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September 13, 2023 #167: High Society (1956)
It's Samantha's birthday and we're celebrating it in High Society! Yes, we discuss this 1956 remake of The Philadelphia Story and it's not as straightforward as you think. The trio break down the age differences, whether Bing and Frank work, and whether Grace Kelly should have an Oscar nomination.

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Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Jacob Haller
Jonathan Watkins
Krista Painter
McF
Kimma
Rachel Clark
Melanie
Chris McKay
Christina Lane
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Caisee
Diana Madden
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
JJ Gavin
Laura Neill
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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59 min
August 30, 2023 #166: Good News (1947) with Cinco Paul
It's Kristen choice for her birthday and she's settled on the underseen 1947 Peter Lawford musical, Good News. And like all things Lawford-related things get a little weird. Thankfully, Kristen and Emily are joined by a musical expert, showrunner Cinco Paul. He breaks down why the movie isn't better known and why it's musical numbers work in spite of the plot.

Kristen and Emily have books out! You can buy them wherever you buy books.
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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
Melanie
Chris McKay
Christina Lane
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Caisee
Diana Madden
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
JJ Gavin
Laura Neill
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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44 min
August 16, 2023 #165: All the President’s Men (1976) with The Projection Booth
Mike White of The Projection Booth Podcast joins Emily and Kristen as they dive into the shadowy world of Richard Nixon and 1976's All the President's Men. The group dives into the dynamic between Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, the movie's relevance to today, and why corduroy might not be the best thing to wear while tracking the story of the century.

Kristen and Emily have books out! You can buy them wherever you buy books.
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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
Melanie
Chris McKay
Christina Lane
Debbi Lynne
Jeffrey
Kayla Ewing
Peter Blitstein
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
SofiaCopilled
Willowgreene
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Caisee
Diana Madden
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
JJ Gavin
Laura Neill
Lucy Soles
Nick Weerts
Rosa

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57 min
August 02, 2023 #164: In the Heat of the Night (1967) with Carla Renata
We're celebrating Sidney Poitier in a performance that should have garnered him an Oscar (but didn't even get a nomination), 1967's In the Heat of the Night. Guest Carla Renata joins Kristen and Emily as they discuss Poitier's performance, the lack of any real interest in this as a mystery, and who should have been kicked out of the nominations to make room for Poitier.

Kristen's written a book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can buy it wherever you buy books.

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This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Ali Moore
Amy Hart
Andrew Hoppe
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Donna Hill
Jacob Haller
Krista Painter
McF
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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1 hr 6 min
July 19, 2023 #163: Elevator to the Gallows (1958) with Eddie Muller
International Month comes to a close with TCM's Czar of Noir joining us once again to talk about his favorite foreign noir: 1958's Elevator to the Gallows. Along the way he touches on the challenges of being a noir in a different language, Jeanne Moreau's performance, and why it's too good a movie to spoil.

You can buy Eddie's new book Noir Bar by clicking on the link.

Kristen's written a book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can buy it 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:
Debbi Lynne
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Melanie
Amy Hart
Nicholas Weerts
Kayla Rhodes
Andrew Hoppe
Lucy Soles
Willowgreene

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52 min
July 05, 2023 #162: 8 1/2 (1963)
We're going on a vacation this month through the power of cinema. We start in Italy with a look at Federico Fellini's 8 1/2. Samantha, Emily and Kristen discuss whether Guido Anselmi is a terrible human, post-WWII Italy, and why they need to hold a séance.

Kristen's written a book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can buy it 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:
Debbi Lynne
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Melanie
Amy Hart
Nicholas Weerts
Kayla Rhodes
Andrew Hoppe
Lucy Soles
Willowgreene

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48 min
June 21, 2023 #161: The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) with Carl Rollyson
We're going to the Old West this episode with Dana Andrews biographer Carl Rollyson to talk Dana Andrews (should have been Oscar-nominated) performance in 1943's The Ox-Bow Incident. We'll also talk about the film's timeliness and why the Western genre gets a bum rep.

Purchase Hollywood Enigma: Dana Andrews here.

Kristen's written a book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can buy it 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:
Debbi Lynne
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Melanie
Amy Hart
Nicholas Weerts
Kayla Rhodes
Andrew Hoppe
Lucy Soles
Willowgreene

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53 min
June 07, 2023 #160: Miriam Hopkins and ’The Story of Temple Drake (1933) with Allan R. Ellenberger
Kristen is out this week but Samantha and Emily hold down the fort with Miriam Hopkins biographer Allan R. Ellenberger. The trio celebrate the 90th anniversary of the still controversial Story of Temple Drake. Hear about Miriam Hopkins' revolutionary role, the men she almost worked opposite, and why she didn't get an Oscar for this.

Kristen's written a book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can buy it 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!

Buy Allan's book Miriam Hopkins: Life and Films of a Hollywood Rebel wherever you get books.

This episode created thanks to our Patrons:
Debbi Lynne
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Melanie
Amy Hart
Nicholas Weerts
Kayla Rhodes
Andrew Hoppe
Lucy Soles

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39 min
May 24, 2023 #159: Doris Day in May with Love Me or Leave Me (1955)
Samantha and Kristen are celebrating Doris Day in May not only with a talk on 1955's Love Me or Leave Me, but with a big announcement: a new member of the Ticklish team! We also discuss Doris Day serious actress, ponder why Cameron Mitchell is so non-descript, and recommend you all watch Storm Warning.

Kristen's written a book for TCM and Running Press called But Have You Read the Book? all about film adaptations! You can buy it 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:
Debbi Lynne
Ali Moore
Christine Mier
Danny
David Floyd
Jacob Haller
mcf
Beverly
Christina Lane
Jeffrey
Peter Bryant
Peter Dawson
Sofia Copilled
Ann Foster
Brittany Brock
Cat Cooper
Donna Hill
Fuckbois of Literature
Harry Holland
Laura Neill
Peter Blitstein
Rosa
Melanie
Amy Hart
Nicholas Weerts
Kayla Rhodes
Andrew Hoppe
Lucy Soles

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54 min
May 17, 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival 2023 Audio
Samantha and Kristen braved the wilds of the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival again and are back with a king-sized slate of audio introductions and panels from your favorite stars. Whether you want to relive the festival or had to miss out, we hope you enjoy!

Lineup:
Opening Night with Steven Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson
Mario Cantone and The Old Maid (1939)
Cari Beachamp and No Man of Her Own (1932)
Frankie Avalon before Beach Party (1963)
Brian Henson and Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
Assisting the Classics Panel
Butterfield 8 (1960) with Mario Cantone
Leonard Maltin at Heaven Can Wait (1943)
Ann-Margret at Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
Rebecca De Mornay and Risky Business (1983)
Casablanca (1942) with Eddie Muller and Ben Mankiewicz
A Conversation With Russ Tamblyn

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2 hr 13 min

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