Posts  >  Tag: Flash Gordon

Kicking the door down like a cheesy 70s cop show, we're back once again with a kapow and a whole heap of cool films behind us! Launching you through the weekend in total style, we've got hours and hours of awesome for you to enjoy. Take a peep!

SATURDAY 25th January

Bedazzled (2000) 5STAR 12:30pm-2:15pm

The Devil appears as a beautiful woman to a lovelorn computer buff and grants him seven wishes in exchange for his soul. However, he quickly discovers that dealing with the Princess of Darkness is not so simple, and when he uses his wishes to woo the girl he loves they all backfire on him in disastrous fashion. Fantasy comedy remake, with Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Frances O'Connor and Miriam Shor.

A Knight's Tale (2001) 5STAR 3:25pm-5:00pm

A poverty-stricken squire spies an opportunity to make his dreams come true when his employer dies. He takes his place as a knight, launching himself on the road to riches by competing in jousting tournaments, but his ruse is jeopardised by a dastardly nobleman. Comedy adventure, starring Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, Mark Addy, Shannyn Sossamon and Rufus Sewell.

.

Continue Reading

Well, it's official... we have set sail into the new year so far that... actually can we even still mention it's a new year? Hmm... however you're Jan is treating you so far, we know one thing that will make it just that extra easy/cool/relaxing/enjoyable (take you pick), another retro movie rundown! Enjoy

SATURDAY 18th January

You've Got Mail (1998) 5STAR 2:05pm-4:30pm

Two rivals in the bookshop business fall in love over the internet, unaware they know and dislike each other in the real world. While things remain frosty in person, the pair's anonymous online relationship continues to blossom. Romantic comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey and Dabney Coleman.

.

Cocoon (1985) Film4 2:50pm-5:05pm

The elderly residents of a retirement home treat themselves to an occasional dip in the pool at an abandoned house. It turns out that friendly aliens in human form are using the place to restore dormant members of their species - and energy from their cocoons is giving the old-timers a new lease of life. Ron Howard's sci-fi drama, with Wilford Brimley, Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Don Ameche and Steve Guttenberg.

Continue Reading

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.

The Muppets Clothing

Continue Reading

Great wall of China! Another weekend? Sure why not!

Like an eagerly anticipating nominee for a big award, we find ourselves once again faced with a huge amount of opportunity before us like a long list of top retro films. A single decision will determine a great expanse of our lives (usually 90-120 minutes) and could just quite possibly take us to far and distant lands with some of the most colourful characters ever to hit the screen. We'll sit patently with a belly full of butterflies before the big title is revealed and the fate of our evenings will be defined.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 16TH JANUARY

.

Continue Reading

Sweet marmalade one toast! It's only the weekend back again!

So like one of the hottest crime scene investigators in town, we find ourselves facing another classic case of retro movie mystery. We'll glove up and start eagerly digging for clues as we slowly uncover all the traces of cinematic greatness that the weekend has to offer. We'll bag up only the most important evidence before taking it back to the lab to further uncover the hidden truths that may lie within and capture them forever onto celluloid wonder.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 22nd August

.

Continue Reading

Soap and water! It's only the weekend....again??

Like a keen car enthusiast takes care of their pride and joy, we're taking care of this weekend's retro movies. With our trusty buckets, mitts and hose, we'll wash away all the weeks grime and woe as we polish up the paint, buff out the shine before standing back to admire our handy work like a classic story trapped in celluloid wonder. We'll fire up the cylinders and drive swiftly through the back road channels, gazing at the movie masterpieces as we pass before locking ourselves safely away and enjoying the small hours of the night with just the light flicker from the screen.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 16th MAY

.

Continue Reading