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So we just checked our calendar (well.... the date on our phone) and it turns out it's time for another Retro Movie Rundown! Who knew?? With that's let's pack our bags and begin our trip down memory lane with a whole heap of awesome retro movie goodness. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 25th April

Back to the Future (1985) Film4 11:00am-1:20pm

Teenager Marty McFly travels back to the 1950s in a time machine built by his eccentric inventor friend. The return journey proves tricky enough, but he also accidentally alters the sequence of events that led to his parents falling in love - and has to persuade his future dad to win his mother's heart, or he will never be born. Sci-fi comedy adventure, starring Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover.

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Street Fighter (1994) Sony Movies 12:20pm-2:30pm

A military officer goes in search of a power-mad general who is holding several hostages in a secret location. He soon finds he is not the only one on the maniac's trail, and joins forced with a mismatched band of martial artists to save the captives. Action-adventure based on the video game, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, Kylie Minogue and Ming-Na Wen.

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It's here! Quietly swimming towards us like a great big blue whale, another movie backed weekend is upon us. Bringing countless classic tales, action, drama and plenty of adventure, we are sure there will be plenty to keep you guys sorted!

SATURDAY 7th September

While You Were Sleeping (1995) Sony Movie Channel 4:35pm-6:40pm

A lonely train-station attendant saves the life of a man she has been in love with from afar. He ends up comatose in the hospital, where she is mistakenly introduced to his family as his fiancee. For a while, she decides to keep up the pretence - but comes to regret the deceit when she begins to fall for her supposed partner's brother. Romantic comedy, starring Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman and Peter Gallagher.

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) 5STAR 6:10pm-8:00pm

The eccentric pet detective is coaxed out of self-imposed exile in a Buddhist monastery to visit Africa and help search for a sacred white bat. However, his unique investigative talents are tested to the limits as he faces a race against time to find the missing creature and prevent a tribal war. Comedy sequel, starring Jim Carrey, Simon Callow and Bob Gunton.

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Total Recall (2012) While You Were Sleeping 6:40pm-9:00pm

A man living in a bleak future years after a nuclear war has fake memories of being a secret agent implanted into his brain. However, the procedure uncovers the fact that he really is a spy with his memory erased, and he is forced to become a fugitive from the totalitarian government. Sci-fi thriller remake, with Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel.

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Rain, rain, go away... come again another day!

With the pitter-patter of rain on the windows, we're back in hibernation to escape the worst of it with a whole hoast of top films for compony. Could be worse huh! Enjoy...

SATURDAY 20th July

Muppet Treasure Island (1996) E4 10:00am-12:00pm

A boy joins an expedition searching for lost treasure that falls foul of a band of pirates. Musical comedy, starring Tim Curry and Billy Connolly alongside the puppet characters.

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Click, clack, clunk! Throwing in another classic VHS into the tape player, we sit crossed-legged as close to the TV as we possibly can as we take another trip into the weird and wonderful worlds of our favourite movies.

Join us and enjoy some of these total classic heading your way this weekend!

SATURDAY 13th July

Mr Deeds (2002) Channel 5 10:25am-12:10pm

A pizza parlour owner who inherits $40billion is used by greedy opportunists and exploited by an unscrupulous reporter. Romantic comedy remake, with Adam Sandler and Winona Ryder.

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Tent, check! Sleeping bag, check! sense of adventure, double check!

Heading off into the wild, we find ourselves faced with untold fun, adventure and good times. Just like a weekend of retro movie goodness, it's time to buckle up and run head-first into whatever these classic tales will bring us. Let's go!

SATURDAY 22nd June

Willow (1988) Film4 12:55pm-3:25pm

A farmer who dreams of being a wizard is charged with protecting a baby destined to bring about the downfall of an evil queen. Fantasy adventure, with Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer.

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Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde! Another retro movie weekend is here so soon! Just like our hero Pac-Man, we're about to get all kinds of busy chasing some of the top retro movies around this weekend ready to eat them up.

Will you join us?

SATURDAY 8th June

Coneheads (1993) Film4 11:00am-12:40pm

An alien couple and their daughter crash-land on Earth and try to blend into suburban society. Comedy, starring Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin.

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