Ticklish Business

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Ticklish Business episodes

January 17, 2024 Based on a True Podcast: James Dean (2001)
There are a few James Dean biopics but we decided to look at the most famous version of his life, TNT's 2001 biopic starring a pre-fame (and problems) James Franco. Kristen and Emily deconstruct the Dean mythos, why he holds a lot of commonalities with Marilyn Monroe, and how this movie was originally planned to star Leonardo DiCaprio.

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58 min
January 10, 2024 Maria Cooper Janis Interview (Bonus Episode)
In this special bonus episode you can hear our interview with Gary Cooper's daughter, Maria Cooper Janis, as well as author Bruce Boyer, authors of Gary Cooper: Enduring Style.
We're hard at work on 2024 and will return January 31st with all new episodes!

This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Kimberly
Krista Painter
McF
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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43 min
January 03, 2024 But Have You Read...The Phantom of the Opera (1943 vs. 2011)
Happy New Year! We're sharing our favorite episode of our new series, But Have You Read... looking at that timeless tale of a young girl and the grown man who keeps a woman in his attic. Yep, we're looking at the two versions of Jane Eyre.

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43 min
December 20, 2023 #174: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (with Drew Taylor, 1937)
Our last episode of 2023 celebrates the centennial of the Walt Disney Company and it's very first movie, 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. And to help us discuss the movie initially deemed "Walt's Folly," we have Disney/animation expert, Drew Taylor. Drew lays out why the movie remains a work of art today and why we're all worried about next year's live-action remake.

We thank everyone for supporting Ticklish Business this year! We're hard at work on 2024 and will return January 31st with all new episodes!

This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Kimberly
Krista Painter
McF
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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46 min
December 06, 2023 #173: Cry Havoc (1943 with Drea Clark)
Samantha, Drea and Kristen are reunited to discuss a movie Samantha recommended to all of us, 1943's Cry 'Havoc.' The trio discuss war movies with women and why this ensemble film is different. And Samantha shares a special announcement.

Listen to Ticklish Business on the new Tod Browning set newly released by Criterion! You can order it here.

This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Kimberly
Krista Painter
McF
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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54 min
November 22, 2023 #172: The Hustler (Piper Laurie Tribute, 1961)
Kristen and Emily celebrate the late great Piper Laurie with a discussion of the 1961 pool movie The Hustler. The pair look at why Laurie said this was her breakout role and Kristen quotes liberally (and hilariously) from Laurie's autobiography.

Listen to Ticklish Business on the new Tod Browning set newly released by Criterion! You can order it here.

This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Kimberly
Krista Painter
McF
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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45 min
November 08, 2023 #171: Funny Girl (1968 with Talia Lavin)
Barbra Streisand's memoirs may be 962 pages long but Kristen and Emily keep things brisk talking about Barbra's big debut in 1968's Funny Girl. Author Talia Lavin joins the pair to discuss Barbra's career, the movie's look at femininity, and why we all love Omar Sharif. Also, Kristen breaks down why Funny Lady sucks.

You can buy Talia's book Culture Warlords here.

Listen to Ticklish Business on the new Tod Browning set newly released by Criterion! You can order it here.

This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Gates
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Kimberly
Krista Painter
McF
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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47 min
October 25, 2023 #169: Dracula (1931 with David J. Skal)
The Ticklish trio is reunited for this year's Halloween episode and you picked the movie! We go to the Universal monster movie that started it all: 1931's Dracula. And we have Dracula historian David J. Skal joining us! David and the trio discuss the divisive Tod Browning movie, whether Bela Lugosi is hot and what Dracula movie was our first entry into the franchise.

You can buy David's book on Dracula here.

Listen to Ticklish Business on the new Tod Browning set newly released by Criterion! You can order it here.

This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Kimberly
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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53 min
October 11, 2023 #170: All About Eve (1950 with Sloan De Forest)
Author Sloan De Forest and Patron Ali Moore join Samantha and Emily this week to celebrate Bette Davis, Anne Baxter and 1950's All About Eve. The group talks about the film's depictions of women and who from the movie deserved an Oscar.

Check out Sloan's latest book here.

Kristen and Emily have books out! You can buy them wherever you buy books.
Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts!

Tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok channels!

This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Kimma
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
Chris McKay
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Andrea Basora
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Daniel Tafoya
Diana Madden
Emily Edwards
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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48 min
September 27, 2023 #168: Casablanca (1942 with Chris Yogerst)
It's Warner Bros. centennial and we're doing not only their most famous film but probably one of the most famous classic films ever: 1942's Casablanca. The Warner Bros. author Chris Yogerst joins us, alongside Patron Andrew Hoppe, to discuss the film's legacy alongside Warner Bros. and whether it's a noir film.

Buy Chris' book The Warner Bros.

Kristen and Emily have books out! You can buy them wherever you buy books.
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
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Krista Painter
McF
Rachel Clark
Melanie
Chris McKay
Christina Lane
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Diana Madden
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
JJ Gavin
Laura Neill
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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51 min

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Hollywood's golden era produced some of the greatest films ever made. Ticklish Business is the podcast where film critic Kristen Lopez digs into it with enthusiasm. Classic stars, forgotten gems, and…