Greetings and welcome to our new season all about FANTASY! We are kicking it off with a film that shows us a world where men are building a new kind of world, and women...are also present. 

This movie has all the gorgeous plate armor you could ever want to see and stunning costumes that don't seem to realize they are blending a late 70's aesthetic into a medieval world. 

Join us! At this Round Table!!

**please note that there is some discussion of sexual assault in this episode because it's in the movie. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082348/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_exca



Excalibur- Disco Medieval 

Our first live podcast episode! Recorded in May at PAX East in Boston. Thanks so much to everyone that came out to hear us talk a lot of nonsense about this movie! There's also video of our panel that you can find on youtube. We reference pictures of the characters a lot so if you want the full scope, check out the video. 

Youtube: https://youtu.be/TGQ7rbGlmj8

Thanks friends! Stay tuned for Season 4 coming very shortly 

Super Mario Bros- LIVE FROM PAX EAST

The time has come. Like all things, eventually Franken-summer had to end. And so we leave you with this film- a classic coming-of-age tale about a simple girl. She's just figuring out who she is while on a bit of a murder spree to revitalize the corpse of a victorian dude that gets accidentally resurrected. We've all been there!!!

 It has to be seen to be believed, so we recommend you see it. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21188080/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_lisa%2520franke

Lisa Frankenstein 

Welcome to 1985- the hair is big and the celebs are bigger! We've got Sting and Jennifer Beals starring in this movie that *thinks* it's a feminist retelling of the Bride of Frankenstein. Join us as we examine those merits and spend more time talking about hair and skin than clothes to be quite honest. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088851/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_2

The Bride- That Mullet is Accurate

Next up is this classic entry into the Frankenstein BODY of work. This film is a must for all Franken-o-philes. There's really not much to add, just hit play. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072431/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_young%2520fran

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Young Frankenstein- He's Tap Dancing!

Suns out, undead monsters out! We are spending the summer with our pals Dr. Frankenstein and his monster. First up, the OG Baddie that started it all in Hollywood. 

Join us! And don't forget the sunscreen, you're looking a bit green darling. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_frankenstein

Frankenstein (1931)- The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships

Welcome to podcast-land, where everything is bright, colorful, molded plastic. We always have perfect outfits with matching accessories and the perfect hair style. If the choice is between a flat (gag) beige birkenstock sandal, and a pretty sparkly pink pump, it's a no-brainer. 

Thanks for joining us for season 3- The color explosion. Hope to see you in season 4. 

Bye Barbie! Bye Ken! 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_5_nm_2_in_0_q_barbie

https://www.vogue.com/article/barbie-costumes-jacqueline-durran

https://www.motionpictures.org/2023/12/barbie-costume-designer-jacqueline-durran-unpacks-that-eye-popping-wardrobe/

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Barbie- The Dream Ballet 

This Korean historical drama pits the establishment and tradition against new artistic expression in clothing of the royal court. Being glamorous can elevate your social standing, it can also get you killed. But the real burning question of this movie is- how long does it take to make one of these outfits??? The human body can only move so fast. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4024104/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_royal%2520tailor

https://asiasociety.org/

https://thetalkingcupboard.com/

https://koreatourinformation.com/

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

The Royal Tailor- You Can't Sew That Fast

Friends, this episode is simply unhinged. We are hop, skip, and jumping around this movie and it may or may not be coherent, that's not for us to say. This is Eiko Ishioka's final movie before she passed away so we had to cover it. But it's a weird one, and we decided to get weird. Happy listening HAGS! 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1667353/?ref_=ttmi_ov_bk

https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/stories/fairy-tales-behind-the-seams-film-costumes-from-mirror-mirror-at-gallery-of-modern-art-brisbane/

https://www.wired.com/2012/03/the-stunning-costumes-of-mirror-mirror/

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Mirror, Mirror- Jumpscare

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

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

Haute Set

An un-researched and un-serious look at costume design in movies

Melinda Hare

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