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Monday, May 11, 2009

Through the Opera Glasses - 16 - Ten Films That Deliver Gorgeous Historical Costumes













These are some of my favorite films and mini series. It's not a coincidence that all of them have exquisite costume design.


- 1 A Christmas Carol (1984)




























- 2 Beowulf and Grendel (2005)































- 3 Horatio Hornblower (1998-2003)

























- 4 Ivanhoe (1997)

































- 5 Jesus of Nazareth (1977)























- 6 Lillie Langtry (1979)

































- 7 Pride and Prejudice (1995)


























- 8 Rome (HBO) (2005-2007)





















- 9 Sharpe (1993-2008)

































- 10 The Age of Innocence (1993)
























Jeeves says Just love these pictures.

Amy Ruttan says Loved Beowulf and Grendel for the costumes and Gerard, but did not like the film.

Jennifer McKenzie says Did you see "Elizabeth"? I wondered how accurate those costumes were.
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8 comments:

  1. JeevesMay 12, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Wow!!!Just love these pictures.

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  2. Amy RuttanMay 12, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Loved Beowulf and Grendel for the costumes and Gerard, but did not like the film.

    You know even though it's not historic, yet, Doris Day films and Auntie Mame give us breathtaking costumes of the 50's and 60's.

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  3. Julia Phillips SmithMay 12, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Jeeves - I love having the pictures all together like this.

    Amy - LOL! I remember you mentioning that on your blog. Here's where we realize that twins have their own idiosyncrasies. I love Beowulf and Grendel. I saw it at the film festival, then saw it three more times at the theatre, and now I have it on DVD. I really felt for the troll and thought the actor's performance was amazing.

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  4. Jennifer McKenzieMay 12, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Yes, yes, yes. I love all of these. Did you see "Elizabeth"? I wondered how accurate those costumes were. Most historians spend a lot of time on Elizabeth's clothes (since she made political statements with them) so I wondered.

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  5. Julia Phillips SmithMay 12, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Jennifer - *head slap* Of course, I love both Elizabeth films. And The Golden Age won the Oscar for Best Costume Design. I really, really love the shot of Elizabeth dressed in armour on horseback when she gives her rallying speech.

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  6. Travis CodyMay 12, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I haven't seen any of those. What are the odds of that?

    I have seen a bit of Horatio Hornblower, but not enough to say I've seen the show.

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  7. Julia Phillips SmithMay 12, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    Travis - You should see the Sharpe's! Military life, the leadership, the unit that works as one, the battle strategy - it's heavenly.

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  8. JenMay 15, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I'm a sucker for Pride and Prejudice. Colin Firth is just so handsome!

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