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Posted August 2, 20191 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 #79: Top 3 Classic Film Discoveries of 2019 January 15, 2020

It's time to remember the year that was with the classic features we fell in love with in 2019. Sam, Drea, and I break down the genres, stars, and stories that helped us get through a wild year. We also make time to read your tweets! Next Time: We celebrate Cary Grant's birthday with a mystery film voted on by the listeners!

Interview With 'Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe' Director Laurie Collyer January 1, 2020

The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe is one of Kristen's favorite biopics, and who better to talk about it than its director? Kristen interviews Laurie Collyer about making the film, Marilyn's work and how Hollywood has adapted her, and Kelli Garner's luminous performance as Monroe.

2019 TCM Classic Film Festival, Vol. 2 December 25, 2019

Visit (or revisit) this year's TCM Classic Film Festival with a bevy of audio recorded at the fest. This episode includes interviews and intros from: TCM Host Dave Karger Mario Cantone and Jennifer Grant introduce My Favorite Wife (1940) Actress Diane Baker Dennis Miller and Barbara Rush introduce When Worlds Collide (1953) Actress and TCM Host Illean […]

Episode #78: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) December 18, 2019

Happy holidays, everyone! The Ticklish Trio closes out 2019 with an episode devoted to the quintessential Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. We dissect Jimmy Stewart's acting ability, what makes a Christmas film, and what would have happened if this was released in 1947. From everyone at Ticklish Business, we wish you happy holidays and a […]

2019 TCM Classic Film Festival, Vol. 1 December 4, 2019

The Ticklish Trio are on hiatus for the week but in the meantime revisit the 2019 TCM Classic Film Festival with a series of exclusive interviews and intros from the event held this past April. Visit (or revisit) this year's TCM Classic Film Festival with a bevy of audio recorded at the fest. This episode includes interviews and intros from: TCM General […]