TagNight of the Hunter

Posted August 21, 20122 Comments 1930s

The Classic DVD Report

Any classic film fan can tell you that there’s never enough money to buy DVDs. Okay I think that extends to regular film fans, book fans, and the like. … Continue Reading The Classic DVD Report

Posted June 30, 20127 Comments TCM Top Twelve

Another month and another TCM Top Twelve (if you’re keeping track I’ve reviewed two films that made my Top Twelve in May and one from my Twelve in June…that’s not … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for July

Posted May 16, 201217 Comments 1950s

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

In my defense this review was written two days ago and my computer decided it didn’t want to look for pictures and kept crashing. Profuse apologies! The Night of the … Continue Reading The Night of the Hunter (1955)

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 […]