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The best movies, like the best books, take you away to another time or place, and for me, one of the greatest pleasures of movie going has always been the clothes. In real life, I'm a jeans and t-shirts kind of girl, but through film, I can revel in the gorgeous silks, satins, and jewels of bygone times and exotic places.

This lens is not a comprehensive list of every costume movie from every era ever made, but it features my selections of the best (or at least most entertaining - Ancient World, I am looking at you!) films from each era that I know.

The Ancient World on the Big Screen

When I said "best" films from each era, I did mean it, but when we're talking about the Ancient World, "best" doesn't really say much.

Gladiator Trailer

The Ancient World on the Small Screen

Much to everyone's surprise, the Ancient World has translated better to the small screen than the big, so far.

Medieval Films

Another relatively mixed category. On the one hand, you get masterpieces like The Lion in Winter. On the other... Tristan and Isolde? ~snickers~

Renaissance and Elizabethan Movies

At last we're getting good!

17th Century Films

The nose scene from Cyrano de Bergerac - updated!

With bonus 80's hairstyles!

18th Century Movies

Historical Fashion Reading

Several excellent general resources on historical costume

Regency Films

Jane Austen galore!

Austen Movies Aren't the Only Regency Films

Victorian Films

Edwardian Movies

Finding Neverland Trailer

1914-1960 on the Big Screen

World War II and Holocaust Films

1960-2000 Movies

Forrest Gump Trailer

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JoyAgain Feb 22, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete

What a great lens! I think I'll facebook this one :-) I am a history enthusiast and costumer, so this lens is right up my alley!

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Geekness_FortWorth Feb 21, 2010 @ 3:14 pm | delete

"Valmont" is basically the same story and characters as "Dangerous Liasons" but I much prefer it. Colin Firth and Meg Tilly, and the rest, do a great job. Try it sometime.

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Cajean Jan 7, 2010 @ 8:34 pm | delete

One of my favorite old films is "Romeo and Juliet" with Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey. The costumes were gorgeous, music so lovely & haunting. Your lens is most enjoyable and brought back a lot of nice memories. 5*, faved & fanned! :-)