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In Babygirl, Nicole Kidman’s Costumes Reflect Who’s In Control

Warning: mild spoilers for Babygirl below. In Babygirlan intense, fiery affair between high-powered CEO Romy (Nicole Kidman) and her enigmatic intern, Samuel (Harris Dickinson), is fueled by an ongoing, ambiguous game of power plays. In the production notes, director Halina Reijn — who also brought us the quintessential Gen Z horror comedy Bodies, Bodies, Bodies […]

Entertainment

The Sly Feminism of Elphaba and Glinda’s Movie Costumes

From the dazzling period costumes in West Side Story and Harriet to the looks in the magical world of WickedAcademy Award-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell has shown that few artists weave as much versatility into their creative DNA. “I love period work and telling stories connected to history. What excited me about Wicked was designing […]

Lifestyle & Culture

Elphaba & Glinda Sparkle In Wicked Costumes

In addition to crafting intricate looks for the leads, Tazewell custom-made hundreds of group costumes specific to each location throughout Oz. In Munchkinland, the residents wear rustic orange and brown agricultural outfits, while in Emerald City, the city dwellers don dressed-up vibrant green and purple looks. At Shiz University, the students wear teal uniforms (with […]

Technology

‘Hear Me Out’: Meme Halloween Costumes Are So Last Decade

Many lies get told on TikTok; also, many truths. One such truth came last weekend when a user with the handle @madallthatime explained that all the people looking for distinct Halloween costume ideas on social media were just being served the same videos by the algorithm—thus negating their uniqueness. Instead, this internet sage explainedthey should […]

Lifestyle & Culture

The 45 Best Halloween Costumes for the Intensely Online

The best Halloween costumes don’t always require a ton of effort—sometimes it’s just about picking an ingenious, zeitgeisty concept and executing it. Nothing compares to the rush you get when someone sees your Halloween costume and says “I wish I’d thought of that!” With spooky season just under two weeks away, you’re probably scrambling the […]

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19 Superhero And Villain Costumes Actors Hated Wearing

19 Superhero And Villain Costumes Actors Hated Wearing Superhero costumes look great onscreen, but oftentimes, they’re pretty uncomfortable to wear IRL. Here are 19 actors who hated their superhero and villain costumes: 1. Tom Holland’s MCU Spider-Man suit came with all kinds of problems. In 2021, he told The Graham Norton Showhe said, “I asked […]