Tangential but Interesting!

Miscellaneous things related to costume, fashion, history, movies, or TV.

Lady and Gentleman on Horseback, c. 1655, by Aelbert Cuyp

All Riding Aside: Sidesaddle in Frock Flicks

The Frock Flicks Team May 31, 2022

Frock Flicks note: This is a guest post by Deb Fuller. She’s a horse-crazy...

Bridgerton (2022)

Kate Sharma on Her High Horse: Troping Along

The Frock Flicks Team April 21, 2022

Frock Flicks note: This is a guest post by Deb Fuller. She’s a horse-crazy...

The Courtship 2022

The Courtship Brings Bridgerton to The Bachelorette

Kendra April 7, 2022

The Courtship (2022) — optimistically listed on the NBC website as “season one” —...

Rome (2005-2007)

It’s Not Possible to Make a Completely Historically Accurate Horse Film and I, a Horse Person, Am (Almost) Totally OK With That

The Frock Flicks Team March 3, 2022

Frock Flicks note: This is a guest post by Mary Pagones, the author of...

Once Upon a Time (2011-2018)

Friesian Is the New Black

The Frock Flicks Team February 2, 2022

Frock Flicks note: This is a guest post by Deb Fuller. She’s a horse-crazy...

Schmigadoon! (2021)

Sing Along With Schmigadoon! (2021)

Trystan L. Bass September 14, 2021

I’m the designated Frock Flicker who loves musicals, so it was just a matter...

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Flashback Friday: Men Without Hats – “Safety Dance”

Sarah Lorraine June 18, 2021

This week started off with an unplanned trip to Phoenix, where it is legit...

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Flashback Friday: Culture Club – “Karma Chameleon”

Sarah Lorraine June 11, 2021

Well folx, it’s been a crazy week, and I’m thrilled I made it to...

Oh the Bad Movies & TV You'll Watch

Oh the Bad Movies & TV You’ll Watch 13!

Trystan L. Bass June 10, 2021

Here at Frock Flicks HQ we have access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and...

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Let’s Talk About the Opening Credits in What We Do in the Shadows

Sarah Lorraine May 14, 2021

I’ve been doing a re-watch of What We Do in the Shadows (2019-) while...