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Here we are! We’ve spent the last two weeks diving into classic cinematic depictions of the Colonial Era in the United States. Our first two films of focus have been … Continue Reading Classic Film and ‘The Colonies’: The Howard’s of Virginia (1940)
A Woman’s Face is a unique entry into the noir canon as I’m sure someone could say it’s not actually noir; it’s a woman’s picture. It’s both and that’s a … Continue Reading A Woman’s Face (1941)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yzhrj-106f7d3 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 … Continue Reading Karina Longworth on Hedda Hopper & Louella Parsons
We’re back for another look at the TCM schedule for the upcoming week! Be sure to click on the link if you’d like to deep dive into some more detail… … Continue Reading TCM Picks: May 24th- May 30th
I love a good first-time-watch. There’s nothing better than stumbling onto a movie and getting that smug sense of self-satisfaction (you know we all do it!) when you can finally … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: They Won’t Believe Me (1947)
Despite the virtual nature of this year’s festival, Turner Classic Movies brought their ‘A-Game’ this year. Over the span of three days, the network managed to present not only essentials … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: I Love Trouble (1948)
Regular readers of Ticklish Business know, there are a few hills which I’m prepared to die on. It seems, we’re finding these hills early on as the TCM Classic Film … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: Uncovering the Naked City
If there’s one thing we here at Ticklish Business can’t resist, it’s diving into a work of film noir. We can’t resist! So, how excited were we to learn that … Continue Reading Crossfire (1947)
What? You haven’t put much thought into this topic? It’s really just me, huh? Well, anywhoo… Game shows are never not a fun sit. Remember, I’m from the generation that … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 5: Favorite (Classic Era) Game Show Hosts
Is your passion for all things “Oscar” satiated yet? We’re already more than a week into April and we’re only into the “I’s”! While last week brought very musical heavy … Continue Reading TCM Picks: April 12th- April 18th
Originally posted: November 29, 2017 The studio era had a way of doing things with genres that weren’t unique but, in execution, make all the difference in the world. Director … Continue Reading Music for Millions (1944)
Originally published: May 1, 2015 After my interview with Technicolor specialist Robert Hoffman and in honor of this weekend’s Dance Media Festival, I decided a review of The Unfinished Dance … Continue Reading The Unfinished Dance (1947)
Here we are again! As I mentioned in our last article, this week is going to be a bit of an interesting one. April 1st arrives on Thursday and with … Continue Reading TCM Picks: March 29th – April 4th
What better time to look at Doris Day’s big cinematic debut than during the month TCM honors her? Even better? Warner Archive just put out a beautiful transfer of this … Continue Reading Romance on the High Seas (1948)
Originally published July 5th 2013. My notes on Mildred Pierce are extensive, almost filling two pages of my notebook; and yet I argued with my mother about the message of … Continue Reading Mildred Pierce (1945)
It’s the last full week of March, kiddos! There’s only a few more movies before things get alot more prestigious with the start of 31 Days of Oscar next Thursday. … Continue Reading TCM Picks: March 22nd- March 28th
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