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The Star Wattage of Mildred Pierce (1945)
The 1945 cinematic adaptation of Mildred Pierce, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring, of course, Joan Crawford, is a very different beast to the 2011 HBO mini-series starring Kate Winslet. In all honestly it is not as good, but more significantly it is very different in terms of costume. Interestingly enough the mini-series, which is evidently a period piece, is closer in terms of historical accuracy than the near contemporary set Crawford version. This is not the be all and end all, because while Winslet’s Pierce may feel more real in terms of costume and setting, Crawford’s is arguably more fun. If for no other reason than to exemplify how…
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Michael Wilkinson Discusses Costume Design in Man of Steel
Man of Steel costume designer reveals fascinating insight about the film.
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Clueless: Crayola Brights & Rich Girl Prep
“Fashion victim” or “ensemble-y challenged”. Examining the legacy of Mona May’s costume design for Clueless.
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Review: Avengers Assemble
It is impossible not to have fun watching Avengers Assemble.
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Roger Moore’s Plaid Jacket in The Man with the Golden Gun
Think Lulu’s theme song is the loudest thing in The Man with the Golden Gun? Think again.
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Boardwalk Empire: Cometh the Dandiest Man
There is a man on Boardwalk Empire with even more sartorial presence than Nucky Thompson; That man is Chalky White.
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Dressed Trailer
Looking so sexy that the finished film can be nothing but a huge disappointment, this teaser for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy ticks all the right 70’s boxes.