The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 213
Waca Waca Waca! Another retro movie weekend is before us!
Like one of the most dedicated retro gamers in the land, we find ourselves faced with some of the coolest 8-bit adventure goodness. Snacks at the ready, we'll limber up our fingers before button bashing our way to the 'big boss'. Fighting with everything we've got, we'll lean side to side before finally throwing the controller in the air (cable keeping it firmly away from the ceiling) as we throw the winning move and they admit defeat.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 17th September
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) ITV3 11:55am-1:55pm
An eccentric confectionery king announces that five children will be given a tour of his wondrous factory. The winners turn out to be a kind-hearted boy from a penniless family and four obnoxious brats, who face a terrible fate when they misbehave. Musical fantasy, based on Roald Dahl's classic book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum and Roy Kinnear.
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James and the Giant Peach (1996) 5STAR 2:50pm-4:25pm
An unhappy orphan living with his cruel aunts discovers a gigantic peach growing in the garden. Venturing inside, he meets six friendly insects and together they embark on a magical journey. Animated and live-action fantasy, based on Roald Dahl's novel, starring Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley and Miriam Margolyes and featuring the voices of Susan Sarandon and Richard Dreyfuss.
The Fifth Element (1997) 5STAR 4:25pm-7:00pm
In the 23rd century, the world faces destruction from a seemingly unstoppable force of pure evil. Meanwhile, a New York cab driver encounters a mysterious woman destined to save the Earth from its fate, and has to protect her from a scheming arms dealer and a horde of alien mercenaries. Luc Besson's sci-fi adventure, starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich and Gary Oldman.
Independence Day (1996) E4 7:00pm-9:50pm (2 hours 50 minutes)
A fleet of huge flying saucers launches a devastating and unprovoked attack on Earth. As survivors try to flee the seemingly unstoppable alien invaders, the courageous US president, an ace pilot and a computer genius come up with a plan to take the fight to the enemy and save the human race. Roland Emmerich's sci-fi adventure, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia and Harry Connick Jr.
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) Film4 7:20pm-9:00pm (1 hour 40 minutes)
Hapless hero Ted Striker tries to prevent the launch of a passenger space shuttle, certain it will end in disaster. Sadly, his prediction comes true when a computer malfunction sends the spacecraft hurtling toward the sun, while a man driven mad by sexual inadequacy smuggles a bomb on board. Disaster movie spoof sequel, starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges, William Shatner, Sonny Bono and Chad Everett.
Braveheart (1995) More4 9:00pm-12:35am (3 hours 35 minutes)
Account of the life of medieval Scottish hero William Wallace. After the slaughter of his father and brother, young Wallace is taken in by his uncle, who teaches him how to use not only his brawn but his brain - which he employs to great effect years later when he resolves to drive the English out of Scotland. Oscar-winning historical epic, directed by and starring Mel Gibson. With Patrick McGoohan, Sophie Marceau and Catherine McCormack.
The Warriors (1979) Film4 11:10pm-1:00am (1 hour 50 minutes)
A New York gang leader calls together all the gangs in the city, with the intention of uniting them. However, when he is assassinated, one of the groups he was hoping to draw into his alliance is framed for the murder, and finds all the others have turned on it. A battle for survival to make it back to their own turf alive ensues. Action adventure, starring Michael Beck and James Remar.
SUNDAY 18th September
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) Syfy 12:40pm-2:30pm (1 hour 50 minutes)
A high-school student discovers she is the latest in a long line of superhuman warriors, destined to protect the human race against vampires. As she hones her fighting skills with the aid of an occult expert, an ancient bloodsucker plans an attack on her high-school. Comedy horror that inspired the TV series, starring Kristy Swanson, Rutger Hauer and Donald Sutherland.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Clothing
The Phantom (1996) Film4 2:45pm-4:40pm (1 hour 55 minutes)
A jungle-dwelling masked adventurer leaves his African home for New York in a bid to stop the power-crazed schemes of an evil industrialist. The tycoon is on the hunt for three legendary magical skulls, which can be combined to form the ultimate weapon. Superhero adventure, starring Billy Zane, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Treat Williams and Patrick McGoohan.
Beethoven's 2nd (1993) ITV2 2:45pm-4:30pm
The slobbering St Bernard is now grown up and in love with his beautiful sweetheart Missy. Together they bring a litter of puppies into the world - but have to go on the defensive when Missy's owner, the evil Regina, sets out to steal them for herself. Comedy sequel, starring Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Chris Penn, Nicholle Tom and Christopher Castle.
Carry On Cowboy (1966) ITV3 5:05pm-7:00pm
Notorious outlaw the Rumpo Kid runs riot in lawless Stodge City. A local judge sends for someone to clean up the town - a summons taken literally by a timid English sanitation expert who becomes the new sheriff. Comedy Western, starring Jim Dale, Sid James, Charles Hawtrey, Kenneth Williams, Bernard Bresslaw and Joan Sims.
Fun Fact: Angela Douglas was actually really terrified about her singing sequence. Joan Sims had to literally push her onto the sound stage, having given her two brandies before she went on.
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) ITV4 10:00pm-12:40am
A crook and his unhinged brother take a preacher's family hostage and cross the border into Mexico. They head to a rough strip club to make a planned rendezvous with a third party - but they soon have to live on their wits when they realise that the establishment's staff are vampires. Horror, starring George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Quentin Tarantino, Juliette Lewis and Salma Hayek.
Good Will Hunting (1997) ITV3 10:05pm-12:15am
A troubled maths genius refuses to use his gift, preferring to work as a janitor and lead a normal life with his friends. Eventually, a university professor persuades him to see a psychologist, who befriends him and proves the only person able to help him come to terms with his talent and past traumas. Drama, written by and starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who won Oscars for their screenplay. With Robin Williams, Minnie Driver and Stellan Skarsgard.
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