historical accuracy

Elizabeth R (1971)

TBT: Elizabeth R (1971)

Trystan L. Bass November 5, 2020

We’ve talked about this series before. We’ve praised Glenda Jackson for her portrayal of...

Thieves of the Wood (2018)

Interview with Thieves of the Wood Costume Designer Raïssa Hans

Kendra October 15, 2020

Thieves of the Wood is a Belgian TV production that tells the story of...

historical women in armor

Women Wearing Armor in Historical Movies – Fact & Fiction

Trystan L. Bass October 12, 2020

I’ve been noodling around on the idea of this post for three years (according...

Jefferson in Paris (1995)

TBT: Jefferson in Paris (1995)

Kendra October 1, 2020

There are some definite problems with the Merchant/Ivory film Jefferson in Paris (1995). The...

Thieves of the Wood (2018-20)

Thieves of the Wood (2018) Is Shockingly Entertaining: Part 2

Kendra September 24, 2020

On Tuesday, I posted the first half of my review of Thieves of the Wood...

Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972)

TBT: Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972)

Kendra September 17, 2020

I’ve never been able to track down a copy of Henry VIII and His...

Queen Elizabeth I in coronation robes

Queen Elizabeth I in Movies & TV

Trystan L. Bass September 10, 2020

While we’ve gotten close, we have not actually covered every film and TV representation...

A Royal Affair (2012)

18th Century Quest: A Royal Affair (2012)

Kendra August 18, 2020

I remember having mixed feelings about A Royal Affair (2012) back when it came...

The Advocate (1993)

TBT: The Advocate (1993)

Sarah Lorraine August 13, 2020

I just need everyone to know that I wanted to make this a really...

Gunpowder, Treason, & Plot / Elizabeth R / Mary Queen of Scots

16th-Century Costume in TV & Film: Worst & Best

The Frock Flicks Team August 10, 2020

One of the most popular historical eras to set TV shows and films is...