The Great – Recap Episodes 5 & 6
We're excited enough by Hulu's comedic version of Catherine the Great that we're recapping and podcasting the series. Pour yourself a cocktail,... Read more →
TBT: John Adams, Episode 6
We're recapping the 2008 miniseries John Adams each week because the 18th-century costumes and American history are just that good! Catch up with... Read more →
Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter: the Frock Flicks Guide
Ruth E. Carter is a prolific and talented costume designer who has designed a number of period films and won the Academy Award for best costume... Read more →
Who Wore It Better? – 16th-Century Edition
We know that historical costumes get recycled from one production to another -- it's just a thing due to budget and time. While certain outfits seem... Read more →
MCM: Jonny Lee Miller
He may be better known for films like Trainspotting and TV shows such as Elementary, but Jonny Lee Miller once had a career in costume drama, and... Read more →
Frock Flicks Free-for-All June
You asked for it, so here’s an occasional open thread to bitch about anything tangentially related to history, costume, movies, or TV shows! Or... Read more →
TBT: John Adams, Episode 5
We're recapping the 2008 miniseries John Adams each week because the 18th-century costumes and American history are just that good! Catch up with... Read more →
WCW: Natascha McElhone
Today we look at the career of British actress Natascha McElhone and her contribution to historical film and television. Cadfael, "The... Read more →
18th Century Quest: Madame du Barry (1954)
I've wanted to watch the 1954 film Madame du Barry for years, but had a hard time tracking it down. I finally found it (hot tip: do some Google... Read more →
Decolonizing Our Frock Flicks
We've been trying, over the years, to be more inclusive in the historical costume movie and TV shows we watch and review. We enjoy costume dramas... Read more →
