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A trio of costumers from the SF Bay Area who have OPINIONS about historical costume movies & TV shows.

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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 20h
On this day in 2003, Bright Young Things premiered in the UK, with costumes by Nic Ede! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/EbK45Aw #1930sCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On this day in 1452, King Richard III of England was born! Let's take a look at how he appears in historical costume movies & TV shows on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/V8xVvGF #15thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Richard III (1955)Richard III (1995)The Hollow Crown (2016)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
On this day in 1999, Plunkett & Macleane premiered, with costumes by Janty Yates! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/flAlBE2 #18thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
Plunkett & Macleane (1999)Plunkett & Macleane (1999)Plunkett & Macleane (1999)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On this day in 1948, Hamlet premiered, with costumes by Elizabeth Hennings! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/x7EjH4u #MedievalCostume #TudorCostume #HistoricalCostume #Shakespeare
Hamlet (1948)Hamlet (1948)Hamlet (1948)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
On this day in 1969, The First Churchills premiered in the UK, with costumes by Joan Ellacott! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/OSrSrgk #17thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On this day in 2010, Downton Abbey premiered in the UK, with costumes by Susannah Buxton! Check out some of our fave frocks from the series on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/Mg94ini #1910sCostume #1920sCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
Downton Abbey (2010-15)Downton Abbey (2010-15)Downton Abbey (2010-15)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On this day in 1987, The Princess Bride premiered, with costumes by Phyllis Dalton! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/gQBmMGV #MedievalCostume #HistoricalCostume #Fairytale
The Princess Bride (1987)The Princess Bride (1987)The Princess Bride (1987)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
On this day in 1995, Pride and Prejudice premiered in the UK, with costumes by Dinah Collin! Check out our costume deep-dive on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/ZLk8l4Y #RegencyCostume #HistoricalCostume #JaneAusten #TheOGPandP
Pride and Prejudice (1995)Pride and Prejudice (1995)Pride and Prejudice (1995)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Romy Schneider was born on this day in 1938! Let's remember her historical costume movie roles like Sissi (1955). Find more of her work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/fCVnOH1 #19thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Sissi (1955)Sissi (1955)Sissi (1955)Sissi (1955)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
On this day in 1976, I Claudius premiered in the UK, with costumes by Barbara Kronig! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/PNqhDjC #AncientRomanCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
I Claudius (1977-78)I Claudius (1977-78)I Claudius (1977-78)I Claudius (1977-78)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
On this day in 2010, Boardwalk Empire premiered, with costumes by John Dunn! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/PPGcinj #1920sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Boardwalk Empire (2010-14)Boardwalk Empire (2010-14)Boardwalk Empire (2010-14)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Greta Garbo was born on this day in 1905! Let's remember her historical costume movie roles like Queen Christina (1933). Find more of her work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/efETsQR #17thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Queen Christina (1933)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
On this day in 1993, The Age of Innocence premiered, with costumes by Gabriella Pescucci! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/R9gE12u #1870sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
The Age of Innocence (1993)The Age of Innocence (1993)The Age of Innocence (1993)The Age of Innocence (1993)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Lauren Bacall was born on this day in 1924! Let's remember her historical costume movie & TV roles like Mrs. Harriet Hubbard in Murder on the Orient Express (1974). Find more of her work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/WTkknTH #1930sCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Farewell #BobMackie (1939-2026), fashion/costume designer and sultan of sparkle. "Gypsy" (1993) #RIP #1920s #1930s #Gypsy #BetteMidler buff.ly/snx6qhS
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Farewell #BobMackie (1939-2026), fashion/costume designer and sultan of sparkle. Whoopi Goldberg as #QueenElizabethI for the Oscars (1999) #RIP #1580s buff.ly/snx6qhS
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Farewell #BobMackie (1939-2026), fashion/costume designer and sultan of sparkle. "Went With the Wind" sketch from "The Carol Burnett Show" (1976) #RIP #GoneWithTheWind #CarolBurnett #1930s #1860s buff.ly/snx6qhS
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Farewell #BobMackie (1939-2026), fashion/costume designer and sultan of sparkle. "Pennies From Heaven" (1981) #RIP #1930s #SteveMartin #BernadettePeters buff.ly/snx6qhS
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Farewell #BobMackie (1939-2026), fashion/costume designer and sultan of sparkle. "Funny Lady" (1975) #RIP #1930s #BarbraStreisand #FannyBrice buff.ly/snx6qhS
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Farewell #BobMackie (1939-2026), fashion/costume designer and sultan of sparkle. "Lady Sings the Blues" (1972) #RIP #DianaRoss #BillieHoliday #1930s buff.ly/dkHoRBZ
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
On this day in 2023, Lee premiered in the UK, with costumes by Michael O’Connor! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/vtr1PMs #1940sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Lee (2023)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Happy birthday Jennifer Hudson! Let's celebrate with her historical costume movie & TV roles like Aretha Franklin in Respect (2021). Find more of her work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/X36nQNn #1960sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie
Respect (2021)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
On this day in 1990, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead premiered in Venice, with costumes by Andreane Neofitou! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/GItdlhM #16thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Margaret Tyzack was born on this day in 1931! Let's remember her historical costume movie & TV roles like Queen Anne in The First Churchills (1969). Find more of her work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/5iTebFp #17thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
The First Churchills (1969)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On this day in 1533, Elizabeth I of England was born! Let's take a look at how she appears in historical costume movies & TV shows on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/FzX7EWQ #16thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Elizabeth (1998)Blackadder II (1986)Elizabeth R (1971)Elizabeth I (2005)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
On this day in 2012, The Bletchley Circle premiered, with costumes by Anna Robbins! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/2z1MYGM #1950sCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
The Bletchley Circle (2012-2014)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
On this day in 1978, Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic premiered in the UK, with costumes by Ann Hollowood! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/ZFhE9Om #1830sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic (1978)Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic (1978)Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic (1978)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
On this day in 1979, Prince Regent premiered in the UK, with costumes by Raymond Hughes! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/z25viQF #1780sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalTV #CostumeDrama
Prince Regent (1979)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
On this day in 2006, Alatriste premiered in Spain, with costumes by Teresa Goikoetxea & Francesca Sartori! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/tbt-alatrist... #17thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Alatriste (2006)Alatriste (2006)Alatriste (2006)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
On this day in 1996, Emma premiered, with costumes by Ruth Myers! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/tbt-emma-gwy... #RegencyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama #JaneAusten
Emma (1996)Emma (1996)Emma (1996)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
On this day in 1969, Marquis de Sade premiered, with costumes by Evangeline Harrison! Check out our snarky review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/snark-week-m... #18thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Marquis de Sade (1969)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We're saddened by the passing of Tim Curry. Let's remember his historical costume movie roles like Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/bb0XqLq #TimCurry #17thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #Pirates
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're saddened by the passing of Tim Curry. Let's remember his historical costume movie roles like Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers (1993). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/bb0XqLq #TimCurry #17thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're saddened by the passing of Tim Curry. Let's remember his historical costume movie roles like Dr. Thornton Poole in Oscar (1991). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/bb0XqLq #TimCurry #1930sFashion #HistoricalCostume
Oscar (1991)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're saddened by the passing of Tim Curry. Let's remember his historical costume movie roles like Wadsworth in Clue (1985). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/bb0XqLq #TimCurry #1950sFashion #HistoricalCostume #MurderMystery
Clue (1985)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're saddened by the passing of Tim Curry. Let's remember his historical costume movie roles like Rooster Hannigan in Annie (1982). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/bb0XqLq #TimCurry #1930sFashion #HistoricalCostume #Musicals
Annie (1982)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're saddened by the passing of Tim Curry. Let's remember his historical costume movie roles like Bill Sikes in Oliver Twist (1982). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/bb0XqLq #TimCurry #19thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
Oliver Twist (1982)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're saddened by the passing of Tim Curry. Let's remember his historical costume movie roles like Will Shakespeare (1978). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/mcm-tim-curry/ #TimCurry #16thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #Shakespeare
Will Shakespeare (1978)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
On this day in 2006, Idlewild premiered, with costumes by Shawn Barton! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/kmgqRLp #1930sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Idlewild (2006)Idlewild (2006)Idlewild (2006)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
On this day in 1993, The Advocate premiered, with costumes by Anna Buruma! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/tbt-the-advo... #1470sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
The Advocate (1993)The Advocate (1993)The Advocate (1993)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
On this day in 2007, Miss Austen Regrets premiered in the UK, with costumes by Andrea Galer! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/miss-austen-... #RegencyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama #JaneAusten
Miss Austen Regrets (2007)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Happy birthday Lucy Briers! Let's celebrate with her historical costume movie & TV roles like Mary Bennet in Pride and Prejudice (1995). Find more of her work on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/wcw-lucy-bri... #RegencyCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama #JaneAusten
Pride and Prejudice (1995)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Robert Redford was born on this day in 1936! Let's remember his historical costume movie & TV roles like The Great Gatsby (1974). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/mcm-robert-r... #1920sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
The Great Gatsby (1974)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
On this day in 2014, the Frock Flicks blog was born! Our podcast dates back to 2007, but blogging about historical costume movies & TV shows is more our style. We fill a void! Find out more on FrockFlicks.com at buff.ly/wM1eobM #FrockFlicks #BitchyIsOurBrand #Snark #HistoricalCostume #12Years
Frock Flicks reports on the historical accuracy of costumes in movies & TV - It's what we do!
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Happy birthday Angela Bassett! Let's celebrate with her historical costume movie & TV roles like Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993). Find more of her work on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/wcw-angela-b... #1960sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993)What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993)What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
On this day in 2008, Brideshead Revisited premiered, with costumes by Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/brideshead-r... #1920sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
Brideshead Revisited (2008)Brideshead Revisited (2008)Brideshead Revisited (2008)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Happy birthday Romola Garai! Let's celebrate with her historical costume movie & TV roles like Mary Tudor in Becoming Elizabeth (2022). Find more of her work on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/wcw-romola-g... #TudorCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalTV #CostumeDrama
Becoming Elizabeth (2022)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
On this day in 2001, The Cat's Meow premiered in Switzerland, with costumes by Caroline de Vivaise! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/cats-meow-20... #1920sCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie #CostumeDrama
The Cat’s Meow (2001)The Cat’s Meow (2001)The Cat’s Meow (2001)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Happy birthday Jason Momoa! Let's celebrate with his historical costume movie & TV roles like Ka’iana in Chief of War (2025). Find more of his work on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/mcm-jason-mo... #18thCenturyCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalTV #HawaiianHistory
Chief of War (2025)
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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
On this day in 1998, Ever After premiered, with costumes by Jenny Beavan! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/ever-after-1... #RenaissanceCostume #HistoricalCostume #CostumeDrama
Ever After (1998)Ever After (1998)Ever After (1998)
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