Tag Archives: Ricky Gervais

Happy Birthday Ricky Gervais

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Beth Williams

“When The Office is 10, I’ll be 50.” Ricky Gervais recently posted the above statement on his blog – possibly with acute awareness that his half a century milestone was not far away. And, while the acclaimed sitcom’s 10th birthday … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Ponders | How would the film industry differ if lying didn’t exist?

Posted on 13 September 2010 by Beth Williams

The Ricky Gervais movie The Invention of Lying is the reason why I’m asking this question. This film is set in a world where everybody tells the truth, and sheds a very witty and clever light on the way our … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Junction – Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant reveal the origins & influences behind the film

Posted on 31 August 2010 by Jason Best

  Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant discuss the origins and influences behind Cemetery Junction, their coming-of-age comedy set in the Reading suburbs in the summer of 1973. Ricky Gervais: Everything we’ve done has been autobiographical: working in an office, working … Continue reading →

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At the Cinema | Cemetery Junction – Was 1973 Reading a dead end for Ricky Gervais?

Posted on 14 April 2010 by Jason Best

Ricky Gervais’s first feature film on home soil sees him returning to the Reading suburbs of his youth. Perhaps nostalgia has rubbed off some of his edge for with Cemetery Junction he’s come up with a surprisingly conservative coming-of-age comedy … Continue reading →

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Why I admire Ricky Gervais…

Posted on 10 April 2010 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings I’m feeling quite excited about Cemetery Junction, opening next week here in the UK. Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, it promises to deliver some tantalising new tastes of the Gervais genius and that’s … Continue reading →

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Small Screen – this week’s top ten DVDs…

Posted on 25 February 2010 by admin

The Time Traveler’s Wife Endless love… Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams star in this sci-fi romance about a man with a genetic condition that causes him to involuntarily time travel, and the complications it creates for his marriage. If you … Continue reading →

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Out on DVD | The Invention of Lying – Ricky Gervais makes up God in satirical romcom

Posted on 1 February 2010 by Jason Best

Ricky Gervais proved an unexpectedly successful romantic lead in Ghost Town but The Invention of Lying, his second starring vehicle in Hollywood and his first as co-director, is something of a disappointment. The film’s satirical premise is promising. It’s set … Continue reading →

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Awards Season | James Cameron & Avatar rule at the Golden Globes

Posted on 18 January 2010 by Jason Best

James Cameron is King of the Globes after carrying off the prizes for Best Drama and Best Director for his 3D sci-fi epic Avatar at last night’s Golden Globe film awards. He did the same 12 years ago with Titanic … Continue reading →

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Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

Posted on 29 October 2009 by admin

Up High flyers… A grumpy OAP and a lively eight-year-old boy become unlikely adventurers in this uplifting Disney Pixar animation If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Ghost Town – is this a film for Ghost Whisperer fans?

Posted on 18 October 2009 by Beth Williams

I have a confession to make. I love that Jennifer Love Hewitt show Ghost Whisperer. I know it’s not cool to say so. I learned this recently when I did say so and was mocked profusely by my friends. I … Continue reading →

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