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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown - 288!
Movie time! Love nothing more than kicking back and catching some of the most iconic films ever? Hells yeh, right?! We've got your back with our latest top picks of classic films (and some not so much) hitting the small screen this weekend. Take your pick and enjoy!
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SATURDAY 2nd June
Matilda (1996) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-11:10am
A gifted youngster is packed off by her selfish parents to the prison-like Crunchem Hall School. Once there, she befriends a sweet-natured teacher who convinces her that not all grown-ups are bad - and urges her to use her special powers to turn the tables on the nasty headmistress. Fantasy comedy, adapted from the children's book by Roald Dahl, with Mara Wilson, Pam Ferris, Embeth Davidtz, Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito, who also directed.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown - 287
Time for more movie goodness!! Switch on and tune into some of our top retro movie picks with your favourite snacks. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
SATURDAY 25th MAY
Hook (1991) Sony Movie Channel 10:10am-12:05pm (1 hour 55 minutes)
Peter Pan, who has finally grown up and is now a married lawyer with a family of his own, is whisked away by Tinkerbell to Neverland, where he must learn to fly again if he is to save his children from the clutches of Captain Hook. Steven Spielberg's fantasy adventure, with Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins and Maggie Smith.
My Girl (1991) 5STAR 10:45am-12:50pm
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We're back! Time to tuck into some movie epicness and take a trip down memory lane with some of these total classic! Kettle on, feet up and enjoy!
SATURDAY 19th May
First Knight (1995) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-12:00pm
A wandering swordsman is knighted for his fighting prowess at the court of King Arthur and his wife, Lady Guinevere. However, the new knight and the queen develop a dangerous and secret attraction for each other, while a neighbouring warlord threatens the downfall of the kingdom. Adventure, starring Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia Ormond and Ben Cross.
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My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) Sony Movie Channel 5:45pm-8:00pm
A food critic realises she is in love with her best friend just as he announces he is going to marry another woman. Determined to have him to herself, she heads for the wedding with the intention of sabotaging the ceremony - but persuading the groom to give up on his bride-to-be proves harder than expected. Romantic comedy, starring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett.
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It's here! Rumbling it's way towards us like a T-Rex on a mission, another retro movie packed weekend is here and ready to roar loud and proud with nostalgic feels. Are you ready to take on this beast? Take a look below to see what you're up against...
SATURDAY 28th April
The Little Rascals (1994) Sony Movie Channel 10:40am-12:20pm (1 hour 40 minutes)
Mischievous kids hear one of their gang is going out with a girl, so they set out to sabotage the relationship before it becomes too serious, while also preparing for an important go-kart race. Children's comedy, starring Travis Tedford, Bug Hall and Brittany Ashton Holmes, with Mel Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg, Daryl Hannah and Reba McEntire.
Thunderbirds Are Go! (1966) Film4 11:00am-1:00pm (2 hours)
International Rescue is called in to save the first manned space mission to Mars from sinister hijacker The Hood, and ensure a second attempt goes to plan. Puppet adventure based on Gerry Anderson's TV series, featuring the voices of Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett, Alexander Davion, Peter Dyneley, Sylvia Anderson and Cliff Richard, voicing a puppet version of himself.
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The Sun has got his hat on and it's time to get stuck into some serious Spring goodtimes! Well... kinda. With a glimpse of sweet Summer vibes, sadly, the weather is looking pretty uncool this weekend which is eacatly why we're hitting you up with some of our top movie picks to drag you through with a smile on your face. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 14th April
The Great Outdoors (1988) Sony Movie Channel 9:00am-10:50am
Easy-going family man Chet Ripley takes his wife and two sons to a lakeside cabin in the wilderness to enjoy a peaceful holiday. However, his plans to relax are ruined by the unwelcome and unannounced arrival of his obnoxious brother-in-law - as well as unexpected intrusions by the local wildlife. Comedy, starring John Candy, Dan Aykroyd and Annette Bening.
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Spy Hard (1996) Sony Movie Channel 10:50am-12:35pm
Bungling secret agent Dick Steele - code-named WD-40 - is called out of retirement to thwart a megalomaniac general bent on destroying the world with a missile he is building at his secret island lair. Spoof spy adventure, starring Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, Charles Durning, Marcia Gay Harden, Barry Bostwick, and featuring a cameo appearance by Ray Charles.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown Easter Special!
It's time for another Egg-cellent Retro Movie Rundown Easter Special and sweet child o mine have we got some movies for you!
With soooo many movie nuggets for you to feast on, each packed with their very own collection of Easter eggs, it's time to stock up on your favourite treats and settle in for the ride of your life.... kinda.
FRIDAY 30th MARCH
K-9 (1989) ITV 9:25am-11:15am (1 hour 50 minutes)
A hard-bitten cop's bad attitude forces his superiors to take desperate measures to find him a new partner on the eve of what could turn out to be the biggest case of his career - and the solution is to pair him up with a lovable Alsatian that will put him through his paces. Comedy, starring James Belushi, Mel Harris and Ed O'Neill.