Costume Drama Rewind

14/04/2023

It’s a doubly depressing historical anniversary - on this day in 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and on this day in 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg. Cheer yourself up with a CDR twin spin - our season one episode covering Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter and our recent season three episode covering Titanic. Both are available wherever you get your podcasts!

10/03/2023

Tainted love never dies! It’s a double feature to speed you into the weekend we review both the 2003 BBC TV movie and the 2008 American feature film versions of Philippa Gregory's "The Other Boleyn Girl.” Which is worse? Hard to say. Find us on all podcast platforms!

07/02/2023

Feel like celebrating Charles Dickens’ birthday? Throw it back to our season one episode #14 with The Man Who Invented Christmas. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

The writer Charles Dickens was born in 1812. Dickens is buried here, in Poets' Corner, alongside the graves and memorials of many other great writers.

Dickens' famous works include 'Pickwick Papers', 'Oliver Twist' and 'Nicholas Nickleby'.

www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/charles-dickens

31/01/2023

ICYMI: It’s Laura’s first time watching Titanic, and Megan’s…thirty-fifth? Somehow, we’re still friends. Come along with us as we discuss some little-known history around the sinking and its aftermath. Find us on all podcast platforms!

28/01/2023

We’re back with a historical review of THE defining movie of the 1990s, James Cameron’s Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, and a production budget equal to the gross domestic product of several Scandivanian countries. Find us on all podcast platforms!

28/02/2022

26/02/2022

What does the author of Utopia have in common with the Duchess of Cambridge? Find out in our latest episode, as we discuss “A Man For All Seasons.” Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Pandora and more!

21/02/2022

NEW EPISODE ALERT! Head to your favorite podcast platform to hear our review of the Oscar-winning classic “A Man For All Seasons.”

17/02/2022

A very, very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one half of our podcast, Megan Judt! Tune in a few days to find out which famous historic figure she shares a birthday month with...

(Pictured: Us, at Colonial Williamsburg a few weeks ago.)

01/01/2022

Happy New Year from the ladies of Costume Drama Rewind, where we hope all those who celebrated had the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny freaking Kaye. That’s right - as you finish putting away your holiday accoutrements, you can check out our latest episode, reviewing the real history behind two beloved classics, White Christmas and It’s A Wonderful Life.

26/11/2021

The popular story of the first Thanksgiving might be controversial and in need of some better historiography, but if we’re certain of one thing, it’s this: that a mouse in a tiny hat saved everyone from all their troubles. Er, wait, no, that’s the plot of The Mouse on the Mayflower, the topic of our latest episode. Happy Thanksgiving from your hosts at Costume Drama Rewind!

11/11/2021

On this Veterans’ Day, we offer our thanks to all who have served and all who have supported a loved one through their service.

Looking for something to listen today today? We have a few back episodes we’d like to suggest:
*We kicked off our second season reviewing Gettysburg: https://costumedramarewind.buzzsprout.com/1188083/8872593

*This special double episode reviewed two excellent WWI films: https://costumedramarewind.buzzsprout.com/1188083/7085467

*Learn more about some of the vital roles women have played in wartime here: https://costumedramarewind.buzzsprout.com/1188083/5376991

*We’ve come a long way since our very first episode, when we reviewed The Patriot: https://costumedramarewind.buzzsprout.com/1188083/4499540

31/10/2021

In the autumn of 1888, terror stalked the streets of London’s East End - and it turns out a lot of what we think we know about it is wrong. For a special Spooky October treat, check out our new episode reviewing “From Hell.”

29/10/2021

We would never miss SPOOKY OCTOBER, so we are BACK (for real this time) with the first episode in our Halloween Weekend Double Feature! Let's travel back to Heian Japan with "Hoichi the Earless," the third segment of the 1964 Japanese anthology film, "Kwaidan." We're talking about the Genpei War, how vengeful ghosts could threaten the political state, and Lafcadio Hearn (best name ever?). Check us out on all podcast platforms now!

06/10/2021

WE’RE BACK to wish a happy birthday to our cat-fancying Halloween queen cohost Laura Skog! Drop us a comment to wish her many happy returns of the day, and then strap in as we get ready to come roaring back for Spooky October. ☠️👻😱

You might have some excellent questions as to where the heck we’ve been, and we loo forward to answering them as we prepare for two deliciously creepy episodes.

Spoiler: one has Jack the Ripper and the other has angry Japanese ghosts. You can also check out last year’s Spooky October episodes, when we covered The Lighthouse, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, The Crucible, and the Abominable Bride episode of Sherlock. Thank you for sticking with us during our unplanned hiatus - see you back here so soon!

09/08/2021

Happy birthday to our , Sam Elliott, who committed more fully to the role of Gen. John Buford than anyone has ever committed to anything. Hear more about it in our latest episode, reviewing the movie Gettysburg and its many mustaches.

04/08/2021

We talked a lot about British code breakers when we reviewed The Bletchley Circle last season; here’s a chance to learn about some of their counterparts!

You may have heard of Bletchley Park, but do you know about Germany’s World War Two Codebreakers?

Join us for a free virtual event on Wednesday 18 August where Christian Jennings, author of ‘The Third Reich is Listening’, will reveal the successes and failures of German WW2 codebreaking.

Book your free ticket: https://bletchleypark.org.uk/event/bp-presents-christian-jennings/

02/08/2021

We’ve talked before on the podcast about how some events that feel far away in time aren’t all that far away. The Civil War is one of them.

20/07/2021

The movie Gettysburg (1993) focuses on the actions and motivations of a few top generals, but one Pennsylvania private is close to our hearts here at Costume Drama Rewind. Megan’s fourth great-grandfather served at Gettysburg, and we share a little of his story in our latest episode. Download it wherever you get your podcasts - then tell us, do you have any personal connections to Gettysburg?

16/07/2021

It’s the summer of 1863, and unlike many a reality show contestant, Tom Chamberlain really is just here to make friends. You know what film we’re reviewing - but did your ever spot the scene that rips off this Winslow Homer painting? Learn more in our season 2 premiere, which drops today at 3pm!

30/06/2021

Guess where we are?!? ...At least in our heads. Costume Drama Rewind is coming back from hiatus with another film-made-from-a-book, and one that has an associated anniversary this week. Drop your guesses in the comments and then keep an eye on your podcast feeds!

13/05/2021

Can you believe it?! A Knight’s Tale hit theaters 2️⃣0️⃣ years ago today! Relive the journey of Sir Ulrich Von Lichtenstein from humble squire to World Champion, and learn about the surprising amount of history to be found in this beloved movie, with our throwback episode reviewing it! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5h1MjocXxnrn0GCHQonYad?si=O3SdxhW_Reavt0k7nh9ddQ&dl_branch=1

22/04/2021

One more day! Our last review episode of drops tomorrow at 3pm. We’re talking about the 2018 version starring and the 2019 starring . Tune in to find out which Jo March comes out on top!

08/04/2021

We’ve been members of the Busy Bee Society (IYKYK) lately, but we’re excited to drop the next episode of tomorrow at 3pm EDT! How will the 2017 BBC version starring Maya Hawke stack up against the 1994 classic starring Winona Ryder? Check us out on your favorite podcast platform to see which of these brackets - Lou’s, Gwen’s, Kerry’s, Katie’s, or Randall’s - might continue to advance!

17/03/2021

We are just two days away from releasing our first review episode for ! Fill out your blank bracket and submit it via tagged post or direct message by 11:59 AM EDT this Friday - then check out the last photo for the prizes we’re offering for the two brackets closest to ours!

05/03/2021

We are excited to officially launch ! Over the course of four episodes, we’ll identify the perfect, the ultimate, the definitive version of Little Women. Tap the link in the comments or head to your favorite podcast platform to listen to “Playing Pilgrims,” our special kickoff episode. If you’re watching along with us, screenshot this bracket, fill it out, post it and tag us before noon on Friday, March 12th!

05/03/2021

Happy birthday to King Henry II of England, born in 1133. We covered his incredibly awkward family dynamics in episode 16, when we reviewed the star-studded classic The Lion In Winter. Download it wherever you get your podcasts!

04/03/2021

On this , your Costume Drama Rewind hosts are busily preparing to host our first series. is coming....

03/03/2021

You probably know that the character of Cecil Gaines in Lee Daniels’ The Butler was based on the real-life experiences of White House butler Eugene Allen, seen here at a birthday party for John F. Kennedy Jr. But how closely did Eugene’s experiences track with Cecil’s? Find out in our latest episode, available wherever you get your podcasts.

📸: The White House Historical Association

03/03/2021

HUZZAH! Sending our warmest thanks to everyone who has listened, left a review, sent recommendations, and supported us since July!