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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 175
Holy hand grenade! It's time for another retro movie weekend!
So like many eager, stressed but undeterred Christmas shoppers in the land, we find ourselves once again facing a truly Herculean task of finding, grabbing and wrapping the perfect gift for all of our nearest and dearest. Just like the choice of top retro films this weekend, we'll be met with a sea of choices with each one battling for our attention. We'll pick out only the perfect selection to take home and let nothing get in our way in creating the perfect festive day.
Happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 7th December
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 174
Beans on toast! Itâs the Weekend!
So at the back of a bustling busy restaurant amongst stacks of dirty dishes and cutlery let us be your eager to please Kitchen hand, as we hold aloft our scrubbing brush of retro movie awesomeness, let us hose down mounds of crud covered pots with a jettison of cinematic greatness before we stand in awe at a glistening mountain of celluloid wonder.
Happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER
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Seven Ways from Sundown (1960) 5USA 9:15am-11:00am (1 hour 45 minutes)
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 173
Willy Wonka's factory! Can it be? So soon? Is it....really....the weekend?!
Like a hardworking, creative and ever so slightly extraordinary chocolate factory owner, we find ourselves once again in front of a whole world of possibilities. We could mix a touch of comedy with a splash of sweet, or perhaps mix some thriller flavours with a hint of romance. The choices are endless! After everything has set, we can take a taste of some of our creations and always dip back into them thanks to the magic of celluloid wonder.
Happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER
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10 Things You [Probably] Didn't Know About…The Movie 'Elf'!
Ever since its release back in 2003, Elf has been a part of every Christmas for us. Bringing Buddy back into our lives once again filling us with Christmas joy, we simply can't imagine a Christmas film list that doesn't include this Will Ferrel classic!
His unstoppable charm and spirit have come to be a staple in many homes over the festive season reminding us of that little kid inside all of us who just loves decorations, Christmas trees, gifts and of course SUGAR!
Just before we all settle town to tuck into this modern classic (if you haven't already!), why not take a peep at our 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Movie Elf so you can annoy wow all your fellow viewers. Enjoy!
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1 - The script for Elf was originally written way back in the '90s, and Jim Carrey (off of The Grinch fame) was originally tied to the role before Will Ferrell was cast.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 172
Double rainbow! Is it really the weekend? Already? So soon? Okay!
Like a local food guru taste testing their way through a local fate bake competition, we find ourselves once again facing a whole line up of treats, all waiting for us to sample, enjoy and reward. We'll work our way through the cinematic greats like tucking into some delicious fruitcake, sweet, homely, and hearty all topped up with a sneak of alcohol. A perfect movie night in!
SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER
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Black Beauty (1994) ITV3 10:55am-12:45pm (1 hour 50 minutes)
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 171
Flash! Bang! Ohhhhhh! It's only the weekend again!
Getting geared up for another wet and windy fireworks extravaganza, we find ourselves once again faced with an evening or delight ahead of us. Like some of the most iconic retro movies around, a good old display will brighten up our faces in the dark, get our senses tingling and leave us smiling and always wanting more! We'll enjoy our evening with a nice hot cup or coco before getting to warm up by the fire and let all that we see take us back to years gone by.
SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER
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The Hunt for Red October (1990) Dave 3:30pm-6:00pm (2 hours 30 minutes)