Welcome to Spooky October at Costume Drama Rewind! All month long, we’ll be tackling historical films that have a supernatural element. We kicked it off with “The Abominable Bride,” the Sherlock episode that returns its characters to their 1890s origins.
*Learn about how the Victorians invented – or at least perfected – the modern ghost story here and here, and how they enjoyed a brief spell as a beloved Christmas tradition.
*Vincent Starret’s poem 221b is worth a read.
*Get lost in the archives of The Strand.
*Meet Dr. James Barry, the woman who passed as one of Britain’s most male celebrated doctors for half a century.
*Bonus: The Honest Trailer for Sherlock is one of their best.
Episode 23: Harvest Time – A Farewell to Jo March Madness and Season Finale – Costume Drama Rewind
The poignant last chapter of Little Women, Harvest Time, picks up five years after we last left the March girls and their supporting characters, er, husbands. We get only a brief, impressionistic glimpse of one day in their lives, but it’s enough to show us that, even though there are some shadows in the sunshine, all will be well for Meg, Jo, and Amy… sorry, Beth. In that spirit, we’re leaving off Jo March Madness – and the first season of Costume Drama Rewind – with our own Harvest Time. We’ll announce our winners, talk about the long-term cultural impact of the Little Women, and leave you with a few final, burning thoughts.
- Episode 23: Harvest Time – A Farewell to Jo March Madness and Season Finale
- Episode 22: Jo March Madness Round 3: "Little Women" (2018) vs. (2019)
- Episode 21: Jo March Madness Round 2: "Little Women" 1994 vs. 2017
- Episode 20.5: Jo March Madness Minisode – Louisa May Alcott
- Episode 20: Jo March Madness Round 1: "Little Women" 1933 vs. 1949
