TagJacques Tourneur

Posted November 3, 20123 Comments TCM Top Twelve

The TCM Top Twelve for November

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

Posted October 6, 20127 Comments 1940s

I Walked With a Zombie (1943)

I had no idea I’d be doing two Jacques Tourneur/Val Lewton productions so close together but oh well, they’re worth comparing. I saw I Walked With a Zombie … Continue Reading I Walked With a Zombie (1943)

Posted October 4, 20129 Comments 1940s

Cat People (1942)

I really need to stop scheduling in advance, things never go right! I know I mentioned moving I Walked with a Zombie to today but I always forget that … Continue Reading Cat People (1942)

Posted September 27, 20123 Comments 1930s

The TCM Top Twelve for October

W TCM in October is just behind Summer Under the Stars as my favorite time of year because of all the Halloween films they do! Classic horror is the theme … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for October

Ticklish Business

#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 […]

#110: Sherlock Jr. (1924) May 19, 2021

Kristen may be out this week but the Ticklish Trio holds down the fort by getting detective lessons from Buster Keaton! They're discussing 1924's Sherlock Jr., Buster Keaton's vaudeville past and the nature of silent comedy. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page. If we hit 1,000 follow […]

#109: Top 3 TCM Classic Film Festival Memories May 5, 2021

We may not be gathering in-person this year for the TCM Classic Film Festival, but in its place we'll be sharing the top 3 memories we have from festivals past. We also have some podcast and TCM friends chiming in with the fest moments that make them smile. Be sure to drop into our 3 TCM Film Festival Zooms (one for Patrons only) this week in celebrat […]

#108: Kym Karath on Child Star Stardom and 'Sound of Music' April 21, 2021

Actress Kym Karath sits down with Kristen and Kimberly to discuss being a child star, her memories of working with Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music, and meeting Paul Newman. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page. If we hit 1,000 followers on Twitter or Instagram we'll give away a prize pa […]

#107: Bob Koster On His Father, Henry Koster April 7, 2021

Bob Koster joins Kristen and Kimberly to talk about his father, director Henry Koster. Hear about Henry's journey out of Germany, what makes his movies special, and Kristen confesses to not seeing a pretty significant feature. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page.