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Posted 2 months ago1 Comment 1950s

Trapeze (1956)

This post is in conjunction with Film Forum’s Burt Lancaster tribute. Find out more and purchase tickets here. Trapeze is a film that comes with some cache in my house. … Continue Reading Trapeze (1956)

Posted April 3, 20194 Comments 1930s

Becky Sharp (1935)

Victorian literature is recognized for its emphasis on repression, social hierarchy, and gender politics. When William Thackery published Vanity Fair in 1848 he couldn’t have assumed that its heroine, Becky … Continue Reading Becky Sharp (1935)

Posted August 1, 20185 Comments 1940s

Since You Went Away (1944)

When it comes to war movies I tend to gravitate more towards stories about the homefront. American citizens were enmeshed in the drama of both world wars, but when it … Continue Reading Since You Went Away (1944)

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Episode #73: Barefoot in the Park (1967) September 16, 2019

Drea and Kristen take off their shoes to walk Barefoot in the Park. They talk the crumbling studio system, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda's chemistry, and Drea tries to remember the word "radiator." Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Next Time: We […]

Episode #72: The Women (1939) September 4, 2019

After losing our My Man Godfrey episode we're back with another 1939 gem. This episode we respectfully debate and discuss the feminist classic The Women. We talk Norma Shearer, the Bechdel Test, and more. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Our goal is 15 Patr […]

Episode #71: Valley of the Dolls (1967) w/Lindsey Romain August 14, 2019

Drea and Kristen are joined by Nerdist writer Lindsey Romain to discuss Sharon Tate, melodrama, and the 1967 adaptation of Valley of the Dolls! Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the month of August we'll be doing a Summer Under the Stars Patreon d […]

Episode #70: Summer Under the Stars Top 3 July 24, 2019

Sam, Drea and Kristen discuss the three stars they're excited to spend 24 hours with as part of TCM's Summer Under the Stars tribute. They also announce plans for their first Patreon drive! Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the month of Augus […]

Episode #69: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959) July 10, 2019

The Ticklish Trio are back with special guest Diana Ellis to talk about Edward D. Wood, Jr., the subjective nature of bad movies, Orson Welles, and the "worst movie ever made," Plan 9 From Outer Space. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the mo […]