It's our fantasy season finale extravaganza! So much movie, perhaps too much or not enough based on where you stand. We're talking about the trilogy as a whole. And as per usual we are criss-crossing back and forth through it like Sam and Frodo. These movies were a turning point for behind the scenes content that made all our nerdy hearts sing. 

Are you ready to join the fellowship? Get your cloaks. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_lord%2520of%2520the%2520rings

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Lord of the Rings- We end at the beginning

The pale man traumatized a generation of moviegoers. Were you one of them? This movie is brimming with incredible creature and monster designs paired with perfectly real characters that are in the most lovely lived-in clothes. Plus the most messages about Catholicism and whether the fairytale ending is real or not. Check it out and let us know what you think really happened at the end! 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457430/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_pans%2520

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Pan's Labyrinth- Millennials Know

Wow, another real 1980's fantasy movie! This made us ask the question- how many fantasy movies from the 20th century are --heavily-- influenced by Lord of the Rings??

This movie also sparked a discussion about how common it is for costume design education programs to only teach you how to design for certain bodies. Something we would like to change! 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096446/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_2_nm_5_in_0_q_willow

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Willow- Medieval Villains Always Wear Black 

We have been changed For Good by witnessing the gorgeous costumes in Wicked For Good!!

We recorded this on opening weekend and bring you our fresh reactions to the movie. It’s been amazing to see all of the posts and pictures from production folks showing their work in making these costumes. It’s only cemented our appreciation for the artistry on display. Join us as we return to Oz for the completion of this saga.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19847976/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_wicked%2520for%2520good

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Wicked For Good- There's a Lot, But Also a Lot Less

Dance, magic dance! Jump, magic jump! That's right, it's time for Labyrinth. Do you have what it takes to solve it? Are you as emotionally fraught as a 14-year-old to end up there in the first place? 

We're talking all things glitter and tight pants. But the real fascination is the people that made the costumes for all the puppets in this movie. True mastery and we love them for it. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091369/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_labyrinth

Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBHhSnpAe-c

Interview with Ellis Flyte: https://podcastingthemsoftly.com/2017/08/17/weaving-with-magic-an-interview-with-ellis-flyte-by-kent-hill/

Dark Crystal fashion line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTEbdKYDAIM

More behind the scenes: https://www.slashfilm.com/897621/there-was-a-method-to-the-madness-in-david-bowies-labyrinth-costume/

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase



Labyrinth- Puppet Costume Fittings 

No fantasy season would be complete without Alice! And there are so many versions of Alice to choose from! We decided to go with this fascinating TV Movie from 1999 that has many, many familiar faces. Including the face of Whoopi Goldberg pasted onto the Cheshire Cat. Please follow us down the rabbit hole for this one where we question how you could possibly get more British than this story. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0164993/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_alice%2520in%2520wonderland

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Alice in Wonderland (1999)- She's Not Wearing Blue

Wow this film is gorgeous from beginning to end. A testament to the idea of pared down graphic design done by true artists. Please check the movie out if you are intrigued. And then give this a listen! Or just listen anyway! Live your life 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9243804/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520green%2520knight

https://www.vogue.com/article/the-green-knight-malgosia-turzanska-interview

https://turzanska.com/the-green-knight

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

The Green Knight- He's Kind of a Tree

Alright, who remembers the British Narnia miniseries from the late 80's/early 90's?! Because we sure do. And they are so delightfully weird! Today we're delving into the Silver Chair which was quite memorable for both Melinda's and Ariel's childhood. Ditch your school uniform, head over to that castle, and follow that Marshwiggle!!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098912/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_silver%2520chair

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

The Silver Chair- Time is Different in Narnia

We're chatting about the 2023 Dungeons and Dragons and totally not getting sidetracked a bunch of times to talk about other things. We would never Enjoy! 

https://www.motionpictures.org/2023/04/how-dungeons-dragons-honor-among-thieves-costume-designer-amanda-monk-casts-a-sartorial-spell/

http://imdb.com/title/tt2906216/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_dungeo

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Dungeons and Dragons- A You and Me Conversation 

This time we're delving into the 2011 British miniseries Neverland. A sort of prequel to Peter Pan. It has some familiar faces, some unfamiliar faces, and some faces Melinda failed to recognize for a very long time. 

Grab your mystical multi-dimensional transporting crystal orbs and let's go!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1720619/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_neverlandM

Music: Cassette Deck  by Basketcase 

Neverland- Jimmy....is James

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