Ticklish Business

The Ticklish Trio says maybe this time they'll win as they discuss Liza Minnelli, Michael York, and Bob Fosse's Cabaret.   If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. NEXT TIME: Listening back to this episode feels like a million years ago considering we're all quarantined these days. And considering the TCM Film Festival is cancelled we're devoting the next 3 episodes to movies we wanted to discuss that would have screened there starting with 1982's Victor/Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio have a song in their heart and kick off Musical March by discussing Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Swing Time!   If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. NEXT TIME: We go from the early years of the musical to the new with a look at Bob Fosse's 1972 musical Cabaret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio returns (finally!) with an episode that honors Black History Month and Sidney Poitier's birthday. We break down Poitier's complicated legacy as one of Old Hollywood's most famous Black performer and disabled narratives within the 1965 drama A Patch of Blue. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. NEXT TIME: We kick off Musical March with our first Fred and Ginger movie, Swing Time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to remember the year that was with the classic features we fell in love with in 2019. Sam, Drea, and I break down the genres, stars, and stories that helped us get through a wild year. We also make time to read your tweets!   Next Time: We celebrate Cary Grant's birthday with a mystery film voted on by the listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad cho

**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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drea and Kristen take off their shoes to walk Barefoot in the Park. They talk the crumbling studio system, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda's chemistry, and Drea tries to remember the word "radiator."   Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon.   Next Time: We kick off three weeks of Halloween programming starting with a look at Claude Rains in The Invisible Man (1933). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing our My Man Godfrey episode we're back with another 1939 gem. This episode we respectfully debate and discuss the feminist classic The Women. We talk Norma Shearer, the Bechdel Test, and more.   Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Our goal is 15 Patrons all new and upgrading Patrons will be receiving a special bonus gift this month!   Next Time: We jump forward to relationships with 1967's Barefoot in the Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drea and Kristen are joined by Nerdist writer Lindsey Romain to discuss Sharon Tate, melodrama, and the 1967 adaptation of Valley of the Dolls!   Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the month of August we'll be doing a Summer Under the Stars Patreon drive. Our goal is 15 Patrons all new and upgrading Patrons will be receiving a special bonus gift this month!   Next Time: We go from melodrama to screwball with a look at 1936's My Man Godfrey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam, Drea and Kristen discuss the three stars they're excited to spend 24 hours with as part of TCM's Summer Under the Stars tribute. They also announce plans for their first Patreon drive!   Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the month of August we'll be doing a Summer Under the Stars Patreon drive. Our goal is 15 Patrons and to reach we'll be doing a special Summer Under the Stars themed video project. Help us get there by becoming a Patron and spreading the word!   NEXT TIME: Writer and Sharon Tate aficionado Lindsey Romaine joins us to talk about 1967's Valley of the Dolls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio are back with special guest Diana Ellis to talk about Edward D. Wood, Jr., the subjective nature of bad movies, Orson Welles, and the "worst movie ever made," Plan 9 From Outer Space.   Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the month of August we'll be doing a Summer Under the Stars Patreon drive. If we get 15 new Patrons and/or hit the $50 mark we'll be doing a special Summer Under the Stars themed video project. Help us get there by becoming a Patron and spreading the word!   NEXT TIME: It's one of our favorite TCM blocks and we're devoting another episode to it, Summer Under the Stars.   CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Special Guest: Diana Ellis (@kidcassidys)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha and Kristen (with Drea on email) discuss our top 3 favorite Doris Day features ranging from serious drama to lighthearted comedy. Did yours make the list? Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon.   NEXT TIME: We go out of this world with a look at the cult classic, Plan 9 From Outer Space.   CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio travel to Japan to discuss the first foreign film in our show's history. We dissecting Akira Kurosawa's 1952 drama Ikiru. We talk about influences, both classic and contemporary, the film's historical significance, and more!   Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon.   NEXT TIME: We celebrate the life of America's Sweetheart, Doris Day, by looking our top 3 favorite Doris features.   CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of John Wayne's birthday the Ticklish Trio discuss Wayne's star introduction in the 1939 John Ford Western, Stagecoach. They also find time to discuss his complicated views in 2019, the infamous Playboy interview, and how "cancelled culture" works (or doesn't) in today's era. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon.   NEXT TIME: Drea takes us out of our comfort zone as we discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1952 feature Ikiru.   CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices