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)
I’m working through Kino Lorber’s four-pack of RKO Romances and immediately we get one of the more lachrymose and bizarre examples of pre-Code romance with the 1931 romantic-drama, Millie. Millie’s … Continue Reading Millie (1931)
In Person is a vital feature to chart the rise of actress Ginger Rogers. It was this movie that proved the actress alone could carry a movie without the aid … Continue Reading In Person (1935)
Actress Dorothy Mackaill isn’t a household name, this mentioned in the opening remarks that preceded the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s double-feature pre-Code series of Mackaill features. But what Mackaill … Continue Reading Safe in Hell (1931)
I’ve watched six of the nine pairings actors Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland would star in together, and yet I think Four’s a Crowd remains one of the least … Continue Reading Four’s a Crowd (1938)
Was this episode supposed to be up before Halloween? Yep! To say October was a horrible month for me would be an understatement and this delayed episode is the result. … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #76: Freaks (1932)
Originally published February 1st, 2013 I’m taking a class on American horror films, so don’t be surprised to see a spate of horror movie reviews randomly crop up throughout the … Continue Reading Frankenstein (1931)
Originally published October 20th, 2012 Got another review for you today and another from the Universal classic monsters series. A bit of back story before we begin: I love the … Continue Reading The Mummy (1932)
Originally published October 27th, 2012 I had originally planned to review the TCM/Fathom events double feature of Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein but ended up missing out on it. … Continue Reading The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Originally published April 17th, 2012 I am shocked and astounded at the recent spike in readers this blog has found. For the last three days we’ve consistently cracked 100 hits … Continue Reading The Invisible Man (1933)
Originally published May 11th, 2013 Since I’m taking a break from Journeys in the Disney Vault this week, I’ll throw in a review of last week’s Svengoolie episode on the … Continue Reading The Raven (1935)
Originally published August 15th, 2012 Finally back on track with a film review, this time getting prepped for Halloween a few months early (although I have a pretty awesome … Continue Reading The Black Cat (1934)
Originally published October 22nd, 2013 It’s exasperating to watch a great movie crippled by a subplot meant to provide romance or levity only to enhance annoyance in the audience. Dracula’s … Continue Reading Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
The horror genre turned Universal Studios into a flourishing business, but in just a decade it was already falling from grace. The rapid release of titles fatigued audiences, putting the … Continue Reading Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Drea, Sam, and Kristen kick off the first of three Halloween-centered episodes starting with a look at Claude Rains in 1933’s The Invisible Man. Along the way they debate science fiction … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #74: The Invisible Man (1933)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon I found…that Kay Francis is an acquired taste. Predominately known as a pre-Code clotheshorse my experience prior to … Continue Reading I Found Stella Parish (1935)
