TCM Top 10: December 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like… December… holy moly. Well, here we are again, kids. It’s the holiday, festive season and there’s lots of goodness to weed through on … Continue Reading TCM Top 10: December 2021
Ticklish Business#123: Noirvember & “Laura” (1944)
We’re celebrating Noirvember with one of the most romantic film noirs out there, 1944’s Laura. We discuss Gene Tierney, the joys of Clifton Webb, and more. Reviews matter and you … Continue Reading Ticklish Business#123: Noirvember & “Laura” (1944)
Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars and Stories of World War II (Review)
World War II changed the course of culture. While plenty of events defined the twentieth century, few wrought such a toll on a generation not only physically and emotionally, but … Continue Reading Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars and Stories of World War II (Review)
Spooky Season 2021: The Uninvited (1944)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon. The Uninvited is Gothic horror done at its utmost best; where atmosphere plagues every corner, inundating the audience … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: The Uninvited (1944)
Interview: Ben Mankiewicz Talks about Lucille Ball and Season Three of The Plot Thickens
When TCM jumped into the podcast game, I’ll admit, I was bit surprised. When they put forward two solid podcasts seasons centered on new and interesting content, I was impressed. … Continue Reading Interview: Ben Mankiewicz Talks about Lucille Ball and Season Three of The Plot Thickens
Spooky Season 2021: Dead of Night (1945)
Originally Posted: October 28, 2019 It wouldn’t be the Halloween season without discussing one of the many horror anthologies that exist. Recently released by Kino Lorber on a glittering Blu-Ray, … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: Dead of Night (1945)
Ticklish Business #120: Universal Top 3
It’s October which means we’re all about Halloween and we’re kicking things off with a serious discussion of our Top 3 favorite Universal monster features. The usual heavy-hitters are discussed … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #120: Universal Top 3
Interview: Ben Mankiewicz Reflects on the 80th Anniversary of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane. Whether you love it, or hate it, the 1941 drama holds an undeniable place in Hollywood history. I mean, being proclaimed one of the greatest movies of all … Continue Reading Interview: Ben Mankiewicz Reflects on the 80th Anniversary of Citizen Kane
2nd Annual Peter Lawford Blogathon: Easter Parade (1948)
This article is presented as part of the 2nd Annual Peter Lawford Blogathon. As I sat down to contemplate my options for this blogathon, there were of course, more than … Continue Reading 2nd Annual Peter Lawford Blogathon: Easter Parade (1948)
Destroy Them from Within: A Look at Kathleen Hite
Hey, hey, hey! Kim here! Anyone who keeps up with the site should be more than familiar with my interest in the women working behind the scenes during the Golden … Continue Reading Destroy Them from Within: A Look at Kathleen Hite
#117: Gene Kelly Top 3 (with Patricia Ward Kelly)
We’re celebrating Gene Kelly’s birthday and what better way to do that than with a look at our top 3 favorite Kelly movies? And we’re joined by a very special … Continue Reading #117: Gene Kelly Top 3 (with Patricia Ward Kelly)
Ticklish Business 5: Favorite Ventriloquists
Humor me. This is a bit of a guilty pleasure piece. I should potentially give this one a warning… If you have a fear of dolls, you might want to … Continue Reading Ticklish Business 5: Favorite Ventriloquists
#116: Satire, Dr. Strangelove & The Great Dictator
Drea, Samantha, and Kimberly unite to discuss the changing face of propaganda and satire by exploring two controversial films of their day: the 1940 feature The Great Dictator and 1964’s … Continue Reading #116: Satire, Dr. Strangelove & The Great Dictator
It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
When I think of director Rene Clair I think of movies that are highly fantastical, with a special magical realism to them that feels purely of the Golden Era. You … Continue Reading It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
TCM Top 11: Summer Under the Stars 2021
So, kids, I’ve spent the last month trying to figure out how to cover Summer Under the Stars as we come speeding into August. Who out there is getting ready … Continue Reading TCM Top 11: Summer Under the Stars 2021
Green Dolphin Street (1947)
Green Dolphin Street is one of numerous adaptations of epic best-sellers throughout the 1940s. The type of event movie where everyone and their sister read the novel, now watch Hollywood’s … Continue Reading Green Dolphin Street (1947)
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