Ticklish Business #90: Viva Las Vegas (1964, w/Sheila O’Malley)
Special guest Sheila O’Malley joins the Ticklish Trio on a trip to the bright lights of Las Vegas as they discuss Elvis Presley’s 1964 musical Viva Las Vegas. Support the podcast … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #90: Viva Las Vegas (1964, w/Sheila O’Malley)
Ticklish Business Episode #47: Girl Happy (1965)
Author Tom Lisanti joins me to talk about his book, Talking Sixties Drive-In Movies and the 1965 Elvis Presley movie, Girl Happy.
Love Me Tender (1956)
I grew up watching my fair share of Elvis movies as a child. I remember loving the hip swinging vibe of his fun (but perhaps a bit formulaic) mid-1960s fair. … Continue Reading Love Me Tender (1956)
Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Originally Published January 9th 2013. I figured it was only right to review an Elvis Presley movie, since his birthday was yesterday. I’m a casual fan of Elvis, the actor. … Continue Reading Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Go Johnny Go! (1959)
The concept of the rock and roll movie is something we really haven’t seen in Hollywood for a number of years. However, in the middle of the twentieth century you … Continue Reading Go Johnny Go! (1959)
Boys Night Out (1962)
**Video Transcript Below** The sex comedy is a genre which has developed and evolved with the passage of time. The sex comedies of the fifties stand apart from those of … Continue Reading Boys Night Out (1962)
TCM Picks: January 1st- January 9th 2021
It’s that time again! A new month, a new schedule and lots more TCM picks to wade through. This month, I wanted to tackle things a little differently. Looking at … Continue Reading TCM Picks: January 1st- January 9th 2021
The Cat and the Canary (1939)
The Cat and the Canary has been remade and revised several times. Originally a 1927 silent film, this was last remade only nine years earlier as The Cat Creeps. Taking … Continue Reading The Cat and the Canary (1939)
Kim’s Top 16 Classic Entertainment Discoveries of 2020
As I sit here, it’s hard to think back on everything I’ve thrown myself into over the course of the year that will forever live in infamy… 2020. Those who … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 16 Classic Entertainment Discoveries of 2020
Ticklish Business – Wild About Newman
Another Patreon pull for you this week as Kristen and special guests Lauren Humphries-Brooks and Diana Drumm get real about the looks, the charm, and the acting legacy of Paul … Continue Reading Ticklish Business – Wild About Newman
Gunfight at O.K. Corral (1957)
This week, in honor of what would have been Martin Milner’s 89th birthday, I wanted to pay tribute to the actor’s wide-ranging, but often little known career. More specifically, I … Continue Reading Gunfight at O.K. Corral (1957)
Happy Birthday Film Festival: Martin Milner
This week, we here at Ticklish Business are celebrating the birthday of one of Kim’s personal favorites, the amazing Martin Milner. (December 28th would have been the actor’s 89th birthday). … Continue Reading Happy Birthday Film Festival: Martin Milner
Kristen’s Best Classic Film Discoveries of 2020
Classic films made 2020 bearable, and I don’t think I’m the only one saying that. This year has been terrible and if you’ve heard TCM hosts talk before, they’ve mentioned … Continue Reading Kristen’s Best Classic Film Discoveries of 2020
Ticklish Business #94: Marlene Dietrich, Grand Dame of Moviedom (w/Anna Biller)
Special guest and director Anna Biller joins us to discuss the life, loves, and legacy of actress Marlene Dietrich. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #94: Marlene Dietrich, Grand Dame of Moviedom (w/Anna Biller)
25 Days of Christmas: White Christmas (1954)
This originally ran December 14th, 2011. Really my thoughts on this film haven’t changed. I still adore Vera-Ellen‘s dancing but I don’t love this movie. Yep, it’s official: I’m not … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: White Christmas (1954)
25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Inn (1942)
Originally published December 4th, 2012 Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film appears on many “Best Of Christmas” lists and I figured I’d give it a look. It’s one of two … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Inn (1942)
