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Posted February 20, 20191 Comment Podcast

Ticklish Business Episode #59: The Oscar Snubs That Still Sting

Drea, Sam, and I are looking at the classic film Oscar snubs we’re still upset by. We laugh, we argue, and I might offend Luise Rainer fans.

Posted July 1, 201322 Comments 1930s

The Women (1939)

The first member of the July 5 is Joan Crawford, so let’s kick things off with a look at one of her best remembered films. I’ve had The Women recorded … Continue Reading The Women (1939)

Posted October 29, 20126 Comments 1960

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Twitch Upon a Star

So far this feature has focused on books devoted to classic film but I just couldn’t pass up an opportunity to read and review Twitch Upon a Star: The Bewitched … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Twitch Upon a Star

Posted October 3, 20128 Comments 1940s

Blithe Spirit (1945)

I misjudged dates when I originally planned my 31 Days of Horror and thus I ended up scheduling I Walked With a Zombie before it airs on TCM … Continue Reading Blithe Spirit (1945)

Posted September 25, 201218 Comments 1950s

Sabrina (1954)

If you didn’t read Saturday’s installment of the Golden Age on the Silver Screen I direct you to it here. I recommend it as watching Sabrina inspired me to watch … Continue Reading Sabrina (1954)

Posted September 23, 20125 Comments 2000s

The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000)

The 2000s saw a real resurgence in made-for-television biopics on celebrities and today’s film is one of the earliest from that period. The 2000 miniseries on Audrey Hepburn received … Continue Reading The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000)

Posted September 21, 20127 Comments 1960

Cactus Flower (1969)

Cactus Flower made my TCM Top Twelve back in June and boy did I wait too long to watch it. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of mistaken identity, gender studies, and a … Continue Reading Cactus Flower (1969)

Posted August 26, 20123 Comments 2000s

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)

We’re back with another edition of The Golden Age on the Silver Screen, a segment that reviews made-for-TV, little known, or less than stellar celebrity biopics. In this week’s … Continue Reading Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)

Posted August 17, 201220 Comments 1960

Summer Under the Stars: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)

**Another contribution to this month’s Summer Under the Stars Blogathon! All past and upcoming posts can be found at ScribeHard on Film or at Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence.** I’ve seen … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)

Posted August 13, 20128 Comments 1950s

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Live Fast, Die Young – The Wild Ride of Making Rebel Without a Cause

I don’t often praise books right out the gate but you should go out and buy today’s book. Live Fast, Die Young: The Wild Ride of Making Rebel Without … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Live Fast, Die Young – The Wild Ride of Making Rebel Without a Cause

Posted August 6, 20121 Comment 1960

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Behind the Screen Door – Tales from the Hollywood Hills

Today’s book review is from a Hollywood insider whose name might not ring a bell. In general Hollywood agent Richard Gregson is known for one thing: being the first … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Behind the Screen Door – Tales from the Hollywood Hills