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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 408
Searching, clicking, swiping and tapping, we're busy looking high and low for classics, new finds and plenty of the in-between to create another totally magical playlist that will take all our troubles away with just a click of a play button.
SATURDAY 12th December
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) ITV2 11:25am-1:15pm
Daffy Duck tires of playing second fiddle to Bugs Bunny, so sets off to seek his fortune. He ends up helping a would-be stuntman rescue his screen idol father, in reality, a secret agent, who has been kidnapped by the deranged chairman of the Acme Corporation. Live-action and animated comedy, with Brendan Fraser, Steve Martin, Timothy Dalton and Jenna Elfman.
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Christmas with the Kranks (2004) Channel 5 11:25am-2:05pm
A married couple from Chicago decide to steer clear of the usual festive celebrations and keep their cash for a holiday in the sun, prompting a busybody neighbour to call on the local community to pull out all the stops to make them change their minds. A festive comedy based on a novel by John Grisham, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Tim Allen, Dan Aykroyd and M Emmet Walsh.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 407
Wether you're looking to get just a little off the tip or go for a full on cut, wash and dry, we're sure you'll leave looking and feeling better than ever with our full range of services including classic comedy, thrills and spills and even the odd bit of sci-fi!
SATURDAY 5th December
Bedazzled (2000) 5STAR 11:15am-1:05pm
The Devil appears as a beautiful woman to a lovelorn computer buff and grants him seven wishes in exchange for his soul. However, he quickly discovers that dealing with the Princess of Darkness is not so simple, and when he uses his wishes to woo the girl he loves they all backfire on him in disastrous fashion. Fantasy comedy remake, with Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Frances O'Connor and Miriam Shor.
Back to the Future Part II (1989) ITV 1:50pm-4:00pm
Time-travelling teenager Marty McFly travels to the 21st century, where he has to save his children from a terrible fate. However, this proves to have unforeseen consequences when the future version of arch enemy Biff sees a chance to rewrite history for his own benefit, leaving Marty stuck in a twisted parallel universe. Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd.
These ARE The Star Wars Gifts You're Looking For...
Despite there being no new Star Wars movie our way in 2020 (*cries in geek*), it's been one heck of an amazing year for all things out of this world with the totally amazing The Mandalorian hitting Disney+!
Safe to say, we've still been pretty caught up in the Star Wars love this year and so has our collection with some incredible clothing, homewares and accessories including a huge range of Star Wars Gifts for you to snap up for someone special this year.
With heaps of ideas including Star Wars and The Mandalorian TShirts, Mugs, Pyjamas, Games, Sweaters, Bags and so much more, we've picked out some of our very favourites to help you find the perfect gift at hyperspace speeds!
Who doesn't love The Child? Let them get stuck into some Star Wars action away from their screens with this fun Baby Yoda The Child's Cute Loot Game. Sure to be a hit at your next game night.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 406
With time seemingly standing still white moving quicker than ever, it's time to catch a moment and sit down and enjoy some total movie gems. Plenty to keep you busy when things are quiet.
SATURDAY 28th November
The Next Karate Kid (1994) 5STAR 2:50pm-5:05pm
Wise karate mentor Mr Miyagi meets the orphaned teenage grand-daughter of a soldier who once saved his life. As well as guiding her through the trials of high school and her first romance, he takes her to a Zen monastery to hone her martial arts skills. Adventure sequel, starring Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside and Constance Towers.
Crocodile Dundee II (1988) Film4 4:45pm-6:55pm
The rugged Australian adventurer sets out to save his reporter girlfriend from New York drug dealers. Having rescued her from their clutches, he realises they will soon be coming after him - so he decides to even the odds by luring them to the Outback for a final showdown. Comedy adventure sequel, starring Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon and Charles S Dutton.
Back to the Future Part II (1989) ITV2 5:15pm-7:25pm
Time-travelling teenager Marty McFly travels to the 21st century, where he has to save his children from a terrible fate. However, this proves to have unforeseen consequences when the future version of arch enemy Biff sees a chance to rewrite history for his own benefit, leaving Marty stuck in a twisted parallel universe. Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 405
With the days seemingly being washed away like the raindrops on a windshield, we're somehow back again so soon with even more movie goodness for you to get stuck into. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 21st November
Dragonheart (1996) Film4 12:45pm-2:45pm
A knight sets out to slay a dragon, only to find the unhappy creature is the last of its kind. Forging an unlikely alliance, the pair embark on a mission to rid their kingdom of its tyrannical ruler. Fantasy adventure, starring Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite and Julie Christie, with the voice of Sean Connery.
The Next Karate Kid (1994) 5STAR 6:45pm-9:00pm
Wise karate mentor Mr Miyagi meets the orphaned teenage grand-daughter of a soldier who once saved his life. As well as guiding her through the trials of high school and her first romance, he takes her to a Zen monastery to hone her martial arts skills. Adventure sequel, starring Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside and Constance Towers.
Gladiator (2000) 5STAR 9:00pm-12:05am
Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius is a casualty of a power struggle between the corrupt Emperor Commodus and the senate. Ordered to be put to death along with his family, he escapes his would-be killers but is sold into slavery as a gladiator - and uses his fame in the arena to fight against the tyrant. Oscar-winning period epic, with Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Derek Jacobi and Oliver Reed, in his last film role.
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The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) E4 9:00pm-11:00pm
Awkward teenagers Simon, Will, Jay and Neil plan a holiday to the Greek island of Crete after they finish their exams, hoping to experience drink, sex and debauchery beyond their wildest dreams. However, things do not quite work out as planned. A comedy based on the TV series, with Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 404
Just like when the perfect song comes on at the perfect moment, we're here to hit play on some total classics that not only will you know and love, but they'll have to enjoy them like a classic tune you know all the words too that take you right back. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 14th November
Dirty Dancing (1987) 5STAR 5:10pm-7:15pm
A dance instructor at a 1960s resort hotel fears his career will be jeopardised when his regular partner is forced to pull out of an important show in which they are due to perform. Luckily, a naive teenager is happy to step in and is treated to a whirlwind holiday education in life, love and expressing herself. A romantic drama, with Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and Jerry Orbach.