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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 – 420
Like the rainbow after the rain, another retro movie rundown is here to shine brightly with action, comedy and adventure and fill our weekends with joy and a little drama!
SATURDAY 27th March
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000) Film4 11:00am-12:35pm
The lucky little tots embark on a trip to a French theme park - but while the rest of the gang are intent on enjoying themselves, Chuckie is distracted by his wish for a new mum. He sets his sights on the owner of the amusement park as a prospective partner for his single dad. Animated adventure, with the voices of Christine Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Daily, Cheryl Chase, Kath Soucie and Susan Sarandon.
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 419
Blossoming out like a brightly colour flower, the tales of a much-loved movie really grows and comes to life. Spreading out to reveal its full glory, we sit back and admire its wonder while the brief window of opportunity allows.
SATURDAY 13th March
Flight of the Navigator (1986) Film4 2:45pm-4:40pm
A boy mysteriously disappears in 1978 and is found eight years later, having not aged a day. He escapes being experimented on by government scientists by taking off in a crashed alien spaceship. With the help of the robot pilot, he tries to find out what has happened to him and if he can get back home. Sci-fi adventure, starring Joey Cramer and Veronica Cartwright, with the voice of Paul Reubens.
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The First Wives Club (1996) 5STAR 3:05pm-5:15pm
Three former college friends reunite at the funeral of a mutual acquaintance, who killed herself after her husband left her for a younger woman. Finding themselves in a similar situation, the trio decides to take action and hit their former partners where it hurts most - their finances. Comedy, starring Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Dan Hedaya, Bronson Pinchot and Elizabeth Berkley.
Oliver! (1968) Channel 5 3:30pm-6:40pm
An oscar-winning musical version of the stage play based on Charles Dickens' classic tale about a lonely workhouse orphan who ends up on the cold streets of London, where he falls under the wing of petty crook Fagin and his gang of young backstreet thieves. Featuring the iconic songs Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, As Long as He Needs Me and You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two. Starring Ron Moody, Mark Lester, Oliver Reed, Jack Wild, Harry Secombe, Shani Wallis and Leonard Rossiter.
Home Alone (1990) Film4 4:40pm-6:45pm
A boy has to fend for himself when he is accidentally left behind after his family jets off to Paris for Christmas. The youngster initially enjoys his freedom but is soon forced to resort to ingenious booby traps to defend the family home from two dim-witted burglars. Comedy, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara and John Candy.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 413
Smashing through the days and week like Sonic on a super-speedy adventure while collecting gold rings, we're back at another retro movie weekend flag as we catch our breath and work out where the heck how we picked up so many already!
SATURDAY 23rd January
Thunderbirds Are Go! (1966) Film4 2:55pm-4:50pm
International Rescue is called in to save the first manned space mission to Mars from sinister hijacker The Hood, and ensure a second attempt goes to plan. Puppet adventure based on Gerry Anderson's TV series, featuring the voices of Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett, Alexander Davion, Peter Dyneley, Sylvia Anderson and Cliff Richard, voicing a puppet version of himself.
Bicentennial Man (1999) Sony Movies 4:30pm-7:05pm
A family purchases a robot servant to perform menial tasks but quickly realises this is no ordinary droid when he begins to develop human emotions and the capacity to think for himself, a quality encouraged by his owner's children. He asks for his freedom and spends the next 200 years struggling to come to terms with its humanity. Chris Columbus's sci-fi drama inspired by the books of Isaac Asimov, starring Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Embeth Davidtz and Oliver Platt.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 412
When it feels like someone has slowed down the spin of the entire globe and not only are we stuck in a forever Winter, but everything else is on pause too, it's a good time to slow down too, take a breath and work out your next steps.
SATURDAY 16th January
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) Film4 12:45pm-3:00pm
A hapless family's camping holiday in the mountains is brought to a sudden end when they accidentally hit the legendary Bigfoot with their car. They decide to adopt the endearing creature but have more trouble than expected trying to keep him concealed and to avoid arousing their neighbours' suspicions. Comedy, starring John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, David Suchet, Don Ameche and Kevin Peter Hall.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 377
Saying helloooooo to another retro movie weekend! While we need to put a hold on our own adventures, we can sure tune in and join in on a whole heap of others with our top pick of classic movies hitting the telly. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 9th May
Practical Magic (1998) Channel 5 1:00pm-3:10pm
Two chalk-and-cheese sisters descended from a long line of white witches, are determined to lift the curse that has burdened all the females of the family for generations - namely, that any man who falls in love with them will suffer an untimely death. Fantasy, starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest and Aidan Quinn.
Bedazzled (2000) 5STAR 1:30pm-3:15pm
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.