Tag Archives: Burt Reynolds

Couch Potato Pickings | The Player, and movie cameos

Posted on 25 July 2009 by Beth Williams

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Do you have a favourite movie cameo moment? It’s the slew of cameos from dozens of  stars that make this Robert Altman satire on Hollywood the memorable movie … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings – The Dukes of Hazzard and Hazzard fans

Posted on 4 July 2009 by Beth Williams

  Today I’ve been pondering over how I’d look in cowboy boots, denim jacket and hot pants after stumbling upon a Dukes of Hazzard lookalike competition on the internet. Hmm, now where did I put that blonde wig that I … Continue reading →

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Without a Paddle

Posted on 18 February 2009 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On E4 tonight at 9pm While searching for booty in the boondocks, three blokes run into bears, hillbillies, babes and Burt. Burt? Yes, Burt Reynolds, in a nod to the far more superior movie, Deliverance. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Happy 40th Birthday Jennifer Aniston

Posted on 11 February 2009 by Beth Williams

This year is the year of 40 – a great number. In July it will be 40 years since the first moon landing, in August it will be 40 years since Woodstock, in June it will be 40 years since … Continue reading →

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Maybe I’ll… Movies for the Recession: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Posted on 28 January 2009 by Beth Williams

We’re all fearing redundancy and worrying about it, so I thought I’d start looking out for those films that help soften the blow, show us that we’re not alone, teach us that change is good and inspire us to make … Continue reading →

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Deliverance

Posted on 27 November 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On ITV4 tonight at 10.30pm You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Mean Creek, The Beverly Hillbillies, Big Fish, The Royle Family, The Office, The Golden Girls, Little Britain… These are just … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings – Musicals on Sky Modern Greats

Posted on 21 October 2008 by Beth Williams

On Sky Movies Modern Greats all day today, and for the remainder of the week I mentioned recently that musicals are the perfect escapism during times of worry and hardship, and Sky obviously feel that we need a massive dose … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings – Boogie Nights

Posted on 15 September 2008 by Beth Williams

On Five tonight at 11.05pm You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video (I have no idea why that trailer has French subtitles) This comedy features some major stars: Julianne Moore, Heather Graham, Burt Reynolds, William H … Continue reading →

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