You're just lucky I haven't seen these films. I might start using citations from Foucault and Bakhtin to settle disputes - or make it worse.

Historical accuracy - it's subjective - what amount of time does and money does the costume department have to pull all of the parts together, but also, the decision by the film makers as to whether the wigs, high collars, short boots, waist coats, watch fobs, and snoods will really serve the drama for modern viewers.

It's an interesting thread about the use of the songs in the film, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was set up for sinister effect and not an aim at any sort of functionality or historical accuracy. I'm skeptical that many filmmakers have such interest.

SRS