Monthly Archives: December 2008

Chocolat and other meals on reels

Posted on 31 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings I have a dream that someone one day will set up a film club called  Meals on Reels. For your ticket you’d get a screening of a great foodie film followed by an exquisite dining experience in … Continue reading →

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The Magdalene Sisters

Posted on 30 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On Channel 4 tonight at 10.05pm Imagine how irritable you’d be if you’d spent an unsatisfactory night in your hotel room while on a business trip.  For some reason you’ve been unable to sleep and an unpleasant … Continue reading →

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Superman Returns and the Superman curse

Posted on 29 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On BBC1 tonight at 8.30pm It’s surprising that they decided to make this film, considering the reputation of the infamous Superman curse. Whether you believe in it or not, it’s undeniable that a extraordinary number of those … Continue reading →

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Genevieve

Posted on 28 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On Film4 this afternoon at 3.10pm A couple of years ago, my partner and I headed out on a drive into the countryside and found ourselves passing cheery people huddled at the roadside on their camping chairs, … Continue reading →

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Starter for 10

Posted on 27 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On BBC2 tonight at 9.30pm If you’re a fan of University Challenge, then you’ll know that the title of tonight’s romantic comedy refers to the popular programme’s famous catchprase. On this popular quiz show, starter questions are … Continue reading →

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Posted on 26 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On BBC1 today at 5.50pm Did you go looking for Mr Tumnus in a wardrobe as a child? If you’re wondering if I was one of those juvenile wardrobe explorers, I’ll give you a clue. My cat’s … Continue reading →

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Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Posted on 25 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On BBC1 today at 4.30pm I’m not a big fan of animated films but I make an exception for Wallace and Gromit. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in this country without these much-loved characters. In The Curse of … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol, but which one?

Posted on 24 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings There are always plenty of movie adaptations of the Charles Dickens classic festive tale, A Christmas Carol, to choose from at this time of year, but this one is my personal favourite. On Channel 4 today at 6.45pm

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Audrey’s style

Posted on 23 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings It’s the dream of plenty of women to achieve the style and grace of Audrey Hepburn, and the iconic outfits she wears in

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Love Actually

Posted on 22 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings Now this is a real Christmas cracker of a film packed with comedy, romance, pathos, and of course celebs. There’s something in it for everyone. I’m sure everyone has their favourite and least favourite scenarios from this … Continue reading →

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