Ticklish Business
Devoted to the world of Old Hollywood, Ticklish Business looks at legendary films and iconic stars
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Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe is one of Kristen's favorite biopics, and who better to talk about it than its director? Kristen interviews Laurie Collyer about making the film, Marilyn's work and how Hollywood has adapted her, and Kelli Garner's luminous performance as Monroe.
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Visit (or revisit) this year's TCM Classic Film Festival with a bevy of audio recorded at the fest. This episode includes interviews and intros from:
TCM Host Dave Karger
Mario Cantone and Jennifer Grant introduce My Favorite Wife (1940)
Actress Diane Baker
Dennis Miller and Barbara Rush introduce When Worlds Collide (1953)
Actress and TCM Host Illeana Douglas
Eddie Muller's intro for Open Secret (1948) - Yes, I discovered after the fact that I used this again.
Bad Seed star Patty McCormack - Yep, forgot I used this already, too
Sloan de Forrest introduces 1949's Roadhouse
Director Rob Marshall
Actor Ron Perleman
Bill Hader introduces 1935's Mad Love
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Happy holidays, everyone! The Ticklish Trio closes out 2019 with an episode devoted to the quintessential Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. We dissect Jimmy Stewart's acting ability, what makes a Christmas film, and what would have happened if this was released in 1947.
From everyone at Ticklish Business, we wish you happy holidays and a safe and happy New Year!
Next Time: We'll return January 15th with an all-new episode looking at our favorite 2019 classic film discoveries! Be on the lookout for the rest of my TCMFF audio in the interim!
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
The Ticklish Trio are on hiatus for the week but in the meantime revisit the 2019 TCM Classic Film Festival with a series of exclusive interviews and intros from the event held this past April.
Visit (or revisit) this year's TCM Classic Film Festival with a bevy of audio recorded at the fest. This episode includes interviews and intros from:
TCM General Manager Jennifer Dorian
Alicia Malone's intro for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
TCM Film Fest Overseer Charles Tabesh
Tara McNamara as she introduces The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)
TCM's "Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller
Eddie's intro for The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Disney animator Floyd Norman
Norman and Jane Baer's interview before Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Bad Seed star Patty McCormack
Eddie Muller's intro for Open Secret (1948)
From everyone at Ticklish Business we want to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
NEXT TIME: #Noirvember is upon us and we're talking the top 3 noirs that make us thirsty!
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
**I'd like to apologize for the delay. November has been an incredibly hard month with me losing a pet, a family member losing a job, etc.**
The Trio is back to look at the noirs that make us thirsty! Look for appearances from John Garfield, Tyrone Power, and Gregory Peck.
NEXT TIME: It's Christmas-time at Ticklish HQ and you get to decide the episode.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Was this episode supposed to be up before Halloween? Yep! To say October was a horrible month for me would be an understatement and this delayed episode is the result. But I'm committed to making November better (and on-time!).
Drea, Sam, and I get down and dirty talking about disability and how Tod Browning's career was derailed by his desire to make this movie, Freaks.
If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page.
Next Time: Noirvember starts with a look at the noirs that make us thirsty!
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Entertainment writer Liz Shannon Miller joins Kristen to talk about Audrey Hepburn, blindness in cinema, and whether Wait Until Dark is a horror movie.
If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page.
Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon.
NEXT TIME: The Trio is back with our last Halloween feature, 1932's Freaks.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Drea, Sam, and Kristen kick off the first of three Halloween-centered episodes starting with a look at Claude Rains in 1933's The Invisible Man. Along the way they debate science fiction versus horror, remakes, and whether the movie's nudity makes it an erotic feature.
Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon.
And if you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page.
NEXT TIME: Special guest Liz Shannon Miller joins us to talk about Audrey Hepburn in 1967's Wait Until Dark.
What Is Ticklish Biz?
Ticklish Business is a classic film podcast dedicated to honoring Old Hollywood and inspiring new audiences to enjoy the Golden Era of cinema. Hosts Kimberly and Samantha, along with a bevy of special guests discuss the stars, directors, and films of the classic world.