Kathy Bates screen-worn Annie Wilkes movie costume from Misery on display...

If you think that fandom has become too toxic these days, then you need to meet 'Annie Wilkes', who really lives up to the idea of a "number one fan". In Director Rob Reiner's 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's 1987 bestselling novel, Misery, Kathy Bates plays the obsessed fan of James Caan's author 'Paul Sheldon' and his fictional character 'Misery Chastain'. In the psychological horror thriller after a snowy car crash the famous author is rescued by Annie who turns out to be a crazed fan. When she reads his latest Victorian romance manuscript and discovers he's killed off her favourite character, his care and recuperation turns into a nightmare of captivity and abuse until he delivers a satisfactory new novel.

Annie Wilkes movie costume worn by Kathy Bates

and special effect bust used in Misery

These screen-used treasures were photographed on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 4, 2026.

Gloria Gresham is the Costume Designer on this big screen Stephen King adaptation, with Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger for KNB EFX Group responsible for Special Effects Makeup on the movie.

Fans of the movie can also check out this prosthetic dummy and hobbling sledgehammer from Misery previously on display at the Planet Hollywood Cafe in Las Vegas.

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Costumes and props from Jaws on display...

In 1975 Steven Spielberg's Jaws revolutionized cinema and forever changed the modern summer blockbuster at the box office and John Williams iconic "dun dun dun dun" soundtrack theme still makes swimming in the ocean a terrifying prospect. Based on Peter Blenchley's 1974 novel, the classic thriller sees a killer shark terrorizing the New England beach town of Amity Island and Roy Schieder's police chief 'Martin Brody' teams up with marine biologist 'Matt Hooper' (Richard Dreyfus) and grizzled ship captain, 'Quint' (Robert Shaw) to capture the monster. I love this incredibly rewatchable masterpiece and with that in mind I looked forward to seeing what screen-used treasures from the iconic feature film the Academy Museum's Jaws: The Exhibition had on display when I visited last October 13, 2025.

Original costume pieces from the Jaws movies

worn by Richard Dreyfus as Matt Hooper,

Roy Scheider as Chief Martin Brody

and Robert Shaw as Quint

The exhibit contained a trio costumes which featured original pieces from the first two Jaws movies provided by the collector Chris Kiska and the NBC Universal Archives & Collections.

The film itself had no credited costume designer, but Robert Ellsworth, Irwin Rose and Louise Clark worked as costumers, providing the cast wardrobe from existing, ready-to-wear pieces.

Richard Dreyfuss' Matt Hooper ensemble is a recreation featuring his original watch, Chief Brody's Jaws 2 outfit features Roy Schneider's original shirt and undershirt and Quint's costume comprised the original jacket and shirt worn by Robert Shaw.

Jaws: The Exhibition billboard

In addition to the costumes the exhibition also features a collection of props from the movie including the fighting chair and fishing rod, barrels and shark dart and diving cage. 

Screen-used props from Jaws

Outside the temporary exhibition you'll also find a permanent reminder of the movie, a restored full-scale 25-foot fiberglass model of the Great White shark, the fourth shark cast and last one surviving from the original shark mold for Jaws. 

Full-scale model shark "Bruce" cast from original Jaws mold

Joe Alves was Production Designer on the film and the shark was affectionately nicknamed "Bruce" by director Steven Spielberg. The three sharks used during production deteriorated and were destroyed after filming, with this fourth model cast for display at Universal Studios Hollywood for display after the film's cinematic release, where it became a popular photo attraction and icon until its removal in 1990.

These costumes, models and props were photographed on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. This 50th-anniversary retrospective which features even more memorabilia from the movie runs until July 26, 2026, so there's still plenty of time to see for yourself in person.

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Frank movie costume from Donnie Darko on display...

With Halloween just over a week away I couldn't help but share a look at another cool costume on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, James Duval's 'Frank' costume from the 2001 psychological sci-fi thriller, Donnie Darko. In the film Jake Gyllenhaal plays troubled teenager 'Donnie Darko' who narrowly escapes a freak accident and starts hallucinating a menacing man in a large bunny suit named Frank, that only he can see, who encourages him to commit crimes.

Frank costume worn by James Duval

in Donnie Darko

This screen-used costume from writer-director Richard Kelly's movie was photographed on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on October 13, 2025.

This bunny costume is made from synthetic fur, rubber and paint and the suit was fabricated by Costume Designer April Ferry and Dale R. Brady and Rob Burman were responsible for the creepy mask.

Meanwhile fans of Jake Gyllenhaal and his films may also like to check out his Prince of Persia movie costumes on display.

Being only 5'4" myself, I'm not sure I'd want to be the only person to see a guy in a giant bunny suit that follows me everywhere I go.

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10 screen-worn costumes cool for the summer...

With costume exhibits scarce in Los Angeles of late and a house remodel preventing me attending recent conventions, I thought I'd reminisce through my wardrobe department archives and shine a spotlight on some screen-worn looks for the summer (especially as temperature are in excess of 105° here in scorching Palm Springs). Here's a collection of cool of summery costumes from the big and small screen.

Miriam "Midge" Maisel costume worn by Rachel Brosnahan

in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

First up is one of Rachel Brosnahan's 'Midge Maisel' costumes from the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from her time holidaying in the Catskills with her family.

Donna Zakowska was Emmy-nominated for Outstanding Period Costumes for this sophomore season of the Amazon Prime Video series.

Moondog costume worn by Matthew McConaughey

in The Beach Bum

Next up is one of the "cool dude" costumes worn by Matthew McConaughey as 'Moondog' in the stoner comedy, The Beach Bum.  

Heidi Givens was Costume Designer on the movie from 2019 directed by Harmony Korine.

Mary Poppins costume worn by Emily Blunt

in Mary Poppins Returns

In 2018 Emily Blunt brought 'Mary Poppins' back to the big screen and was off to the races in this Royal Doulton Bowl costume.

Sandy Powell was Oscar-nominated for her costume designs on this family-friendly musical movie sequel. 

Screen-worn La La Land movie costumes 

These summer party dresses were worn by Emma Stone, Callie Hernandez and Sonoya Mizuno in director Damian Chazelle's 2016 romantic musical, La La Land.

Mary Zophres was the Oscar-nominated Costume Designer on the modern day musical.

Shelley costume worn by Gemma Chan

in Don't Worry Darling

Gemma Chan wore this resort wear dress as 'Shelley' in the 2022 psychological thriller, Don't Worry Darling.

In the film directed by Olivia Wilde, she plays the housewife of the enigmatic leader of a 1950s fictional desert town named Victory (filmed around the corner from me here in Palm Springs).

Arianne Phillips was the Costume Designer on this retro-styled movie with a twist.

Celia Foote costume worn by Jessica Chastain

in The Help

Jessica Chastain was keeping cool in the summer heat down in Jackson, Mississippi as ostracized housewife 'Celia Rae Foote' in 2011's The Help movie adaptation.

Sharen Davis was Costume Designer on this film set in America's Deep South in the 1960s.

Billie Jean King costume worn by Emma Stone

in Battle of the Sexes

Summer is a time for playing tennis (or is everyone switching to pickleball these days?), so here's the sporty look Emma Stone wore as tennis legend Billie Jean King in the 2017 biopic, Battle of the Sexes.

Mary Zophres was Costume Designer on the film set in the 1970s which recounts the true story of the televised tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and misogynistic self promoter, Bobby Riggs.

Venetia Catton costume worn by Alison Oliver

in Saltburn

In director Emerald Fennell's dark comedy thriller, Saltburn, Alison Oliver wore this sexy summer dress as the aristocratic party girl 'Venetia Catton' for a Midsummer Night's Dream Party.

Sophie Canale was Costume Designer on the 2023 movie primarily set at wealthy and eccentric English family's country house called Saltburn.

Emily Cooper costume worn by Lily Collins

in Emily in Paris

In the sophomore season of Netflix's romantic comedy series, Emily in Paris, Lily Collins was looking chic for the summer in this red heart adorned outfit.

Marilyn Fitoussi was Costume Designer on the show set in one of the world's fashion capitals, Paris, France.

Ken costume worn by Ryan Gosling

in Barbie

In director Greta Gerwig's box office smash of summer 2023, Barbie, Ryan Gosling plays the titular iconic doll's wannabe boyfriend 'Ken' and his job is "beach".

Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran was nominated for an Academy Award for her designs on the movie.

I hope you've enjoyed this little trip down memory lane and let's hope that more new costume exhibits are on the horizon.

The Iron Claw movie costumes on display...

Director Sean Durkin's 2023 biographical sports drama, The Iron Claw, is based on a true story about the Von Erich, a family of professional wrestlers who are seemingly cursed by constant tragedy - deaths, accidents and suicide. The biopic follows the sons of wrestling company owner, Fritz Von Erich, as they struggle to achieve the success they were groomed for from 1979 to the early 1990s. Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons star as the brothers Kevin, Kerry, David and Mike Von Erich. In the film Aaron Dean Eisenberg plays 'Ric Flair' the pro-wrestler also known as 'Nature Boy', regarded as one of the best of all-time and known for his flamboyant personality and extravagant robes.

Kerry Von Erich costume worn by Jeremy Allen White,

Ric Flair costume worn by Aaron Dean Eisenberg and

David Von Erich costume worn by Harris Dickinson

in The Iron Claw

This trio of flashy professional wrestling costumes were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s ASU FIDM Museum on March 5, 2024.

Jennifer Starzyk is Costume Designer on the sports biopic alongside Assistant Costume Designer Aileen Abercrombie and Costume Supervisor Michael Russell.

For even more flamboyant wrestling costumes, make sure you check out these women's wrestling costumes from GLOW and Mickey Rourke's costume from The Wrestler on display.

The Iron Claw movie poster