Ticklish Business

#130: Nightmare Alley (1947 vs. 2021)

A last-minute change in the schedule saw us transition our Doubled Features ep on Nightmare Alley into our main episode. The Ticklish Trio discuss the dueling versions of the film, why Tyrone Power worked so well and Bradley Cooper doesn't, and why Cate Blanchett could be in either movie. Which one do you prefer?
 
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Produced and edited by Kimberly Pierce
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper
Harry Holland
Rachel Kramarchuk
sweetcomrade

What’s Up Doc? (1972) w/Paul Feig

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 sits down with to talk about the 1972 comedy What's Up Doc? and much like a Bogdanovich film itself the conversation veers towards Feig's filmic influences, his love of Bogdanovich, and studying under classic film greats!
 
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Hosts: Kimberly Pierce, Kristen Lopez
Guest: Paul Feig
Producer/Editor: Kimberly Pierce
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper
Harry Holland
Rachel Kramarchuk
sweetcomrade

#129: Peter Bogdanovich Tribute (with Mark Harris)

Kimberly and Samantha sit down with Pictures At a Revolution author Mark Harris to discuss director Peter Bogdanovich, his work, and what to watch! Plenty of discussion about The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon abound.
 
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Hosts: Kimberly Pierce, Samantha Ellis
Guest: Mark Harris
Producer/Editor: Kimberly Pierce
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper
Harry Holland
Rachel Kramarchuk
sweetcomrade

#128: Dorothy Dandridge and Carmen Jones (1954)

Dominique Breckenridge returns to join Kimberly and Samantha in a special tribute to actress Dorothy Dandridge in honor of her centennial. The trio discuss the 1954 musical Carmen Jones, Dandridge's place in history, and why the movie continues to challenge stereotypes.
 
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Hosts: Kimberly Pierce, Samantha Ellis
Guest: Dominique Breckenridge
Producer/Editor: Kimberly Pierce
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper
Harry Holland
Rachel Kramarchuk
sweetcomrade

#127: Sidney Poitier Top 3

We'd always planned to celebrate Sidney Poitier this year and that, sadly, took on added significance at news of his passing earlier this year. Samantha, Kimberly, and Kristen sit down to discuss Poitier's legacy and the remarkable body of work he left behind. Each shares their top 3 favorite Poitier movies, some iconic and some off the beaten path.
 
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Hosts: Kimberly Pierce, Samantha Ellis
Guest: Kristen Lopez
Producer/Editor: Kimberly Pierce
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper
Harry Holland
Rachel Kramarchuk
sweetcomrade
Paul

#126: Sexiest Classic Film Stars

The Ticklish trio initially meant to save this for Valentine's day but a last-minute change in the schedule means we're doing this one early, and is it a doozy! We've introduced the word "thirst" into classic film and now we're talking about the stars that brought sexiness to the world of black and white and Technicolor.
 
Whether it's Gene Kelly being forward with a phone or Fred and Ginger dancing, some stars just made us sweat. We talk about the sexiest classic film stars, share some unconventional choices, and play some games!
 
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This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper
Harry Holland
Rachel Kramarchuk
sweetcomrade
Paul

#125: Top 3 New Discoveries of 2021

The first episode of the year kicks things off with a look at the top 3 movies we discovered for the first time in 2021. The gang's all here to talk about the movies that made them laugh, cry, and think a lot of weird things. Did one of your new discoveries of the last year make one of our lists? 
 
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Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels! We also have a shiny new website you can visit now!
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper
Harry Holland
Rachel Kramarchuk
sweetcomrade
Maty Ralph

Based on a True Podcast: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

The Ticklish Trio is on hiatus till January, so we're opening our Patreon vault for the holidays. This summer we released a series looking at the Manson crimes in media, and we brought it all home with a discussion on Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. 
Kimberly and Kristen connect all the preceding movies back to Tarantino's tribute to the late-1960s. They also discuss whether this movie also employs Tate-sploitation, why revisionist history doesn't work here, and more.
Ticklish Business returns with all new episodes January 12.
Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels! We also have a shiny new website you can visit now!
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper
Maty Ralph