Monthly Archives: September 2008

Knights of the South Bronx & other inspirational teacher movies

Posted on 30 September 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings How many of us are lucky enough to be truly inspired by a teacher at school? Judging how many inspirational teacher movies there are out there, you’d think it was quite common. I don’t think it is. … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Paul Newman

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Jason Best

26 January 1925 – 26 September 2008 We’ve put together a gallery of images from some of the screen legend’s greatest performances. Let us know if you disagree with the selection – and do tell us which is your favourite … Continue reading →

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The Best view | Made of Honor & In Search of a Midnight Kiss on DVD

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Jason Best

Has Hollywood lost the plot when it comes to the romantic comedy genre? Watching Made of Honor, which brazenly recycles the plot of My Best Friend’s Wedding, you’d certainly think so. Remember how Julia Roberts belatedly realised she was in … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings – The Ice Storm

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Beth Williams

Showing on Film 4 tonight at 9pm I don’t know about you, but this film leaves me cold. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

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Couch Potato Pickings – Pan’s Labyrinth

Posted on 28 September 2008 by Beth Williams

I’ve not yet spoken to anyone who didn’t enjoy

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Couch Potato Pickings – Election

Posted on 27 September 2008 by Beth Williams

Showing tonight on Sky Movies Indie at 8.15pm Who is the most despicable character in this dark comedy? Is it overachieving high school pupil Tracy Flick or frustrated, spiteful high school teacher Jim McAllister? You need to a flashplayer enabled … Continue reading →

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Big Screen – This week’s top ten at the cinema…

Posted on 26 September 2008 by admin

Tropic Thunder Rumble in the jungle… A group of actors are dropped into the middle of a jungle to film a Vietnam war movie. The spoiled stars soon discover they’re in real danger. It’s a comedy. Mamma Mia! Dancing Queen… … Continue reading →

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News Muse – Sex and the City: The Prequel & The Sequel

Posted on 26 September 2008 by Adele Craciun

I almost wet my pants on Monday. It could have been from running for the bus in my Manolos (ok, ok, George of Asda), but more likely, it was from sheer excitement over finally owning my very own pink copy … Continue reading →

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The Best view – Swing Vote

Posted on 26 September 2008 by Jason Best

With the American presidential race getting scarier by the day, surely only the savage iconoclasm of Hunter S Thompson could do justice to the election’s madness and mendacity. Just imagine the ferocious spleen the author of

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Couch Potato Pickings – The Addams Family

Posted on 26 September 2008 by Beth Williams

On Film4 tonight at 7.05pm I’m very excited about tonight’s movie because Angelica Hustons’ Morticia is currently top of the list on my potential Halloween costumes this year. Click here to see the ones I’ve already been considering. I’m hoping … Continue reading →

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