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September 18, 2024 #194: Superman (1978 with Jon Bogdanove)
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a new episode! Kristen and Emily are back celebrating the release of the Christopher Reeve doc Super/Man with a discussion of the 1978 film that made Reeve a star. And joining us is legendary comic artist Jon Bogdanove. We talk about why this superhero movie is different than others, Valerie Perrine stealing the show, and more.
This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
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
Helena Pickup
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Paul
Rosa

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1 hr 8 min
September 04, 2024 #193: Anne of the Thousand Days (1969 with Vulgar History)
It's Kristen's birthday which means she's picking the movie! Things take a turn for the historical with special guest Ann Foster of the Vulgar History podcast to discuss 1969's Anne of the Thousand Days. We discuss Hollywood's love of historical episodes in the late-1960s, Richard Burton bringing the cringe, and why Anne Boleyn is still a woman we love no matter how many Tudor adaptations there are.
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

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1 hr 6 min
August 21, 2024 #192: Laurent Bouzereau Interview ('Faye')
Director Laurent Bouzereau accepted the challenge telling Faye Dunaway's story to the world. Faye is the result and it is such an insightful exploration into an actress who remains misunderstood (and iconic) to this day!
Ticklish Business was fortunate to interview Bouzereau and discuss working with Dunaway, comparisons between this doc and Bouzereau's one on Natalie Wood, and more.
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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46 min
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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38 min
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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56 min
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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44 min
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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51 min
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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56 min
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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44 min
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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1 hr 4 min

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