There are certain performers who are like a fine wine. They might age, time might pass, but each time they come across the screen, there’s that magic. There’s something special … Continue Reading Dean Martin: In the Spotlight (2021)
The 1950s were a fascinating time for science fiction. In a decade when technology changed at breakneck speed, it only makes sense this evolution would show up in the science … Continue Reading Gog (1954)
Welcome to a new week, readers! I’m back for another round of TCM picks. Yes, I’m changing up the formatting. See the slideshow above for the goodness (as well as … Continue Reading TCM Picks: May 17th-May 22nd
Part of why we love the TCM Classic Film Festival is discovering movies that we’ve never heard of and feelin the sweet sting when it’s discovered they aren’t on physical … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: The Whistle at Eaton Falls (1951)
I’m a classic movie fan as much as the next Old Hollywood blogger here; however, I’m more than that. I’m a classic entertainment fan. So TV, comedy, the nightclub circuit, … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: Nichols and May: Take Two (1996)
Originally Published January 25, 2018 My Leonard Bernstein tribute comes to a close as Kaci Kielmar and I discuss Bernstein’s only original film composition, 1954’s On the Waterfront.
Plan 9 from Outer Space is one of the most iconic works to come out of Hollywood. Granted, due to its lingering reputation in pop culture as one of the … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: SF Sketchfest Presents: Plan 9 from Outer Space Table Read
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)
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)
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
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
In 2018, Bad Times at the El Royale rocked my little world. Was it my favorite movie of the year? Yes, yes it was. Now, the independent thriller isn’t really … Continue Reading Interview: Bruce Belland Discusses The Four Preps, Gidget and the Joy of 1950s
Is your passion for all things “Oscar” satiated yet? We’re already more than a week into April and we’re only into the “I’s”! While last week brought very musical heavy … Continue Reading TCM Picks: April 12th- April 18th
In our weekly examination of ‘good-bad’ movies, there’s been one constant… the ‘bad’. So many of these film, for one reason or another has something present which pegs it (wether … Continue Reading The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
Well, settle on in kids. It’s 31 Days of Oscar time. So, it goes without saying that most… if not all… of these movies can likely be tagged as an … Continue Reading TCM Picks: April 5th-April 11th
If ‘good-bad’ movies were a bettin’ game, we’d be cleaning up each week here at Ticklish Business. We started out with a killer house cat before upping the ante with … Continue Reading The Undead (1957)
