Sneak peek of this week's bonus episode! We're talking Pre-Code Oscars, with Kim Luperi and Danny Reid, authors of 'Pre-Code Essentials'! #oscars #film #ticklishbiz
Sneak peek of this week's bonus episode! We're talking Pre-Code Oscars, with Kim Luperi and Danny Reid, authors of 'Pre-Code Essentials'! #oscars #film #ticklishbiz
Today marks 100 years since the release of The Black Pirate (1926)! Starring the legendary Douglas Fairbanks, it was one of the first ever films to be shot in two color technicolor! #oldhollywood #douglasfairbanks #ticklishbusiness
Good day at the vintage mall.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Highlander (1986)! Starring a plethora of cinematic greats, such as Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and Celia Imrie, it's soundtrack also featured musical greats, the band Queen! #film #highlander #classicfilm #ticklishbiz
With the last #TheLastDriveIn airing tonight, I want to share this great episode of @ticklishbiz.bsky.social I did a few years back with the awesome Darcy the Mail Girl about 1943's DRACULA'S DAUGHTER! It was such a treat to get to nerd out with her.
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Remembering Dean Stockwell on what would have been his 90th birthday! His illustrious career spanned 70 years, beginning as a child actor and going on to star in Quantum Leap, Dune, and Blue Velvet! #deanstockwell #oldhollywood #film #ticklishbiz
Whatta treat to get to chat about my beloved BABY BOOM with @kristenklopez.bsky.social! We talk about yuppies on film, Susan Faludi's BACKLASH + the eternal appeal of Sam Shepherd as a romantic lead.
Where are my Diane Keaton lovers? This week's @ticklishbiz.bsky.social sees @thathagengrrl.bsky.social and I talk Keaton, Sam Shepard, the Myers/Shyer magic, and 1987's Baby Boom! Watch (or listen) over at The Film Maven.
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Our Baby Boomers (1987) episode is out now! Join us as we chat about the incomparable Diane Keaton and her incredible performance in this film! Availible everywhere you get your podcasts, and its available on YouTube! #ticklishbiz #babyboomers #1980s
Thinking about Jean Harlow today, on what would have been her 115th birthday! Her star burned brightly but tragically short, as she only lived until age 26, but her legacy lives on, and she went on to inspire other greats such as Marilyn Monroe! #jeanharlow #oldhollywood
Here's a lil sneak peek of this weeks episode, starring @thathagengrrl ! We're talking all things Baby Boomers (1987)! Don't forget Patrons get early access to episodes, so if you can't wait until Wednesday, check out our Patreon! #babyboomers #nancymeyers #film #ticklishbiz
Today is 40 years since the release of Pretty in Pink! Molly Ringwaldβs character originally chose best friend Duckie, but audiences hated that (rightfully so) and they changed the ending! #prettyinpink #80s #johnhughes #ticklishbiz
For our last spotlight of Black History Month, let's take a look at Paul Robeson's illustrious career! He has been honored throughout history on stage, with his song Ol' Man River from Show Boat (1936) being translated into a variety of languages! #blackhistorymonth #oldhollywood
In honor of today's bonus episode, here's a bonus post! Check it out on our patreon if you haven't already! @vulgarhistorypod #ticklishbiz #vulgarhistory #film
Surprise! Bonus episode dropping on the Patreon today! We're joined by @vulgarhistorypod and chatting all things Pride & Prejudice and Ann 's new book: Rebel of the Regency! Patrons can check it out now! #ticklishbiz #prideandprejudice #oldhollywood
Today, February 24th, marks the 100th anniversary of La Bohème! Directed by King Vidor and starring Lilian Gish and John Gilbert, this film is a silent adaption of the classic opera! #laboheme #oldhollywood #ticklishbiz
Lily Collins has been announced as Audrey Hepburn! Do you think Lily will do the star justice or did you have anyone else in mind? And patrons can check out our archive episode about The Audrey Hepburn Story! #audreyhepburn #lilycollins #breakfastattiffanys #oldhollywood #film
Today marks 60 years since the release of Harper (1966)! Originally called Archer, but changed to an H name as Newman had done already done The Hustler (1961) and Hud (1963) #paulnewman #harper #oldhollywood #film #ticklishbiz
For Black History Month let's remember Sidney Poitier on what would be his 99th birthday! He was the first Black actor to win Best Actor for Lilies of the Field (1963). He is remembered for redefining Black representation on the big screen!
#oldhollywood #blackhistorymonth #sidneypoitier
Today is the 50th anniversary of Grey Gardens (1976), starring 'Big Edie' and 'Little Edie'! It was followed with the 2006 sequel, The Beales of Grey Gardens, featuring footage that never made the original film. It came in 2nd place to Wuthering Heights in our fan vote episode! #greygardens #film
This might be my favorite @ticklishbiz.bsky.social episode!! @msemilyedwards.bsky.social & I talked 1939's WUTHERING HEIGHTS w/ Frances O'Connor, the director of the Emily Bronte biopic EMILY, herself! You can watch or listen to the episode now and hear me nerd out.
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The greatest love story ever told? or the greatest GHOST story? Will Emerald Fennell's adaptation keep the gothic ghostly elements alive?
Check out the newest episode of the Ticklish Business, all about Wuthering Heights!
#wutheringheights #oldhollywood #film #podcast
If you can't get enough Wuthering Heights content, check out our archive episode of the pod featuring Mayukh Sen, author of Merle Oberon's (Catherine in 1939's Wuthering Heights) biography!
#wutheringheights #oldhollywood #ticklishbiz
Donβt forget patrons get 48 hour early access to episodes! Our Wuthering Heights episode is out on Wednesday but you can watch it right now on our patreon! #oldhollywood #wutheringheights #film #ticklishbusiness
It's a new Women They Warned You About. Before Bad Bunny made people big mad at the Super Bowl, I wanted to look at Lupe Velez, an actress labeled difficult for being too loud, too brash, and too Latina. Read it at The Film Maven.
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Today marks 70 years since the release of Carousel (1956)!
It was originally set to star Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra, but the roles of Julie Jordan and Billy Bigelow ultimately went to Shirley Jones and Gordon McRae!
#carousel #oldhollywood #musical #ticklishbiz
Happy Valentine's Day! Let's take a look back at some of our fave Hollywood couples! π
Bogie & Bacall! Fred & Ginger! Judy & Mickey! and Gable & Lombard!
Who are your favorite Golden Era Hollywood couple? #ValentinesDay #OldHollywood #romance #film
Happy Wuthering Heights day! Let us know if you've seen it, if you plan to see it, if you like it, if you don't! And if you don't like the modern adaptation, here's a pallet cleanse with William Wyler's 1939 version, starring Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberon and Sarita Wooton!
ICYMI, TCM's star of the month for February is Bugs Bunny!
Bugs was heavily inspired by Groucho Marx and Clark Gable, and the Looney Tunes gang would reference Hollywood stars and films throughout their shows and movies! βοΈ
π° What was your fave Looney Tunes reference/throwback?
Big day! Today marks the 50th anniversary of Gable and Lombard, and what would have been Leslie Nielsenβs 100th birthday and Burt Reynolds 90th birthday!