The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 339

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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22nd June 201921st June 2019

The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 337

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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15th June 201914th June 2019

The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 336

*ring ring* *ring ring* *clunk* “Oh hi, this is the UK speaking. Is that the weather there? Great! We’re just calling to let you know it’s now June. You don’t seem to have been told yet!”
With another wet and windy weekend ahead, it’s lucky we’re here again with another retro movie packed few days! Pop the kettle on, sit back and enjoy!

SATURDAY 15th June

Stuart Little (1999) E4 1:05pm-2:45pm
A family adopts a young mouse, but their jealous pet cat hatches a plot to get rid of him. Comedy adventure, starring Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie, with the voice of Michael J Fox.
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11th May 201910th May 2019

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.

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) 5STAR 5:00pm-6:55pm
The eccentric pet detective is coaxed out of exile in a Buddhist monastery to search for a missing sacred bat in the African jungle. Comedy sequel, with Jim Carrey and Simon Callow.

Diamonds Are Forever (1971) ITV4 6:40pm-9:00pm
James Bond must stop arch-enemy Blofeld from constructing a diamond-powered doomsday weapon and gaining world domination. Spy adventure, starring Sean Connery.

Jurassic Park III (2001) ITV2 7:25pm-9:15pm
Dr Alan Grant is lured to a dinosaur-infested island by a divorced couple searching for their missing son. Action adventure sequel, starring Sam Neill, William H Macy and Tea Leoni.

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Jaws 2 (1978) ITV4 9:00pm-11:25pm
A man-eating shark menaces teenagers adrift off a seaside resort, while the police chief tries to alert the community. Thriller sequel, starring Roy Scheider and Lorraine Gary.

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Bad Boys (1995) Sony Movie Channel 9:00pm-11:25pm
Two detectives are forced to swap identities as they hunt for a heroin consignment stolen by a drug kingpin. Michael Bay’s action thriller, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.

Fast & Furious (2009) ITV 10:30pm-12:25am
A fugitive and an FBI agent are forced to work together once again to bring a killer to justice. Thriller sequel, with Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Michelle Rodriguez.

Boyz N the Hood (1991) BBC2 11:45pm-1:35am
A teenager growing up in South Central Los Angeles with a domineering single father struggles to resist the temptations of crime. Drama, with Cuba Gooding Jr and Laurence Fishburne

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SUNDAY 12th May

Vice Versa (1988) Film4 12:35pm-2:30pm
A department store executive and his 11-year-old son undergo a magical body-swap thanks to a mystical Thai artefact. Fantasy comedy, starring Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage.

One Fine Day (1996) Film4 2:30pm-4:45pm
Two mismatched single professionals take turns babysitting each other’s children during a hectic working day. Romantic comedy, starring George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer.

A View to a Kill (1985) ITV 3:15pm-5:40pm
James Bond battles a megalomaniac computer tycoon plotting to cause a devastating earthquake in California’s Silicon Valley. Spy adventure, with Roger Moore and Christopher Walken.

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) Film4 4:45pm-6:55pm
A singer who once posed as a nun joins the order again to help save a Catholic school by making a success of its choir. Comedy sequel, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith.

Mrs Doubtfire (1993) E4 6:35pm-9:00pm
A divorced actor disguises himself as an ageing female Scottish housekeeper to get a job looking after his own children. Comedy, with Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan.

Volcano (1997) Film4 6:55pm-9:00pm
An emergency expert and a scientist try to save the residents of Los Angeles when a volcano erupts in the middle of the city. Disaster thriller, with Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche

True Lies (1994) Film4 9:00pm-11:45pm
A computer salesman’s wife is unaware her boring husband leads a double life as a secret agent. James Cameron’s action comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) ITV4 9:05pm-11:10pm
John Rambo returns to the jungles of Vietnam on a mission to rescue American PoWs and exact violent revenge. Action adventure sequel, with Sylvester Stallone and Richard Crenna.

Whatever you’re up to this weekend, don’t forget to brush your teeth and remember to fold the end of the tape after you’ve used it to make it easier to find the end next time.

27th April 201926th April 2019

The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 330

Crash! Bang! Wallop! What a weekend!
We’re back with another swan-dive into the action, adventure, romance and comedy of all the top movies hitting your small screens over the next few days. There will be laughs, there will be tears and boy will there be snacks! Step on up to see some of our total top picks heading your way this weekend. enjoy!

SATURDAY 27th April

Stargate (1994) 5STAR 12:00pm-2:25pm
A soldier and an Egyptologist travel through a mysterious portal to a distant alien planet where they battle a tyrant. Sci-fi adventure, starring Kurt Russell and James Spader.

Men in Black (1997) FIlm4 4:35pm-6:35pm
A cop joins a secret force policing aliens on Earth and teams up with a veteran partner to track down a giant insect. Sci-fi comedy, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.

Jurassic Park (1993) ITV2 6:40pm-9:15pm
Genetically engineered dinosaurs escape from an eccentric tycoon’s safari park and go on the rampage. Steven Spielberg’s adventure, with Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.

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Men in Black II (2002) E4 7:20pm-9:00pm
An alien plots to destroy humanity – and the only one who can stop her is a retired agent whose memory has been wiped. Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.

The Green Mile (1999) Film4 9:00pm-12:40am
A prison guard amazed by the healing power and gentle nature of a man on death row comes to doubt his guilt. Supernatural drama, starring Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan.

Pearl Harbor (2001) ITV4 9:50pm-1:25am
Two friends fall for the same woman during the Second World War just as the Japanese launch an attack on a US naval base. A romantic drama, starring Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale.

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) ITV 10:30pm-12:35am
A disgraced cop is given a chance to redeem himself by going undercover to bring a drug trafficker to justice. Thriller sequel, with Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson and Eva Mendes.

SUNDAY 28th April

The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) Film4 11:00am-1:00pm
A boy is given an old cupboard for his birthday and discovers that the toys he places inside it come to life. Children’s fantasy, starring Hal Scardino, Litefoot and Steve Coogan.

Pixels (2015) Channel 5 12:20pm-2:25pm
Four former video games champions are recruited to defend Earth from an invasion of 1980s arcade game characters. Sci-fi comedy, starring Adam Sandler and Peter Dinklage.

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First Knight (1995) Sony Movie Channel 3:40pm-6:20pm
A wandering swordsman is made a knight at King Arthur’s court, where he falls in love with the monarch’s queen. Adventure, starring Richard Gere, Sean Connery and Julia Ormond.

Edward Scissorhands (1990) Film4 4:25pm-6:35pm
A lonely man-made boy with scissor-like hands is befriended by suburban townspeople – but they later turn against him. Tim Burton’s fantasy, starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder.

101 Dalmatians (1996) Channel 4 4:35pm-6:30pm
An evil fashion designer is bent on turning a litter of puppies into a magnificent fur coat. Disney comedy adventure remake, starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson.

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The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) ITV2 6:25pm-9:00pm
A scientist reluctantly joins a research team on an island where genetically engineered dinosaurs roam. Steven Spielberg’s adventure sequel, with Jeff Goldblum and Julianne Moore.

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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Film4 6:35pm-9:00pm
A frail volunteer is transformed into the ultimate soldier and fights for his country during the Second World War. Superhero adventure, starring Chris Evans and Hugo Weaving.

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Jaws: The Revenge (1987) ITV4 8:10pm-10:00pm
The remaining members of the Brody family are terrorised by a bloodthirsty great white shark in the Bahamas. Thriller sequel, starring Michael Caine, Lorraine Gary and Lance Guest.

Jaws Gifts

Carlito’s Way (1993) ITV4 10:00pm-12:50am
A former gangster is released from prison and resolves to go straight, but is dragged back into a life of crime by a crooked lawyer. Thriller, starring Al Pacino and Sean Penn.

Whatever you’re up to this weekend, always remember to try and save some for someone else.