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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

72:18

The Princess Bride- Warm Soup on a Cold Day

Haute Set ·

2025/10/28

For us, this movie is simply everything. It's fundamental to our development as human beings. This is not an episode for critique, this is an episode for love.As you wish...https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1Book recommendations: "As You Wish" by Cary Elwes & "Phyllis Dalton a Career in Costume" by Alexander BallingerMusic: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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68:23

Highlander- Quite Stronge

Haute Set ·

2025/10/21

There can only be one...episode about this movie. This movie was wiggy and wild, but one thing you can't deny, it's interesting to look at. Even when it doesn't make sense, it's something to see. We had a lot of questions about this one.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091203/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_highlandMusic: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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57:31

Legend- More Glitter!!

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2025/10/14

We are so dedicated to our craft that we went to see this one on the Big Screen and wow, it was a visual treat. This 80's cult classic has everything you could want in a film, assuming what you want is glitter.Let's all go to the foresthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089469/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_legendMusic: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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59:20

The Fountain

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2025/10/06

One man's quest to solve the problem of death so his wife can live forever. Despite what she actually wants.This movie is full of poetic imagery and asks a lot of big questions and doesn't provide all the answers. And no, it's not sci-fi just because there's a laboratory and a dude floating through space. So let's just get that straight.Join us!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414993/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520fountain

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66:36

Excalibur- Disco Medieval

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2025/09/30

Greetings and welcome to our new season all about FANTASY! We are kicking it off with a film that shows us a world where men are building a new kind of world, and women...are also present.This movie has all the gorgeous plate armor you could ever want to see and stunning costumes that don't seem to realize they are blending a late 70's aesthetic into a medieval world.Join us! At this Round Table!!**please note that there is some discussion of sexual assault in this episode because it's in the

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58:08

Super Mario Bros- LIVE FROM PAX EAST

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2025/09/24

Our first live podcast episode! Recorded in May at PAX East in Boston. Thanks so much to everyone that came out to hear us talk a lot of nonsense about this movie! There's also video of our panel that you can find on youtube. We reference pictures of the characters a lot so if you want the full scope, check out the video.Youtube: https://youtu.be/TGQ7rbGlmj8Thanks friends! Stay tuned for Season 4 coming very shortly

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56:58

Lisa Frankenstein

Haute Set ·

2025/08/26

The time has come. Like all things, eventually Franken-summer had to end. And so we leave you with this film- a classic coming-of-age tale about a simple girl. She's just figuring out who she is while on a bit of a murder spree to revitalize the corpse of a victorian dude that gets accidentally resurrected. We've all been there!!!It has to be seen to be believed, so we recommend you see it.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21188080/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_lisa%2520franke

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69:48

The Bride- That Mullet is Accurate

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2025/08/12

Welcome to 1985- the hair is big and the celebs are bigger! We've got Sting and Jennifer Beals starring in this movie that *thinks* it's a feminist retelling of the Bride of Frankenstein. Join us as we examine those merits and spend more time talking about hair and skin than clothes to be quite honest.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088851/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_2

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65:02

Young Frankenstein- He's Tap Dancing!

Haute Set ·

2025/07/29

Next up is this classic entry into the Frankenstein BODY of work. This film is a must for all Franken-o-philes. There's really not much to add, just hit play.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072431/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_young%2520franMusic: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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66:57

Frankenstein (1931)- The Face That Launched a...

Haute Set ·

2025/07/15

Suns out, undead monsters out! We are spending the summer with our pals Dr. Frankenstein and his monster. First up, the OG Baddie that started it all in Hollywood.Join us! And don't forget the sunscreen, you're looking a bit green darling.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_frankenstein

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82:20

Barbie- The Dream Ballet

Haute Set ·

2025/06/17

Welcome to podcast-land, where everything is bright, colorful, molded plastic. We always have perfect outfits with matching accessories and the perfect hair style. If the choice is between a flat (gag) beige birkenstock sandal, and a pretty sparkly pink pump, it's a no-brainer.Thanks for joining us for season 3- The color explosion. Hope to see you in season 4.Bye Barbie! Bye

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72:25

The Royal Tailor- You Can't Sew That Fast

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2025/06/10

This Korean historical drama pits the establishment and tradition against new artistic expression in clothing of the royal court. Being glamorous can elevate your social standing, it can also get you killed. But the real burning question of this movie is- how long does it take to make one of these outfits??? The human body can only move so

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74:35

Mirror, Mirror- Jumpscare

Haute Set ·

2025/06/03

Friends, this episode is simply unhinged. We are hop, skip, and jumping around this movie and it may or may not be coherent, that's not for us to say. This is Eiko Ishioka's final movie before she passed away so we had to cover it. But it's a weird one, and we decided to get weird. Happy listening

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76:46

Tale of Tales- That's Disrespectful to the Flea

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2025/05/27

Join us for this movie that neither of us really knew much about! It’s an interesting fantasy, fairy tale, horror, fable? The characters make lots of questionable life choices and also lots of fabulous costume choices. There are sea monsters, witches, ogres, fleas, acrobats, and a lot of blood. What more could we ask for? Oh, and John C Reilly.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3278330/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_tale%2520of%2520talesMusic: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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91:43

Re-Release: Hook

Haute Set ·

2025/05/20

Prepare for a epic battle- between podcast hosts! Ariel loves this movie and Melinda...not so much. But they can agree that the costumes are great.We're re-releasing this episode because there's a lot going on this spring, and we love to fight.Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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75:05

House of Flying Daggers- Camoflauge

Haute Set ·

2025/05/13

It's an epic historical fantasy, with costumes that are so lush! This movie has got twist after twist, but it's no surprise that Emi Wada's costumes are absolutely perfect. Are you prepared to take this journey with

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82:26

Marie Antoinette-

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2025/05/06

This is a classic coming-of-age tale about a simple girl who just wanted to have a good time. The basic concept of equality and poverty just wasn't part of her vibe ok??? She simply chose to ignore the haters...until that was no longer an option. Join us for a ride through endless opulence and the dumbest societal rules ever created. Let them wear

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78:53

Big Fish- I'm Not Sure That Happened

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2025/04/29

In a person's life- are Facts or Stories more important? That tension is the heart of this movie and a question I don't think we even attempt to answer. But we do love to explore how clothing can be used to reveal emotional truth, heighten mundane events into the stuff of legend, and help someone shape their identity. And for such a great costume movie, there was virtually no information we could find about how it came together. So it's just us!At about the 18 minute mark, there's some background

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82:22

Wicked- I Need That Munchkin Sweater

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2025/04/22

The costumes in Wicked are a triumph. It's a feast for the eyes and you simply must watch it if you haven't. We get into it's journey from novel, to stage, to screen. And is it really important to like the songs in this version? Or is the story told as much between the big numbers? And of course, Fiyero was a bit of an afterthought. Oops!Also: Announcing our first live podcast episode coming up in May.Source: Peacock's making of specialhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/?ref_=ttmi_ovMusic:

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79:06

The Fall- It's Multiple Fall-ses

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2025/04/15

This is an epic tale. The kind of story that could only be created by a 6-year-old who's already Been-Through-It and an injured stuntman who's currently Going-Through-It. Full of questionable motives but truly stunning costumes. Eiko Ishioka is back with more brilliantly realized designs that can't be contained by time, place, or reality.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460791/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520fallhttps://www.avclub.com/tarsem-1798213985Music: Cassette Deck by Basket case

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