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    Black Caesar: Blaxploitation Gangster

    1 Nov ’13 /

    Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs adopts the gangster codes of 1930s cinema in blaxploitation classic Black Caesar.

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    Beautiful Oppression: Tilda Swinton in I am Love

    5 Jun ’15

    Shifting Trends: Claire Foy in First Man

    25 Oct ’18

    Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – Chris’ Thoughts

    1 Jan ’10
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    Catherine Deneuve in Potiche: Still Belle

    10 Oct ’11 /

    Potiche confirms that Catherine Deneuve will always be Belle de Jour, only now with added sense of humour.

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    Saturday Night Fever: John Travolta’s White Suit

    16 Nov ’09

    The Look of Love: Q&A with Costume Designer Stephanie Collie

    29 Aug ’13

    Anchorman 2 Trailer: Ron and Friends Meet the 80’s

    19 Jun ’13
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Film Reviews,  Guys in Films,  Guys on TV

    Review: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

    5 Sep ’11 /

    A classy, very British affair.

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    Long and Lean: The Silhouette of High Rise

    15 Apr ’16

    Jane Fonda and the Costumes of Klute (1971)

    19 Aug ’19

    Michael Caine in Get Carter: Killer Suit

    22 Jul ’11
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Dressed Trailer

    1 Jul ’11 /

    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.

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    The Royal Tenenbaums: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tennis Dress

    1 Feb ’10

    Argo Buy a Sports Jacket: The Thinking Man’s Hero Attire

    16 Nov ’12

    Michael Caine in Get Carter: Killer Suit

    22 Jul ’11
  • Clothes from 1930s,  Film Reviews,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Film Review: Chinatown

    19 Oct ’09 /

    A landmark blend of acting, directing, structure and design, Chinatown is the greatest detective movie ever made.

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    Swing Time: Ginger Rogers’ Day Dress

    26 May ’09

    King Kong: Naomi Watts’ White Evening Dress

    23 Oct ’09

    Murder on the Orient Express: Interview with Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne

    2 Nov ’17
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    The Box Website Goes Live: Creepy Seventies

    10 Oct ’09 /

    Warner Bros’ official website for The Box has gone live. This is creepy 1970s. Creepy as hell.

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    Live and Let Die: Yaphet Kotto’s Brown Suede Trench Coat

    26 Feb ’10

    Suit Yourself: Elliot Gould in The Long Goodbye

    12 Dec ’13

    Boogie Nights Costume: Dirty Time

    11 Nov ’11