Ticklish Business

By Ticklish Biz Productions

Film critic Kristen Lopez and author Emily Edwards honor and celebrate Old Hollywood, the films and stars that continue to shine brightly for audiences today. With special guests brought along for the... more

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The podcast currently has 276 episodes available.

Ticklish Business episodes:

August 07, 2024 #191: Nanette Burstein Interview (Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes)
This was initially intended to be a bonus episode but with Emily and I navigating various personal things we've decided to make this an official episode and it's a good one!
Director Nanette Burstein joins us to discuss her new feature, Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes. We discuss Elizabeth Taylor's fame, the rumors that continue to swirl about her, and what she might hold in common with Robert Evans!
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
McF
Rachel Clark
Shawn Goodreau
A Button Called Smalls
BadGuyRants
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Joseph
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
David Baxter
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Emily Frederichs
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Paul
Rosa
Tammy Sara Folger

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38min
July 31, 2024 #190: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964, International Month)
Our vacation around the world of classic film comes to a close, but what an episode to celebrate with. Kristen is out this week but Emily and Samantha are back in the saddle to talk about Jacques Demy's fabulous French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. The pair discuss Catherine Deneuve, French fashion and that bittersweet ending.
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
McF
Rachel Clark
Shawn Goodreau
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
J
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
David Baxter
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Paul
Rosa
Tammy Sara Folger

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56min
July 24, 2024 Thelma Schoonmaker & David Hinton Interview
It's not every day you talk to Martin Scorsese's editor AND the wife of Michael Powell, Thelma Schoonmaker. But Emily and I did as part of the release of the new documentary Made in England: The Movies of Powell and Pressburger. Schoonmaker and director David Hinton sat down with us to discuss what makes Powell and Pressburger iconic directors, Thelma's work with Scorsese, and more! (This might be the highlight of our year.)
Made in England is in theaters now!
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
McF
Rachel Clark
Shawn Goodreau
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
J
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
David Baxter
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Paul
Rosa
Tammy Sara Folger

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44min
July 17, 2024 189: The Battle of Algiers (1966, International Month)
Emily and Kristen move from Germany to Algeria by way of the 1966 Italian/Algerian co-production: The Battle of Algiers. We talk about Italian neo-realism, untested actors, and how war, sadly, never ages. We promise things will be peppier next episode!
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
McF
Rachel Clark
Shawn Goodreau
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
J
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
David Baxter
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Paul
Rosa
Tammy Sara Folger

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51min
July 03, 2024 #188: Pandora's Box (1929, International Month)
For a second year we're taking a vacation via classic film with International Month and we're starting in Germany!
Looking for a silent German pre-Code? We've got you covered with a look at Louise Brooks in Pandora's Box. Hear how Lulu shook up cinema, both domestically and abroad. We also talk about the film's frank depiction of sex work and other salacious topics.
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
Shawn Goodreau
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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56min
June 26, 2024 #187: Old Hollywood Pride (with Alonso Duralde)
Ticklish Business celebrates the release of Alonso Duralde's new book Hollywood Pride by discussing classic filmdom and those were LGBTQIA, including William Haines and the stories about Cary Grant.
Buy Hollywood Pride!
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
Shawn Goodreau
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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44min
June 12, 2024 #186: Chinatown (1974 with Richard Roeper)
It's the 50th anniversary of Chinatown and we're celebrating with a discussion about it as well as our favorite LA noirs. And to help us discuss all things Los Angeles we have....Chicago Sun Times critic Richard Roeper! Richard, Kristen and Emily discuss the film's use of LA, why Faye Dunaway is magic, and some of the other movies that make us love the city of Angels.
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
Shawn Goodreau
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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1h 4min
May 29, 2024 #185: Clara Bow Celebration (with David Stenn)
What happens when the It Girl of the 2020s name checks the It girl of the 1920s in her new song? You get this episode. Inspired by Taylor Swift's song, Emily and Kristen sit down with Clara Bow biographer David Stenn to talk about why Bow remains such an icon. We talk about the feminism of the 1920s, debunk some rumors, and grouse about why Babylon shouldn't have used her as inspiration.
Buy Clara Bow: Runnin' Wild here.
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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48min
May 15, 2024 #184: Pam Grier and 'Foxy Brown' (with Black Girl Film Club, 1974)
Britney and Ashley of the podcast Black Girl Film Club join Kristen and Emily this episode to celebrate the anniversary of Foxy Brown. The group celebrates all things Pam Grier, from her being a role model to young Black women, to being an overall badass.
Listen to Black Girl Film Club on all podcast apps.
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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56min
May 01, 2024 #183: TCM Classic Film Festival 2024 Audio
This year's TCM Classic Film Festival has come and gone but we're bringing it back to you whether you were there or there in spirit. Introductions from North By Northwest, Gidget and Them! are included.
Head over to our Patreon to hear more festival audio, including Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta talking Pulp Fiction, Jodie Foster and Steven Spielberg.
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
A Button Called Smalls
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Nicholas Montano
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Susannah Burger
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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1h 6min

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How many episodes does Ticklish Business have?

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