Ticklish Business

#154: The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) with Michael Schulman

We're looking at one of the most contentious Best Picture winners in Oscar history with this week's episode! Michael Schulman, author of Oscar Wars, joins us to discuss the 1952 Oscars and Best Picture Winner The Greatest Show on Earth. We also talk about the circus, sponsored content, and why Buttons the Clown is the best on-screen credit ever.
 
You can buy Michael's book, Oscar Wars, by clicking the link.
 
Kristen's written a new book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can buy it wherever you buy books and if you're in Los Angeles on March 29th at 7pm consider heading over to Larry Edmunds bookstore where Kristen will be doing an in-person signing.
 
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This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Debbi Lynne
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Melanie
Amy Hart

#153: Wuthering Heights (1939) with Kristen Lopez

That's right, our host Kristen Lopez is the guest as we celebrate the upcoming release of her first book, But Have You Read the Book: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films. We're talking about 1939's adaptation of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. Along for the ride is Patron Jacob Haller, helping Samantha and Kristen deconstruct the messy world of Catherine and Heathcliff.
 
Kristen's written a new book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can pre-order it now before its March 7th release date.
 
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 TikTok channels!
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Debbi Lynne
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Livvy
Amy Hart

#152: Messiest Classic Film Couples

Samantha and Kristen celebrate Valentine's Day honoring the couples that we're sad didn't make it. We spill the tea on the tumultuous relationships of Liz and Dick, Audrey and Bill Holden, and more.
 
Kristen's written a new book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can pre-order it now before its March 7th release date.
 
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 TikTok channels!
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Debbi Lynne
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Livvy
Amy Hart

#151: King Kong (1933) with Mark Vaz, James D’Arc & Joe DeVito

We have a KING-sized episode for you in honor of the 90th anniversary of the movie that kickstarted our love for on-screen spectacle: 1933's King Kong. We're joined by a trio of Merian C. Cooper experts to discuss the many firsts this movie claimed, Cooper's love of the unknown, and Fay Wray's ability to make you love her alongside a giant ape.
 
Kristen's written a new book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can pre-order it now before its March 7th release date.
 
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 TikTok channels!
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Livvy
Amy Hart

BONUS: Marion Davies 101 with Lara Gabrielle

We couldn't let the month of January pass without bringing on friend of Ticklish Biz, author Lara Gabrielle, to discuss her new biography on silent film actress Marion Davies. Lara, Samantha and Kristen talked about Davies' last legacy, the films you should see, and whether Marion is an LGBTQ icon.
 
You can purchase Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies by clicking the link.
 
Kristen's written a new book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can pre-order it now before its March 7th release date.
 
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 TikTok channels!
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Livvy
Amy Hart

#150: New Discoveries of 2022

Ticklish Business is back and we're kicking off the new year by celebrating the old. Samantha and Kristen discuss five of the classic films they watched for the first time last year, including discussions of Sidney Poitier, stuff Samantha should have seen, and the sexiness that is Burton and Taylor.
 
Kristen's written a new book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can pre-order it now before its March 7th release date.
 
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 TikTok channels!
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Livvy
Amy Hart

Six Weeks With the Thin Man: After the Thin Man (1936)

Happy Holidays from Ticklish Business! We're off for the holidays so we're pulling from the Patreon vault!
Emily and Kristen are back to discuss the first Thin Man sequel (and the only one nominated for an Oscar). After the Thin Man is oft-considered the best Thin Man sequel. We discuss whether that's true, as well as Jimmy Stewart's unique performance, and why Bill Powell and Myrna Loy's off-screen relationship is relevant today. 
Kristen's written a new book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can pre-order it now before its March 7th release date.
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!
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Jill Marie Morris
Livvy
Amy Hart

#149: Ava Gardner Centennial (with Lora Stocker)

It's our last episode of 2022 and we're going out with a bang! Lora Stocker, of the Ava Gardner Museum, sits down with Samantha to talk about the woman once described as "the world's greatest animal." The pair discuss the rumors associated with her, Gardner's famous marriage with Frank Sinatra, and which movies show off her acting talents the best.
 
We're so happy to have another year in the books! We'll be back in January with new episodes. Ticklish Biz wishes you all a safe and happy holiday season and a great new year!
 
Kristen's written a new book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can pre-order it now before its March 7th release date.
 
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 TikTok channels!
 
This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Livvy
Amy Hart