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
25 Days of Christmas: Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
Originally published December 13, 2018 I’m not 100% clear why Beyond Tomorrow is considered a Christmas movie. Maybe it’s because in 2004 20th Century Fox retitled it Beyond Christmas and … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
What a Character Blogathon: A Look At Wally Cox
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
Ticklish Business #124: Susan Slept Here (1954)
It’s our last new episode of 2021 and we’re in the Christmas spirit with Susan Slept Here, the Debbie Reynolds, and Dick Powell romantic comedy. Drea, Kim, and Samantha deck … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #124: Susan Slept Here (1954)
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
Mondays with Roy Scheider: All that Jazz (1979)
One trend which remained throughout our look at the career of Roy Scheider is consistency. He’s an understated workhorse, rarely glitzy or glamorous. He’s a stalwart, consistent performer often charged … Continue Reading Mondays with Roy Scheider: All that Jazz (1979)
Ticklish Business: Holiday Gift Guide (2021)
Goodness, gracious me. How is it the holidays already? Well, we here at Ticklish Business have been hard at work putting together our thoughts for our annual gift guide. We … Continue Reading Ticklish Business: Holiday Gift Guide (2021)
The Best Man (1964): A Review
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Monday with Roy Scheider: Sheila Levine is Dead and Living in New York (1975)
Looking over Roy Scheider’s filmography, it was a challenge to settle in on a first-time watch… few performers pack so many essentials throughout the peak of their stardom. However, over … Continue Reading Monday with Roy Scheider: Sheila Levine is Dead and Living in New York (1975)
Dean Martin: King of Cool (2021)
This is the second Dean Martin documentary I’ve watched this year, so as I sat down, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I mean, his story was already told… … Continue Reading Dean Martin: King of Cool (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)
Mondays with Roy Scheider: Jaws (1975)
Originally Published June 27, 2015 Celebrating its 40th-anniversary, TCM and Fathom Events paired up to screen Steven Spielberg’s seminal shark thriller, Jaws on the big screen. I’d never seen the … Continue Reading Mondays with Roy Scheider: Jaws (1975)