Andy Warhol launched Interview , an underground film journal that quickly transformed into an iconic symbol of New York City culture and style . The monthly ’ s expansive conversations and irreverent approach opened doors to the intimate circles of society and became a launchpad for creative talents such as André Leon Talley and Fran Lebowitz . With a vibrant mix of rising celebrities including Madonna and Leonardo DiCaprio , alongside the legendary presence of Elizabeth Taylor and Steven Spielberg , the magazine became known as “ The Crystal Ball of Pop .” Now , fifty years since its inception , dive into the extraordinary archives of Interview and rediscover the columns , photography and voices that collectively tell the history of American culture decade by decade .