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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 448
Road tripping our way into another weekend, we're making sure we stop at only the best spots, somewhere for a good giggle, somewhere for a whole lot of drama and of course, somewhere to feast on a whole lot of action! Buckle up and enjoy our top movie picks!
SATURDAY 16th October
13 Going on 30 (2004) 5STAR 10:05am-12:10pm
A 13-year-old girl wishes she could skip the misery of growing up and become an adult overnight. However, the next day she wakes up to find 17 years have mysteriously passed and she is now a successful magazine editor approaching her 30th birthday - and her new life is just as hard to cope with as her old one. Romantic comedy, starring Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Christa B Allen and Andy Serkis.
Stuart Little 2 (2002) Film4 11:00am-12:35pm
The plucky talking mouse feels left out when the son of his adopted human family makes a new pal - but quickly forgets such trifling matters when his high-flying canary friend is captured by an evil falcon, prompting the brave rodent to mount a daring rescue. Family adventure sequel, with Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie and Jonathan Lipnicki, and the voices of Michael J Fox, Melanie Griffith and James Woods.
Jumanji (1995) 5STAR 12:10pm-2:20pm
A man who has been trapped inside a mysterious jungle board game for 26 years is eventually freed when two children start to play it. Unfortunately, he arrives with a rampaging horde of animals on his heels, leaving only one solution - to finish the game he started all those years ago. Fantasy adventure, starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst and Bonnie Hunt.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 447
Sweet cherry pie! Another action, drama, comedy and nostalgia packed weekend is upon us. We're SO ready to grab a fork and tuck into all the excitement our top movie picks can bring. Are you ready?
SATURDAY 7th October
Stuart Little (1999) Film4 11:00am-12:45pm
An American couple decides their son needs a brother, and plan to adopt another child - but when they get to the orphanage they are greeted by a charming talking mouse named Stuart, who fits the bill perfectly. However, their jealous cat hatches a plot to get rid of the new arrival. Comedy adventure, starring Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie, with the voice of Michael J Fox.
Stuart Little 2 (2002) Film4 12:45pm-2:20pm
The plucky talking mouse feels left out when the son of his adopted human family makes a new pal - but quickly forgets such trifling matters when his high-flying canary friend is captured by an evil falcon, prompting the brave rodent to mount a daring rescue. Family adventure sequel, with Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie and Jonathan Lipnicki, and the voices of Michael J Fox, Melanie Griffith and James Woods.
Cocoon (1985) Channel 5 12:55pm-3:15pm
The elderly residents of a retirement home treat themselves to an occasional dip in the pool at an abandoned house. It turns out that friendly aliens in human form are using the place to restore dormant members of their species - and energy from their cocoons is giving the old-timers a new lease of life. Ron Howard's sci-fi drama, with Wilford Brimley, Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Don Ameche and Steve Guttenberg.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 446
With all the right ingredients measured and weighed, we're rolling out the dough fantastic weekend that will be topped with top movie action, drama and adventure before being baked to perfection!
SATURDAY 2nd October
Father of the Bride (1991) 5STAR 12:05pm-2:15pm
A doting dad is taken aback when his daughter announces she is getting married, and is thrown into a whirlwind of increasingly complicated wedding plans, a struggle to live up to the expectations of his wealthy future in-laws and the sad realisation that his little girl has grown up. A remake of the 1950s comedy, with Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams and Martin Short.
The Simpsons Movie (2007) Film4 12:45pm-2:30pm
Homer unwittingly pollutes Lake Springfield, so the US government decides to isolate the city underneath a giant dome. The Simpsons manage to escape and plan to start a new life in Alaska - but learn Springfield is about to be destroyed, and return to save their friends. With the voices of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith.
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 445
Calling all you weekend warriors! We've got a battle for you right here, a battle to pick which of our top movie picks you'll watch! Are you ready?
SATURDAY 25th September
Labyrinth (1986) 5STAR 10:05am-12:10pm
A teenager wishes her baby brother would be taken away, only to have her request granted by a band of goblins and their sinister king. She regrets her decision and sets out to rescue him, but to reach the castle where he is being held, she must find her way through a magical maze full of strange creatures. Jim Henson's fantasy adventure, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 443
Swinging its way to you like a monkey on a vine, we're swooping in with a whole mix of movie goodness for you to snap up and enjoy. A little of drama, a dash of action and a whole heap of nostalgia. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 4th September
Moomins on the Riviera (2014) Film4 11:00am-12:35pm
The Moomins, Little My and Snorkmaiden embark on a sea journey that, after overcoming storms and desert island dangers, leads the family to the Riviera, where their unity is put to the test. Children's animation, with the voices of Russell Tovey and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
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Clueless (1995) Channel 5 1:05pm-3:00pm
A rich high-school student uses all her charm and financial clout to boost an awkward new pupil's image, but soon finds she has created a monster - while her own popularity suffers in the process. Comedy inspired by Jane Austen's Emma, starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy and Paul Rudd.
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Vertical Limit (2000) GREAT! movies 2:00pm-4:25pm
A wildlife photographer is forced to master his fears and the elements as he leads an expedition to climb K2, the world's second-highest mountain, on a desperate mission to rescue his estranged sister and her fellow mountaineers, who have fallen into a crevasse. Action-adventure, starring Chris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton, Scott Glenn and Robin Tunney.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 441
With a zip and a clip, we're setting up camp in retro movie land! Tripping over iconic films as we work our way through the long days, we'll cosy up in the evening around the warm glow of nostalgia thanks to some totally iconic movies!
SATURDAY 21st August
Shrek the Third (2007) Film4 3:00pm-4:45pm
The bad-tempered ogre finds himself in the unwelcome position of being next in line for the throne. Preferring to stay at home in the swamps, he sets out on a quest to find the rightful heir - a rebellious teenager named Artie - and persuade him to face up to his responsibilities as the future king. Meanwhile, the ambitious Prince Charming sees his chance to take the throne. Animated comedy, with the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas and Rupert Everett.
You've Got Mail (1998) Channel 5 3:30pm-5:55pm
Two rivals in the bookshop business fall in love over the internet, unaware they know and dislike each other in the real world. While things remain frosty in person, the pair's anonymous online relationship continues to blossom. Romantic comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey and Dabney Coleman.
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