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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 342
What's this? As the deep and distant rumbling begins to slowly intensify, so does the excitement. Before long, with our hands shaking as much as the earth around us in anticipation, we catch our first glimpse of the cause of the drama. From over the brow, we begin to see it. 'Would what it be?' people cry! Revealing itself in all its glory, we're presented with another retro movie filled weekend!
SATURDAY 2nd August
Cocoon (1985) Film4 11:00am-1:20pm
The elderly residents of a retirement home treat themselves to an occasional dip in the pool at an abandoned house. It turns out that friendly aliens in human form are using the place to restore dormant members of their species - and energy from their cocoons is giving the old-timers a new lease of life. Ron Howard's sci-fi drama, with Wilford Brimley, Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Don Ameche and Steve Guttenberg.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 334
What is this? A whole new list of films for us to dive on into and feat upon? Yes please! Tune in and get ready for helpings of action, romance, comedy and plenty of drama! Enjoy!
SATURDAY 1st June
Short Circuit (1986) Film4 12:35pm-2:50pm
A military robot is struck by lightning and develops a mind of its own, embarking on a series of misadventures. Sci-fi comedy adventure, starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) 5STAR 1:00pm-2:50pm
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 298!
Sploooooosh! Bomb diving it's way into your lives, another retro movie weekend is here and ready to spice up your spare time! With plenty of gems to pick from, sit back and enjoy our top picks hitting the small screen. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 25th AUGUST
Hook (1991) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-12:05pm
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.
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 276
Stop right there! In case you somehow, miraculously and strangely missed it... it's the weekend! this means one thing... time to kick back, relax and enjoy our top movie picks hitting the small screen with our latest Retro Movie Rundown!
SATURDAY 10th MARCH
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.
Picture Perfect (1997) Film4 1:00pm-3:05pm (2 hours 5 minutes)
An ambitious executive hires a man to pose as her fiance to give her a stable image at work and attract a colleague who is only tempted by unavailable women. However, her fantasy life soon spirals out of control, leaving her unable to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Romantic comedy, with Jennifer Aniston, Jay Mohr, Kevin Bacon, Olympia Dukakis and Illeana Douglas.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 275
It's SNOOOOOW! With what seems like the entire world now nicely dusted on soft while playful goodness, it's the perfect time to take some time and enjoy the finer things in life. Be it a nice walk, a hut cuppa, or even just sitting back and tucking into some of your old but still favourite movies. We know we love that one! Take a peep at some of our top picks hitting the small screen this weekend. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 3rd MARCH
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.
Stuart Little (1999) 11:20am-1:00pm (1 hour 40 minutes)
An American couple decide their son needs a brother, and plan to adopt another child - but when they get to the orphanage they are greeted by a charming talking mouse named Stuart, who fits the bill perfectly. However, their jealous cat hatches a plot to get rid of the new arrival. Comedy adventure, starring Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie, with the voice of Michael J Fox.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 274
Crack, band, wallop! Another fiiiiled retro movie rundown is here and ready to take us to far and distant lands.
with our water bottles bulging, our pocked packed with treats treats and our minds free, we find ourselves setting off for a good old fashioned weekend walk. Discovering a whole list of local gems along the way, we'll make our way around the sights and sounds, we'll leave nothing behind but footprints and taking nothing but pictures as we stride, stroll and climb our way to our destination.
