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Mop my brow and fan my face! Another bumper retro movie weekend is here and it's a scorcher!

With the sun beaming down on us, we can almost feel the energy drain from us as we sit back, relax and let the sun beam it's fiery rays all around us. Sipping on a cool glass of our favourite tipple, we watch the beads of water chaise each other down the side of the glass as we take some time to enjoy a well earned long break and some peace and quiet. Mooching indoors for a change of scene, we'll turn on the box to enjoy the weekends top rated retro movie wonders as chosen by us. Enjoy!

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 27th May

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Great Gatsby! Another retro movie filled weekend is here folks. Time for adventure, mystery and of course a full helping of action. Let's go!

Climbing the steep, cold and grainy steps up towards the top board, we find our excitement and nerves increasing evermore with each step. Reaching the heights of the wide, long and solid top board, we slowly make our way to the edge before peeping over to see the blue depths that lurk below. Taking a deep breath, we'll leap into the air seemly weightless for a moment, before gravity kicks in and launches us into the cold blue depths.

SATURDAY 18th MARCH

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Hook (1991) Sony Movie Channel 10:50am-2:00pm (3 hours 10 minutes)

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Swoooosh! Bang! Ahhhh! It must be the weekend!

Getting all wrapped up tight and heading deep in to the dark night, we'll crane our necks and wait in eager excitement as we watch the night sky erupt into light from a barrage of firework glory. We'll gaze up at the fiery delights as we reach for our cameras and start rolling, trapping ever more magic onto celluloid wonder.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 16th AUGUST

Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) ITV London 2:55pm-4:50pm (1 hour 55 minutes)

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A very sad day here at TruffleTowers, we recently learnt about the passing of one of our most-loved and globally cherished Oscar-winning actors and comedian Robin Williams.

Over the years and for as long as we can remember, he has given us some of the very best movie characters and performances. He was surely one of the greatest performers ever and has been described by many as a genius in his field. He will be greatly and deeply missed by all.

To help celebrate this great man and pay tribute to his outstanding career, we thought we would put together just a few of our favourite moments and characters for all to see. Take a look at some of our top Robin Williams memories and relive these classic moments....

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Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

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Oh great googlymoogly! It's the weekend yay!

So, just like anxious, ears perky, eyes wide, tails wagging, waiting patiently dogs for their morning walkies. Let us strap on your leash and guide you through a lush green retro field of cinematic glory.

Have a happy retro weekend :-)

SATURDAY 5th JANUARY

Bugsy Malone (1976) More4 1:15pm-3:05pm (1 hour 50 minutes)

Alan Parker's slapstick musical comedy, featuring a cast composed entirely of children and following a war between rival gangsters in 1920s New York - fought with custard pies and cream-firing Tommy guns. When a slick mobster acquires devastating new weapons, his arch rival enlists the aid of a small-time chancer to steal them. Starring Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger and John Cassisi, with Jodie Foster in an early appearance.

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By the power of Grayskull! Sneaky weekend took me surprise!

Like a pride of lions stalking zebra in the Serengeti we’re back once again to hunt down the finest and fattest pieces of retro movie classicness for all you hungry little lion cubs this weekend! So, roll over and prepare your bellies it’s a mighty nostalgic feast.

Hakuna matata! Have a happy retro weekend! :-)

SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER

Cool Runnings (1993) ITV2 5:10pm-7:05pm (1 hour 55 minutes)

A sprinter fails to qualify for the Jamaican Olympic squad, but refuses to give up his dream. Learning that a former US bobsleigh coach is living nearby, he seizes the chance to shine in an entirely different sport, and cajoles three of his friends to join him in training for the 1988 Winter Olympics in the far less tropical environment of Canada. Fact-based comedy, with John Candy, Leon, Doug E Doug and Malik Yoba.

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