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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 444
Bursting through the week like a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier, we're flying through another movie packed weekend! Dipping our wings, we're pointing out some of our favourite movie picks to set your sights on. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 18th September
Lost in Space (1998) 5STAR 11:55am-2:35pm
A pioneering scientist takes his family out into space to colonise another planet. However, a saboteur has infiltrated their craft, and his meddling leaves them stranded in unknown territory on the other side of the galaxy. Sci-fi adventure based on the 1960s TV show, starring William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc, Gary Oldman, Mimi Rogers and Heather Graham.
Labyrinth (1986) 5STAR 2:35pm-4:40pm
A teenager wishes her baby brother would be taken away, only to have her request granted by a band of goblins and their sinister king. She regrets her decision and sets out to rescue him, but to reach the castle where he is being held, she must find her way through a magical maze full of strange creatures. Jim Henson's fantasy adventure, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie.
Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) Paramount Network 2:35pm-4:40pm
The maverick haulier must overcome a crisis of confidence when he and his friends are hired to transport a pregnant elephant to Texas, a mammoth task that proves far from easy, especially with their old enemy in hot pursuit. Road comedy, with Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Dom DeLuise and Sally Field.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 432
Powering our way through another week like a fastball from a top MLB player, we're getting reach to strike it strong and smash another weekend of top retro movie out the park!
SATURDAY 19th June
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) 5STAR 12:20pm-3:10pm
Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts rescues an old car from the scrap heap, only to discover it has magical, gravity-defying powers. Meanwhile, Baron Bomburst, the blundering ruler of Vulgaria, will do anything to get his greedy hands on it. Children's musical adventure, based on the book by Ian Fleming, starring Dick Van Dyke, Lionel Jeffries, Sally Ann Howes, Gert Frobe, Benny Hill and James Robertson Justice.
Evolution (2001) Film4 2:45pm-4:50pm
Two science teachers investigate a mysterious meteor and discover it is oozing a strange fluid containing millions of minuscule but rapidly evolving organisms - which start to turn into terrifying alien monsters with a taste for human flesh. Sci-fi comedy, starring David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine.
Matilda (1996) 5STAR 3:10pm-5:15pm
A gifted youngster is packed off by her selfish parents to the prison-like Crunchem Hall School. Once there, she befriends a sweet-natured teacher who convinces her that not all grown-ups are bad - and urges her to use her special powers to turn the tables on the nasty headmistress. Fantasy comedy, adapted from the children's book by Roald Dahl, with Mara Wilson, Pam Ferris, Embeth Davidtz, Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito, who also directed.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 392
Blowing its way into our lives once more, another retro movie filled weekend is here and has dragged along with it some totally classic movie gems too!
You'd better take cover peeps, with one gust after another, these top movie picks will be heading your way at rapid speed and will leave heaps of fun and nostalgia in their wake!
SATURDAY 22nd August
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) Sony Movies 11:15am-1:45pm
Ex-convict Elwood Blues sets about reforming his band to raise funds for a children's hospital. But no sooner has he found a suitable lead singer to replace his late brother Jake than the band end up being pursued by the police, the Russian mafia and his own embittered stepbrother. Comedy sequel, starring Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman and Joe Morton.
Stuart Little 2 (2002) Film4 11:00am-12:35pm
The plucky talking mouse feels left out when the son of his adopted human family makes a new pal - but quickly forgets such trifling matters when his high-flying canary friend is captured by an evil falcon, prompting the brave rodent to mount a daring rescue. Family adventure sequel, with Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie and Jonathan Lipnicki, and the voices of Michael J Fox, Melanie Griffith and James Woods.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 331
Sweet potato pie! Another retro movie weekend is here and boy has this snuck up fast! With a big bag of treats and an even bigger selection of drinks on the go, we're fully geared up to dive in and enjoy the movie greatness heading our way this weekend. Are you ready?
SATURDAY 11th May
Octopussy (1983) ITV 1:20pm-4:00pm
James Bond investigates the mysterious death of a fellow agent in East Berlin and uncovers a plot to start a third world war. Spy adventure, starring Roger Moore and Maud Adams.
A League of Their Own (1992) Film4 2:30pm-5:05pm
An alcoholic former professional player reluctantly agrees to coach an all-female baseball team during the Second World War. Comedy drama, with Geena Davis, Tom Hanks and Madonna.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 260
Splish, splash... another retro movie weekend is here! Let's stir up some super sweet retro movie goodness.
Clicking on the kettle like shaking hands with an old and trusted friend, we'll begin to gather all the essential bits and bobs from all the various locations. Selecting the perfect mug from the bunch, we'll pluck out our next tea baggy victim, throw in just the right amount of sugar and then begin to fill our mug to the perfect level. Watching the clear liquid quickly turn into a familiar shade of brown with a stir with the spoon, we'll begin to dream of the tea creation we are so close to complete before we can sit back and enjoy the weekends retro movie wonder.
SATURDAY 23rd September
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Look Who's Talking Too (1990) Sony Movie Channel 9:00am-10:35am (1 hour 35 minutes)
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Odin's Spear! Weekend frolics are here again - joy to us all.
Like a giant polka dot teapot full to the brim with steamy hot cinematic bliss, let us be your friendly old tea lady and pour you a nice big mug of movie magic - please help yourself to a slice of Battenburg!
Have a happy retro weekend folks :-)
SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER
Free Willy (1993) ITV2 12:55pm-3:10pm (2 hours 15 minutes)
A troubled youngster befriends a captive killer whale while working at a marine park. However, their friendship looks set to be short-lived when he learns the park's greedy owners plan to kill the animal, forcing the boy into a race against time to release the creature back into the ocean. Family drama, starring Jason James Richter, Lori Petty and Michael Madsen.