
The Sparks Effect: Ron and Russell Mael’s Enduring Magic
Ron and Russell Mael smile indulgently at me like affectionate uncles. “The Sparks Brothers”—as filmmaker Edgar Wright dubbed them in his 2021 documentary—find my flustered, haphazard interview style amusing. I’m usually detached, in control. But on this video call, I feel like I’ve entered both Ron’s and Russell’s homes—and I’m giddy. More from Spin: See…