TCMFF Review: Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
Tarzan is an ubiquitous character in film history, becoming a franchise that dominated the 1930s into the ’50s and making Johnny Weissmuller an unconventional star. I say all this having … Continue Reading TCMFF Review: Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
Ticklish Business Episode #64: The Black Swan (1942)
In honor of Tyrone Power’s birthday Samantha and Kristen look at his career and his 1942 swashbuckler, The Black Swan. They also answer your listener questions and announce the winner of … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #64: The Black Swan (1942)
TCMFF Review: Road House (1948)
Director Jean Negulesco and I have a contentious cinematic relationship. His patented blend of noirish melodrama doesn’t always sit right with me, yet I’ve seen so many of his features … Continue Reading TCMFF Review: Road House (1948)
Ticklish Business Episode #63: Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957)
In honor of Jayne Mansfield’s birthday I’m joined by guest, Mansfield biographer April Vevea sits down to talk with me about the buxom actress, Frank Tashlin’s directorial prowess, and the … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #63: Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957)
TCMFF Review: Open Secret (1948)
In 1947 the feature Crossfire took a harsh look at the rise of antisemitism in America, taking an story that examination homosexuality initially and presenting it to post-war audiences as … Continue Reading TCMFF Review: Open Secret (1948)
Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir
He was a successful Hollywood screenwriter whose words shaped several of Frank Capra’s classic features. She was the actress whose beauty (and powerful set of lungs) captured the heart … Continue Reading Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir
TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 4 & Wrap-up
The last day. It always hurts to hit the last day of TCMFF because not only do you have to go home, but the return to reality is a harsh … Continue Reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 4 & Wrap-up
TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 3
If you’re reading these thinking “Did Kristen bother to see anything new?” The answer is yes! Day three was all about new discoveries, and about throwing the schedule I had … Continue Reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 3
TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 2
When I attend the TCM Classic Film Festival I always think logistically. If you read my accessibility guide you know the venues all have their individual pros and cons, and … Continue Reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 2
TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 1
I’ve probably stated this in the opening of the last six years of TCM Classic Film Festival posts: there’s nothing quite like attending this festival. As someone who is fortunate … Continue Reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 1
Kristen Recasts the Classics: Sunday in New York
I swear this series isn’t meant to be a Cliff Robertson appreciation section even though the last time I did one of these it was about Gidget. But after a … Continue Reading Kristen Recasts the Classics: Sunday in New York
Ticklish Business Episode #62: Our TCMFF Picks
The Ticklish Trio are prepping for the 10th annual TCM Classic Film Festival with a special episode.
Becky Sharp (1935)
Victorian literature is recognized for its emphasis on repression, social hierarchy, and gender politics. When William Thackery published Vanity Fair in 1848 he couldn’t have assumed that its heroine, Becky … Continue Reading Becky Sharp (1935)
TCMFF and Accessibility: A (Hopefully Not) Crash Course
I cover my fair share of film festivals and I’m in a privileged position to do so. One of the few job perks of being a critic is attending festivals, … Continue Reading TCMFF and Accessibility: A (Hopefully Not) Crash Course
You for Me (1952)
I grouse a lot about the state of classic cinema access and how so much depends on the belief that movies have to make money. But then you look at … Continue Reading You for Me (1952)
Ticklish Business Episode #61: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1931)
To go along with TCM’s #MarchMadness tribute to Fredric March the Ticklish Trio discuss his Oscar-winning turn in the 1931 adaptation of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. We discuss who could … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #61: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1931)
