How do you tell a story through costumes when every character is dressed the same? In this episode, filmed and published MINUTES before the Oscars ceremony 2025, we take a closer look at the costume design of Conclave, directed by Edward Berger with costume designer Lisy Christl.

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Nosferatu (2024) is visually stunning, but its costuming tells an even deeper story. In this episode, I break down Ellen’s wardrobe, exploring how her gowns (and corsets!) symbolise mental illness, repression, and control.

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Clothing is powerful and can be used as a political and propaganda tool, and we see this very clearly in the movie Wicked, which is up for an Oscar for Best Costume Design this year! In this episode, I discuss why I think Wicked should win in the category, the masterful work of Paul Tazewell, and how he balances narrative with execution to create the wardrobe of Oz.

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