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PODCAST

Haute Set

Melinda Hare & Ariel Allen

Hang out with us while we chat about costume design in movies. We are both professional costume designers and makers from the theatre world who enjoy costumes in all media and love to talk, dissect, and appreciate all the fine work out there

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

92:33

The Secret Garden & A Little Princess- My First Manic...

Haute Set ·

2025/01/07

These movies have everything: The British colonization of India, pretty hair bows, sad rich white children, severe emotional neglect, a stunning rococo-esque garden, racism, all green everything, child labor, beautiful natural textiles. What more could you want?https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108071/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_secret%2520gardenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113670/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_a%2520little%2520prinMusic: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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86:13

Jurassic Park- Costume Designers Are Extinct

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2024/12/24

Friends, you have no idea where this episode is headed. We didn't know when we picked this movie. This episode is nothing less than investigative journalism in the form of looking at the first page of google results. There's nothing more to say, just listen.There might also be some background noises in this episode. Don't forget this is the season of

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87:26

Mean Girls & Legally Blonde- Every Kind of Tank Top

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2024/12/17

The power of the color pink is in full force here! These movies are about the same thing; how you dress will determine how people see you and what they think you're capable of. And you better own it. The early 00's were a wild time in Girl World, and not just because of the crazy fashion trends.But we're inviting you to sit with us for this episode. And we don't do that a lot, so you should know that this is, like, a really big deal. This is gonna be exactly like senior year, except for

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77:58

Indiana Jones- Emotionally, We Are Laying Down

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2024/12/10

Friends, this one was a bit FRAUGHT. While as kids we loved and delighted in the adventures of Mr. Henry Jones Jr (alias Indiana Jones) it's hard to ignore...so much in these movies. Join us for an unmoored traipse through the original trilogy with only a brief cameo by Temple of Doom because you know why. We don't really need to say it.This is about as un-researched as it gets. And in that way we have upheld our promise to

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90:42

10 Things I Hate About You- Oh...Her...

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2024/12/03

The American high school experience is so universal, even Shakespeare wrote about it. Or is it the other way around? There's only one way to find out! This movie delivers all the best fashion looks you could ever want from 1999. It was the age of limited hair/makeup skills but limitless personal style and confidence. Where do you fall on the princess -- shrew

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82:49

The Mummy- Something for Everyone and Everything for...

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2024/11/26

We all know why this was such a formative movie for a lot of people, do we really have to spell it out? Beyond the beautiful (H O T) and charming cast, there is sadly a lot to unpack here regarding colonization, culture appropriation, and exoticization in Hollywood. And we examine how our education system set us up to recognize and question none of this at all. But at least we got to dress up like Roman Senators and Cave Men at school! Join us in the sandy snow globe that is this tale of

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92:16

This Podcast K*lls Fascists- A Very Special Episode

Haute Set ·

2024/11/19

We're processing the rise of fascism in real time here folks. This episode may not be what you need right now! At all! But we needed to do it in order to move forward with why we are making this show. Join us if you feel up to it.And we still are talking about movies here- and only kind of talking about costumes. We cover the movies that taught millennials how to fight fascism. Ariel selected V for Vendetta and Melinda selected The Truman Show. Honorable mentions (and mild spoilers for) The Hunger

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85:15

Clueless and Empire Records- The Man is Keeping You Down

Haute Set ·

2024/11/12

**This episode was recorded before the US Presidential Election, that's why we sound happy**Come One, Come All! Capitalist Queens and Warriors fighting The Man! 1995 had something for everyone. We are watching important movies that established teen culture and gave us fashion icons to aspire to. These kids were so cool and had it all figured out. In retrospect, they are babies! Mere children. However, the clothes are timeless. Dust off those plaid miniskirts and grab your combat boots or your jimmy

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1:06

Taking the Week Off!

Haute Set ·

2024/11/05

Hi friends! Our next episode will be released next Tuesday! Today is election day for us and we are trying to make it through the week mentally, spiritually, emotionally.If you are able to vote and have not yet, please vote!! The future is in our hands.See you next week.

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91:43

Hook- Pirateville is a Thriving Community

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2024/10/29

Prepare for an epic battle, and not between Peter Pan and Captain Hook! Ariel loves this movie and holds it very dear, Melinda hates this movie and thinks it's an emotional betrayal of the Peter Pan story. But because we don't shy away from Important Issues, we bring the debate to you. What they can agree on: the costumes are great.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102057/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_hookMusic: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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99:39

Baz Luhrmann Double Feature: Romeo & Juliet & Moulin...

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2024/10/22

Get ready for the emotional gauntlet that is back to back tragedies. But who better to lead you through it than Baz Luhrmann, the man who invented feelings. Melinda and Ariel marvel at the sumptuous worlds of these movies and the masterful designers who brought them to life. The greatest thing we ever learned, is just to love, and be loved in

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95:29

Ever After- This is France, This is French

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2024/10/15

We kick off Season 2 with Ever After because this movie was massively formative for both of us. And I hope it has a special place in your heart too. If not, we invite you to check it out and embrace the magic. Don't we all want to live in a world where Leonardo da Vinci is our fairy godmother? Where the handsome prince is a bit of a himbo and you can help him discover the concept of Human Rights? The Brothers Grimm really screwed this story up in their book, fortunately Drew Barrymore is here to set

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36:16

Bonus: Mini Costume Recreation Wrap Up

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2024/10/13

Ariel and Melinda reflect on their miniature costume recreations from the show. Which they totally finished on time and they are not feverishly trying to complete (!) They each picked one costume from Rings of Power and recreated the design on a mini scale model form. There was so much embroidery, beading, and block printing, oh my! And it added an extra layer to their respect for professional artists who do this work all day everyday. Listen in to hear all about itMusic: Cassette Deck by

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3:19

Season 2: The Movies that Made Millennials Start Oct...

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2024/10/08

Season 2 will be focusing on the movies that shaped the taste and aesthetics of the millennial generation. Ariel and Melinda will be focusing on those films that are near and dear to their hearts (namely these 2 millennials in particular (Hi!)) We have each developed what we consider to be essential viewing for this generation we will be comparing, contrasting, and sometimes strongly contrasting. Please join us for another season full of feelings and light on facts.Music: Cassette Deck by

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39:28

Rings of Power Ep 8

Haute Set ·

2024/10/04

We chat about where the season is leaving us and appreciate all the distressing that we get to see in this episode, along with a couple new costume reveals. We will be back next week with any final thoughts and to talk about our miniature costumes that we have been building as we watch. Stay safe out there.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580497/?ref_=ttep_ep8Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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96:05

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)- Unfriendly Freaks

Haute Set ·

2024/10/01

Do not, my friends, become too addicted to movies. It will take hold of you, and you will resent its absence.Grab your guzzoline and fire up those engines, we are on a one-way road straight into the wasteland this week. We are talking all things gross and grimy in Fury Road and absolutely singing the praises of the costume and makeup teams on this movie. We couldn't think of a better way to finish 100 years of Sci Fi than this. We shall join you in the halls of Valhalla, witness

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35:10

Rings of Power Ep 7

Haute Set ·

2024/09/27

It's almost over! This is going quick! We chat about the latest episode, commiserate over what happened, and speculate about what we want to see more of in the finale. Spoilers!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580496/?ref_=ttep_ep7Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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105:14

Star Trek (2009) Red Shirts Watch Out

Haute Set ·

2024/09/24

We did it! A whole episode about Star Trek! We delve into JJ Abrams take on creating a new Star Trek timeline and how a 21st century eye influenced the costumes, and what stayed true to the original. This is uniform talk from top to bottom. So beam on up, we are about to hit warp speed. Also- which original crew member are you most

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34:34

Rings of Power Ep 6

Haute Set ·

2024/09/20

Welcome to an unfiltered conversation (verging on rant) about people disregarding all the work that goes into the costumes in this show. Ariel and Melinda are sick of the opinions disguised as fact in conversations online. It's also unfiltered because we were contending with construction noise and cat activity. Consider yourself warned and consider the entire internet on notice.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580495/?ref_=ttep_ep6Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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83:36

The Matrix (1999)- Neo is Just a Little Guy

Haute Set ·

2024/09/17

The Matrix has you...and us. We're fangirling out on this episode, sorry not sorry. What can you expect from good honest millennial nerds? We tried to look at it with fresh eyes, don't know that we totally succeeded there. There are some moments of background noise, we asked for a clean program to run this recording but it doesn't always work out that way. Follow the white

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