Tag Archives: Gene Hackman

The Spy Next Door and other unlikely agents

Posted on 31 March 2010 by Jason Best

The sight of Jackie Chan as an undercover CIA agent in The Spy Next Door has got us thinking about cinema’s unlikely spies. The martial arts legend’s character, Bob Ho, isn’t your typical screen superspy  – he’s an agent who … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Patrick Swayze Triple Bill

Posted on 19 September 2009 by Beth Williams

As a tribute to Patrick Swayze who sadly died on Monday, Sky Movies Action/Thriller have rejigged their schedule today to create a Swayze triple bill. Next of Kin – at 7pm This action movie stars Swayze as a hillbilly cop … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | The Poseidon Adventure: the best disaster movie ever made?

Posted on 26 July 2009 by Beth Williams

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Is the best disaster movie ever made? The Poseidon Adventure is showing on Channel 4 this afternoon at 4.20pm

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