TCMFF 2021: Uncovering the Naked City
Regular readers of Ticklish Business know, there are a few hills which I’m prepared to die on. It seems, we’re finding these hills early on as the TCM Classic Film … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: Uncovering the Naked City
Wuthering Heights (1939)
Originally published August 13, 2013 Wuthering Heights is one of my favorite books, and I conveniently bought the 1939 adaptation with Sir Laurence Olivier recently (I totally didn’t come up … Continue Reading Wuthering Heights (1939)
Annie Get Your Gun (1950)
I’m starting to think George Sidney might be one of my favorite directors. From The Harvey Girls (1946) or Viva Las Vegas (1964), Sidney was a director who knew how … Continue Reading Annie Get Your Gun (1950)
TCMFF 2021: Ocean’s 11 (1960)
When most girls were giggling over boy bands, I was that weird on in the corner playing the specially made, Rat Pack compilation CD in my clunky, portable compact disc … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: Ocean’s 11 (1960)
TCMFF 2021: The Horror of Michael Curtiz
Much has been written about legendary director Michael Curtiz. I mean, his filmography speaks for itself: Casablanca, White Christmas, Yankee Doodle Dandy and The Adventures of Robin Hood. Very few … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: The Horror of Michael Curtiz
Ticklish Business Episode #36: West Side Story (1961)
Originally published January 18, 2018 My year-long Centennial Celebration kicks off with a two-episode look at composer Leonard Bernstein.
Ticklish Business #109: Top 3 TCM Classic Film Festival Memories
We may not be gathering in-person this year for the TCM Classic Film Festival, but in its place we’ll be sharing the top 3 memories we have from festivals past. … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #109: Top 3 TCM Classic Film Festival Memories
Crossfire (1947)
If there’s one thing we here at Ticklish Business can’t resist, it’s diving into a work of film noir. We can’t resist! So, how excited were we to learn that … Continue Reading Crossfire (1947)
Johnny Crawford: A Legacy (1946-2021)
Hey, hey, hey! Kim Here. Today I wanted to take a little time to spotlight and pay tribute to actor Johnny Crawford. Crawford’s name is one holds a very specific … Continue Reading Johnny Crawford: A Legacy (1946-2021)
What’s on TV: Tuesday Nights (Fall 1965)
Hey, hey, hey! Kim here. Today we’re continuing my deep dive through the 1965 network TV line-up. In our last installment we looked at the CBS domination happening on Monday … Continue Reading What’s on TV: Tuesday Nights (Fall 1965)
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
Originally published October 26th, 2013 We interrupt our weekly foray into the Disney Vault – which I’ll be posting later – to look at a live-action film starring one of … Continue Reading The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
Interview: Ruta Lee Discusses Her Autobiography, Frank Sinatra and Her Legendary Career
Even in the earliest years of her career, Ruta Lee emerged as a formidable force in the entertainment industry. All one has to do is watch the actress’ cool, self-assured … Continue Reading Interview: Ruta Lee Discusses Her Autobiography, Frank Sinatra and Her Legendary Career
Supernatural (1933)
Originally published April 15, 2015 Nearly every popular celebrity has a horror movie in their past, an idea traced all the way back to the golden era of film; but … Continue Reading Supernatural (1933)
Kim’s Top 5: Favorite (Classic Era) Game Show Hosts
What? You haven’t put much thought into this topic? It’s really just me, huh? Well, anywhoo… Game shows are never not a fun sit. Remember, I’m from the generation that … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 5: Favorite (Classic Era) Game Show Hosts
Footlight Parade (1933)
Originally published July 23, 2013 Off to a late start on my Busby Berkeley week, but we’re moving along with the film: Footlight Parade. This is my first Berkeley film, … Continue Reading Footlight Parade (1933)
Ticklish Business #108: Kym Karath on Child Stardom and ‘The Sound of Music’
Actress Kym Karath sits down with Kristen and Kimberly to discuss being a child star, her memories of working with Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music, and meeting Paul Newman. … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #108: Kym Karath on Child Stardom and ‘The Sound of Music’
