thought, I loved it...and then talking to him I said that said, I have hair extensions - I'm gonna give you a mullet! This is Canada...1985. Mullets, were everywhere! You actually could not get around them. For a woman, my favourite look would probably have to be Heather. Simply because I pulled her from my cousin. I remember sitting there and watching her tweeze her bangs and put on frosted pink lipstick.
I say, "Well I guess we all make mistakes in our past."

Q: What is your tip for us to set aloud a blazing 80's look?!
Dee: "#1: you need to have blue eyeliner and electric blue eye shadow. #2: you need to have a nice brick coloured blush. Don't be shy about putting it on. #3: you need a frosted pink lipstick and a can of aquanet. Dude, back-comb, tease the big Flock of Seagulls thing. AND don't forget your crimper!"

Good times kids - the 80's equals good times. I encourage those who go see Coopers Camera to bring their best look to the theatre and battle it out! No crimpers should be used as weapons.