Tag Archives: Natasha Richardson

Couch Potato Pickings | Premature Filmstar Deaths from the Past Decade

Posted on 2 August 2010 by Beth Williams

How many premature deaths have there been recently in the world of movies? Far too many that’s what I say! From terminal illness to accidents to drug abuse, the film industry has lost some great talent within the past ten … Continue reading →

Posted in Couch Potato, Films on TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Couch Potato Pickings | Wild Child

Posted on 23 August 2009 by Beth Williams

If the blonde, tanned American teen that exclaims “ewww” at everything non-artificial sets your teeth on edge, then this surprisingly enjoyable teen comedy will see you mentally patting the filmmakers and writer Lucy Dahl, (Roald‘s daughter), on the back for … Continue reading →

Posted in Couch Potato, Films on TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Couch Potato Pickings | Love Actually

Posted on 5 May 2009 by Beth Williams

At the end of March ITV2 pulled this film from their schedule following the terribly sad death of Natasha Richardson, who would have turned 46 next week. I voiced my relief at the channel’s decision at the time (click here … Continue reading →

Posted in Couch Potato, Films on TV | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Couch Potato Pickings | Love Actually has been pulled from today’s schedule

Posted on 31 March 2009 by Beth Williams

Love Actually had been scheduled to show on ITV2 tonight but the channel has decided to pull it from the line up and replace it with The 40 Year Old Virgin. Now, despite the fact that Love Actually is one … Continue reading →

Posted in Couch Potato, Films on TV | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment