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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 382
Slowly pulling over us like a thick blanket, another retro movie weekend is here to comfort us and to see us through to the end of the week in total style. Plenty of classics to pick from. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 13th June
Vice Versa (1988) Sony Movies 12:35pm-2:35pm
A department store executive returns from a trip to Thailand in possession of a mysterious artefact that causes him to change places with his 11-year-old son. While the horrified father struggles to cope with a world of teachers and school bullies, the youngster is revelling in the perks of being a grown-up. Fantasy comedy, starring Judge Reinhold, Fred Savage, Swoosie Kurtz and Corinne Bohrer.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 5STAR 1:50pm-5:20pm
An unassuming hobbit is plunged into a battle against the forces of darkness when his uncle bequeaths him a magical ring of immense power. He joins a fellowship of heroes to embark on a perilous quest to destroy the ring before it falls into the hands of its creator - a dark lord who needs it to regain his power and conquer the world. The first part of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy trilogy based on JRR Tolkien's novel, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom.
Be Kind, Rewind 📼 Exclusive New Movie TShirts!
Ah, the early 90s was a glorious time to be a movie fan and with things as they are, we can't think of a better time to kick back and take comfort in some good old nostalgia.
So we've dug out some of our most loved VHS tapes from back in the day to inspire our latest range of 90s Movie TShirts featuring everything from fan-favourite flicks to now-iconic cult classics (including a couple of guilty pleasures - yes we're looking at YOU Super Mario Bros!)
They also include some of our most popular requests so we know you're going to love them too....
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.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 372
It's that time again! With days slowly merging into one, we're back to set your movie clocks with another look at this weekend's top retro movies! Set the box or grab the snacks and watch these 'live'. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 4th April
Cats & Dogs (2001) 5STAR 12:30pm-2:15pm
In his quest for world domination, a power-mad Persian cat plots to sabotage a scientist's plans to cure all humans who are allergic to dogs. A heroic puppy joins a force of canine secret agents to foil his schemes. Comedy, starring Jeff Goldblum and Elizabeth Perkins, and featuring the voices of Tobey Maguire, Alec Baldwin, Susan Sarandon and Sean Hayes.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 371
We're back with another action-packed, romance-filled (kinda) and nostalgia giving retro movie rundown. Sure to send you on a trip down memory lane. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 28th March
Stuart Little 2 (2002) Film4 11:00am-12:30pm
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.
Dead Poets Society (1989) Sony Movies 1:05pm-3:35pm
A charismatic English teacher at a New England prep school in the 1950s raises eyebrows among his strait-laced colleagues by encouraging the students to live a life beyond their expectations. Unfortunately, the boys find their families and the rest of the teaching staff are not so understanding about their desire to follow their dreams. Peter Weir's drama, starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles and Gale Hansen.
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) Channel 5 1:55pm-4:55pm
English nobleman Robin of Locksley returns home from fighting in the Crusades, only to discover that his father has been murdered and his lands seized, while the local people are living in fear under the tyrannical rule of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Branded an outlaw for his defiance, he and his Moorish travelling companion go into hiding in the forest, where they recruit a group of bandits to fight for justice, protect the downtrodden, and foil the Sheriff's plan to seize the throne while the king is away at war. Medieval action-adventure, starring Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater and Mike McShane.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 359
Deck the halls and watch some movies! Tis well into the long nights time of life now which means one thing... getting to do a whole lot of nothing and enjoy some absolute movie gems guilt-free. Oh yes. Settle in and catch up with some of the best flicks ever with our top picks hitting your screens. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 7th December
Father of the Bride (1991) 5STAR 10:05am-12:10pm
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.
Father of the Bride Part II (1995) 5STAR 12:10pm-2:25pm
A put-upon father has just got used to his daughter being married, when he learns she is pregnant. Thrown into a mid-life crisis, he impulsively sells his house so he and his wife can buy the seafront retreat they had always dreamed about - only for responsibility to come crashing back on him when his wife reveals she is also expecting. Comedy sequel, starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton.