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Posted February 25, 20127 Comments 2000s

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

The final Academy Award nominee for Best Picture makes me frustrated. I don’t want to end on a sore note (not counting the wrap-up on Sunday when the award is … Continue Reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

Posted February 16, 2012 2000s

Dream House (2011)

I hate to use another pre-written, contemporary review but sadly I didn’t see any movies I could review right now so I’m putting it out there. This is the last … Continue Reading Dream House (2011)

Posted February 10, 2012 1950s

Rear Window (1954)

Another recommendation courtesy of the blog Mrs. and Mrs. (it’s on the Blog Roll, seriously check it out) and I know I have a few other recommendations but luckily this … Continue Reading Rear Window (1954)

Posted February 2, 20129 Comments 1950s

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

I was recommended today’s film by the excellent blog Mrs. and Mrs. (check it out via the Blogroll or at http://mrsandmrs.wordpress.com/). I’m always open to suggestions…I’ll watch any movie (good, bad, … Continue Reading Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

Posted January 16, 20122 Comments 1950s

Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

I recently saw Kiss Me Deadly on Criterion and contemplated purchasing it, sight unseen because I love anything Criterion. Unfortunately I didn’t have the money for it and decided to … Continue Reading Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

Posted December 5, 20114 Comments 2000s

25 Days of Christmas: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

So Marilyn will be taking a backseat this week as I get into the last week of school. I’m going to try to catch up during the weekend so everyone … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

Ticklish Business

Episode #62: Our TCMFF Picks April 3, 2019

The Ticklish Trio are prepping for the 10th annual TCM Classic Film Festival with a special episode. Sam and Kristen will be attending and share their highly tentative schedules while Drea recommends her favorites. We also answer a few of your questions! NEXT TIME: We honor Jayne Mansfield with special guest April Vieva discussing Will Success Spoil […]

Episode #61: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1931) March 27, 2019

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 pull off a modern-day interpretation, our love for Miriam Hopkins, and Drea comes up with more new terms. Want access to exclusive content, early episodes, and merch? C […]

Bonus Episode #6: Jeff Chandler Centennial March 20, 2019

Last year we had plans to honor our final Centennial Celebrant, Jeff Chandler. But due to Kristen's move and the holidays it didn't happen as planned but we still wanted to honor him! So Samantha and Kristen sat down to discuss 1955's Fox Fire. We talk about feminism, the representation of Native Americans, and whether Jane Russell's pixi […]

Episode #60: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) March 6, 2019

The Ticklish Trio honor Kristen's deceased obsession, John Garfield, on his birthday by talking about the 1946 noir The Postman Always Rings Twice. Come for the salaciousness and stay for our talk about plot shenanigans, Sam's optimism, and Kristen making inappropriate comments. Next Time: TCM is all about March Madness so we are too. We talk a […]

Episode #59: The Oscar Snubs That Still Sting February 20, 2019

Drea, Sam, and I are looking at the classic film Oscar snubs we're still upset by. We laugh, we argue, and I might offend Luise Rainer fans. NEXT TIME: It's John Garfield's birthday and you know Kristen had to do a tribute. The movie will be decided on by the fans so be sure to look for a special poll to cast your vote. CREDITS: Cr […]