Tag Archives: Hilary Swank

News Muse – Looks do deceive, at least in Hollywood

I was quite excited this week to hear that fellow Swede and Let the Right One In director Tomas Alfredson has been given as exciting a project as The Danish Girl – the true-story drama that will see Nicole Kidman … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings – Mrs Doubtfire

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Personally, I think this is Robin Williams’s best film. It’s certainly his most memorable role. To be an actor surely it’s essential to drag up at least once? … Continue reading

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Knights of the South Bronx & other inspirational teacher movies

Couch Potato Pickings How many of us are lucky enough to be truly inspired by a teacher at school? Judging how many inspirational teacher movies there are out there, you’d think it was quite common. I don’t think it is. … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings – Boys Don’t Cry

On Sky Drama tonight at 10pm In my King Kong post on Saturday, I indicated that there would be some more monster movies this week and, in my opinion, the attitudes of the brutal bullies in this film are much … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings – Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby Film4 tonight at 9pm How many Hilary Swank movies can you name? It’s not that easy is it, considering she’s a double Oscar winner. For most actors who’ve bagged even one Academy Award it’s easy to list … Continue reading

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