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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 392
Blowing its way into our lives once more, another retro movie filled weekend is here and has dragged along with it some totally classic movie gems too!
You'd better take cover peeps, with one gust after another, these top movie picks will be heading your way at rapid speed and will leave heaps of fun and nostalgia in their wake!
SATURDAY 22nd August
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) Sony Movies 11:15am-1:45pm
Ex-convict Elwood Blues sets about reforming his band to raise funds for a children's hospital. But no sooner has he found a suitable lead singer to replace his late brother Jake than the band end up being pursued by the police, the Russian mafia and his own embittered stepbrother. Comedy sequel, starring Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman and Joe Morton.
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.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 391
As we enter the store and hear the little bell ring, we're back browsing down the shelves that are totally packed with top movies goodness in search for the perfect story. Do we pick a comedy? Or perhaps a little action and adventure?
SATURDAY 15th August
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) Film4 1:55pm-4:05pm
The teenage detective and his future sidekick Watson meet for the first time at boarding school. The death of Holmes's mentor sets the youngsters on their first case, and they discover that former members of an archaeological survey team have died under suspicious circumstances - pointing to a sinister Egyptian cult using hallucinogenic poisons to kill its victims. Adventure, starring Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox and Sophie Ward.
Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) BBC One 4:30pm-5:50pm
Inventor Wallace and his canine sidekick Gromit have set up a pest control service, and are called in to stop rabbits overrunning a garden show. However, the pair are overwhelmed when a destructive giant bunny arrives on the scene, while an interfering aristocrat contrives to make matters worse. Nick Park's Oscar-winning animated adventure, with the voices of Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter.
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 381
Sweet child o mine! How can it be another weekend so soon? Pretty sure someone is messing with time. We'd better look into that.
Are you ready for another tornado of awesome movies? Well, either way, they're heading our wat fast... let's take a look.
SATURDAY 6th June
Fly Away Home (1996) Sony Movies 11:20am-1:35pm
A 13-year-old girl finds an abandoned nest of goose eggs and raises the chicks when they hatch. As winter approaches, the birds need to fly south, so she and her inventor father construct a light aircraft to lead the way. Family adventure, starring Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany and Terry Kinney.
Jumanji (1995) Channel 5 1:20pm-3:25pm
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 – 368
Screeching its way into another week, the retro movie rundown is back and sure to shake things up!
Pulling up in a cloud of smoke, we're ready to pick you up and take you on a wild ride through drama, romance, action and plenty of nostalgia, enjoy!
SATURDAY 7th March
The Waterboy (1998) Sony Movies 5:15pm-7:05pm
An American football team's waterboy puts up with constant ridicule from the players. But one day his anger gets the better of him and he demonstrates an unexpected talent for tackling - so the coach gives him a chance to prove his worth on the pitch. However, he has to keep his blossoming sporting career a secret from his overprotective mother. Comedy, with Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler and Fairuza Balk.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 367
Another weekend, another storm, another reason to stay at home and watch a whole heap of your favourite movies!
With the wind and rain looking to put a stop to all the fun, we're giving you all the tools you need to make this weekend rock in the form of our top movie picks to see you through in total style. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 29th February
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000) Film4 11:00am-12:45pm
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.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 365
Annnnnnnd POOOF! Just like that another week done which can mean just one little thing... time for another look at our top movie picks of course!
What worlds await us? Will we be in the middle of a whole lot of action or will we be getting all loved up? Let's see!
SATURDAY 8th February
Edward Scissorhands (1990) Film4 12:45pm-2:50pm
A reclusive genius creates a boy but dies before completing him, leaving his brainchild with scissor-like blades in place of hands. A kindly woman from a nearby suburb takes pity on the lonely figure and welcomes him into her home. He quickly becomes a hit in the neighbourhood - but then his new friends start to turn against him. Tim Burton's fantasy, starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest and Vincent Price.
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