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The weekly retro movie rundown 5!
Well, if the weather keeps up this nice warm summery fuzzy feeling then I donât doubt weâll be spending our time outside enjoying a B.B.Q, playing some frisby and falling asleep in the garden trying not to get burnt. But, as ever if Mother Nature's mood changes and you're compelled to come inside weâve compiled a list of pure Retro Movie Entertainment for your peeping pleasure. Including everyone's favourite bird flipping orangutan, skate boarding caveman, and just because I havenât quite got over how awesome Avengers was the equally awesome Fantastic Four.
SATURDAY 26th MAY
Stargate (1994) ITV4 2:45pm-5:10pm (2 hours 25 minutes)
An Egyptologist and a soldier head an expedition through a mysterious portal to an alien planet. The world they find resembles ancient Egypt, and is under the sway of a tyrant who has convinced the downtrodden inhabitants that he is a god - until the humans incite the enslaved populace to fight back. Sci-fi adventure, starring Kurt Russell, James Spader and Jaye Davidson.
Every Which Way But Loose (1978) ITV4 5:45pm-8:00pm (2 hours 15 minutes)
A street-fighting trucker and his beer-drinking orang-utan companion set out on a cross-country road trip to find a runaway woman, while a motley gang of bikers and two vengeful cops follow in hot pursuit. Action comedy, starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis and Beverly D'Angelo.
Another Stakeout (1993) Film4 6:45pm-9:00pm (2 hours 15 minutes)
The weekly retro movie rundown 4!
Welcome one and all to this weeks retro weekend movie rundown.
This weekends picks are an amalgamation of modern day classics and nostalgic retro masterpieces. I sincerely hope you take some time out to enjoy some of the films on offer this week and don't forget to let me know what you thought of them all!
Have a happy retro weekend folks!
Over n out!
SATURDAY 12th MAY
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Channel 4 6:35pm-10:00pm (3 hours 25 minutes)
An unassuming hobbit is plunged into a battle against the forces of darkness when his uncle bequeaths him a magical ring of immense power. He joins a fellowship of heroes to embark on a perilous quest to destroy the ring before it falls into the hands of its creator - a dark lord who needs it to regain his power and conquer the world. The first part of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy trilogy based on JRR Tolkien's novel, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom
Wow! New in: Punky Pins, The Beatles, Labyrinth and Retro Sunglasses
This month we have been very, very busy bees! Have a look at what's new...
Punky Pins invaded the independent fashion scene with a range of kitsch accessories in 2005. Produced and handmade in-house in their fast paced design studios, Punky Pins offers fresh, fun, cutting edge designs that can't be found on the high street. Our new collection consists of 11 individual and quirky pieces which have a nostalgic, retro feel. Click HERE to see the full range.
Minimalist Superheroes
There's nothing I like more than Trawling the internet for random pictures and videos. And every so often you find fresh artistic talent that just catches you eye, in this case made even better by its retro inspired theme. These Minimal Superhero Posters by art student Calvin Lin perfectly demonstrate my point.
The minimalist designs are great, from Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman to Green Lantern and others, every poster is also 100% clear, without ever showing too much.
I don't know about you, but I'd love these hung around my house!
May The Fourth Be With You! 20% off ALL our Star Wars Merch!
Since today is officially Star Wars day, we figured it was only right that we do something to celebrate with all our fellow fans of the epic franchise!
May 4th is dubbed âStar Wars Dayâ because of the infamous pun 'may the force be with you!' and why not? The saga deserves an annual celebration in our opinion.
Here at Truffle Towers, to show our appreciation, we're offering a whopping 20% off all our amazing, official Star Wars T-Shirts, Clothing, Gifts and Accessories so you guys can show your love for less.
All you need to do is enter TSFORCE12 when you checkout and the 20% discount will be automatically applied.
Check out some of the intergalactic treats we have on offer below or click here to shop the full range!
The weekly retro movie rundown 3!
Welcome one and all to this weeks retro weekend movie rundown. Do we have some classics for you this week?! 8 movies that span a generation, from Saturday itâs all about angry cops and toilet humour and on Sunday itâs about getting in touch with your inner child and reminiscing. So grab some munchies, relax, peel your eyes open and enjoy!
SATURDAY 5th MAY
Die Hard (1988) Channel 4 9:30pm-12:10am (2 hours 40 minutes)
New York cop John McClane is in LA to visit his wife and kids over the Christmas holiday. Stopping off at his wife's place of work, he realises armed men have hijacked the building and are holding the corporation's staff to ransom - and only he has the ability to fight back. Action thriller, starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia.
Tango & Cash (1989) ITV4 9:30pm-11:35pm (2 hours 5 minutes)
Two rival LA detectives are constant thorns in the side of a ruthless drug baron, so he has them framed for murder and sent to prison. Surrounded by vengeful crooks they put behind bars, the combative duo are forced to bury their differences to escape and prove their innocence. Action adventure, with Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher and Jack Palance.
National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) ITV4 11:35pm-1:45am (2 hours 10 minutes)