TagMaggie McNamara

Posted 2 months ago 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

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 […]

Episode #68: Top 3 Doris Day Movies July 3, 2019

Samantha and Kristen (with Drea on email) discuss our top 3 favorite Doris Day features ranging from serious drama to lighthearted comedy. Did yours make the list? Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. NEXT TIME: We go out of this world with a look at the cult classi […]

Episode #67: Ikiru (1952) June 12, 2019

The Ticklish Trio travel to Japan to discuss the first foreign film in our show's history. We dissecting Akira Kurosawa's 1952 drama Ikiru. We talk about influences, both classic and contemporary, the film's historical significance, and more! Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consid […]

Episode #66: Stagecoach (1939) and the Complicated Legacy of John Wayne May 29, 2019

In honor of John Wayne's birthday the Ticklish Trio discuss Wayne's star introduction in the 1939 John Ford Western, Stagecoach. They also find time to discuss his complicated views in 2019, the infamous Playboy interview, and how "cancelled culture" works (or doesn't) in today's era. Want to support Ticklish Business and get ac […]

Episode #65: Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) May 15, 2019

Samantha and Kristen are back honoring the 65th anniversary of Creature From the Black Lagoon. They discuss the film's originals, Millicent Patrick's creature work, and whether the Creature is supposed to have a gender. Check out Mallory O'Meara's new book on Millicent Patrick, The Lady From the Black Lagoon! Want to support Ticklish Busi […]