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The Costume Plot

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Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 10min

22: Captain Marvel & Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Wham! Pow! Zing! Comic book movie time. Join us as we explore the costumes in a couple of movies based on comics/graphic novels, Captain Marvel and Scott Pilgrim! What a fun time for us all.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!  Captain Marvel: Instagram, Pinterest Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. Transcript here
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Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 13min

21: Walk the Line & The Impossible

Join us as we dive into some movies based on real life events! Let's analyze the costumes in "Walk the Line" and "The Impossible," and ask ourselves: can a costume be too cartoony? And how many shirts do you need if your actor is going through a tsunami? Trigger warning: brief discussion of Naomi Watts's character's bodily injuries in the film.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube! Walk the Line: Instagram part 1, part 2; Pinterest  The Impossible (warning: blood): Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. Transcript here
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Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 21min

20: The Birdcage & The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Happy end of pride month to all! Since pride is year round, we decided to watch two classics of LGBTQ+ cinema from the mid-90s. Join us as we cover Versace in Miami, drag looks galore, and briefly (misguidedly) attempt an Australian accent!Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube! The Birdcage: Instagram, Pinterest  Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. Transcript here
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Jun 18, 2021 • 59min

19: Black Mirror #4.1 & Doctor Who #5.10

More TV coming atcha, this time it’s sci-fi! Join us as we dive into the costumes from an episode each of “Black Mirror” and “Doctor Who”. How do you make something look like Star Trek but not actually Star Trek? What did Vincent Van Gogh look like? Let’s get to the bottom of it. Trigger warning: brief mention of sexual assault and suicide.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube!Black Mirror “USS Callister”: Instagram, Pinterest Doctor Who “Vincent and the Doctor”: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. 
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Jun 4, 2021 • 1h 4min

18: Poldark #3.7 & Outlander #1.7

Wow, we're finally covering some TV shows! Join us as we get into the details of an episode each of “Poldark” and “Outlander,” two shows that both take place in the 1700s. We get into how rich people definitely used to be more rotund, the ins and outs of book accuracy, and much more! Trigger warning: brief mention of sexual assault.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube! Poldark: Pinterest board, Instagram post Outlander: Pinterest board, Instagram post Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. 
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May 21, 2021 • 1h 29min

17: Josie and the Pussycats & Pitch Perfect

It's time to cover some comedies-with-music on this extra fun (and slightly extra long with extra tangents) episode. Join us as we break down two classic aughts-era comedies, "Josie & the Pussycats" and "Pitch Perfect"! Does the term "retrofuturism" apply to Y2K era fashion? Do those acapella singers look like flight attendants? How do we feel about Joss Whedon (this one isn't relevant to the films but we like tangents)? Let's find out together.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube! Josie & The Pussycats: Instagram posts part 1 & part 2, Pinterest board Pitch Perfect: Instagram posts part 1 & part 2, Pinterest board Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. Josie and the Pussycats is The Best Movie EverJOIN THE ARMYEpisode transcript here.
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May 7, 2021 • 1h 3min

16: The Fall with Kelly Cercone

Special guest Kelly Cercone (IG: @anachronisminaction) stops by the show to take a deep dive into one of her favorite movies, Tarsem Singh's 2006 "The Fall"! Join us as we discover the secrets of the film's incredible costumes, and chat with Kelly about her work as a table person in film and TV, as well as her personal journey into the industry. Trigger warning: this movie deals with the subject of suicide, overdose, and child manipulation, so there is some discussion of that in the episode.Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram @thecostumeplot! You can also find our episodes with accompanying slideshows on YouTube. The Fall: part 1, part 2 Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. Episode Transcript here.
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Apr 23, 2021 • 1h 10min

15: What Happened to Monday & Tron: Legacy

It's sci-fi time! Plug in and enter the grid (did we use that correctly?) as we discuss the costumes in "What Happened to Monday" and "Tron: Legacy". How do you clothe one actress playing 7 roles? Can you make a bodysuit out of foam latex? Let's find out together!Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram @thecostumeplot! You can also find our episodes with accompanying slideshows on YouTube. What Happened to Monday Tron: Legacy Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. Episode Transcript here
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Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 3min

14: Midsommar & Crimson Peak

Eeeeek! It's horror week and we are scaredy cats. What did we get ourselves into?! Join us as we break down the costumes from "Midsommar" and "Crimson Peak," asking the questions: is horror in the sunshine still scary? Is that belt really made from human hair? Yikes! (The answer is yes.)Listen to our guest appearance on Breaking the Fourth Wall here!Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram @thecostumeplot! You can also find our episodes with accompanying slideshows on YouTube. Midsommar Crimson Peak Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. Episode transcript here
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Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 8min

13: His Girl Friday & Roman Holiday

Today's theme is black and white movies! Join us as we cover the costumes in two classics, His Girl Friday and Roman Holiday. Let's discuss fabric rationing in WWII, Dior's New Look, and the inventor of the capri pant! You know you wanna!Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram @thecostumeplot! You can also find our episodes with accompanying slideshows on YouTube.  His Girl Friday Roman Holiday Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.Episode transcript here

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