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Thoughts on William: I’ve seen a few of his films (Sunset Boulevard, Sabrina, and The Towering Inferno) and honestly haven’t really been that affected by him as an actor. I’m … Continue Reading “Born Yesterday” Review – William Holden (Summer Under the Stars #9)
Thoughts on Ruth: I’d never heard of Ruth Roman before watching this film but might check more out in the future. I wasn’t especially impressed by her performance in this … Continue Reading “Tomorrow is Another Day” Review – Ruth Roman (Summer Under the Stars #4)
Thoughts on Sidney: I’m ashamed to say I haven’t seen that many of Sidney Poitier’s movies yet and I’m hoping to change that! He’s been such a captivating screen presence … Continue Reading “Edge of the City” Review – Sidney Poitier (Summer Under the Stars #3)
Marty (Ernest Borgnine) is a bachelor butcher living in the Bronx with his mother, Theresa (Esther Minciotti). He meets and falls in love with a plain schoolteacher, Clara (Betsy Blair), … Continue Reading Marty (1955)
A Life Lived: I’ve reflected on my childhood love of nostalgic Disney a number of times throughout the pages of Ticklish Business. While it probably stemmed from a misspent youth … Continue Reading Interview: A Tribute to Tommy Kirk
If you’ve listened to the podcast with any frequency, you’ll know that we love to talk about Jack Lemmon. We love a good adorable Jack Lemmon story. It’s just how … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Top 5: Favorite Jack Lemmon Movies
Welcome back! Kim has been sitting down to pour over the TCM schedule this month so you don’t have to! February means one thing… Valentines Day! And Black History Month! … Continue Reading TCM Top 10: February 2022
2021 has come and gone, and what a year it has been. Shockingly, I was able to watch 177 films this past year, 104 of which were new to me. … Continue Reading Samantha’s Top 10 Film Discoveries of 2021
This is a hard, hard post to write. If you’re like ‘moi’ you’ve grown up watching Betty White. I remember The Golden Girls being in my consciousness for ages. It … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Top 5: Remembering Betty White
Well, it’s the end of another year, so I wanted to take some time to talk about my favorite first-time-watches (mostly!) from the year that was 2021. These are the … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 20 Entertainment Discoveries
Well, well, well, it’s almost 2022 already. We blinked and somehow the year that was 2021 has passed like a shot. Do you know what that means? New picks, of … Continue Reading TCM Top 10: January 2022
This originally ran December 14th, 2011. Really my thoughts on this film haven’t changed. I still adore Vera-Ellen‘s dancing but I don’t love this movie. Yep, it’s official: I’m not … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: White Christmas (1954)
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)
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)
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
I don’t envy character actors. Perhaps it’s a personal struggle, but the thought of being defined as a single character over the course of a career is stifling. We love … Continue Reading What a Character Blogathon: A Look At Wally Cox
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