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Posted 4 weeks ago2 Comments 1940s

The Richest Girl in the World (1934)

The year 1934 is considered the year when the Production Code was actually enforced in movies, with many a feature going under the knife in order to be shown theatrically. … Continue Reading The Richest Girl in the World (1934)

Posted October 23, 20124 Comments Blogathon

Letter to the Stars: Veronica Lake

Figured I’d break from horror films today with my contribution to the Letter to the Stars Blogathon being hosted by the fine ladies of Best of the Past, Frankly My … Continue Reading Letter to the Stars: Veronica Lake

Posted August 31, 20126 Comments TCM Top Twelve

The TCM Top Twelve for September

September is a good month for me in numerous ways, predominately that it contains my birthday which I do celebrate for the entire month as my mother so kindly … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for September

Posted May 2, 201218 Comments 1930s

The TCM Top Twelve in May

Here’s that new segment I was talking about (having gone under some heavy revisions in 24 hours. I’m working on a banner for this and I’m open to suggestion. I … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve in May

Ticklish Business

Episode #62: Our TCMFF Picks April 3, 2019

The Ticklish Trio are prepping for the 10th annual TCM Classic Film Festival with a special episode. Sam and Kristen will be attending and share their highly tentative schedules while Drea recommends her favorites. We also answer a few of your questions! NEXT TIME: We honor Jayne Mansfield with special guest April Vieva discussing Will Success Spoil […]

Episode #61: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1931) March 27, 2019

To go along with TCM's #MarchMadness tribute to Fredric March the Ticklish Trio discuss his Oscar-winning turn in the 1931 adaptation of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. We discuss who could pull off a modern-day interpretation, our love for Miriam Hopkins, and Drea comes up with more new terms. Want access to exclusive content, early episodes, and merch? C […]

Bonus Episode #6: Jeff Chandler Centennial March 20, 2019

Last year we had plans to honor our final Centennial Celebrant, Jeff Chandler. But due to Kristen's move and the holidays it didn't happen as planned but we still wanted to honor him! So Samantha and Kristen sat down to discuss 1955's Fox Fire. We talk about feminism, the representation of Native Americans, and whether Jane Russell's pixi […]

Episode #60: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) March 6, 2019

The Ticklish Trio honor Kristen's deceased obsession, John Garfield, on his birthday by talking about the 1946 noir The Postman Always Rings Twice. Come for the salaciousness and stay for our talk about plot shenanigans, Sam's optimism, and Kristen making inappropriate comments. Next Time: TCM is all about March Madness so we are too. We talk a […]

Episode #59: The Oscar Snubs That Still Sting February 20, 2019

Drea, Sam, and I are looking at the classic film Oscar snubs we're still upset by. We laugh, we argue, and I might offend Luise Rainer fans. NEXT TIME: It's John Garfield's birthday and you know Kristen had to do a tribute. The movie will be decided on by the fans so be sure to look for a special poll to cast your vote. CREDITS: Cr […]