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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 429
Get the playlists and snacks at the ready, it's a bank holiday road trip! Wherever your bank holiday adventures take you, be sure to take as many mental pictures as you do digital ones and make the most of every single thing.
SATURDAY 29th May
Star Trek (2009) Film4 6:20pm-8:50pm
The trainee crew members of the starship Enterprise embark on their maiden flight, which pits them against a Romulan commander from the future who is planning horrific revenge on those he blames for a tragedy in his own time. Sci-fi adventure based on the original TV series, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Zoe Saldana and Leonard Nimoy.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 377
Saying helloooooo to another retro movie weekend! While we need to put a hold on our own adventures, we can sure tune in and join in on a whole heap of others with our top pick of classic movies hitting the telly. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 9th May
Practical Magic (1998) Channel 5 1:00pm-3:10pm
Two chalk-and-cheese sisters descended from a long line of white witches, are determined to lift the curse that has burdened all the females of the family for generations - namely, that any man who falls in love with them will suffer an untimely death. Fantasy, starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest and Aidan Quinn.
Bedazzled (2000) 5STAR 1:30pm-3:15pm
The Devil appears as a beautiful woman to a lovelorn computer buff and grants him seven wishes in exchange for his soul. However, he quickly discovers that dealing with the Princess of Darkness is not so simple, and when he uses his wishes to woo the girl he loves they all backfire on him in disastrous fashion. Fantasy comedy remake, with Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Frances O'Connor and Miriam Shor.
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.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 358
Deck the halls and grab some bargains... tra la la la laaa, la laa laa laaa!
With so much buzz this weekend and people searching high and low for all kinds of goodies, it's time to sit back and shop in style at home with some of our top retro films on the box. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 30th November
Pixels (2015) 5STAR 12:05pm-2:10pm
Aliens declare war on Earth having seen video games from the 1980s and interpreted them as a threat. Their attack comes in the form of deadly recreations of classic video games, so the US government recruits four former arcade champions to repel the attack. Sci-fi comedy, starring Adam Sandler and Peter Dinklage.
Batteries Not Included (1987) Sony Movies 2:25pm-4:35pm
A family of tiny alien spacecraft intervenes to help the residents of a run-down Manhattan brownstone tenement stop greedy developers from demolishing their homes. However, the miniature flying saucers have the odds stacked against them as they bravely do all they can to save the day. Sci-fi fantasy, starring Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Frank McRae and Elizabeth Pena.
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Great Scott! With yet another retro movie weekend upon us, we're strapping up our boots and getting ready to travel back in time via the medium of retro movie goodness! Enjoy movie lovers!
SATURDAY 14th April
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) ITV2 3:45pm-5:35pm
Daffy Duck tires of playing second fiddle to Bugs Bunny, so sets off to seek his fortune. He ends up helping a would-be stuntman rescue his screen idol father, in reality a secret agent, who has been kidnapped by the deranged chairman of the Acme Corporation. Live action and animated comedy, with Brendan Fraser, Steve Martin, Timothy Dalton and Jenna Elfman.
Liar Liar (1997) ITV2 5:35pm-7:15pm
A lawyer, whose underhand ploys to win cases leave him little time to see his son, discovers he is incapable of lying after the boy's birthday wish makes his dad tell only the truth. However, this causes a host of problems as the attorney tries to muddle his way through a high-profile divorce settlement. Comedy, with Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Jennifer Tilly and Cary Elwes.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 252
Cor blimey governor! Another retro movie weekend so soon? We'd better hop to it!
Shouting it out loud and proud like an old timey Victorian street trader, we'll dig out, wash off and proudly display our fresh batch of retro movie goodies. Roll up, roll up... classic movies for all! Shouting louder than our market competition, we'll put only the best ones at the front and make sure they shine bright to any passers by.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 29th July
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