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Posted May 2, 20183 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, 201322 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, 20126 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

#91: Anna May Wong (w/Nancy Wang Yuen) July 29, 2020

Historian and author Nancy Wang Yuen joins us to talk about Asian American representation in classic film, the work of Anna May Wong, and Wong's 1937 mystery Daughter of Shanghai. Buy Nancy's book Reel Inequality. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. […]

#90: Viva Las Vegas (1964, w/Sheila O'Malley) July 15, 2020

Special guest Sheila O'Malley joins the Ticklish Trio on a trip to the bright lights of Las Vegas as they discuss Elvis Presley's 1964 musical Viva Las Vegas. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts at our Patreon page. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing […]

#89: In a Lonely Place (1950, w/Eddie Muller) July 1, 2020

The "Czar of Noir" himself, TCM's Eddie Muller joins the Ticklish Trio on our Road to 100 to discuss Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, and the Greek tragedy known as In a Lonely Place. Watch TCM's Noir Alley ever Saturday night and Sunday morning on TCM. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts […]

#88: The Invisible Woman, Polly Platt (w/Karina Longworth) June 17, 2020

Our Road to 100 sees us finally come together with classic film maven, Karina Longworth. Karina joins Drea and Kristen to talk about Polly Platt, women of the 1970s, and whether "Pretty Baby" is a good movie. Listen to the new season of You Must Remember This. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing […]

#87: James Garner Tribute (w/Special Guest Gigi Garner) June 3, 2020

James Garner's daughter Gigi talks to us about her dad, his love of animals, a (possible) rivalry with Steve McQueen, and how he stayed grounded. Learn about the James Garner Animal Rescue Fund at its official website. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. […]