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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – The Big Christmas One!
It's the big one peeps! Our Christmas Retro Movie Rundown has crached it's way onto your roof and is here to spread some Christmas joy in the form or some of the best retro movies ever made!
Grab yourself a mince pie, a glass of something naughty and settle in to watch some of our top picks hitting the small screen. Merry Christmas peeps!
SATURDAY 22nd December
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) ITV3 10:55am-1:00pm
An impulsive elf walks out on Father Christmas during the hectic preparations for the festive season, and heads for New York determined to make a name for himself. However, he falls into the clutches of an evil toy manufacturer, who has a devilish money-making plan up his sleeve. Family fantasy adventure, starring Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith and Judy Cornwell.
Flight of the Navigator (1986) Film4 12:45pm-2:30pm
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Deck the halls and watch some movies, tra la la la laaaa, la laaa laaa laaaa! That's how it goes, right? Well, it sure rings true with us! With the cold weather creeping in thick and fast, it's time to grab them blankets and settle in for the duration with your favourite films! Check out our top picks hitting the small screen this weekend. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 15th December
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) ITV3 12:35pm-2:45pm
An impulsive elf walks out on Father Christmas during the hectic preparations for the festive season, and heads for New York determined to make a name for himself. However, he falls into the clutches of an evil toy manufacturer, who has a devilish money-making plan up his sleeve. Family fantasy adventure, starring Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith and Judy Cornwell.
101 Dalmatians (1996) Channel 5 2:55pm-5:05pm
Wicked fashion designer Cruella De Vil steals a huge litter of newborn Dalmatian puppies to turn into a magnificent coat - but the lucky pups have many four-legged friends who are determined the evil woman and her cronies will get their just deserts. Disney's live-action remake of the animated comedy adventure, starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Hugh Laurie and Mark Williams.
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Another retro movie weekend is here! Flying through the weeks like a space ship rushing into space, we're here with another little look at some of the top classic films hitting the small screen. Strap in and get ready for blast off as we begin our final countdown and take off into a whole new world of romance, action and adventure. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 6th October
You've Got Mail (1998) ITV 2 1:20pm-3:40pm
Two rivals in the bookshop business fall in love over the internet, unaware they know and dislike each other in the real world. While things remain frosty in person, the pair's anonymous online relationship continues to blossom. Romantic comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey and Dabney Coleman.
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown - 291!
Another retro movie weekend spectacular is here Truffle peeps! Are you ready to welcome some of the most iconic movies into your world? We sure are! Get your snacks at the ready, ice cream chilling in the freezer and enjoy some of our top picks hitting the small screen this weekend. Go go!
SATURDAY 7th July
It Could Happen to You (1994) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-11:15am
A cop is unable to tip a waitress but instead promises to split the proceeds with her if he wins the lottery. However, his elation when he actually bags the jackpot quickly fades when his furious wife makes it plain she does not want him to honour the pledge. Romantic comedy, starring Nicolas Cage, Bridget Fonda, Rosie Perez and Isaac Hayes.
Labyrinth (1986) 5STAR 12:50pm-2:55pm
A teenager wishes her baby brother would be taken away, only to have her request granted by a band of goblins and their sinister king. She regrets her decision and sets out to rescue him, but to reach the castle where he is being held, she must find her way through a magical maze full of strange creatures. Jim Henson's fantasy adventure, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie.
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Swooping on in to save the day! It's another retro movie rundown!
Kicking the freshly cut grass as we walk through a field, we'll breathe in the fresh air and take a moment to gaze at the vast expanse before us as we climb our way to ramblers glory. Finishing with a hot cuppa as we reach the summit, we'll take time to kick back and relax before capturing our moment on celluloid wonder.
SATURDAY 17th MARCH
Casper (1995) Channel 4 1:25pm-3:20pm (1 hour 55 minutes)
A paranormal expert moves into a haunted house where his daughter befriends the amiable ghost of a young boy - but things start to go awry when three smelly spooks and two dastardly crooks try to chase the new residents away. Family comedy, starring Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Eric Idle, Cathy Moriarty and featuring the voice of Malachi Pearson.
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Deck the halls and pour some drinks! With a healthy sized mince pie and a snifter of mulled wine, we find ourselves all of a sudden... in Christmas! With festive lights bringing our local streets to life and the smell of freshly baked goods with cinnamon lingering in the air, we quickly begin to wrap presents and write cards as we get festive season ready!
SATURDAY 16th December
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Volcano (1997) Film4 2:45pm-4:50pm (2 hours 5 minutes)
A river of molten lava spews from an erupting volcano onto the streets of Los Angeles, prompting the head of a crisis agency to team up with an intrepid scientist in a frantic and dangerous bid to save the city's residents. Disaster thriller, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffmann, Keith David and Don Cheadle.
The Return of the Musketeers (1989) Film4 4:50pm-6:55pm (2 hours 5 minutes)