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Carriages & Corsets @carsncors.bsky.social · 15m

#Throwback2020. #TheAgeOfInnocence

What struck [him]: “The idea that the mere touching of a woman’s hand would suffice. The idea that seeing her across the room would keep him alive for another year.”

Scorsese as Newland Archer? Mhh.

"...what keeps a person from crossing the room."

Bright Wall/Dark Room @bwdr.bsky.social · 2h

"A former/forever Catholic, Scorsese knows a little about codes in both senses of the word: the conventions that organize and govern our behavior, and the symbolic language with which ritual enlists the imagination."

I’m Enduring It: The Age of Innocence (1993) | Bright Wall/Dark Room

What we commend as “real” in film, and perhaps in Scorsese’s films in particular, we might call gritty, dark, or uncompromising; The Age of Innocence proposes otherwise. What could be more violent tha...

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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens @peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 2d

Johann Frederick of Saxony, aka the Magnanimous, painted in 1509 at age 6 in totally fab outfit (especially the hat!) by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Whose day is today.

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 4d

Sofia Coppola’s upcoming film starring Kirsten Dunst is a period piece based on a real-life person.

(Source: https://www.vogue.com/article/roofman-kirsten-dunst-interview)

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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens @peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 2d

Duchess Katharina von Mecklenburg, in v. fine outfit and with A+ little dog, in 1514. Painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder, whose day is today.

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Carriages & Corsets @carsncors.bsky.social · 3d

And they really close this one with a firm 'Believe in original stories.'... Fancy.

Actually, I have to say, Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany might still do the pulling that campaigning is refusing to deliver.

📺 |Teaser | Mozart | Sky

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCoo...

Amadeus | Official Teaser | Sky

YouTube video by Sky TV

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Every Film Now @everyfilmnow.bsky.social · 5d

The cast for Paul Greengrass’ ‘THE UPRISING’ at Focus Features revealed.

Starring Andrew Garfield, Cosmo Jarvis, Katherine Waterston, Jamie Bell, Thomasin McKenzie, and Jonny Lee Miller.

#TheUprising #PaulGreengrass #FocusFeatures

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Matthew McCormack @historymatt.bsky.social · 3d

On 20 November, I'm giving a lunchtime lecture at the V&A about my book Shoes and the Georgian Man. It's free, do come along!
#skystorians @bloomsburyfashion.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
www.vam.ac.uk/event/xd9XBD...

Lunchtime Lectures: Shoes and the Georgian Man - V&A Academy Talk at V&A South Kensington · V&A

This talk is part of the free Lunchtime Lecture programme. No booking is required.

www.vam.ac.uk

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Carriages & Corsets @carsncors.bsky.social · 4d

Starry names, polished period flair. Guess this means, mormon film industry is feeling the surge?

#YoungWashington via Utah based Angel Studio & Wonder Project, 'the faith based film production compay'.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q3W...

Young Washington | Official Teaser | In Theaters July 3 | Angel & Wonder Project

YouTube video by Angel

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Carriages & Corsets @carsncors.bsky.social · 4d

Fifth season is neigh. Anyone needs some inspo on what to wear? Here's what illustrators of Hans Thalhöfers #Fechtbuch came up with for the occasion of a judicial duel/trial by combat between man/woman in 1459/67:

👉 www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb0...

👉 www.salafenix.eu/docs/biblio/...

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Frock Flicks @frockflicks.bsky.social · 5d

On this day in 1998, Elizabeth premiered, with costumes by Alexandra Byrne! Check out our review on FrockFlicks.com at frockflicks.com/tbt-elizabet...

#QueenElizabethI #AlexandraByrne #1550sFashion #ElizabethanCostume #RenaissanceCostume #HistoricalCostume #HistoricalMovie

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 5d

New character poster for Mia Goth in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ has been released.

In select theaters October 17, on Netflix November 7.

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We Geek Girls @wegeekgirls.bsky.social · 9d

Matthew Macfadyen & Michael Shannon star in the first trailer for ‘Death By Lightning.’

Stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, Shea Whigham, and more.

The four-episode series premieres November 6th on Netflix. #DeathByLightning

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 9d

The official poster for Chloé Zhao’s ‘HAMNET’ starring Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal.

In theaters this Thanksgiving.

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Carriages & Corsets @carsncors.bsky.social · 9d

Tihi. Deutsch-Demokratisch-Republikanischer Werksalltag. Nur echt mit Tom Ford Lippenstift - na klar, sagt:

📺 🎬 3 1/2 Stunden | 2021 | Degeto/REAL Film (nicht mein Scherz)

#GlamourTV #TVGlamour

PS: Darunter: Die wahrscheinlichere Variante im Plasteundelaste-Gepränge.

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Ian H 💚🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺 @muchechops.bsky.social · 12d

wow! #Hogarth #murals #St-Bartholomews' hospital

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Restored Hogarth murals at London hospital open to public for first time

St Bartholomew’s hopes 18th-century satirist’s two large-scale paintings will become a must-see for art fans

www.theguardian.com

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Caspar David Friedrich @casparfriedrich.bsky.social · 11d

Easter Morning https://www.wikiart.org/en/caspar-david-friedrich/easter-morning

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Carriages & Corsets @carsncors.bsky.social · 11d

Faye Dunaway | The Wicked Lady | 1983

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Eddie Robson @eddierobson.bsky.social · 13d

Just noticed that Harlots, which is great, is on Netflix: www.netflix.com/gb/title/820...

Watch Harlots | Netflix

On the morally grimy streets of 18th-century London, brothel owner Margaret battles to protect her business and her daughters from a merciless new rival.

www.netflix.com

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Rhianna Pratchett @rhi.bsky.social · 15d

GNU Dame Patricia Routledge. A comedy legend.

youtube.com/watch?v=bSYZ...

Kitty 3 - with Patricia Routledge - BBC

YouTube video by maxinebendix

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Carriages & Corsets @carsncors.bsky.social · 16d

Hat die Haare schön: Unbekannter Mann, Portaitminiatur von Isaac Oliver, 1595-1600, Portland Collection.
In der beherbergenden Sammlung der Harley Gallery auch als 'Sexy Beast' bekannt... Wirkt.

#HistoricalHottie

👉 harleyfoundation.org.uk/visit/harley...

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 17d

The official trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz.

In select theaters October 17, on Netflix November 7.

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 22d

New look at Bill Condon’s ‘KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN.’

Starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna and Tonatiuh.

In theaters October 10.

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Carriages & Corsets @carsncors.bsky.social · 25d

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 25d

The teaser trailer for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘THE BRIDE!’ starring Jessie Buckley & Christian Bale.

In theaters and IMAX on March 6.

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Tanya Goldman @tanyagoldman.bsky.social · 25d

Wonderful piece on Il Cinema Ritrovato in new issue of The New Yorker! 🤩

Here’s link circumventing paywall
archive.is/202509221057...

ONE DAY I’ll make it to the festival — been in my bucket list since I learned about it from an undergraduate professor nearly 20 years ago.

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