Join us for this movie that neither of us really knew much about! It’s an interesting fantasy, fairy tale, horror, fable? The characters make lots of questionable life choices and also lots of fabulous costume choices. There are sea monsters, witches, ogres, fleas, acrobats, and a lot of blood. What more could we ask for? Oh, and John C Reilly.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3278330/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_tale%2520of%2520tales

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Tale of Tales- That's Disrespectful to the Flea

Prepare for a epic battle- between podcast hosts! Ariel loves this movie and Melinda...not so much. But they can agree that the costumes are great. 

We're re-releasing this episode because there's a lot going on this spring, and we love to fight. 

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Re-Release: Hook 

It's an epic historical fantasy, with costumes that are so lush! This movie has got twist after twist, but it's no surprise that Emi Wada's costumes are absolutely perfect. Are you prepared to take this journey with us?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385004/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_house%2520of%2520flying

https://nuwahanfu.com/blogs/news/a-deep-dive-into-tang-dynasty-fashion-makeup?srsltid=AfmBOoqWDV34x2RDyRB4rNyPpN5eqX_OIwFjrVzbLTbDv6Yz_yqm-zdA

https://variety.com/2005/film/awards/house-of-flying-daggers-1117916035/

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

House of Flying Daggers- Camoflauge

This is a classic coming-of-age tale about a simple girl who just wanted to have a good time. The basic concept of equality and poverty just wasn't part of her vibe ok??? She simply chose to ignore the haters...until that was no longer an option. Join us for a ride through endless opulence and the dumbest societal rules ever created. Let them wear converse! 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422720/?ref_=ttmi_rvi_i_3

https://anastasiabrownn.medium.com/sofia-coppolas-marie-antoinette-its-masterful-costume-design-84b8145ed79d

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Marie Antoinette- 

In a person's life- are Facts or Stories more important? That tension is the heart of this movie and a question I don't think we even attempt to answer. But we do love to explore how clothing can be used to reveal emotional truth, heighten mundane events into the stuff of legend, and help someone shape their identity. And for such a great costume movie, there was virtually no information we could find about how it came together. So it's just us! 

At about the 18 minute mark, there's some background noise as there was a fence being put up nearby. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319061/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_6_nm_1_in_0_q_big%2520fish

https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/big-fish-behind-the-scenes

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Big Fish- I'm Not Sure That Happened

The costumes in Wicked are a triumph. It's a feast for the eyes and you simply must watch it if you haven't. We get into it's journey from novel, to stage, to screen. And is it really important to like the songs in this version? Or is the story told as much between the big numbers? And of course, Fiyero was a bit of an afterthought. Oops! 

Also: Announcing our first live podcast episode coming up in May.

Source: Peacock's making of special

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/?ref_=ttmi_ov

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Wicked- I Need That Munchkin Sweater

This is an epic tale. The kind of story that could only be created by a 6-year-old who's already Been-Through-It and an injured stuntman who's currently Going-Through-It.  Full of questionable motives but truly stunning costumes. Eiko Ishioka is back with more brilliantly realized designs that can't be contained by time, place, or reality. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460791/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520fall

https://www.avclub.com/tarsem-1798213985

Music: Cassette Deck by Basket case 

The Fall- It's Multiple Fall-ses

Is this the most gothic movie to ever be gothic? We think so. It has the Ghosts. It has the Horror. It has the Drama. But most of all, it has the gorgeous costumes. Grab your top with the biggest sleeves and join us for this creepy, bloody romp through the Victorian Era. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2554274/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_crimson

https://asufidmmuseum.asu.edu/learn/articles/crimson-peak-part-one

https://www.motionpictures.org/2015/10/costume-designer-kate-hawley-talks-crimson-peak/

https://variety.com/2015/artisans/news/crimson-peak-costume-designer-kate-hawley-1201603363/

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Crimson Peak - The Ghost is a Metaphor

That's Bollywood, baby! Our first episode from Bollywood and we picked a real gem. This movie has so much stuff in it, you really can't believe it. Stunning work from a team of designers that show you that yes the 70's had all the colors, and yes 2007 does too. And the SUNGLASSES!

Special guest on the episode- Aida the cat makes several contributions. Because we uplift women's voices here. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024943/?ref_=ttmi_ov

https://www.eastman.org/node/6721

https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/15-years-om-shanti-om-authenticitys-sake-farah-khan-asked-revealing-clothes-background-dancers-rebelled-farah-upset-not-going-get-h/

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Om Shanti Om- What the Fish?!

This is the only movie you ever need to see about the multiverse. Seriously, everyone please stop trying, this movie perfected the genre. Come with us on a cosmic journey through time and place where nothing matters, so everything is possible. Just bring the essentials: your fanny pack, some googly eyes, and your best space-queen-cult leader-bagel outfit. Let's unlock our unused potential 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_every

https://web.archive.org/web/20230310214154/https://www.vogue.com/article/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-costume-designer-academy-awards

https://www.wnyc.org/story/big-picture-designing-costumes-everything-everywhere-all-once/

https://newsletter.oscars.org/news/post/shirley-kurata-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-costume-design-interview

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once - That IS Punk

Hang out with us while we chat about costume design in movies. We are both professional costume designers and makers from the theatre world who enjoy costumes in all media and love to talk, dissect, and appreciate all the fine work out there

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