The Costume Plot
Sarah Timm, Jojo Siu
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9: Emma (1996) & Emma (2020)
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01/29/21 • 71 min
It's double the fun when Jojo and Sarah analyze two different adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novel Emma. What do the two films have in common? Is Gwenyth's cloak made of blanket? Is Mrs. Elton going to a hair show? Let's get to the bottom of it!
Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram @thecostumeplot!
Emma (1996)
Emma (2020)
Don't forget to reserve a ticket to watch Irish Repertory Theatre's "Meet Me In St. Louis" for free here so you're prepared for our next episode!
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Instagram and Twitter
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48: Emily the Criminal with costume designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee
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09/23/22 • 41 min
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!
Follow Amanda's work: Amanda's website, and @amandawingyeeleedesigner on Instagram.
Follow along with the discussion about the movie here:
Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
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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.
62: Tetris & That Thing You Do!
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08/04/23 • 60 min
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!: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
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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.
32: The Muppet Christmas Carol & Klaus
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12/17/21 • 55 min
We're taking a detour into some more unusual movies with fewer humans for our first Christmas episode! Join us as we have a great time learning about Muppet costuming and animated character design.
Abby Cox's video on Muppet Christmas Carol
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
The Muppet Christmas Carol: Instagram, Pinterest
Klaus: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
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.
31: Sweeney Todd & Into the Woods
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12/03/21 • 66 min
In honor of musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim's passing, this week we're covering two movie adaptations of his shows! Join us for a spirited conversation about Colleen Atwood's work on both films, and how much control big name stars should have over their own costumes.
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Sweeney Todd: Instagram, Pinterest
Into the Woods: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
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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.
30: Pride and Prejudice & Anna Karenina
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11/19/21 • 68 min
It's Keira Knightley week at the podcast so let's examine some excellent Joe Wright/Jacqueline Durran/Keira films and their beautiful period(ish) costumes! Wandering waistlines, peacock feathers, and more! Trigger warning: mention of suicide
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Pride & Prejudice: Instagram, Pinterest
Anna Karenina: Instagram, Pinterest
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter
29: The Help & Dune (2021)
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11/05/21 • 76 min
What could these movies possibly have in common? They're book to movie adaptations! Join us as we analyze the costuming in The Help and Dune, exploring fashion from the 1960s to the year 10191.
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
The Help: Instagram, Pinterest
Dune: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
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.
28: Hocus Pocus & The Addams Family
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10/22/21 • 61 min
Happy Halloween! What a joy it is to cover such fun classic spooky season movies, Hocus Pocus and The Addams Family. Let's chat all about witches, vintage fabric, and live moths.
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links:
Hocus Pocus: Instagram, Pinterest
The Addams Family: Instagram part 1, part 2; Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
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.
27: Get Out & The VVitch
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10/08/21 • 68 min
Happy spooky season! We're revisiting the horror genre with some psychological scary movies, Get Out and The VVItch (aka The Witch). Let's find out how color ties together racist people, how the color red is used in horror, and whether Puritans had cotton!
Trigger warning: These movies can be disturbing in nature, so there is some discussion of their plot and themes, including death.
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Get Out: Instagram, Pinterest
The VVitch: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
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.
07/02/21 • 81 min
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 [email protected].
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Costume Plot have?
The Costume Plot currently has 84 episodes available.
What topics does The Costume Plot cover?
The podcast is about Fashion & Beauty, Design, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Costume Plot?
The episode title '51: The Handmaid's Tale with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Costume Plot?
The average episode length on The Costume Plot is 66 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Costume Plot released?
Episodes of The Costume Plot are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Costume Plot?
The first episode of The Costume Plot was released on Dec 3, 2020.
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