Best Mary And Monte Podcasts (2025)

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Andrés Coll: Ibizan percussionist and musician 34:07

13d ago34:07

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Andrés Coll is a professional Ibizan percussionist and musician who loves to fuse the sounds of Ibizan folk music with other musical traditions. Andrés sees a connection between the music of Africa and Asia and that of Ibiza. Through this blend of different cultures he wants to convey the message that: “We are all human and share the same origins.”…

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85: Sin City & V for Vendetta 1:06:06

18d ago1:06:06

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Happy May! We picked a graphic novel theme this month, so please enjoy our dissection of the costumes in Sin City and V for Vendetta. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Sin City: Instagram, Pinterest V for Vendetta: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for …

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84: Wicked & Mary Poppins Returns 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

It's time for some more movie musicals! Join us as we analyze the costumes in the new film Wicked, and Mary Poppins Returns. These are some real heavy hitters and we had a blast discussing them! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Wicked: Instagram, Pinterest Mary Poppins Returns: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggest…

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83: The Music Video Spectacular (Beyoncé, Gaga, Britney, and Miley) 1:09:18

3M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

This episode has been a long time coming! We are excited to do our first music video episode. Each of us picked 2 iconic videos, and we had a great time discussing the looks! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Formation by Beyoncé Instagram, Pinterest Telephone by Lady Gaga & Beyoncé Instagram, Pinterest Toxic by Britney Spears …

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Islamic Ibiza with Jordi Vives Colomar 1:12:09

3M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

For foreigners like me who are the latest invaders of Ibiza, it is fascinating to delve into the history of this jewel in the Mediterranean Sea. Most of us are vaguely aware that it has been conquered by various cultures over the centuries such as the Phoenicians and Romans. The invasion which led to centuries of Islamic rule in Ibiza before the Ch…

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82: Jupiter Ascending & Showgirls 1:10:33

4M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

It's finally time for some "bad" movies! Join us as we dive into the costumes in a couple of movies with questionable reputations--Jupiter Ascending and Showgirls. A good time will be had by all. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Jupiter Ascending: Instagram, Pinterest Showgirls: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Sugges…

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81: Charlie's Angels (2000) & Bring It On 1:08:37

5M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Happy New Year! We're back and ready to get into more Y2K movies, both from the year 2000. Join us as we discuss the looks as well as the cultural implications that come from them. Note: Baby K is back on the mic this episode! Sarah did her best to edit around the baby talk, but just be warned, she has opinions and wanted us to hear them! Follow al…

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80: Edward Scissorhands & You've Got Mail 1:15:24

6M ago1:15:24

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Happy holidays and happy 4th anniversary to us! We're so grateful for every one of our listeners, so thank you for 4 years! This year we're doing some wintery/holiday-adjacent movies with Edward Scissorhands and You've Got Mail. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Edward Scissorhands: Instagram, Pinterest You've Got Mail: Instagr…

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70 years of Las Dalias with Juan Mari "Juanito" 40:44

6M ago40:44

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We meet Juan Mari “Juanito” who took over the famous Las Dalias hippie market and music venue from his father in the 1980’s. Founded in 1954, Juanito describes how local families from St Carles would come to dance and celebrate with the young men asking the mothers’ permission to dance with their daughters. In those distant days Ibiza was a very di…

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79: Sherlock Holmes (2009) & The Goonies 1:18:44

7M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Cozy up with some comforting (to us, at least) films that fit a vague autumnal theme! We know we are in need of some comfort right now, so we hope our podcast can be a little escape from reality for you too. Costuming has always been a field that welcomes people who have felt othered, and that extends to our podcast. We are leading with love and ac…

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78: Evil Under the Sun & Sister Act 1:02:52

8M ago1:02:52

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We are paying tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith this month with our picks, Evil Under the Sun and Sister Act. Join us as we discuss "period does period," the anatomy of a nun's habit, and how to pronounce Hercule Poirot. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Evil Under the Sun: Instagram, Pinterest Sister Act: Instagram, Pinter…

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77: Legally Blonde & 10 Things I Hate About You 1:12:41

9M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

We're back in the era of our formative youth, aka the Y2K era, to visit and dissect the costumes of Legally Blonde & 10 Things I Hate About You. Join us as we dive in to Trashy Lingerie, Shakespeare's inspiration, and a third thing (for comedy)! Alert: baby on board for much of this episode! She was a very thoughtful guest. Lots of opinions on plat…

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76: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) & Shakespeare in Love 1:28:51

10M ago1:28:51

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We're back from our summer hiatus and ready to rock! Join us in a nice long episode where we dissect the costumes in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 version) and Shakespeare in Love. Will we answer the questions, when was the Romantic era (don't Google it!!!)? Are peacock feathers unlucky? A third question? Find out by listening! Follow along with …

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Rebecca Frayn - environmental activist, film director and author of Lost in Ibiza. 59:05

12M ago59:05

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For this episode I travel high into the hills above San Vicente to meet the author, environmental activist and film director Rebecca Frayn who has just published Lost in Ibiza. This is a novel about climate change, family dynamics and the different tribes of people who inhabit this island. We talk about the book and explore other Ibiza-related proj…

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75: Beetlejuice & Batman Returns 1:19:43

1y ago1:19:43

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It's Tim Burton (and Michael Keaton!) month here on the Costume Plot, so join us as we gab all about two of Burton's early films, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns. Featuring latex, piping, and child brides! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Beetlejuice: Instagram, Pinterest Batman Returns: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments…

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Emma Salahi: Oriol Maspons Ibiza - hedonism and humour in the 1980's 34:26

1y ago34:26

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Emma Salahi is co-producer of a new Ibiza photobook featuring the work of the famous Spanish photographer Oriol Maspons. He visited Ibiza from the 1950’s to the 1980’s and captured the essence of the hedonistic side of the 1980’s, as well as the traditional side of island life. Emma sifted through 500 of Oriol’s images to choose a selection which a…

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How marine archaeology explains Ibiza's history: Enrique Aragon 1:23:16

1y ago1:23:16

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With Ibiza being such an important trans-Mediterranean trading post since the Phoenicians set foot on the island, the seas around the island contain a real treasure trove of ship wrecks. Marine archaeologist Enrique Aragon spends much of his time exploring the area and in this interview reveals how important these remains are for our understanding …

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74: Once Upon a Time & Riverdale 1:17:29

1y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Once Upon a…

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73: The Princess Diaries & 27 Dresses 1:19:59

1y ago1:19:59

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It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Note: something that came up when Sarah looked for IG accounts to tag from these designers is that DeBora Rachelle was a huge name in pr…

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72: Avatar: The Last Airbender with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh 42:24

1y ago42:24

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We're so excited to welcome back Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh, our first repeat guest! She's back to discuss her work on the new Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also get the chance to ask her what she values in her team, and what advice she'd give her younger self. Follow Farnaz on Instagram and her website! Follow along with the visual…

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71: The Brothers Sun with costume designer Vera Chow 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

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A bonus episode just for you! We're so excited to welcome costume designer Vera Chow to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show The Brothers Sun. We had a great time discussing not just the show, but fighting for AAPI justice, why jade is so important, and her a-ha moment at Cirque de Soleil. Follow Vera on her website and Instagram! Follow a…

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70: The Artful Dodger & Our Flag Means Death 1:10:37

1+ y ago1:10:37

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Oh you wanted some period costumes? Well, here you GO! We decided to dive back into some TV shows this month with The Artful Dodger and Our Flag Means Death (episodes 1x03 and 1x04). Join us as we chat about plaid matching, the year 1717, and a few extra minutes at the end where we go on a tangent about Shadow & Bone! Follow along with the visual a…

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69: Barbie & Babylon 1:06:17

1+ y ago1:06:17

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Happy 2024! We're kicking off our year with coverage of 2 movies starring Margot Robbie, Barbie and Babylon. Listen in as we discuss stereotypical 20s looks, Chanel, and more! PSA: Sorry that Sarah's audio is a little quiet! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Barbie: Instagram, Pinterest Babylon: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? …

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'Voyage and Discovery': a portrait of Ibiza in 1932 by Conor O'Brien 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

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'Voyage and Discovery' by Conor O'Brien is an account of the sailor and travel-writer's journey by boat to the White Isle where they moored up in Ibiza harbour for almost a year in 1932. His vivid descriptions of town and country life, as well as the landscapes of the island, are quite riveting. Ibiza's Barbary Press has just brought out a new edit…

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68: Love Actually & Mean Girls 1:24:46

1+ y ago1:24:46

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Lucky you, it's another episode for your ears! This week the theme is "mid-2000s-Christmas-adjacent" as we cover Love Actually and Mean Girls. Join us for a fun, tangent-filled discussion about hats at weddings, KNITWEAR, and what we wore in high school. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Love Actually : Instagram, Pinterest Mea…

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67: Gilmore Girls #1.1 & Good Omens #1.1 1:05:24

1+ y ago1:05:24

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We decided to go for some TV shows this month, but we picked 2 very different shows... what else is new? Join us as we dissect the costumes in the pilots for Gilmore Girls and Good Omens. We chat about Delia's, cheap looking Biblical costumes, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Gilmore Girls: Instagram, Pintere…

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66: Hook & Scream 1:03:52

1+ y ago1:03:52

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A very happy spooky season to you and yours! In this episode, we picked a couple of 90s films that have a bit of an autumnal vibe, Hook and the original Scream. Join us as we discuss Edvard Munch, 80s lamé, and so much more. Nylon interview with Cynthia Bergstrom Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Hook: Instagram, Pinterest Scre…

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65: Painkiller with costume designer Avery Plewes 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

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On today's bonus episode, we have costume designer Avery Plewes on the show to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show Painkiller. We had a great conversation, ranging in topic from 2000s era fashion, the challenges of filming, and Avery's start in costuming. Follow Avery: Instagram Website Follow along with the visual analysis via these link…

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64: Burlesque & The Greatest Showman 1:06:22

2y ago1:06:22

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It's movie musicals day as we tackle a couple of Big Costume movies, Burlesque and The Greatest Showman. Join us as we go over Cabaret references, PT Barnum being a scumbag, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Burlesque: Instagram, Pinterest The Greatest Showman: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggest…

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63: Twisted Metal with costume designer Liz Vastola 50:52

2y ago50:52

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We've got an amazing bonus episode for you this month, a joyful and entertaining interview with costume designer Liz Vastola. She's here to chat all about her work on Peacock's new show Twisted Metal, as well as her career up to this point and how she got here. Follow Liz: portfolio site, Instagram Follow along with the visual analysis via these li…

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62: Tetris & That Thing You Do! 1:00:22

2y ago1:00:22

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The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume??? Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tetris: Instagram, Pinterest That Thing You Do!: In…

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61: The SpongeBob Musical & Diana: The Musical 59:23

2y ago59:23

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We're back and ready to get into some more theatre! Today we're covering two Broadway musicals available on streaming services: The SpongeBob Musical and Diana: The Musical. Join us as we explore 99 cent store explosions, trick wedding dresses, and more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The SpongeBob Musical : Instagram, Pinte…

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Ethnomusicologist and Ibiza expert Judith Cohen 1:20:49

2y ago1:20:49

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Regular Ibizology listeners will, by now, be very familiar with the Ibizology intro/outro music. This haunting music was recorded in the 1950’s in Ibiza by the American ethnomusicologist, Alan Lomax. My guest in this episode of Ibizology is the editor of Alan’s Spanish collection of folkloric music. She has developed a deep understanding of Ibiza’s…

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60: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider & Clue 1:05:20

2y ago1:05:20

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Ready to play? We're jumping into some costume analysis from 2 movies based on games, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Clue! Join us as we discuss character archetypes, Steve Jobs suits, and the ethics of tomb raiding. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tomb Raider: Instagram, Pinterest Clue: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments?…

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59: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion & She's All That 1:08:45

2y ago1:08:45

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Any 90s babies out there? Flash back with our analysis of two iconic films from the time, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion and She's All That. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Romy & Michele: Instagram, Pinterest She's All That: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot…

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58: The Hunger Games & Blade Runner 1:01:47

2y ago1:01:47

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It's time for some dystopian movies! Join us as we cover The Hunger Games and Blade Runner, two very different but both dystopian future movies. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The Hunger Games: Instagram, Pinterest Blade Runner: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@g…

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57: See How They Run & Mary Queen of Scots 1:03:10

2+ y ago1:03:10

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We're celebrating another great actress for March--Saoirse Ronan! Join us as we talk all about See How They Run and Mary Queen of Scots. The two time periods onscreen couldn't be more different! What fun. Note: we were both sick while recording this episode. We tried to edit out all the sniffles and coughs, but bear with us if our energy seems lowe…

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56: 50 First Dates & Ever After 1:12:34

2+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Happy Feb-Drew-ary! We're celebrating the month of love with 2 romantic movies that just so happen to both star Drew Barrymore--50 First Dates and Ever After. Join us as we discuss coconut bras, tennis whites, and stick-em rhinestones. Frock Flicks info about Ever After Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! 50 First Dates: Instagra…

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55: Kindred with costume designer Jaclyn Banner 1:03:33

2+ y ago1:03:33

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We're so excited to be joined by costume designer Jaclyn Banner to chat all about her work designing FX on Hulu's new show Kindred, based on the book by Octavia E. Butler. Jaclyn gives us all the behind the scenes tidbits on selecting fabrics, working closely with actors in fittings, and her path to costume design. Follow Jaclyn! Jaclyn's website I…

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54: Back to the Future & Pleasantville 1:04:03

2+ y ago1:04:03

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It's a time travel kind of day for our first episode of 2023! We're covering two movies that go back to the 50s with Back to the Future and Pleasantville. We discuss period accurate guitars, polyester, and bullet bras. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Back to the Future: Instagram, Pinterest Pleasantville: Instagram, Pinterest…

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53: The Woman King with costume designer Gersha Phillips 1:01:34

2+ y ago1:01:34

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December's bonus episode featured special guest Gersha Phillips, who is here to chat about her work on the new movie The Woman King, a period epic which tells the story of the female Agojie warriors of the West African kingdom of Dahomey. She gives us all the inside scoop on working in South Africa, finding local artists, and her path to costume de…

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SOS Club Nautico! 46:08

2+ y ago46:08

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For almost 100 years Ibiza’s club Nautico has stood in the city’s harbour, not far from the Formentera ferry terminal. The club, an institution much-loved by Ibicencos, has seen the area around it transformed, modernized and commercialized in tandem with much of the rest of the island. Now the same powerful forces which have altered so much of Ibiz…

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52: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 1:02:51

2+ y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Happy Holidays from the Costume Plot! We're excited to be talking about two Christmas classics, the original Miracle on 34th Street and the Jim Carrey Grinch. Join us as we explore drunk Santa, yak hair, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Miracle on 34th Street: Instagram, Pinterest The Grinch: Instagram, Pinte…

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Dominique Sanson - artist, philosopher, musician 1:23:56

2+ y ago1:23:56

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The artist, philosopher and musician Dominique Sanson is perhaps most famous in Ibiza for his panel of paintings which depict Ibiza’s from pre-history until modern times. But his art goes way beyond these, with his unique style depicting many topics which highlight the beauty of the island and its inhabitants as well as his sufist beliefs. You can …

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51: The Handmaid's Tale with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh 1:01:54

2+ y ago1:01:54

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We're so excited to welcome costume designer Leslie Kavanagh, who is here to chat all about her work on season 5 of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale! We learned all about her journey towards the show, designing the new Gilead ranking of the Plums, and who might be inside June's locket. Follow Leslie online: Leslie's instagram Leslie's website Follow alon…

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50: A Knight's Tale & The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus 1:03:23

2+ y ago1:03:23

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Oh look, a new episode! This week we decided to do a Heath Ledger tribute, with his first breakout role and his last role. But it's not all sad because we discuss armor, anachronistic period mashups, and the strange, strange mind of Terry Gilliam. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! A Knight's Tale: Instagram, Pinterest The Imagi…

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49: Train to Busan & Practical Magic 1:06:50

2+ y ago1:06:50

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Happy spooky season! We hope you enjoy our exploration of these two spooky movies, Train to Busan and Practical Magic. There's something for everyone, including discussion of watery blood, cowboy vampires, and the Edwardian Faire. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Train to Busan (TW for blood--fairly fake looking): Instagram, P…

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48: Emily the Criminal with costume designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee 41:48

2+ y ago41:48

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We're so excited to be joined by designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee this week to talk all about her work on the new film Emily the Criminal! We learn about her background, her process for designing the film, and her attraction to misunderstood characters. Please note there is some background noise in this episode but we did our best to edit around it! Fo…

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47: Miss Congeniality & Little Miss Sunshine 1:00:45

2+ y ago1:00:45

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She's beauty and she's grace, she's another episode of the Costume Plot! Join us as we go over the costumes in two films about beauty pageants, Miss Congeniality and Little Miss Sunshine. Featuring discussions about Herve Leger and terrifying children's pageants. Trigger warning: mentions of suicide and discussion about body image. Follow along wit…

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46: Mystic Pop-Up Bar #1.7 & Squid Game #1.1 54:41

3y ago54:41

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Welcome to a new episode! Join us as we discuss a couple of Korean shows, Mystic Pop-Up Bar and Squid Game. The afterlife and... extreme violence? Sure! NY Times article: When a Track Suit Embodies a Nation Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Mystic Pop-Up Bar: Instagram, Pinterest Squid Game: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comm…

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