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- KMB
Welcome to FrockTalk, the web’s only costume-based movie review site. The goal of Frocktalk is to shed light on the magnificent artistry of costume design in motion pictures. Reviews on this site are written by working costume designers in the entertainment industry – people who know, better than anyone, what it takes to make it all happen.
The focus of FrockTalk is not to comment on the big flashy costume dramas, but to call attention to the seemingly ordinary costume design work in film that silently and persuasively moves the audience toward understanding the characters. Costume design for motion pictures is an art form that deserves more recognition than it usually gets. Fancy, pretty costumes do not always equal effective, appropriate costumes. The art of the costume is in letting the audience know who the character is, before the actor even has a chance to open his mouth. Read on, and enjoy.
** CAUTION: ALL REVIEWS CONTAIN SPOILERS! **
I met these Steampunks at Comic Con this past year, and they are so fabulous. The League of Steam, as they are known, have their own YouTube channel, and have posted some pretty funny videos. If you are into steampunk, or are curious about it, check it out!! Great job, League of Steam!
– KMB
Helen Uffner and her crew
If you are looking for costume rentals in NYC, Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing is a great place to start. Her collection is vast, and covers 150 years of garmentitude. Recently, a German magazine did a nice piece on her shop - HERE’S THE ARTICLE. Enjoy!!
– KMB
Hello everyone! It’s getting busy in my world - I have so many interviews yet to share with you, so please be patient as I get to them when I can. I found THIS ARTICLE in the LA Times this morning - a very nice interview with Colleen Atwood about her beautiful work on Alice in Wonderland. This is really a must-see movie for costumes, and if I’m lucky, I will twist the arm of Maggie (from The Costumer’s Guide) into doing a brief “dueling banjos” on the subject. A chat, at minimum! Have a great day, Frocktalkers, and enjoy the article!
– KMB
Sandy Powell won the Academy Award last night for her work on The Young Victoria. In her acceptance speech, she graciously offered her award to all of us costume designers who do contemporary films, or films of a lower budget, films that do not often get the recognition they deserve. It was a very thoughtful gesture! To honor Sandy’s achievement (last night was her THIRD Oscar win), here is an interview from the CDG Awards. Anthony and Sarah spent some time talking with Mizz Powell, and she gives some sound advice.
If you can’t see the embed, CLICK HERE to watch on YouTube. Remember, Internet Explorer is INCOMPATIBLE with many websites, including Frocktalk. Please download a free copy of the Firefox browser, and change your web-surfing experience forever!!
– KMB
Ladies and gentlemen, the 2009/10 Academy Award for outstanding achievement in costume design goes to: Sandy Powell for The Young Victoria!
Congratulations to Sandy and her team! Party time!
– KMB
Frocktalk reporters Anthony Tran and Sarah Schuessler talk with costume designer Janie Bryant on the red carpet at the CDG Awards. Later that evening, Janie won the CDG Award for her work on Mad Men! Check it out!
If you can’t play the embed, CLICK HERE to see it on YouTube!
– KMB
Our latest installment of the “In Their Own Words” feature is this interview with one of Avatar’s costume designers, Deborah Scott. Frocktalk reporter Sarah Schuessler caught up with her on the red carpet at the CDG Awards. Big thanks to the Costume Designers Guild for getting us in! It was a fun time!!
Can’t see the embed? Watch it on YOUTUBE HERE!
– KMB
From the NY Times, I give you this article about how Tim Burton’s new film Alice In Wonderland is inspiring fashion, art, and all of humanity. It’s a nice piece, and they talk with Colleen Atwood about her work. Read on!
– KMB
Hello, Frocktalk faithful. I have been a bit crazed, having just returned from the Big Muddy film festival… and now I am starting to help a friend with a project. It’s getting hectic. However, we have tons of audio interviews from the CDG Awards, and I need to post those for you - they are pretty great. What I might do, in the interest of my own laziness, is just post them unedited here… they are funny and sweet. Anthony and Sarah did a fantastic job, and I know you are going to love listening to some of the world’s best costume designers talk about their experiences!! Stand by!!
– KMB
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