Gunslinger (1956)
*Transcript of the video is below* Regular Ticklish Business readers know that I’m a shameless proponent of movies. Sure, watching the ‘Classics’ and the ‘Essentials’ is always a joy. However, … Continue Reading Gunslinger (1956)
#113: Gidget (1959)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ua7u2-1073b7e Get your surfboard and let’s hit the waves with Sandra Dee in one of her most famous roles, Gidget! We talk about Dee’s struggles, the reason this movie … Continue Reading #113: Gidget (1959)
Mondays with Ray Harryhausen: It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955)
Our look at the work of Ray Harryhausen continues today with an examination of the 1955 creature feature, It Came from Beneath the Sea. While our review of The Beast … Continue Reading Mondays with Ray Harryhausen: It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955)
King of the Half Hour: Nat Hiken and the Golden Age of TV Comedy
Nat Hinken is a figure who has always been with me, even if I didn’t always know his name. I’ve often recounted my childhood spent reveling in the joy of … Continue Reading King of the Half Hour: Nat Hiken and the Golden Age of TV Comedy
Mondays with Ray Harryhausen: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
While classic monster and “creature” features can sometimes struggle in the face of the graphics and visual effects of contemporary Hollywood, it’s impossible to completely dismiss these works. Artist and … Continue Reading Mondays with Ray Harryhausen: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
Kim’s Top 5: Favorite Marilyn Monroe Movies
Marilyn Monroe, Norma Jean… the woman, the myth, the legend. The iconic actress is celebrating a birthday this June… June 1st to be exact… so it seemed like a perfect time … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 5: Favorite Marilyn Monroe Movies
Interview: Bruce Belland Discusses The Four Preps, Gidget and the Joy of 1950s
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
The Undead (1957)
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)
Friday’s with Kevin McCarthy: Nightmare (1956)
It’s always interesting to tackle the subject of remakes from a Classic Hollywood perspective. Film fans the world over criticize Hollywood for a lack of originality in the twenty-first century; … Continue Reading Friday’s with Kevin McCarthy: Nightmare (1956)
TCM Picks: February 15th- February 21st
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
Fridays with Kevin McCarthy: Death of a Salesman (1951)
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been deep-diving into another of my favorite performers, Kevin McCarthy. While his name might not be the most familiar, fans of 1950s horror should … Continue Reading Fridays with Kevin McCarthy: Death of a Salesman (1951)
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)
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)
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956)
Fritz Lang is a director whose work, even at its silliest, can entertain, and that’s how one must approach Beyond a Reasonable Doubt – now available in a beautiful Blu-ray … Continue Reading Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956)
Gun Crazy (1950)
There’s a disconnect to the 1950s best exemplified through media. One the one hand you have the Donna Reed world of mom, dad, and apple pie. And on the other … Continue Reading Gun Crazy (1950)
Julie (1956)
Sometimes a movie is just so weird I have to write about it in order to prove it wasn’t something I dreamed up. Doris Day was a recent honoree during … Continue Reading Julie (1956)
