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Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

Of Course, the Mary Queen of Scots Trailer Kills Me

Trystan L. Bass July 16, 2018

Yes, your resident Mary Queen of Scots expert / fan / apologist has bitched...

Middlemarch (1994)

TBT: Middlemarch (1994)

Trystan L. Bass July 12, 2018

OMG EVERYONE! One of my very favorite BBC historical costume serials of one of...

Angelina Jolie

WCW: Angelina Jolie

Kendra July 11, 2018

I know, it’s trite to say that Angelina Jolie is gorgeous. She is! And...

Vincent Cassel

MCM: Vincent Cassel

Kendra July 9, 2018

So I think my thing with French actor Vincent Cassel is: 1. French accent....

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Iconic Historical Movie Costumes of the 1950s

Sarah Lorraine June 28, 2018

This is an occasional series highlighting historical movie and TV costumes that best represent...

Oscar Isaac

MCM: Oscar Isaac

Kendra June 25, 2018

Yes, Oscar Isaac was super cute in that latest Star Wars movie. But something...

Black Girl in a Big Dress (2017-19)

Interview With the Creator of Black Girl in a Big Dress

Trystan L. Bass June 22, 2018

We’re always on the lookout for historical costume movies and TV shows with a...

The Aspern Papers (2018)

Historical Costume Movie/TV Trailers: Summer Fiesta!

Kendra June 21, 2018

We’re always trying to track what historical costume movies and TV shows are coming...

Cleopatra ancient bust

WCW: Who’s the Best Cleopatra?

Kendra June 20, 2018

Cleopatra is easily the most famous woman of the ancient world. Pharaoh of Egypt,...

the state of historical TV today

WTFrock Is Happening With Historical Drama These Days?

Trystan L. Bass June 18, 2018

Everybody in Hollywood wants a hit. That’s not new. Even when the definition of...