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Two episodes in two weeks? What’s going on? Well, when Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor director Paul Feig wants to talk Peter Bogdanovich you don’t pass up the opportunity. Paul … Continue Reading Bonus: What’s Up Doc? (1972) w/Paul Feig
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
Contemplating this blogathon’s subject at hand, my mind was made up immediately. With a career as lengthy and critically impressive as John Williams‘ there are always plenty of options. He … Continue Reading The John Williams Blogathon: 1941 (1979)
Listen up kids, we’re doing something special today! This is a Ticklish Biz premiere! Have you watched Wired? Well, have you? Our Patreon exclusive podcast, Based on a True Podcast … Continue Reading Wired (1989)- Based on a True Podcast
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)
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)
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
Another week, another video! This week’s early access looks at a video history of the 1964 TV series, Broadside starring Kathleen Nolan as the head of a troop of WAVES … Continue Reading Broadside: A Deep Dive
The Marx Brothers. While their career together on-screen lasted barely two decades, these films have proven a fascinating study in comedy. In just a short time, their form evolved and … Continue Reading Marx Brothers Mondays: The Cocoanuts (1929)
When contemplating questions of Classic Hollywood, comedy and the theme of “Laughter is the best medicine”, there are of course, so many directions one could venture. I’m sure as we … Continue Reading Classic Movie Fall Blogathon: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
This series on The Marx Brothers has turned into (this wasn’t planned by the way) a reverse, chronological examination of the legendary comedians’ work. Even though their films together only … Continue Reading Mondays with The Marx Brothers: Monkey Business (1931)
*Text of the Video is Below* Variety show culture is difficult to wrap one’s head around, particularly with the passage of time. It’s something which we haven’t seen anything like … Continue Reading Bottle of Beer: A Look at Arthur Worsley
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
Last week, we started our Marx Brothers tribute series with a look at what is by far and away yours truly’s favorite of the Brothers movies: A Night at the … Continue Reading Marx Brothers Mondays: A Day at the Races (1937)
Well, with the start of a new month, it’s time for a brand new theme. October 2nd marked Groucho Marx’s 131st birthday and with that, it felt like a perfect … Continue Reading Mondays with The Marx Brothers: A Night at the Opera (1935)
When one is a fan of classic television, most know there are levels of recognition when remembering the shows of yesteryear. There are the deep cuts, the series many of … Continue Reading Tied Up in Knotts (Review)
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