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Goonies: Where are they 29 years on....
HEY YOU GUYS! 80s cult classic, The Goonies, a story about a band of pre-teens who live in the "Goon Docks" neighbourhood of Astoria, Oregon attempt to save their homes from demolition, and in doing so, discover an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willie, a legendary 17th-century pirate turns 29 today!!!
To celebrate such an important birthday in TruffleShuffle's calendar we wanted to bring some Goonies-love to the blog. But since we've already shown you how to do the TruffleShuffle and discussed 5 Things You Didn't Know About The Goonies, I thought (with a Goonies sequel in the pipeline) we'd catch up with the some of the stars.... Come with us as we investigate what became of the cast of the 1985's The Goonies.
Sean Astin â Michael 'Mikey' Walsh
Sean Astin played the adventurous Mikey, who led the gang on their hunt for One-Eyed Willie's treasure, and his experience of quests stood him in good stead for his highest profile post-Goonies role, as Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings. As well as Hobbiting it up, Sean nabbed himself an Oscar nomination with his wife for their short film Kangaroo Court (1994), starred in 24, as well as other hit TV shows including My Name Is Earl and most recently became the voice for Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 100
Zorro's mask! Can you believe it's the weekend already?!
Even better news though movie fans! Today's Retro Movie Rundown is the 100th edition! Yes we've been giving you the low down on the top movies to catch each week for 100 weeks! To make this one just that little bit extra special, we thought we would cover your film needs for the Bank Holiday Monday too! Oh how we spoil you :)
So! Like the still young at heart birthday girl blowing out their 100 candles on their birthday cake, let us be your deep breath as we puff out yet even more retro movie knowledge while friends and family wait eagerly to cut up and tuck into some cake goodness, capturing their moment onto celluloid wonder!
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 24th MAY
TruffleShuffle Does.... The TruffleShuffle!
If (like us) the Truffle Shuffle is your fave bit of 80's classic, The Goonies then out of all the TruffleShuffle T-Shirts this is the one you definitely need in your life. You're in for such a treat with this awesome Do the TruffleShuffle t-shirt! To the unsuspecting eye, it looks like an awesome Goonies t-shirt, then POW - before you know it your reenacting Chunk's piece de resistance! Featuring a classic design, the real magic happens when you lift your top up! (Oooh matron!)
If you're a fan, then this tee is a movie t-shirt MUST HAVE! Enjoy!
Whats that? How to do the TruffleShuffle? Follow these 3 easy steps.....
1.Get in position with your feet apart and knees slightly bent
2.Lift your shirt up to your chin and expose that lovely belly
HEY YOU GUYS!!!! 5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Goonies
Today (on the 7th June 1985) one of my all time favourite 80s kids adventure films was first released. Why is it one of my favourites? Well.... 80âs bad guys Pirates, adventure, BMXâs, laughs or for a start plus it was a story that seemed totally possible when I was a kid.
After seeming this film Iâd raid my Granâs attic desperately searching for a secret hidden clue that would lead my friends and I on an amazing adventure just like the one in The Goonies. By the way 28 years later, nothing has changed. So with that in mind why donât I share some hidden gems with you. Hereâs five thing you may not have known about this timeless 80âs Pirate adventure flick. Enjoy!
1) Willyâs Secret Pirate Ship
One-Eyed Willieâs pirate ship was a real set that was built to look like Errol Flynnâs ship in The Sea Hawk. While it was being constructed, the kids were not allowed to see it; the ship was hidden on another set behind tarps. Donner was hoping to get a real reaction from the cast for their first take seeing Willieâs ship, but when he rolled the camera and revealed it, the whole gang was so shocked by the sight that they started cursing up a storm, and the scene had to be re-shot. Once production wrapped, the crew tried to find someone who would take the ship, but no one wanted it, and the entire set was scrapped.
2) Sloth wasnât so Super
A whole host of fresh new tees exclusive to TruffleShuffle!
It's been an exciting few weeks at TruffleShuffle with a load of brand new and exclusive T-Shirts! With brands ranging from Rainbow to Transformers to Care Bears you're bound to find something you love whether you're searching for the perfect Christmas gift or simply wanting to treat yourself to something fancy. To help make your mind up I'm going to give a quick run through of these fab new designs that you won't find anywhere else!
"Up above the streets and houses..." The classic kids show Rainbow is a fond memory from many a childhood and if you can remember the adventures of Zippy, Bungle and George you're sure to love our new range of Rainbow T-Shirts!
You'll find it hard to 'beat' this fab new Boombox Bungle tee! Featuring the down-with-it bear and his 80's ghetto-blaster, it's a side of Bungle you have never seen before!
We've stumbled across the gold at the end of the Rainbow with this fabulous Zippy T-Shirt!
Stand in line for this awesome new Rainbow tee featuring George, Zippy and Bungle in unfamiliar surroundings!
Amazing, Cult Movie Tees
There's nothing we like better than snuggling up on the sofa under a blanket with a huge bucket of salty popcorn watching old school movies when the rain is pounding down outside! Our love of all the cult classics, has fed our insatiable desire to buy as many amazing movie tees as possible. Here is a little glimpse of some of the highlights.
The 80's heralded the arrival of a group of teens who made a massive impact on the movies of the day. Stars such as Matthew Broderick, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy,Andrew McCarthy, Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez acted out their angst in a series of coming of age films.
