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Posted May 2, 20185 Comments Kristen Recasts the Classics

Kristen ReCasts the Classics: Gidget

Readers of the site know my love for the ’50s tale of spunky girl surfer, Gidget. The movie saw two sequels as well as a TV-series and TV-movies, but no … Continue Reading Kristen ReCasts the Classics: Gidget

Posted July 5, 201324 Comments 1950s

Gidget (1959)

I’m celebrating Fourth of July with Gidget Goes Fourth – a holiday weekend series reviewing all three in the Gidget franchise! My only experience with actress Sandra Dee‘s film career … Continue Reading Gidget (1959)

Posted July 3, 20124 Comments Month in Film

The Month in Film: June 2012

Another month of movies has gone by. This is a few days late as I was waiting for a few of my contemporary reviews to be published. I saw two … Continue Reading The Month in Film: June 2012

Posted June 22, 201214 Comments 1960

Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)

I mentioned during my Gidget review that I was set to watch Beach Blanket Bingo in an effort to compare the two seminal “beach” movies. If you haven’t read my … Continue Reading Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)

Ticklish Business

#114: Natalie Wood Tribute (Rebel Without a Cause & Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice) July 14, 2021

We're celebrating Natalie Wood's birthday by discussing not one, but two films with not one, but two special guests. Maureen Lee Lenker and Oriana Nudo of Hollywood-ography stop by chat about Wood's career and two of her defining feaures, 1955's Rebel Without a Cause and 1969's Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. Be sure to keep […]

#113: Gidget (1959) June 30, 2021

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 is the best of the beach movies, and why Cliff Robertson is the tops! Buy TCM's new book on summer films here! Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit […]

Karina Longworth on Hedda Hopper & Louella Parsons June 23, 2021

In this special bonus episode of Ticklish Business, You Must Remember This host Karina Longworth discusses tackling her latest season on Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons. Listen to Karina's past and present episodes via her website. Want bonus content, free movies, and more? Support the show via Patreon.

#112: Jane Russell (with Biographer Christina Rice) June 16, 2021

Jane Russell biographer Christina Rice joins Samantha and Kimberly to discuss the writing process, Jane Russell's complicated legacy, and the films that made her iconic. Buy Christina's book Mean, Moody, Magnificent: Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend right now. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a P […]

#111: The Killers (1964) w/Max Allan Collins June 2, 2021

Noir author (and Kristen's favorite) Max Allan Collins joins us to discuss 1964's The Killers. Listen as we discuss the connections to Ernest Hemingway's original novel as well as the 1946 original adaptation, justice for the femme fatale, and Ronald Reagan as a villain. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. V […]