Haute Set

We all know why this was such a formative movie for a lot of people, do we really have to spell it out? Beyond the beautiful (H O T) and charming cast, there is sadly a lot to unpack here regarding colonization, culture appropriation, and exoticization in Hollywood. And we examine how our education system set us up to recognize and question none of this at all. But at least we got to dress up like Roman Senators and Cave Men at school! Join us in the sandy snow globe that is this tale of adventure.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120616/?ref_=tt_mv_close

http://www.filmscouts.com/scripts/matinee.cfm?Film=mummy&File=look#google_vignette

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

We're processing the rise of fascism in real time here folks. This episode may not be what you need right now! At all! But we needed to do it in order to move forward with why we are making this show. Join us if you feel up to it.

And we still are talking about movies here- and only kind of talking about costumes. We cover the movies that taught millennials how to fight fascism. Ariel selected V for Vendetta and Melinda selected The Truman Show. Honorable mentions (and mild spoilers for) The Hunger Games, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Dick.

Our regularly scheduled programming will continue next week when we get back on track with The Mummy. For now, take care of yourselves, take care of your people, and take care of your vegetable gardens. Time to batten down the hatches.

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

**This episode was recorded before the US Presidential Election, that's why we sound happy**

Come One, Come All! Capitalist Queens and Warriors fighting The Man! 1995 had something for everyone. We are watching important movies that established teen culture and gave us fashion icons to aspire to. These kids were so cool and had it all figured out. In retrospect, they are babies! Mere children. However, the clothes are timeless. Dust off those plaid miniskirts and grab your combat boots or your jimmy choos!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_clueless

https://www.laloyolan.com/life_and_arts/costume-designer-mona-may-reflects-on-clueless-25-years-after-its-release/article_3abb1042-1ec1-52c4-9c1e-292093a16619.html

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112950/trivia/?ref_=tt_dyk_trv

https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/27133/1/insider-tales-from-the-making-of-empire-records

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Hi friends! Our next episode will be released next Tuesday! Today is election day for us and we are trying to make it through the week mentally, spiritually, emotionally. 

If you are able to vote and have not yet, please vote!! The future is in our hands. 

See you next week. 

Prepare for an epic battle, and not between Peter Pan and Captain Hook! Ariel loves this movie and holds it very dear, Melinda hates this movie and thinks it's an emotional betrayal of the Peter Pan story. But because we don't shy away from Important Issues, we bring the debate to you. What they can agree on: the costumes are great. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102057/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_hook

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Get ready for the emotional gauntlet that is back to back tragedies. But who better to lead you through it than Baz Luhrmann, the man who invented feelings. Melinda and Ariel marvel at the sumptuous worlds of these movies and the masterful designers who brought them to life. The greatest thing we ever learned, is just to love, and be loved in return. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117509/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_romeo

https://www.vogue.com/article/romeo-juliet-costumes-25th-anniversary

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203009/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_moulin

https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/moulin-rouge-20-year-anniversary-catherine-martin-costumes

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

We kick off Season 2 with Ever After because this movie was massively formative for both of us. And I hope it has a special place in your heart too. If not, we invite you to check it out and embrace the magic. Don't we all want to live in a world where Leonardo da Vinci is our fairy godmother? Where the handsome prince is a bit of a himbo and you can help him discover the concept of Human Rights? The Brothers Grimm really screwed this story up in their book, fortunately Drew Barrymore is here to set the record straight. What's that phrase you always use? Ah yes...Once Upon A Time...

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120631/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_ever%2520after

http://everaftercostumes.com/index.shtml

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Ariel and Melinda reflect on their miniature costume recreations from the show. Which they totally finished on time and they are not feverishly trying to complete (!) They each picked one costume from Rings of Power and recreated the design on a mini scale model form. There was so much embroidery, beading, and block printing, oh my! And it added an extra layer to their respect for professional artists who do this work all day everyday. Listen in to hear all about it

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Season 2 will be focusing on the movies that shaped the taste and aesthetics of the millennial generation. Ariel and Melinda will be focusing on those films that are near and dear to their hearts  (namely these 2 millennials in particular (Hi!))  We have each developed what we consider to be essential viewing for this generation we will be comparing, contrasting, and sometimes strongly contrasting. Please join us for another season full of feelings and light on facts. 

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

We chat about where the season is leaving us and appreciate all the distressing that we get to see in this episode, along with a couple new costume reveals. We will be back next week with any final thoughts and to talk about our miniature costumes that we have been building as we watch. Stay safe out there. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580497/?ref_=ttep_ep8

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase