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Posted June 23, 201220 Comments Best Of Lists

My Top 5 Favorite Billy Wilder Movies

I know Billy Wilder’s birthday was yesterday but I doubt being a day late to the party will discredit my love of Wilder by much. Billy Wilder is probably one … Continue Reading My Top 5 Favorite Billy Wilder Movies

Posted January 9, 20128 Comments 1950s

My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Some Like It Hot (1959)

We’re winding down in our Month with Marilyn (that’s gone on far longer than the allotted time) and we’re coming up to the last five entries (3 movies, my review … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Some Like It Hot (1959)

Posted January 4, 20124 Comments 1950s

My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: The Seven Year Itch (1955)

Tonight’s film is another one I feel sad I’ve avoided all this time: The Seven Year Itch. Billy Wilder is one of my favorite directors, and we’ll see him again … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: The Seven Year Itch (1955)

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#114: Natalie Wood Tribute (Rebel Without a Cause & Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice) July 14, 2021

We're celebrating Natalie Wood's birthday by discussing not one, but two films with not one, but two special guests. Maureen Lee Lenker and Oriana Nudo of Hollywood-ography stop by chat about Wood's career and two of her defining feaures, 1955's Rebel Without a Cause and 1969's Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. Be sure to keep […]

#113: Gidget (1959) June 30, 2021

Get your surfboard and let's hit the waves with Sandra Dee in one of her most famous roles, Gidget! We talk about Dee's struggles, the reason this movie is the best of the beach movies, and why Cliff Robertson is the tops! Buy TCM's new book on summer films here! Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit […]

Karina Longworth on Hedda Hopper & Louella Parsons June 23, 2021

In this special bonus episode of Ticklish Business, You Must Remember This host Karina Longworth discusses tackling her latest season on Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons. Listen to Karina's past and present episodes via her website. Want bonus content, free movies, and more? Support the show via Patreon.

#112: Jane Russell (with Biographer Christina Rice) June 16, 2021

Jane Russell biographer Christina Rice joins Samantha and Kimberly to discuss the writing process, Jane Russell's complicated legacy, and the films that made her iconic. Buy Christina's book Mean, Moody, Magnificent: Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend right now. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a P […]

#111: The Killers (1964) w/Max Allan Collins June 2, 2021

Noir author (and Kristen's favorite) Max Allan Collins joins us to discuss 1964's The Killers. Listen as we discuss the connections to Ernest Hemingway's original novel as well as the 1946 original adaptation, justice for the femme fatale, and Ronald Reagan as a villain. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. V […]