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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 455
Ring the bells! We're back with our first retro movie rundown of 2022 and boy, do we have plenty of classics heading your way! Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride.
SATURDAY 8th January
Dumb and Dumber (1994) 5STAR 10:15am-12:30pm
Dimwitted Rhode Island limousine driver Lloyd Christmas and his equally vacuous friend Harry Dunne embark on a disaster-fraught cross-country trip to Aspen, where they hope to reunite a briefcase with its female owner. However, the pair are unaware the case contains a $1million ransom they would have been better leaving well alone. Farrelly brothers comedy, starring Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Teri Garr and Mike Starr.
The Mask (1994) 5STAR 12:30pm-2:35pm
A timid bank clerk stumbles on an ancient mask, which endows whoever wears it with untold superhuman powers, unbridled self-confidence and an irresistible charm for the ladies. Unfortunately, he earns the enmity of a local gangster for daring to flirt with his girlfriend - and when the crook gets wind of the artefact's existence, he covets the power for himself. Comic-book comedy, with Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert and Peter Greene.
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Splash (1984) Channel 5 1:05pm-3:15pm
A lonely New Yorker is rescued from drowning by a mermaid, who falls in love with him and assumes human form so she can seek him out in Manhattan. He is soon equally smitten, and she resolves to keep her true nature a secret from him. However, an obsessive scientist suspects the truth and plans to prove it. Romantic fantasy comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah and John Candy.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) E4 3:00pm-6:00pm
The war between the shape-shifting robots erupts once again, as the first of the evil Decepticons leads an attack on Earth to locate an ancient planet-destroying machine. Hapless teenager Sam Witwicky is caught in the middle of the ensuing conflict as he holds the key to discovering the location of the device. Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox.
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Cast Away (2000) Channel 5 3:15pm-6:10pm
A manager for an American courier service has to fend for himself when a plane crash leaves him stranded alone on a desert island. Initially panic-stricken, he overcomes his terror to survive for four years on his own before building a raft and setting off on an epic journey back home. Adventure drama, starring Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy, Lari White and Chris Noth.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 427
Pulling out movies like rabbits from a magicians hat, we're back once again, putting on a show that will capture attention and spark wonder! With a puff and a flash, let us reveal our top movie picks.
SATURDAY 15th May
The Next Karate Kid (1994) Sony Movies 2:35pm-4:45pm
Wise karate mentor Mr Miyagi meets the orphaned teenage granddaughter of a soldier who once saved his life. As well as guiding her through the trials of high school and her first romance, he takes her to a Zen monastery to hone her martial arts skills. Adventure sequel, starring Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside and Constance Towers.
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Captain Ron (1992) Sony Movies 4:45pm-6:50pm
An American businessman learns that his recently deceased uncle has left him a yacht moored in the Caribbean, and ill-advisedly puts his trust in a wayward one-eyed mariner to help him and his family sail the vessel back to Miami. Comedy adventure, starring Kurt Russell, Martin Short, Mary Kay Place and Benjamin Salisbury.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 424
Dust off the garden chairs and drag out the BBQ... it's time for another retro movie filled weekend! Now, we know many of you will be planning some outdoor adventures if you can, but... you'll need to kick back and put your feet up at some point, right? When you do, flick over to some of our top movie picks beaming their way to you and enjoy!
SATURDAY 24th May
Addams Family Values (1993) 5STAR 4:25pm-6:20pm
Spooky couple Gomez and Morticia hire a nanny to look after their new baby son - and stop him from suffering an early death at the hands of his jealous elder siblings. Romance soon blossoms between the new childminder and Uncle Fester, but he does not realise she is planning to kill him once she has got hold of the family fortune. Comedy sequel, starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci and Joan Cusack.
Bean (1997) ITV2 5:25pm-7:10pm
The hapless fool is employed as a security guard for a British art gallery and is sent to Los Angeles to bring back a famous painting. Unfortunately, he finds himself mistaken for a renowned art professor and invited to make an important presentation. Mel Smith's British comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson, Burt Reynolds, Peter MacNicol, John Mills, Peter Capaldi and June Brown.
The Mask of Zorro (1998) 5STAR 6:20pm-9:00pm
The sword-wielding saviour of Spanish California returns after 20 years in prison, tutoring a thief to take over his heroic role and tackle corrupt government officials, who are using slave labour to mine gold illegally. Both mentor and pupil have personal scores to settle with their enemies, led by a ruthless governor and a psychotic military officer. Swashbuckling adventure, with Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Grease (1978) E4 6:50pm-9:00pm
Rebellious American teenager Danny falls for innocent Australian girl Sandy during the summer holidays, but when he later finds out she is a new student at his school, he risks losing her love by trying to act cool in front of his friends. A romantic musical set in the 1950s, starring John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn and Sid Caesar.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 398
Anyone starting to feel like Kevin from Home Alone? Well... hopefully apart from having to deal with the Wet Bandits of course! Snuggle up warm and dry with some of your fave films with our latest top movie picks heading your way. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 3rd October
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000) E4 10:25am-12:00pm
The lucky little tots embark on a trip to a French theme park - but while the rest of the gang are intent on enjoying themselves, Chuckie is distracted by his wish for a new mum. He sets his sights on the owner of the amusement park as a prospective partner for his single dad. Animated adventure, with the voices of Christine Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Daily, Cheryl Chase, Kath Soucie and Susan Sarandon.
Back to the Future Part III (1990) Film4 1:10pm-3:25pm
Time-travelling teenager Marty McFly is transported back to the days of the Wild West, where he strives to save his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown from death at the hands of a villainous gunslinger. The final instalment in the sci-fi comedy trilogy, starring Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen and Thomas F Wilson.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 302
It's back! Quicker than The Flash to the bar at last orders, another retro movie rundown is here and is sure to take your weekend to whoooole new levels! Kick back and enjoy our top picks hitting the small screen!
SATURDAY 22nd September
The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) Film4 11:00am-1:00pm
A nine-year-old boy is given an old cupboard and a toy Iroquois Indian for his birthday - but when he puts the figure inside the cupboard, he is astonished to see it come to life. He repeats the experiment with more of his toys, and realises he is creating real people - and is responsible for their wellbeing. Children's fantasy, with Hal Scardino, Litefoot and Steve Coogan.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) 5STAR 2:50pm-4:35pm
The eccentric pet detective is coaxed out of self-imposed exile in a Buddhist monastery to visit Africa and help search for a sacred white bat. However, his unique investigative talents are tested to the limits as he faces a race against time to find the missing creature and prevent a tribal war. Comedy sequel, starring Jim Carrey, Simon Callow and Bob Gunton.
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Bluebells and sunny spells! Another retro movie weekend is here which means.... time for some retro movie goodness!
Setting sail into the vast infinity of the deep blue sea, we find ourselves at the simple beginnings of what could quite be the journey of a lifetime. With ration sacks bulging and water receptacles sealed and tight, we slowly begin to drift away from the certainty of the land as we aim our craft into the unknown to take on all that may lay before us. Will we find old and forgotten lands? Will we just end up going in a circle and end up where we began? Let's find out!
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 13th May
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