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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 455
Ring the bells! We're back with our first retro movie rundown of 2022 and boy, do we have plenty of classics heading your way! Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride.
SATURDAY 8th January
Dumb and Dumber (1994) 5STAR 10:15am-12:30pm
Dimwitted Rhode Island limousine driver Lloyd Christmas and his equally vacuous friend Harry Dunne embark on a disaster-fraught cross-country trip to Aspen, where they hope to reunite a briefcase with its female owner. However, the pair are unaware the case contains a $1million ransom they would have been better leaving well alone. Farrelly brothers comedy, starring Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Teri Garr and Mike Starr.
The Mask (1994) 5STAR 12:30pm-2:35pm
A timid bank clerk stumbles on an ancient mask, which endows whoever wears it with untold superhuman powers, unbridled self-confidence and an irresistible charm for the ladies. Unfortunately, he earns the enmity of a local gangster for daring to flirt with his girlfriend - and when the crook gets wind of the artefact's existence, he covets the power for himself. Comic-book comedy, with Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert and Peter Greene.
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Splash (1984) Channel 5 1:05pm-3:15pm
A lonely New Yorker is rescued from drowning by a mermaid, who falls in love with him and assumes human form so she can seek him out in Manhattan. He is soon equally smitten, and she resolves to keep her true nature a secret from him. However, an obsessive scientist suspects the truth and plans to prove it. Romantic fantasy comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah and John Candy.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) E4 3:00pm-6:00pm
The war between the shape-shifting robots erupts once again, as the first of the evil Decepticons leads an attack on Earth to locate an ancient planet-destroying machine. Hapless teenager Sam Witwicky is caught in the middle of the ensuing conflict as he holds the key to discovering the location of the device. Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox.
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Cast Away (2000) Channel 5 3:15pm-6:10pm
A manager for an American courier service has to fend for himself when a plane crash leaves him stranded alone on a desert island. Initially panic-stricken, he overcomes his terror to survive for four years on his own before building a raft and setting off on an epic journey back home. Adventure drama, starring Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy, Lari White and Chris Noth.
The Batman (2022) Merchandise At TruffleShuffle + What We Know So Far
Swooping out of the shadows and causing a total flap here at TruffleTowers, we're so thrilled to be bringing some awesome new Batman TShirts to the site for the upcoming new adventure, The Batman, hitting our screens in 2022!
Naturally, as avid superhero fans and full-time DC Comics lovers, we just had to get our hands on something to show some love for this next instalment and we're so excited to finally reveal a little look at what we'll be able to offer!
Our current range for The Batman alongside our huge collection of official Batman merchandise will be some incredible new The Batman TShirts which are looking every bit as sharp as Bruce Wayne himself.
Featuring the new icon and edgy wording 'I am the shadows that have us SO ready for the new movie, this is a real classic that will surely stand the test of time.
Top Classics Movies Available To Stream This Christmas
It's that time again movie geeks! Sure... an epic roast and amazing gifts are all good, but really, the most wonderful treat at Christmas is a little time to kick back and watch some totally awesome movies! Right?
For us, nothing beats a whole day or snacking on the sofa with countless retro movies just ready to be lapped up. So much nostalgia and one heck of a way to unwind after all the chaos.
Picking out amazing movies has never been so easy too. Gone are the days of heading off to your local Blockbuster, now you have literally thousands of movies right at your fingertips and just a few clicks away.
To help you plan your movies at this most wonderful time of year, we've picked out our top movie picks available to stream right now via Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video. Enjoy!
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Ghostbusters
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 454
Just like adding the star to the top of the tree, another retro movie weekend is here to add the finishing magic touch! Packed with classic moments, iconic lines and heaps of memories, kick back and jump into some total classics.
SATURDAY 18th December
Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie (2015) Film4 11:00am-12:45pm
The long-suffering youngster hopes his lifelong run of bad luck will come to an end when he develops a crush on a new school friend. His beloved dog has more important things to worry about, as he dreams of taking to the skies in his airborne kennel. Animated comedy, with the voices of Noah Schnapp and Bill Melendez.
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 453
Getting your December weekend all wrapped up with a bow on top, we're sending a whole heap of movie goodness your way so you can settle in and jump into some action, comedy and maybe a little romance. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 4th December
Cutthroat Island (1995) Film4 12:55pm-3:15pm
A tough female pirate enlists the help of an educated slave in finding the three parts of a map leading to buried treasure. However, one of the pieces is in the hands of her cruel uncle, and she also has to find the loot before her crew mutinies or the British Navy catches up with her. Swashbuckling adventure, starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella and Maury Chaykin.
The Flintstones (1994) ITV 3:20pm-5:00pm
Blue-collar caveman Fred Flintstone is promoted to an executive position at work and unwittingly becomes embroiled in an embezzlement scheme - thanks in no small part to his seductive new assistant. Live-action version of the cartoon comedy, starring John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Rosie O'Donnell, Halle Berry and Elizabeth Taylor.
That's A Wrap! Our Top Gifts For Movie Fans
On the hunt for the ideal gifts for the movie fans in your life? It's time to say 'lights, camera, and ACTION' on your gifting thanks to our ever-growing collection of movie gifts!
Sure to cause a scene and have them crying our a Wilhelm scream in glee, we've picked out some of our favourite and best selling goodies that will please even the harshest of critics. Take a peep!
Gift them a piece of movie history with this stunning Limited Edition Steven Spielberg Movies Art Print. With only 995 made, it's an ideal way to show some love for some of the most iconic movies in history!
So they think they know movies? Well... let them put their skills to the test with this fun Universal Movies Trivia Game. Sure to separate the movie buffs from the movie duffs!