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Ticklish Business

Ticklish Biz Productions
Hollywood
TCM Classic Film Festival
Vietnam War
Elizabeth Taylor
Akira Kurosawa
Film Noir
The Shining
The Wizard Of Oz
Old Hollywood
Summer Movies
Hair
Coming Home
Merle Oberon
Gidget
Clara Bow
Jaws
Beach Blanket Bingo
Disability Activism
Judy Garland
Milos Forman

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 the chaotic genius of Old Hollywood, examined with sharp humor and excellent guests.

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Latest Episodes

We've got one more cinematic trip around the world before International Month closes! We're visiting our British Ticklish Biz patrons with a look at Carol Reed's iconic 1949 noir The Third Man.

And to help us talk Orson Welles, sewer fights, and Dav... more

It's time to pack our bags and take another cinematic vacation around the world for International Month! And this year, in honor of Ticklish Biz's 10 year anniversary, I'm going to take a vacation by watching the films of some of our international Pa... more

Ticklish Business host Kristen Lopez and author Emily Edwards sit down to discuss 1962's CAPE FEAR, in honor of the new Apple TV+ series. The duo discuss Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck's personas, the movie's harsh themes, and how it upends the idea... more

We're celebrating Marilyn Monroe's centennial with an episode fit for a legend! Kristen and guest Alisha Soper look at Marilyn's filmography and lay out their top 3 favorite films from the blonde bombshell. Along the way, Soper talks about being an a... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Fassler
Journalist and film critic
Episode: 235. International Month: The Third Man (with Jeremy Fassler)
Emily Edwards
Former co-host of Ticklish Biz, film critic
Ticklish Biz
Episode: 233. Cape Fear (1962 with Emily Edwards)
Alisha Soper
Performer who embodies Marilyn Monroe for the episode
Marilyn impersonator/performer
Episode: Marilyn Monroe Centennial Top 3 (with Alisha Soper)
Elizabeth Alsop
Author of a book on Elaine May
University of Illinois Press (Contemporary Film Director Series)
Episode: 231. Elaine in May - Ishtar (1987 with Elizabeth Alsop)
Carrie Corrigan
Author of Miss May Does Not Exist, The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius
Author/Scholar
Episode: 230. Elaine in May - A New Leaf (1971 with Carrie Courogen)
Alison Macor
Author of Making the Best Years of Our Lives
Author/Academic
Episode: 229. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946 with Alison Macor)
Sean Hepburn Ferrer
Author and Audrey Hepburn's son
Author of Intimate Audrey
Episode: 228. Sean Hepburn Ferrer Interview
Bill Malone
Director, Tales from the Crypt; foremost collector of Forbidden Planet props
Independent/Self‑published researcher and collector
Episode: 227. Forbidden Planet (1956 with Bill Malone)
Bruce David Klein
Director of a documentary about Liza Minnelli
Independent filmmaker
Episode: 226. Liza Minnelli's 80th Birthday Celebration (with Bruce David Klein)

Hosts

Kristen Lopez
Host of Ticklish Business
Emily Edwards
Co-host, literary discussion partner

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Fascinating and Fun!

    Always a joy to listen to. Thoughtful critiques, excellent guests, great movie choices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lawndale2001
    United States9 months ago
  • I always learn something!

    Really love this podcast- informative, interesting, and fun. A must for classic movie lovers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katylejun
    United States9 months ago
  • It's good to listen to a podcast that is fully dedicated to preserving and bringing awareness to the Golden Age of Hollywood and how the younger audience can be reintroduced to these films.

    Podchaser
    4
    Jordan Ramirez
    a year ago
  • So enjoyable

    I’ve rediscovered my love of classic cinema through this podcast. I enjoy the conversations between the hosts and the guests.

    I personally love the comedic movies from the 1930s so hope to hear more episodes on that.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosilips
    Canadaa year ago
  • A must for classic film fans

    If you love in-depth discussions about classic movies, this is the place for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Intellectuallycurious76
    United States2 years ago

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Deep dives into classic cinema and its context are highly valued by listeners.
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Nuanced discussions with room to disagree.

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234. International Month - Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975 with Alicia Malone)
Q: Alicia, when did you first see Picnic at Hanging Rock and what were your initial impressions?
I was struck by how the film feels both intimate and epic, with its painterly visuals and a pace that invites deep reflection rather than quick answers; it lingered in my mind as a quietly unsettling meditation on youth, power, and place.
233. Cape Fear (1962 with Emily Edwards)
Q: Emily, how are you?
I'm so good. I promise I will not stalk your family.
228. Sean Hepburn Ferrer Interview
Q: How do you balance protecting your mother's legacy with sharing personal details that readers might expect?
He notes that it's about choosing what serves the longer narrative and the dignity of the subject, admitting there were difficult choices, such as including infidelity, but doing so in a way that contributes to understanding and resilience rather than sensationalism.
228. Sean Hepburn Ferrer Interview
Q: What motivated you to author an authorized biography about your mother?
Sean explains that the motivation came from a long-standing interest in presenting a truthful, respectful, and intimate portrait that goes beyond public images, and from the opportunity to give context to her humanitarian efforts and personal life in a way that honors her legacy.
227. Forbidden Planet (1956 with Bill Malone)
Q: Bill, how did Robby the Robot come into your life and influence your work?
I first got hooked after MGM auctions around the early 1970s and then started building a replica; the robot's design and mechanics became a lifelong obsession that led to restorations and appearances in other films like Gremlins, demonstrating how iconic the prop remained decades later.

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A sharp, music-filled deep dive into Hollywood's Golden Age, with a critic and a rotating roster of expert guests unpacking classic films, stars, and industry history. Episodes foreground in-depth film analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and cultural context, often tying works to broader trends in era-specific cinema, gender dynamics, and studio politics. Noteworthy is the consistent use of diverse guests—from scholars and journalists to filmmakers and archivists—paired with candid conversations and playful debates that illuminate how old classics still resonate today.

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1. Jeremy Fassler
2. Emily Edwards
3. Alisha Soper
4. Elizabeth Alsop
5. Carrie Corrigan
6. Alison Macor
7. Sean Hepburn Ferrer
8. Bill Malone

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