Road to Zanzibar (1941)
It’s been nearly a year since I saw my first in the Bob Hope/Bing Crosby “Road to…” series, 1942’s Road to Morocco. Apparently I’m watching these backwards because here we … Continue Reading Road to Zanzibar (1941)
Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) vs. House of Wax (1953)
Mystery of the Wax Museum and House of Wax are practically the same movie, albeit the latter boasts a larger leading man in comparison to the former’s legendary director. Each … Continue Reading Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) vs. House of Wax (1953)
Sunday in New York (1963)
Ten years after the landmark film The Moon is Blue marked the erosion of the Hollywood Production Code, several films continued pushing at the boundaries of the sex comedy. Many simply … Continue Reading Sunday in New York (1963)
Ticklish Business #88: The Invisible Woman, Polly Platt (w/Karina Longworth)
Our Road to 100 sees us finally come together with classic film maven, Karina Longworth. Karina joins Drea and Kristen to talk about Polly Platt, women of the 1970s, and … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #88: The Invisible Woman, Polly Platt (w/Karina Longworth)
Dodsworth (1936)
William Wyler’s Dodsworth comes with the highest of pedigrees, being the favorite film of TCM’s immortal host, Robert Osborne. It’s aired several times in the years since his death and … Continue Reading Dodsworth (1936)
Ticklish Business #87: James Garner Tribute (w/Special Guest Gigi Garner)
James Garner’s daughter Gigi talks to us about her dad, his love of animals, a (possible) rivalry with Steve McQueen, and how he stayed grounded. Learn about the James Garner … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #87: James Garner Tribute (w/Special Guest Gigi Garner)
Ticklish Business #86: Michael Curtiz, Noir, and Alan K. Rode
Our “Road to 100” officially kicks off with a series of conversations, interviews, and discussions with a bevy of special guests. We kick off the series with film noir expert, film … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #86: Michael Curtiz, Noir, and Alan K. Rode
Ticklish Business #85: TCMFF 2020 – Jewel Robbery (1932)
Our final “It Would Have Been at TCMFF 2020” movie is a William Powell and Kay Francis crowd-pleaser. Or is it? Kristen, Drea and Samantha share their thoughts on the … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #85: TCMFF 2020 – Jewel Robbery (1932)
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020)
There’s always an air of suspicion when the family of a subject decides to create a documentary on their behalf. Will it be honest and forthright or will it be … Continue Reading Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020)
The Lupe Project: Ladies’ Day (1943)
The Lupe Project seeks to review every available Lupe Velez movie. I probably made a mistake starting this series with Ladies Day, one of Mexican actress Lupe Velez’s final features. … Continue Reading The Lupe Project: Ladies’ Day (1943)
Interview: Author Michael McClellan Talks New Book
There are many arguments made with regards to the greatest film year ever. Authors Stephen Farber and Michael McClellan are the latest to make the case that 1962 is one … Continue Reading Interview: Author Michael McClellan Talks New Book
Ticklish Business Episode #84: The Sword in the Stone (1963)
Samantha, Kristen, and Drea honor another fallen TCM Classic Film Festival 2020 title and mark our first Disney animated feature! We’re talking 1963’s The Sword in the Stone! How does it fit … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #84: The Sword in the Stone (1963)
The Lost City of Cecil B. DeMille (2016)
Some of my favorite documentaries are ones that look at unfinished projects and pieces of film history that have been allowed to slip through the cracks or, in this case, … Continue Reading The Lost City of Cecil B. DeMille (2016)
Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, the Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock
With the global pandemic keeping us all in our homes now is a great time to take up a book! I’d been hearing about Christina Lane’s biography on Hitchcock’s collaborator … Continue Reading Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, the Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock
My TCM Festival Home Edition Schedule
I try not to get too serious on this site, mainly because for many of us the world of classic cinema is our escape from the fear, uncertainty, and politics … Continue Reading My TCM Festival Home Edition Schedule
Ticklish Business Episode #83: TCMFF 2020 – Victor/Victoria (1982)
Our schedule took a detour with the announcement that the 2020 TCM Classic Film Festival was being cancelled due to the pandemic. So the gang decided to honor it with … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #83: TCMFF 2020 – Victor/Victoria (1982)
