TagMaggie McNamara

Posted May 22, 2019 1950s

Three Coins in the Fountain (1954)

I sound like a broken record, but I don’t like the majority of films Jean Negulesco directed. I can count the number of films of his I’ve liked on one … Continue Reading Three Coins in the Fountain (1954)

Posted June 11, 20125 Comments 1950s

The Moon is Blue (1953)

I mentioned reviewing The Moon is Blue when I did my first ever blogathon (The Gone Too Soon Blogathon) and discussed star Maggie McNamara. It was recently on TCM (and … Continue Reading The Moon is Blue (1953)

Posted March 10, 201252 Comments General Information

Gone Too Soon Blogathon 2012: Maggie McNamara

So today is another divergence from the Films of Jean Harlow but I’m proud to announce my first participation in a Blog-a-Thon. The excellent classic film blog Comet Over Hollywood … Continue Reading Gone Too Soon Blogathon 2012: Maggie McNamara

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. […]