The podcast devoted to Old Hollywood
In the history of fashion we’ve seen the highest of highs, and the most embarrassing of lows. Plenty of lists have tackled the subject of classic Hollywood fashion. Names like … Continue Reading Lamé, Sequins, and Velvet, Oh My! 20 Delightful Women’s Fashion Moments in Classic Entertainment
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 tastes and genres. Everyone has … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Babes in Toyland (1934)
Somehow “Noirvember” 2020 is already in the rearview mirror, leaving December, and the holidays, bearing down on us. While this particular holiday season will be far different from those most … Continue Reading TCM Top 10- December 2020
If the last few weeks of articles has shown us anything, it’s that film noir presented audiences with no shortage of amazing viewing. There are more great movies than one … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 5: Unsung Film Noir Creatives
It’s time for another Noirvember review! This year, I’ve been trying to jump in and find new, first-time-watches to sink my teeth into, in order to hopefully expand my knowledge … Continue Reading Blind Alley (1939)
Historian Farran Smith Nehme joins us this week to discuss Mary Astor, domestic dramas, and the 1936 feature Dodsworth. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #95: Dodsworth (1936) w/Farran Smith Nehme
Mystery of the Wax Museum and House of Wax are practically the same movie, albeit the latter boasts a larger leading man in comparison to the former’s legendary director. Each … Continue Reading Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) vs. House of Wax (1953)
William Wyler’s Dodsworth comes with the highest of pedigrees, being the favorite film of TCM’s immortal host, Robert Osborne. It’s aired several times in the years since his death and … Continue Reading Dodsworth (1936)
Our final “It Would Have Been at TCMFF 2020” movie is a William Powell and Kay Francis crowd-pleaser. Or is it? Kristen, Drea and Samantha share their thoughts on the … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #85: TCMFF 2020 – Jewel Robbery (1932)
I’m working through Kino Lorber’s four-pack of RKO Romances and immediately we get one of the more lachrymose and bizarre examples of pre-Code romance with the 1931 romantic-drama, Millie. Millie’s … Continue Reading Millie (1931)
In Person is a vital feature to chart the rise of actress Ginger Rogers. It was this movie that proved the actress alone could carry a movie without the aid … Continue Reading In Person (1935)
Actress Dorothy Mackaill isn’t a household name, this mentioned in the opening remarks that preceded the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s double-feature pre-Code series of Mackaill features. But what Mackaill … Continue Reading Safe in Hell (1931)
I’ve watched six of the nine pairings actors Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland would star in together, and yet I think Four’s a Crowd remains one of the least … Continue Reading Four’s a Crowd (1938)
Was this episode supposed to be up before Halloween? Yep! To say October was a horrible month for me would be an understatement and this delayed episode is the result. … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #76: Freaks (1932)
Originally published May 11th, 2013 Since I’m taking a break from Journeys in the Disney Vault this week, I’ll throw in a review of last week’s Svengoolie episode on the … Continue Reading The Raven (1935)
Originally published August 15th, 2012 Finally back on track with a film review, this time getting prepped for Halloween a few months early (although I have a pretty awesome … Continue Reading The Black Cat (1934)
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