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 →
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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 →
WCW: Juno Temple
Juno Temple isn't really a Big Name in movies or TV, but she's played supporting roles in a decent number of historical productions. She has a really... Read more →
TBT: Daniel Deronda – Episode 4
I have wanted to do a deep-dive review of Daniel Deronda (2002) because it’s an interesting story that’s well acted and has AMAZE-BALLS early... Read more →
Who Wore It Best: 1780s Falling Collar Edition
Somebody in British costume-making has a thing for one particular collar style. I'm calling it a "falling collar," if you've got a better name for... Read more →
TBT: Daniel Deronda – Episode 3
I have wanted to do a deep-dive review of Daniel Deronda (2002) because it’s an interesting story that’s well acted and has AMAZE-BALLS early... Read more →
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