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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 382
Slowly pulling over us like a thick blanket, another retro movie weekend is here to comfort us and to see us through to the end of the week in total style. Plenty of classics to pick from. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 13th June
Vice Versa (1988) Sony Movies 12:35pm-2:35pm
A department store executive returns from a trip to Thailand in possession of a mysterious artefact that causes him to change places with his 11-year-old son. While the horrified father struggles to cope with a world of teachers and school bullies, the youngster is revelling in the perks of being a grown-up. Fantasy comedy, starring Judge Reinhold, Fred Savage, Swoosie Kurtz and Corinne Bohrer.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 5STAR 1:50pm-5:20pm
An unassuming hobbit is plunged into a battle against the forces of darkness when his uncle bequeaths him a magical ring of immense power. He joins a fellowship of heroes to embark on a perilous quest to destroy the ring before it falls into the hands of its creator - a dark lord who needs it to regain his power and conquer the world. The first part of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy trilogy based on JRR Tolkien's novel, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 373
We've got a bumper one for you this time folks! With (apparently) it being a bank holiday weekend, we thought we would keep you fully clued up on some of the very best ways to spend your time.... enjoying your favourite films! Have fun...
FRIDAY 10th April
James and the Giant Peach (1996) Sony Movies 9:00am-10:35am
An unhappy orphan living with his cruel aunts discovers a gigantic peach growing in the garden. Venturing inside, he meets six friendly insects and together they embark on a magical journey. Animated and live-action fantasy, based on Roald Dahl's novel, starring Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley and Miriam Margolyes and featuring the voices of Susan Sarandon and Richard Dreyfuss.
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Baby's Day Out (1994) Film4 11:00am-12:55pm
Three bungling kidnappers hatch a plan to pose as society reporters and snatch the baby son of a wealthy couple. However, the infant escapes on to the streets of New York, evading the crooks' every attempt to recapture him. Comedy, starring Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano and Brian Haley.
Father of the Bride Part II (1995) Sony Movies 2:20pm-4:30pm
A put-upon father has just got used to his daughter being married when he learns she is pregnant. Thrown into a mid-life crisis, he impulsively sells his house so he and his wife can buy the seafront retreat they had always dreamed about - only for responsibility to come crashing back on him when his wife reveals she is also expecting. Comedy sequel, starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton.
Exclusive New Labyrinth TShirts You'll Lose Your Head Over!
Dance magic, dance, put that baby's spell on me!
If anyone is doing a little dance with a magic spell on them... it's us after getting our hands on our exclusive new Labyrinth TShirts!
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Nothing beats the magic from a classic 80s film and Labyrinth has this in spades!
Never ones to resist the opportunity to work with one of our favourite films and create some totally exclusive new retro TShirts, we've just brought you four new designs that are sure to scratch your nostalgia itch. Take a look...
Featuring the mighty Goblin King, our Labyrinth Babe With The Power Graphite Heather T-Shirt is surely the ultimate homage to Jareth and of course David Bowie.
🎵Dance Your Cares Away🎵 Exclusive New Fraggle Rock Is Here!!
Marking what would have been the legendary Jim Henson's 83rd birthday in TOTAL style, we have just unveiled our exciting and oh-so exclusive new collection of Fraggle Rock merchandise!
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Doing what we do best, we've been working away to bring you three new tshirts, a sweater, a tote bag, a mug, a metal sign and a stunning art print! Phew!
As one of the biggest and coolest things to come out of the 80s and of course the Henson company, Fraggle Rock has always had a huge place in our heart and we would never miss an opportunity to get to work on and bring you exciting new goodies to help share your love for this total classic!
Let's take a look at the collection...
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Packed with more childhood nostalgia than your old school yearbook, our latest creations are as bold and colourful as the Fraggles themselves!
Let The Music Play, Down In Fraggle Rock!
Dance your cares away, worries for another day
Let the music play, Down in Fraggle Rock!
So many memories flooding back each time we hear those words and we're sure we can't be the only ones!
Working our magic again with this total 80s icon, we've been watching Fraggle Rock videos on repeat hard at it thinking up, creating and making some totally exclusive and totally ace new Fraggle Rock clothing!
With two new tshirts and a sweater to enjoy, surely any fan of this Jim Henson classic will enjoy dancing their cares away in total style!
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Bringing the house down on a tour of some Fraggle Rock hotspots, and we've created this tee to make these super-cool fantasy gigs a reality!
Deluxue New Labyrinth Gaming Pieces? Count Us In!
So, the Labyrinth is a piece of cake, is it? Well, let's see how you deal with this little slice...Have you taken on the awesome Labyrinth Boardgame from RiverHorse yet? How else would you be able to take on the Jareth and defeat him to save Toby like in the cult 80s classic?!
Having had this awesome boardgame in our collection for over a year now (where has that time gone?!), we've taken this game to a whole new level with some amazing Labyrinth Deluxe Gaming Pieces!
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Perfect additions to Labyrinth The Board Game or for decorative use, these stunning new pieces are finished in metallic gold and have a soft felt base for a premium look and feel.
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