Tag Archives: Grease

Couch Potato’s Tuesday Trivia: Ten things about birthday girl Doris Day

Posted on 3 April 2012 by Beth Williams

It’s Doris Day‘s birthday today. She’s either 88 or 90. Nobody seems to know for certain. Marlon Brando was also born on this day – in 1924. Doris married 4 times. Doris had one son – Terry. Her 3rd husband … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato’s Tuesday Trivia: Grease, satin trousers and some very careful needlework

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Beth Williams

One of my favourite movie trivia gems: Due to a malfunctioning zip, Olivia Newton-John had to be sewn into her satin trousers for this musical movie’s infamous school carnival ending. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this … Continue reading →

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The 50 Best Romantic Movies | Part 1: It Happened One Night – Love Story

Posted on 14 February 2011 by Jason Best

What are the most romantic movies of all time? Which films are guaranteed to get you reaching for a hankie? Do you sob at black-and-white classics Casablanca and Brief Encounter? Do you weep at the close of Love Story or … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Grease – who is more attractive? ‘New-to-school Sandy’ or ‘greaser-slut Sandy’?

Posted on 8 October 2010 by Beth Williams

Last night after work my train was delayed so I was forced to spend a good 20 minutes waiting for the platform announcement. While standing in front of the departure board impatiently with sore feet (new boots), my very tired … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon | The classic drive-in experience comes to East London on 1 July

Posted on 26 June 2010 by peter

Retro goes metro as the classic drive-in comes to the Truman Brewery in East London for three sold out nights beginning 1 July. Starlite Urban Drive-In provides the cars (20 cool Volvos), the films (Twilight and Grease), and even roller-skating … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Is Glee better than High School Musical?

Posted on 1 February 2010 by Beth Williams

How much better is Glee than High School Musical? Not surprisingly Glee, the latest US TV sensation, has been compared to tweeny Disney hit High School Musical more than once or twice on the worldwide web. It is probably unfair … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Grease 2

Posted on 21 June 2009 by Beth Williams

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video It’s a wonder how Michelle Pfeiffer managed to pursue a film career after starring in this shockingly bad sequel to the 1978 smash-hit  musical. Grease 2 is showing … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Bride of Chucky

Posted on 8 May 2009 by Beth Williams

Showing on ITV4 tonight at 10pm Have they made too many Chucky films? What do you think? You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video   In my opinion, the formula might have run dry had they … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Notting Hill: Who Was Your First Film Star Crush?

Posted on 24 March 2009 by Beth Williams

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Who was your first film star crush? Come on admit it, we’ve all had a crush on a celebrity at some point. I’ve had loads and they certainly … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dancing 2

Posted on 6 March 2009 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On BBC1 tonight at 11.40pm Fans will always pay up to try and squeeze a little but more out of their favourite movie and unsurprisingly Dirty Dancing 2 (also known as Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights) did far … Continue reading →

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