WCW: Claire Danes
Claire Danes is a super talented actress, and I'm torn between "I don't think of her as a frock flicks actress" and "how have we not done her yet??"... Read more →
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Taylor Swift Goes 18th Century
Don't judge me, but I've become a massive Taylor Swift fan -- and one of her videos from her just-released album has an 18th century/Cinderella... Read more →
Starz’ Dangerous Liaisons: Episodes 1-3
I've got a few problems with Dangerous Liaisons -- the new Starz TV miniseries adaptation of the late 18th century novel that has been adapted... Read more →
MCM: Heath Ledger
How have we not done Heath Ledger (1979-2008) yet? Okay, so since he's passed away he isn't currently doing any historical films, but this Australian... Read more →
WCW: Michelle Pfeiffer
I don't think of Michelle Pfeiffer as being a frock flicks actress, but surprisingly to me, she's done a number of period films! Let's count 'em... Read more →
Catherine Called Birdy
Catherine Called Birdy (2022) is an adaptation of a much-beloved Young Adult novel. Set in the 13th century (the book specifies it's 1290... Read more →
MCM: Toby Jones
You know British actor Toby Jones, but because he's a "character actor," you may not recognize the name. But this incredibly talented actor has... Read more →
MCM: Linus Roache
As I was searching for images of cutie-pie British actor Linus Roache, I found an article about him titled, "You Either Love Him or You Really Love... Read more →
Dangerous Liaisons (1988) Deep Dive
Dangerous Liaisons (1988) is one of the best 18th century-set films, particularly from a costume design/historical accuracy perspective (although the... Read more →
MCM: Mads Mikkelsen
I admit, I didn't know of the existence of Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen until I saw him in A Royal Affair, and then? WHOO BOY! Those cheekbones! He's... Read more →
