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Gerard Depardieu – does he really have it all? Couch Potato investigates.

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Gerard Depardieu is indeed the star of international and French cinema, and he’s been making films for nearly 40 years. Awards – he’s got ‘em all. A Golden … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings | Twilight – a film that deserves to be spoofed

Twilight. How different my life would have been if I’d not seen this film and its sequels. I struggle to imagine how I would have coped in a world packed with Robsessed work colleagues and a media circus that bands … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings | Coraline – a film that appeals to adults as well as kids

French and Saunders are the reason I gave this movie a look. And I’m ever so grateful to them. I usually steer away from animations you see, but this was one of those days when I was intending to file … Continue reading

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Joan Collins in Conversation

Last night I saw the fabulous Joan Collins in conversation at the BFI. Her special guest appearance was tied in to the BFI’s current Paul Newman season, and followed a screening of the Newman film in which she co-starred – … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Two faded movie star sisters live in a decaying mansion, hating each other. This classic movie is famous for the intense performances of its stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford as the sparring siblings. Here are some facts and legends … Continue reading

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