Finishing Out The Cook of Castamar
Alright people, I got nothing better to do so I finished The Cook of Castamar (2021) and I have thoughts about the costumes, hair, and ending!... Read more →
Costume Designer Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh: The Frock Flicks Guide
Irish costume designer Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh might not be a big name (though she has a big Gaelic name!). Much of her work has been in Ireland on... Read more →
MCM: David Niven
Somebody requested David Niven as a Man Candy Monday -- I can't remember who, when, or why, I just made a note of it. Well, I hope that person is... Read more →
Frock Flicks Free-for-All December
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: The King’s Speech (2010)
The King's Speech (2010) is a nice, neat little story that I've always enjoyed coming back to over the years. There's not a whole lot to it ... The... Read more →
WCW: Claire Foy
With her star turns as Anne Boleyn in Wolf Hall and Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, British actress Claire Foy has become a key actress for period... Read more →
Passing (2021)
"Passing" refers to a person being perceived as something they're not, and historically this has meant someone being seen as "white" when they're... Read more →
The Royal Exchange (2017)
As I recently complained, I can't believe 2017's The Royal Exchange hasn't gotten a US release -- even for streaming. However, by writing a post... Read more →
Happy Thanksgiving From Frock Flicks
Here at Frock Flicks HQ, we’re taking a four-day weekend to celebrate this American holiday, plus catch up a little on our historical... Read more →
WCW: Q’orianka Kilcher
Q'orianka Kilcher's breakout role was Pocahontas at age 14, and she's been cast in roles portraying Native Americans ever since. Her own heritage is... Read more →
