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Our Top Ten Films Turning 20 in 2015!
It's that time again everyone! Yes, we're taking a little look back in time to dig up some of the biggest, most iconic and all out amazing films that will be turning a cool 20 years old this very year!
Now, some of these might shock, amaze or perhaps just make you realise how old things (and you are). We certainly fall in the latter category!
So! Take a little trip down memory lane with us and take a peep at some of our favourite films that were released back in 1995!
1) Toy Story
Okay this one if just plain scary! It only seems 5 minutes ago that we were thrown into Andy's room with the weird and wonderful collection of Toys. Still amazing and still full of amazing Pixar animation, this has really stood the test of time, with sharp graphics and even better animation. A real kids classic.
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Christopher Jingle Bells Cringle! It has to be the weekend!
So like Santa Clause getting stuck down the chimney on a festive Christmas eve, after a few too many mince pies. Let us be your ever helpful, mischievous, little Elves as we try and prise you free with our hefty stick of mega movie magic, weâll try pull you out with our lasso of cinematic awsomeness before we watch you crash to the floor in puff of soot as we stand around and giggle with celluloid wonder.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) Sky Movies Comedy 10:50am-12:35pm (1 hour 45 minutes)
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Icarusâ wings! We do love the weekend.
So like a big old bucket full of multi coloured Lego let us be your helping hands as we use our infinite imagination and skill to build you a kaleidoscopic wonderland of retro delight and nostalgic movie masterpieces.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER
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Small Soldiers (1998) 1:20pm ITV2 130 minutes
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Snap, crackle and pop! It's only the weekend already!
With the moonlight sky being decorated with the multicolored firmly embers from it's barrage of rockets, we patiently but eagerly wait with our eyes firmly gazed at the stars for the next assault of the brightest, biggest and best fireworks in the land. Gloves, hats and coats are a must as we're transported back to our childhoods and all the wonder and delight that captured our imaginations so many years ago.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER
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Aliens (1986) Sky Movies Aliens 12:30pm-3:00pm (2 hours 30 minutes)
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Aunt Gemimaâs pyjamas! - Itâs another festive weekend!
So after our festive feast of roasted turkey, Brussle sprouts, Carrots and crispy roast potatoes, let us be your rather full, partially merry but quite sleepy Grandpa as we sit back in our favourite arm chair and gently nod off to the comforting sounds of retro movie magic, weâll dream about cinematic greatness and dribble a little tiny amount for celluloid wonder.
Have a festive retro weekend!
SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) ITV London 2:30pm-5:05pm (2 hours 35 minutes)
10 Things You [Probably] Didn't Know About...Your Top Christmas Films
Possibly something that's almost just as good as Christmas itself...it is of course Christmas movies! Yep they give us that warm feeling that everything's a little different at this special time of year, the birds sing a little louder, people smile just that little bit wider and kids everywhere go just that extra bit more huper! Oh the joy!
To help us celebrate these classic flicks and to let us enjoy them just that little bit more, check out some pretty cool facts we've found out about some of the nation's top Christmas films in our '10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Top Christmas Films.' Enjoy!
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1) Miracle on 34th Street: The scenes of the Macyâs Thanksgiving Day Parade are actually taken from the 1946 parade. The movie is credited with bringing the traditional parade to the national spotlight, and Macyâs employees were given half a day off so they could see the first showing of the movie.
2) Home Alone: In the scene where chief bad guy played by Joe Pesci bites Kevin's finger, he actually bit harder than expected and left Macaulay with a scar he has to this day.