Here we are! We’ve spent the last two weeks diving into classic cinematic depictions of the Colonial Era in the United States. Our first two films of focus have been … Continue Reading Classic Film and ‘The Colonies’: The Howard’s of Virginia (1940)
If there’s one thing we here at Ticklish Business can’t resist, it’s diving into a work of film noir. We can’t resist! So, how excited were we to learn that … Continue Reading Crossfire (1947)
What on earth is on television? It’s an age old question. 900 channels and yet a lot of times, there is nothing on. I’ve been pouring over the TCM schedule … Continue Reading TCM Picks: February 15th- February 21st
With my new full-time writer status, part of my transition with the site is to write about movie I get truly excited over, whether it makes me so mad I … Continue Reading Out of the Fog (1941)
It’s Noirvember, so it really is no surprise that I’m diving into the subject of film noir once again for this week’s Top 5. Last week I examined my favorite … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 5: Favorite Film Noir Performances
As a fan of classic Hollywood, it’s easy to find oneself mired in the untold number of studio classics which once filled marquees and to this day still dominate the … Continue Reading Fear in the Night (1947)
Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth pair up for the first of five features with The Lady in Question.
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)
Clark Gable and Joan Crawford starred in eight movies together, and if the preceding seven showed them as beautifully as their final feature, Strange Cargo, I’m in for a massive … Continue Reading Strange Cargo (1940)
Fun fact: The Spiral Staircase was actually the first movie I ever watched on TCM. I can remember being sick, eating a grilled cheese and some soup, and being captivated … Continue Reading The Spiral Staircase (1946)
After watching the sweeping war epic Since You Went Away (1944) a few weeks back it’s easy to forget that not every feature churned out during wartime had the same … Continue Reading Tender Comrade (1943)
When it comes to war movies I tend to gravitate more towards stories about the homefront. American citizens were enmeshed in the drama of both world wars, but when it … Continue Reading Since You Went Away (1944)
One of the many countless reasons we appreciate classic cinema is glorious Technicolor. Better yet, give me vibrant Technicolor that shows off magnificent costumes and beautiful faces and it won’t … Continue Reading A Date With Judy (1948)
We’ve discussed My Favorite Wife before, and by that I mean the remake that was to be made starring Marilyn Monroe entitled Something’s Gotta Give. Unfortunately, that movie never came … Continue Reading My Favorite Wife (1940)
With the mad rush of Halloween I’m behind on putting out my TCM Top Twelve for November. Thankfully, I only had to drop one movie that’s already run. The twelve … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for November
Halloween has come and gone and we’re back on our weekend schedule; starting with a return to the Disney Vault! We last left Disney at Bambi (although I did post … Continue Reading Saludos Amigos (1942)
