The Costume Plot (Sarah Timm, Jojo Siu)
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| 04 Feb 2022 | 34: Mulan (2020) & Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon | 01:03:57 | |
WE'RE BACK! Happy Lunar New Year from the Costume Plot! Join us as we discuss a great classic of Asian cinema and a not-so-good recent Disney adaptation. What a fun time! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 18 Feb 2022 | 35: Phantom Thread & The Matrix Resurrections | 01:01:00 | |
Watch out, it's a wild card episode! These movies have absolutely nothing to do with each other and THAT WAS INTENTIONAL, baybeeee. Join us as we go over romantic poisoning in Phantom Thread and discuss the redesign of the Matrix universe with the 4th installment. Get. Into. It. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 04 Mar 2022 | 36: How I Met Your Father with Anthony Tran | 00:42:55 | |
Sarah is joined by a special guest this week! Anthony Tran is here to chat all about his work as costume designer on Hulu's How I Met Your Father. Listen to find out all about working with Hilary Duff, championing diversity behind the camera, and how much we both hate being on set. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | 37: RuPaul's Drag Race with fashion designer Kristi Siedow-Thompson | 01:16:31 | |
Amazing fashion designer Kristi Siedow-Thompson drops in to gab with Sarah all about RuPaul's Drag Race and her top looks from the show, including some she herself has designed and made! What a treat! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | 38: Spencer & The Electrical Life of Louis Wain | 00:59:20 | |
Jojo's back! Woohoo! Join us for an episode all about biopics where we cover the very recent films Spencer and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain! We had a great time doing a deep dive on Chanel, smocking, and more. Trigger warning: mention of eating disorder behavior in Spencer. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 15 Apr 2022 | 39: Upload with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh | 00:49:49 | |
Costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh drops in to chat all about her work on the Amazon Prime Original show Upload (from Greg Daniels, creator of The Office)! We dive into the show with her, discussing how to design for the not-so-far-away future and building trust with actors, as well as getting a small peek into her current project, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 29 Apr 2022 | 40: Okja & Mad Max: Fury Road | 01:01:33 | |
Here we are with a coincidentally timed "eco commentary" theme for Earth Month! That worked out well! Strap in as we investigate the costuming in the films Okja and Mad Max: Fury Road, two films with eco-political messages. Be aware that we do discuss the upsetting plots of these films, and the Mad Max costumes feature a lot of body horror. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 27 May 2022 | 42: Crazy Rich Asians & Shang-Chi | 01:09:48 | |
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We're celebrating by exploring the costumes in two big Asian American blockbusters, Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We know this is just scratching the surface of what's out there, so we look forward to celebrating more AAPI work in the future! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 26 May 2022 | REUPLOAD: 41: Hello Dolly & Anne of Green Gables | 01:18:07 | |
Wow! How embarrassing! I uploaded the wrong audio track somehow! Whoops! Here is the actual episode! - Sarah Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 10 Jun 2022 | 43: Bend it like Beckham & Khoobsurat | 00:57:04 | |
What a treat, a new episode! Join us as we discuss the costumes in two Indian-centric movies, Bend it like Beckham and Khoobsurat. We chat all about Y2K fashion, sari terminology, and DJ Khaled lookalikes. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | 44: Umbrella Academy #1.1 & Stranger Things #1.1 | 01:00:10 | |
More TV is happening! Let's get into some Netflix TV shows as we discuss the costumes in the pilot episodes of Umbrella Academy and Stranger Things. We explore boarding school uniforms, pastels of the 80s, and more! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 12 Aug 2022 | 45: Titanic & Steve Jobs | 00:57:59 | |
We're back! We hope you had a great July! We're ready to rock with some Kate Winslet movies this week, Titanic and Steve Jobs! Join us as we explore the topics of 1910s corseting, asymmetry in the 80s, and dampness levels. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | 46: Mystic Pop-Up Bar #1.7 & Squid Game #1.1 | 00:54:41 | |
Welcome to a new episode! Join us as we discuss a couple of Korean shows, Mystic Pop-Up Bar and Squid Game. The afterlife and... extreme violence? Sure! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 09 Sep 2022 | 47: Miss Congeniality & Little Miss Sunshine | 01:00:45 | |
She's beauty and she's grace, she's another episode of the Costume Plot! Join us as we go over the costumes in two films about beauty pageants, Miss Congeniality and Little Miss Sunshine. Featuring discussions about Herve Leger and terrifying children's pageants. Trigger warning: mentions of suicide and discussion about body image. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 23 Sep 2022 | 48: Emily the Criminal with costume designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee | 00:41:48 | |
We're so excited to be joined by designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee this week to talk all about her work on the new film Emily the Criminal! We learn about her background, her process for designing the film, and her attraction to misunderstood characters. Please note there is some background noise in this episode but we did our best to edit around it! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 21 Oct 2022 | 49: Train to Busan & Practical Magic | 01:06:50 | |
Happy spooky season! We hope you enjoy our exploration of these two spooky movies, Train to Busan and Practical Magic. There's something for everyone, including discussion of watery blood, cowboy vampires, and the Edwardian Faire. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | 50: A Knight's Tale & The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus | 01:03:23 | |
Oh look, a new episode! This week we decided to do a Heath Ledger tribute, with his first breakout role and his last role. But it's not all sad because we discuss armor, anachronistic period mashups, and the strange, strange mind of Terry Gilliam. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | 51: The Handmaid's Tale with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh | 01:01:54 | |
We're so excited to welcome costume designer Leslie Kavanagh, who is here to chat all about her work on season 5 of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale! We learned all about her journey towards the show, designing the new Gilead ranking of the Plums, and who might be inside June's locket. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | 52: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) | 01:02:51 | |
Happy Holidays from the Costume Plot! We're excited to be talking about two Christmas classics, the original Miracle on 34th Street and the Jim Carrey Grinch. Join us as we explore drunk Santa, yak hair, and so much more. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 30 Dec 2022 | 53: The Woman King with costume designer Gersha Phillips | 01:01:34 | |
December's bonus episode featured special guest Gersha Phillips, who is here to chat about her work on the new movie The Woman King, a period epic which tells the story of the female Agojie warriors of the West African kingdom of Dahomey. She gives us all the inside scoop on working in South Africa, finding local artists, and her path to costume design. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | 54: Back to the Future & Pleasantville | 01:04:03 | |
It's a time travel kind of day for our first episode of 2023! We're covering two movies that go back to the 50s with Back to the Future and Pleasantville. We discuss period accurate guitars, polyester, and bullet bras. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | 55: Kindred with costume designer Jaclyn Banner | 01:03:33 | |
We're so excited to be joined by costume designer Jaclyn Banner to chat all about her work designing FX on Hulu's new show Kindred, based on the book by Octavia E. Butler. Jaclyn gives us all the behind the scenes tidbits on selecting fabrics, working closely with actors in fittings, and her path to costume design. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | 56: 50 First Dates & Ever After | 01:12:34 | |
Happy Feb-Drew-ary! We're celebrating the month of love with 2 romantic movies that just so happen to both star Drew Barrymore--50 First Dates and Ever After. Join us as we discuss coconut bras, tennis whites, and stick-em rhinestones. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | 57: See How They Run & Mary Queen of Scots | 01:03:10 | |
We're celebrating another great actress for March--Saoirse Ronan! Join us as we talk all about See How They Run and Mary Queen of Scots. The two time periods onscreen couldn't be more different! What fun. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | 58: The Hunger Games & Blade Runner | 01:01:47 | |
It's time for some dystopian movies! Join us as we cover The Hunger Games and Blade Runner, two very different but both dystopian future movies. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 05 May 2023 | 59: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion & She's All That | 01:08:45 | |
Any 90s babies out there? Flash back with our analysis of two iconic films from the time, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion and She's All That. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 02 Jun 2023 | 60: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider & Clue | 01:05:20 | |
Ready to play? We're jumping into some costume analysis from 2 movies based on games, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Clue! Join us as we discuss character archetypes, Steve Jobs suits, and the ethics of tomb raiding. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | 61: The SpongeBob Musical & Diana: The Musical | 00:59:23 | |
We're back and ready to get into some more theatre! Today we're covering two Broadway musicals available on streaming services: The SpongeBob Musical and Diana: The Musical. Join us as we explore 99 cent store explosions, trick wedding dresses, and more. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | 62: Tetris & That Thing You Do! | 01:00:22 | |
The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume??? Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | 63: Twisted Metal with costume designer Liz Vastola | 00:50:52 | |
We've got an amazing bonus episode for you this month, a joyful and entertaining interview with costume designer Liz Vastola. She's here to chat all about her work on Peacock's new show Twisted Metal, as well as her career up to this point and how she got here. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | 64: Burlesque & The Greatest Showman | 01:06:22 | |
It's movie musicals day as we tackle a couple of Big Costume movies, Burlesque and The Greatest Showman. Join us as we go over Cabaret references, PT Barnum being a scumbag, and so much more. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | 65: Painkiller with costume designer Avery Plewes | 00:48:07 | |
On today's bonus episode, we have costume designer Avery Plewes on the show to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show Painkiller. We had a great conversation, ranging in topic from 2000s era fashion, the challenges of filming, and Avery's start in costuming. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | 66: Hook & Scream | 01:03:52 | |
A very happy spooky season to you and yours! In this episode, we picked a couple of 90s films that have a bit of an autumnal vibe, Hook and the original Scream. Join us as we discuss Edvard Munch, 80s lamé, and so much more. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | 67: Gilmore Girls #1.1 & Good Omens #1.1 | 01:05:24 | |
We decided to go for some TV shows this month, but we picked 2 very different shows... what else is new? Join us as we dissect the costumes in the pilots for Gilmore Girls and Good Omens. We chat about Delia's, cheap looking Biblical costumes, and so much more. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | 68: Love Actually & Mean Girls | 01:24:46 | |
Lucky you, it's another episode for your ears! This week the theme is "mid-2000s-Christmas-adjacent" as we cover Love Actually and Mean Girls. Join us for a fun, tangent-filled discussion about hats at weddings, KNITWEAR, and what we wore in high school. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 05 Jan 2024 | 69: Barbie & Babylon | 01:06:17 | |
Happy 2024! We're kicking off our year with coverage of 2 movies starring Margot Robbie, Barbie and Babylon. Listen in as we discuss stereotypical 20s looks, Chanel, and more! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | 70: The Artful Dodger & Our Flag Means Death | 01:10:37 | |
Oh you wanted some period costumes? Well, here you GO! We decided to dive back into some TV shows this month with The Artful Dodger and Our Flag Means Death (episodes 1x03 and 1x04). Join us as we chat about plaid matching, the year 1717, and a few extra minutes at the end where we go on a tangent about Shadow & Bone! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 24 Feb 2024 | 71: The Brothers Sun with costume designer Vera Chow | 00:42:49 | |
A bonus episode just for you! We're so excited to welcome costume designer Vera Chow to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show The Brothers Sun. We had a great time discussing not just the show, but fighting for AAPI justice, why jade is so important, and her a-ha moment at Cirque de Soleil. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | 72: Avatar: The Last Airbender with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh | 00:42:24 | |
We're so excited to welcome back Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh, our first repeat guest! She's back to discuss her work on the new Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also get the chance to ask her what she values in her team, and what advice she'd give her younger self. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 23 Mar 2024 | 73: The Princess Diaries & 27 Dresses | 01:19:59 | |
It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | 74: Once Upon a Time & Riverdale | 01:17:29 | |
Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Please rate and review! | |||
| 03 May 2024 | 75: Beetlejuice & Batman Returns | 01:19:43 | |
It's Tim Burton (and Michael Keaton!) month here on the Costume Plot, so join us as we gab all about two of Burton's early films, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns. Featuring latex, piping, and child brides! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 02 Aug 2024 | 76: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) & Shakespeare in Love | 01:28:51 | |
We're back from our summer hiatus and ready to rock! Join us in a nice long episode where we dissect the costumes in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 version) and Shakespeare in Love. Will we answer the questions, when was the Romantic era (don't Google it!!!)? Are peacock feathers unlucky? A third question? Find out by listening! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | 77: Legally Blonde & 10 Things I Hate About You | 01:12:41 | |
We're back in the era of our formative youth, aka the Y2K era, to visit and dissect the costumes of Legally Blonde & 10 Things I Hate About You. Join us as we dive in to Trashy Lingerie, Shakespeare's inspiration, and a third thing (for comedy)! Alert: baby on board for much of this episode! She was a very thoughtful guest. Lots of opinions on platform flip flops. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 20 Oct 2024 | 78: Evil Under the Sun & Sister Act | 01:02:52 | |
We are paying tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith this month with our picks, Evil Under the Sun and Sister Act. Join us as we discuss "period does period," the anatomy of a nun's habit, and how to pronounce Hercule Poirot. | |||
| 08 Nov 2024 | 79: Sherlock Holmes (2009) & The Goonies | 01:18:44 | |
Cozy up with some comforting (to us, at least) films that fit a vague autumnal theme! We know we are in need of some comfort right now, so we hope our podcast can be a little escape from reality for you too. Costuming has always been a field that welcomes people who have felt othered, and that extends to our podcast. We are leading with love and acceptance. You are welcome here with us. | |||
| 07 Dec 2024 | 80: Edward Scissorhands & You've Got Mail | 01:15:24 | |
Happy holidays and happy 4th anniversary to us! We're so grateful for every one of our listeners, so thank you for 4 years! This year we're doing some wintery/holiday-adjacent movies with Edward Scissorhands and You've Got Mail. | |||
| 11 Jan 2025 | 81: Charlie's Angels (2000) & Bring It On | 01:08:37 | |
Happy New Year! We're back and ready to get into more Y2K movies, both from the year 2000. Join us as we discuss the looks as well as the cultural implications that come from them. | |||
| 08 Feb 2025 | 82: Jupiter Ascending & Showgirls | 01:10:33 | |
It's finally time for some "bad" movies! Join us as we dive into the costumes in a couple of movies with questionable reputations--Jupiter Ascending and Showgirls. A good time will be had by all. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! | |||
| 16 Mar 2025 | 83: The Music Video Spectacular (Beyoncé, Gaga, Britney, and Miley) | 01:09:18 | |
This episode has been a long time coming! We are excited to do our first music video episode. Each of us picked 2 iconic videos, and we had a great time discussing the looks! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Formation by Beyoncé Telephone by Lady Gaga & Beyoncé Toxic by Britney Spears Flowers by Miley Cyrus | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | 1: Moulin Rouge! & The Grand Budapest Hotel | 01:11:42 | |
In their very first episode, costume designers Jojo and Sarah discuss the costumes in Moulin Rouge! and The Grand Budapest Hotel. What worked? What didn't? What were the designers' processes like? Find out in this episode! Reminder: NOT spoiler free. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | 3: Clueless & To All the Boys I've Loved Before | 01:03:18 | |
Romcoms? Yes please! Jojo and Sarah break down the costumes in two modern classics, Clueless and To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and find that they share a lot of similarities despite being made 23 years apart. What's up with Tai's overalls? What do Lara Jean Covey and Cher Horowitz have in common? Well, you better listen to find out. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | 4: Atomic Blonde & Birds of Prey | 01:08:41 | |
It's female-fronted action movies day and to celebrate, Jojo and Sarah are here to analyze the costume design in Atomic Blonde and Birds of Prey! Can anyone save Charlize from an ill-fitting bustier, or Margot from a dodgy satin crotch situation? They'll try to get to the bottom of it! | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | 5: Murder on the Orient Express (2017) & Knives Out | 01:08:18 | |
Whodunit??? It's murder mystery day at The Costume Plot, so join costume designers Jojo and Sarah as they explore the costume design in 2017's Murder on the Orient Express, and Knives Out! Are you worried about spoilers? Don't worry, we do NOT SAY whodunit in either movie in this episode! If you haven't seen the movies you can listen without worrying about that. Don't say we never gave you anything! | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | 2: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society & A League of Their Own | 00:43:37 | |
It's 1940s day at The Costume Plot! Join costume designers Jojo and Sarah as they dissect the costumes in two 1940s-set films, The Guernsey [...] Society and A League of Their Own. Madonna's weird bike shorts! The French ideal! It's all covered here. | |||
| 18 Dec 2020 | 6: Elf & Jingle Jangle | 01:25:59 | |
Happy Holidays from The Costume Plot! Today we're covering two Christmas movies, Elf and Jingle Jangle. Join us as we ask the questions: what would WE hand-cast in bronze? And what's up with Forrest Whitaker's accent in this movie? (We know that's not costume related, but c'mon, what IS that?) | |||
| 31 Dec 2020 | 7: The Great Gatsby (2013) & When Harry Met Sally | 01:27:10 | |
Happy New Year! Join us as we dissect a couple of NYE-adjacent films, and wonder: what is the ideal tightness of 1980s jeans? Is it okay for Carey Mulligan to be wearing a push-up bra? We won't find the answers but we sure have fun trying. | |||
| 15 Jan 2021 | 8: A Very Long Engagement & Parasite | 01:12:40 | |
Happy 2021! It's time for some foreign films! Join Jojo and Sarah as they analyze the costumes in A Very Long Engagement and Parasite. Can costumes be sepia-toned? Are those actors being spritzed with fake sweat? Let's get into it. | |||
| 22 Jan 2021 | BONUS 1: Bridgerton | 00:40:40 | |
SURPRISE! It's the first bonus episode! Sarah and Jojo had to jump on the Bridgerton train, so join them as they discuss period accuracy, Shondaland, and chemises (or lack thereof) in a more casual, conversational episode. | |||
| 29 Jan 2021 | 9: Emma (1996) & Emma (2020) | 01:11:55 | |
It's double the fun when Jojo and Sarah analyze two different adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novel Emma. What do the two films have in common? Is Gwenyth's cloak made of blanket? Is Mrs. Elton going to a hair show? Let's get to the bottom of it! | |||
| 12 Feb 2021 | 10: Meet Me in St. Louis & Hamilton | 01:05:14 | |
Finally, it's time for some theatrical discussion! Join Jojo and Sarah as they discuss the costumes in Irish Repertory Theatre's digital production of "Meet Me in St. Louis" and the Broadway smash hit "Hamilton". Featuring a lively discussion about the accessibility of theatre and the future of the art form in COVID times. | |||
| 26 Feb 2021 | 11: Dickinson with Bronwen Burton | 00:51:53 | |
Industry professional Bronwen Burton joins Jojo and Sarah to discuss the costumes in Apple TV's show "Dickinson". Beautiful white dresses! Waltzing with a bee! ...IS THAT WIZ KHALIFA?! Plus, Bronwen tells us all about how she got into theatre, and her (not so) secret desire to make costumes for Muppets. | |||
| 12 Mar 2021 | 12: Cinderella (1997) & Mirror Mirror | 01:19:01 | |
Dive deep into fairytale costumes as we cover the Brandy/Whitney Houston movie "Cinderella" and the fantastical "Mirror Mirror"! Let's remember the legendary Eiko Ishioka, ponder the ideal shape for glass slippers, and gush over some pretty pretty dresses. | |||
| 26 Mar 2021 | 13: His Girl Friday & Roman Holiday | 01:08:12 | |
Today's theme is black and white movies! Join us as we cover the costumes in two classics, His Girl Friday and Roman Holiday. Let's discuss fabric rationing in WWII, Dior's New Look, and the inventor of the capri pant! You know you wanna! | |||
| 09 Apr 2021 | 14: Midsommar & Crimson Peak | 01:02:54 | |
Eeeeek! It's horror week and we are scaredy cats. What did we get ourselves into?! Join us as we break down the costumes from "Midsommar" and "Crimson Peak," asking the questions: is horror in the sunshine still scary? Is that belt really made from human hair? Yikes! (The answer is yes.) Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 23 Apr 2021 | 15: What Happened to Monday & Tron: Legacy | 01:10:00 | |
It's sci-fi time! Plug in and enter the grid (did we use that correctly?) as we discuss the costumes in "What Happened to Monday" and "Tron: Legacy". How do you clothe one actress playing 7 roles? Can you make a bodysuit out of foam latex? Let's find out together! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 07 May 2021 | 16: The Fall with Kelly Cercone | 01:02:37 | |
Special guest Kelly Cercone (IG: @anachronisminaction) stops by the show to take a deep dive into one of her favorite movies, Tarsem Singh's 2006 "The Fall"! Join us as we discover the secrets of the film's incredible costumes, and chat with Kelly about her work as a table person in film and TV, as well as her personal journey into the industry. Trigger warning: this movie deals with the subject of suicide, overdose, and child manipulation, so there is some discussion of that in the episode. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 21 May 2021 | 17: Josie and the Pussycats & Pitch Perfect | 01:28:46 | |
It's time to cover some comedies-with-music on this extra fun (and slightly extra long with extra tangents) episode. Join us as we break down two classic aughts-era comedies, "Josie & the Pussycats" and "Pitch Perfect"! Does the term "retrofuturism" apply to Y2K era fashion? Do those acapella singers look like flight attendants? How do we feel about Joss Whedon (this one isn't relevant to the films but we like tangents)? Let's find out together. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 04 Jun 2021 | 18: Poldark #3.7 & Outlander #1.7 | 01:03:32 | |
Wow, we're finally covering some TV shows! Join us as we get into the details of an episode each of “Poldark” and “Outlander,” two shows that both take place in the 1700s. We get into how rich people definitely used to be more rotund, the ins and outs of book accuracy, and much more! Trigger warning: brief mention of sexual assault. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | 19: Black Mirror #4.1 & Doctor Who #5.10 | 00:59:11 | |
More TV coming atcha, this time it’s sci-fi! Join us as we dive into the costumes from an episode each of “Black Mirror” and “Doctor Who”. How do you make something look like Star Trek but not actually Star Trek? What did Vincent Van Gogh look like? Let’s get to the bottom of it. Trigger warning: brief mention of sexual assault and suicide. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 02 Jul 2021 | 20: The Birdcage & The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | 01:21:01 | |
Happy end of pride month to all! Since pride is year round, we decided to watch two classics of LGBTQ+ cinema from the mid-90s. Join us as we cover Versace in Miami, drag looks galore, and briefly (misguidedly) attempt an Australian accent! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 16 Jul 2021 | 21: Walk the Line & The Impossible | 01:13:04 | |
Join us as we dive into some movies based on real life events! Let's analyze the costumes in "Walk the Line" and "The Impossible," and ask ourselves: can a costume be too cartoony? And how many shirts do you need if your actor is going through a tsunami? Trigger warning: brief discussion of Naomi Watts's character's bodily injuries in the film. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 30 Jul 2021 | 22: Captain Marvel & Scott Pilgrim vs. The World | 01:09:32 | |
Wham! Pow! Zing! Comic book movie time. Join us as we explore the costumes in a couple of movies based on comics/graphic novels, Captain Marvel and Scott Pilgrim! What a fun time for us all. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 13 Aug 2021 | 23: My Fair Lady & Singin' in the Rain | 01:08:39 | |
It's always a good time when we get to watch some classic movie musicals! Join us as we dive in to the costumes in "My Fair Lady" and "Singin' in the Rain," featuring tidbits on lip syncing, Ascot, Gene Kelly being a jerk, and more! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | BONUS: Halston with Emmy nominated designer Jeriana San Juan! | 00:48:58 | |
We are so overjoyed to bring you this special bonus episode, an interview with Jeriana San Juan, the Emmy nominated costume designer of Netflix's "Halston"! We had the best time chatting about Halston's legacy, character development through clothing, and teaching background actors to pretend to sew. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 27 Aug 2021 | 24: Barbarella with Sparka Lee Hall | 01:12:45 | |
We're so excited to be joined by special guest Sparka Lee Hall, who has had a long and interesting career as a costume designer, supervisor, assistant, and even industrial designer. She brings Barbarella to us, an absolutely bonkers movie that we had a ton of fun analyzing with her. Warning: mention of some sexual content and themes. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 10 Sep 2021 | 25: Selena & Zoot Suit | 01:13:04 | |
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We decided to celebrate by covering two excellent Hispanic culture-focused movies, Selena and Zoot Suit! Join us as we explore the question of replica vs. homage, the cultural history of zoot suits, and much more. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 24 Sep 2021 | 26: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl & Pan's Labyrinth | 01:12:49 | |
Time for some adventure as we dive in to some exciting movies, Pirates of the Caribbean and Pan's Labyrinth! Let's get to the bottom of some creature design and telling chemises apart. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 08 Oct 2021 | 27: Get Out & The VVitch | 01:08:14 | |
Happy spooky season! We're revisiting the horror genre with some psychological scary movies, Get Out and The VVItch (aka The Witch). Let's find out how color ties together racist people, how the color red is used in horror, and whether Puritans had cotton! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 22 Oct 2021 | 28: Hocus Pocus & The Addams Family | 01:01:42 | |
Happy Halloween! What a joy it is to cover such fun classic spooky season movies, Hocus Pocus and The Addams Family. Let's chat all about witches, vintage fabric, and live moths. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 05 Nov 2021 | 29: The Help & Dune (2021) | 01:16:01 | |
What could these movies possibly have in common? They're book to movie adaptations! Join us as we analyze the costuming in The Help and Dune, exploring fashion from the 1960s to the year 10191. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 19 Nov 2021 | 30: Pride and Prejudice & Anna Karenina | 01:08:43 | |
It's Keira Knightley week at the podcast so let's examine some excellent Joe Wright/Jacqueline Durran/Keira films and their beautiful period(ish) costumes! Wandering waistlines, peacock feathers, and more! Trigger warning: mention of suicide | |||
| 03 Dec 2021 | 31: Sweeney Todd & Into the Woods | 01:06:38 | |
In honor of musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim's passing, this week we're covering two movie adaptations of his shows! Join us for a spirited conversation about Colleen Atwood's work on both films, and how much control big name stars should have over their own costumes. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 17 Dec 2021 | 32: The Muppet Christmas Carol & Klaus | 00:55:47 | |
We're taking a detour into some more unusual movies with fewer humans for our first Christmas episode! Join us as we have a great time learning about Muppet costuming and animated character design. Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||
| 31 Dec 2021 | 33: A Boy Called Christmas & White Christmas | 01:00:01 | |
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Costume Plot! Join us this week as we explore one brand new and one classic Christmas film. It's a festive time and a festive episode! Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. | |||