Kristen’s 15 Classic Film Discoveries of 2021
This year ended up feeling a lot like last year in many ways. One of them being I saw about the same amount of classic films as I did last … Continue Reading Kristen’s 15 Classic Film Discoveries of 2021
Based on a True Podcast: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dyupq-115b4a9 The Ticklish Trio is on hiatus till January, so we’re opening our Patreon vault for the holidays. This summer we released a series looking at the Manson crimes in … Continue Reading Based on a True Podcast: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Home for the Holidays: Holiday Inn (1942)
Originally published December 4th, 2012 Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film appears on many “Best Of Christmas” lists and I figured I’d give it a look. It’s one of two … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: Holiday Inn (1942)
Home for the Holidays: The Thin Man (1934)
Originally published December 4th, 2011 We move on to another diverse Christmas film, one that has a more tenuous connection to Christmas than even Rent could boast, but nonetheless takes … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: The Thin Man (1934)
Home for the Holidays: The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
Originally published December 17th, 2012 The Bishop’s Wife was my big discovery last Christmas after a viewing on TCM. I’m a Cary Grant fan, and thankfully one of the box … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
Home for the Holidays: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Originally published May 6th, 2013 Meet Me in St. Louis came highly recommended due to its place as a musical classic, and because it’s got the downright angelic Margaret O’Brien … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Martin Miler Mondays: Gunfight at O.K. Corral (1957)
Originally published: December 30th 2020 This week, in honor of what would have been Martin Milner’s 90th birthday, I wanted to pay tribute to the actor’s wide-ranging, but often little-known … Continue Reading Martin Miler Mondays: Gunfight at O.K. Corral (1957)
Home for the Holidays: It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947)
Originally published December 6th, 2014 A series of comic miscommunications and mistaken identity lead to a fun holiday story perfect for the post-WWII family. It Happened on Fifth Avenue focuses on … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947)
The Bond Not Bond Blogathon: Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959)
There are some fascinating films to dive into when contemplating the early years of the many actors to play James Bond. Ian Fleming’s super-spy is truly iconic and has changed … Continue Reading The Bond Not Bond Blogathon: Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959)
Loni Anderson Interview
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dzgsb-1152c7c The Ticklish Trio is on hiatus till January, so we’re opening our Patreon vault for the holidays. Kristen talks to actress Loni Anderson about her Hollywood career during an … Continue Reading Loni Anderson Interview
It’s a Wonderful Life Blogaton: Nostalgia, Flashback, and Gender in the Holiday Classic
As I sat down to consider this Blogathon, I came up against a bit of a struggle. I’ve watched It’s a Wonderful Life a few times, but the magic so … Continue Reading It’s a Wonderful Life Blogaton: Nostalgia, Flashback, and Gender in the Holiday Classic
The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021)
I’ve made clear in past write-ups that I struggle with Charlie Chaplin. He certainly is one of, if not the most, legendary comedian to come out of the early twentieth … Continue Reading The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021)
25 Days of Christmas: Babes in Toyland (1934)
Originally published December 8th, 2020 There’s no shortage of memorable holiday films coming out of the classic era of Hollywood. It seems there is something for everybody, taking in all … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Babes in Toyland (1934)
Being the Ricardos (2021)
Nothing is safe from remake or biopic treatment these days. The first of the big three coming in December 2021 hits theaters this week, with Being the Ricardos. The Aaron … Continue Reading Being the Ricardos (2021)
25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Affair (1949)
Originally published December 24th, 2012 Coming into the home stretch of 25 Days of Christmas 2012, and the final three movies cannot come sooner. I don’t hate Christmas movies; it’s … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Affair (1949)
Martin Milner Mondays: Halls of Montezuma
It’s a new month and that means a new birthday tribute! This week, I’m diving headfirst into a celebration that is a long, long time coming: Martin Milner Mondays! Milner … Continue Reading Martin Milner Mondays: Halls of Montezuma