TBT: Fire Over England (1937)
One of the most extravagant early films about Queen Elizabeth I's reign is Fire Over England (1937). This is a gorgeous production that plays fast... Read more →
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WCW: Angela Lansbury
Some may know her as the lady from Murder She Wrote on TV, but Angela Lansbury began her career in historical costume movies. She was nominated for... Read more →
5 Things About Harlots S2
People keep asking us to review the second season of Harlots (2018), which premiered on Hulu over the summer and has been renewed for a third season.... Read more →
WCW: Tara Fitzgerald
I can't believe we don't already have a Woman Crush Wednesday for Tara Fitzgerald! She's such a classic British costume drama actress, having done... Read more →
Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII: The Frock Flicks Guide
It was the great romance and scandal of the early 20th century -- King Edward VIII of Great Britain abdicated his crown after a mere 327 days so he... Read more →
The Miniaturist Finally Comes to the U.S.!
The TV adaption of Jessie Burton's novel The Miniaturist (2017) set in 1686 Amsterdam was co-produced by the BBC and PBS, and it aired in the U.K.... Read more →
Top 5 Frock Flicks That Make Trystan Cry
Despite my bitter ElderGoth exterior, I am a softie at heart. Yeah, I try not to let this get around, but it's sometimes true of us old goths --... Read more →
MCM: Guy Pearce
He hasn't done very many historical costume movies or TV shows, and mores the pity! Guy Pearce is cute and a decent actor. He looks darn good in a... Read more →
TBT: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)
I can't believe this movie is a decade old because it feels timeless, fresh, funny, and as perfectly delightful today as when it came out! Miss... Read more →
WCW: Vanessa Redgrave
Award-winning movie, TV, and theater actress Vanessa Redgrave has been called "the greatest living actress of our times," and much of her work has... Read more →
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