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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 177
Jingle all the way! Tis the season and tis certainly time for another installment of our Retro Movie Rundown!
Like a frantic parent with just a few hours left to finish wrapping up alllll the big and small gifts ready for the big day, we find ourselves faced with a battle involving paper, tape and patience. We'll get ever more creative with ways to wrap even the most obscure shapes and sizes just so we can hold the suspense for the recipient for just a little longer. We'll start with a pile of items and materials and end up with a complete collection of suspense and joy.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 176
Daydream believer! It's really time for another fun-filled and action-packed retro movie weekend? Oh....go on then!
With the big day drawing ever closer, we find ourselves once again in that slightly dazed and confused situation where we're not sure just who's gifts we've grabbed, who's we've yet to sort or if we even have enough time to get it all done! Alas! With the clock ticking, will we ever get this sorted in time to enjoy all the festivities? Will we please everyone we really like to? Or will we just say sod it all and have a blast! ......probably that one.
Happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 12th December
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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.
