Tag Archives: Dolly Parton

Name That Chest is kitted out in tartan today

Posted on 25 January 2012 by Beth Williams

Because tonight is Burns’ Night, today’s mystery chest has a Scottish theme. And the actor in the Highland dress is also the star of a chilly action thriller out this week. Last week’s mystery chest belonged to the star that … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato’s Tuesday Trivia: The Bodyguard was almost a 1970s film

Posted on 28 June 2011 by Beth Williams

The Bodyguard is a romantic thriller very much associated with the early 90s (as is its chart-topping soundtrack). But did you know that the film’s concept was originally proposed in the mid-70s? Diana Ross was cast as the lead, and … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato’s Mamma Mia! ABBA song quiz

Posted on 9 April 2011 by Beth Williams

. How well do you know your ABBA songs? You may think you know them all, but I dare you to test your knowledge with my quiz. By the way, the questions only refer to songs that feature in Mamma … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato’s Top 10 Country Music Movies

Posted on 26 March 2011 by Beth Williams

As promised – with Wednesday’s country-themed Name That Chest to mark the UK release of Country Strong this weekend – here is my Top 10 of country music movies: By the way, I’m leaving Country Strong out of this list, … Continue reading →

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Name That Chest: You’re Lookin’ at Country

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Beth Williams

Today’s mystery chest has a country feel (ooh er) to mark the release of Country Strong in the UK this week. And that’s right, it’s not Dolly Parton! If you’re struggling with this one, then come back this weekend for … Continue reading →

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Name That Chest: Wearing black can be such a drag

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Beth Williams

Did you guess the star and the film from last week’s Name That Chest? Maybe you did, maybe you didn’t, but here’s the link that reveals all. OK, it was rather easy. This week’s challenging chest is a bit less … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | The Witches, apathetic trick or treating, and the glory of older women

Posted on 31 October 2010 by Beth Williams

Happy Halloween! Back when I was a kid, my sister and I teamed up with our friend next door just before Halloween to post notes into every letterbox in our road. On these little letters we’d written a silly little … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome – Tina Turner and other singer/actresses

Posted on 5 October 2010 by Beth Williams

When you look up Tina Turner on Wikipedia, she’s described as a singer and an actress. Now, of course that’s not incorrect. Tina has starred in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome – that post-apocalyptic action thriller sequel co-starring Mel Gibson. She … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | How much do you know about Steel Magnolias?

Posted on 18 September 2010 by Beth Williams

Both a comedy and a weepie, the Louisiana-set Steel Magnolias is above all a film about female friendship and loyalty and strength in the face of tragedy. It’s based on the stage play by Robert Harling who was inspired to … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | The Five Most Annoying Songs from Movies

Posted on 7 August 2010 by Beth Williams

1. Everything I Do, I Do it For You from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. This Bryan Adams ballad remained at the number one spot in the UK for 16 weeks. It’s hardly surprising then that so many of us … Continue reading →

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