TBT: Désirée (1954)
I got three-fourths of the way through Désirée (1954) before I realized it was based on actual historical events -- and then only because events... Read more →
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WCW: Empress Josephine
The woman we know as Empress Josephine of France was born Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie in Martinique in 1763 to French parents. When... Read more →
How Contemporary Hairstyles Affect Historical Costume Movies: The 1940s, Part 2
There are lots of movies that aim for a historical aesthetic when it comes to hairstyles and others where it’s a mishmash. But it seems to me that... Read more →
TBT: The Countess of Castiglione (1942)
I've had a thing for the real-life Virginia Oldoini, The Countess of Castiglione (1837-1899) for a loooong time now. First, a gorgeous photo of her... Read more →
WCW: Lucrezia Borgia
Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519) was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI, a member of the House of Borgia, and famous for her beauty, possibly incestuous... Read more →
WCW: Sophie Marceau
Sophie Marceau is another French actress who I particularly associate with historical costume films, even if she hasn't done any since 2008.... Read more →
How Contemporary Hairstyles Affect Historical Costume Movies: The 1940s, Part 1
There are lots of movies that aim for a historical aesthetic when it comes to hairstyles and others where it’s a mishmash. But it seems to me that... Read more →
18th Century Quest: Manon Lescaut (2013)
Manon Lescaut is a weird (TV) movie, guys. It's based on a 1731 French novel by the Abbé Prévost, and the summary is supposed to be "woman ruins... Read more →
WCW: Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle Huppert is a goddess of French cinema. She's acted in over 120 films and is the most nominated actress for the César, the French Oscar.... Read more →
18th Century Quest: Lady J (2018)
Y'all, I really need to get back to my 18th-Century Quest, wherein I try to watch every historical costume film/TV show set in the 18th century.... Read more →
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