TagSidney Poitier

Posted February 26, 2020 1960

Ticklish Business Episode #80: A Patch of Blue (1965)

The Ticklish Trio returns (finally!) with an episode that honors Black History Month and Sidney Poitier’s birthday. We break down Poitier’s complicated legacy as one of Old Hollywood’s most famous … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #80: A Patch of Blue (1965)

Posted August 17, 201219 Comments 1960

Summer Under the Stars: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)

**Another contribution to this month’s Summer Under the Stars Blogathon! All past and upcoming posts can be found at ScribeHard on Film or at Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence.** I’ve seen … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)

Posted June 14, 20124 Comments 1960

Final Poll Update for Week 4

The final numbers for this week’s leading man tournament! With that comes a question that I need some input on. Considering that the numbers of voters seems to be dwindling, … Continue Reading Final Poll Update for Week 4

Posted June 12, 20125 Comments 1960

Leading Man Tournament Week 4 Update

We’re moving into week four of the Leading Man Tournament and with it comes our first poll update. The numbers seem to have a nice stagger to them with no … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Week 4 Update

Posted June 10, 20128 Comments 1960

Leading Man Tournament Week 4: The 1960s

To start, I don’t know what happened but the blog exploded yesterday (in a good way). There were over 915 unique hits setting a new blog record (the last being … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Week 4: The 1960s

Ticklish Business

#104: Julie Garfield On Her Father, John Garfield February 24, 2021

Two years ago Kristen sat down to talk to Julie Garfield about her famous father, actor John Garfield. The interview is finally out in honor of Garfield's upcoming birthday and his Star of the Month tribute. Kristen and Julie talk HUAC, a possible John Garfield biopic, and Julie's own acting career. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more […]

#103: Lana Turner Centennial February 10, 2021

We're talking about not one but two features to celebrate the centennial of the ultimate glamour girl, Lana Turner. We deconstruct the Peyton Place (1957) and Imitation of Life (1959), as well as getting into the murky waters of the death of Johnny Stompanato. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page […]

#102: Donna Reed and From Here to Eternity (1953) January 27, 2021

We're celebrating actress Donna Reed's centennial with a look at her career, the nature of persona, and her Oscar-winning role in 1953's From Here to Eternity. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page.

#101: Top 3 New Discoveries of 2020 January 13, 2021

It's that time, wherein Kristen, Samantha, and Drea gather round to honor the new classic features they discovered in 2020. From the works of Paul Newman, to 1930s Edward G. Robinson comedies, the Ticklish Trio says goodbye to 2020 by saluting the classics that kept them sane. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit […]

Wild About Newman December 30, 2020

Another Patreon pull for you this week as Kristen and special guests Lauren Humphries-Brooks and Diana Drumm get real about the looks, the charm, and the acting legacy of Paul Newman! If you'd like access to our bevy of bonus shows then consider supporting us via Patreon! We return with all-new episodes on January 13. Happy New Year!