Tag Archives: Tim Curry

Name That Chest: There should be no uncertainty about this one

But, just in case you are still unsure, I’ll just say you’ve had two clues already. And, if you’re still hesitating, well, here’s your fourth clue: the actor has a film out this week, which he also directed. There’s no … Continue reading

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Ghoulish gallery of Halloween chests revealed

Did you have nightmares trying to identify all the chilling movie characters from my Halloween-themed Name that Chest gallery last week? Well, now that you know who they are, you can have even better nightmares. It is Halloween after all. … Continue reading

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Couch Potato’s eight short notes about Amadeus

  1. Big wigs abound in this 1984 movie adaptation of popular stage play Amadeus, set in 18th-century Vienna. 2. It’s the tale of the bitter and twisted court composer Antonio Salieri (F Murray Abraham) and his battle of wills … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings | The Secret of Moonacre – how does my favourite childhood storybook work on the big screen?

Is it still half term? The friendly Lollipop Lady down my road still wasn’t there today, so I assume so. And that’s good news for all young pre and early teen girls because those of you with access to Sky … 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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Couch Potato Pickings – Rocky or Rocky Horror?

Oscar-winning boxing drama or cult comedy horror musical? These two movies couldn’t be more different from each other, but they do have one thing in common – they’re both great for a workout. If you choose to watch Rocky on … Continue reading

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