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This week we weren’t expecting to find much in the way of interesting retro-esque films on telly because of the football. So we were pleasantly surprised at what was on offer. If singing nuns, teenage detectives or Swayze’s ever gyrating hips sound like your brand of cup o’tea then this weekend’s retro movie rundown is right up your road.

Enjoy and have a happy retro weekend :-)

SATURDAY 15th JUNE

Sister Act (1992) Channel 4 7:00pm-9:00pm (2 hours)

Nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier agrees to testify against her gangster boyfriend after witnessing a murder. Placed in protective custody by the authorities, she is less than pleased to discover she is expected to pose as chaste nun Sister Mary Clarence in a convent. Comedy, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Harvey Keitel, Maggie Smith, Bill Nunn and Kathy Najimy

Parenthood (1989) ITV3 8:00pm-10:30pm (2 hours 30 minutes)

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There are four good reasons to stay in this weekend and watch movies with us. The first being the cruddy weather, the second that the Jubilee is finally over and everyone should be all Queen’d out, the third is if you’re a football widow of the Euro 2012 action and the fourth being that there are some quite tasty films on! Below is a list of twelve flavoursome nostalgic treats to wrap your retro movie taste buds around. We hope you enjoy.

Have a happy retro weekend :-)

SATURDAY 9th JUNE

Hocus Pocus (1993) More4 12:10pm-2:00pm (1 hour 50 minutes)

A teenager in Salem, Massachusetts, breaks into a spooky house on Halloween and accidentally resurrects three witches who have been dead for 300 years. The sorceresses are soon causing chaos while seeking a suitable sacrifice for a ritual to give them eternal youth. However, an old foe - a boy they turned into a cat - is on hand to help stop their mischief. Supernatural Disney comedy, with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Omri Katz.

Short Circuit (1986) Syfy 4:10pm-6:10pm (2 hours)

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Ah! Sunshine, you come and go like a chirpy little yellow sparrow and if you wish to stay a little longer that would be just divine!

If your sunburn has forced you stay indoors this weekend and I know someone out there is suffering, do not worry there’s a cornucopia of nostalgia on your telebox. This weeks Retro Movie Rundown is strangely full of crazy baby antics, little blue people, more caveman action and includes the Fresh Prince and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys, Bad Boys, watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do when they come for you?!

We really hope you enjoy this weekends selection - have a happy retro weekend :-)

SATURDAY 2nd JUNE

Look Who's Talking (1989) Watch 6:10pm-8:00pm (1 hour 50 minutes)

Pregnant Molly is dumped by her boyfriend, and sets out after the baby's birth to find a surrogate father for her infant son Mikey, who comments on proceedings through a wisecracking inner monologue. Mikey is confident the cab driver who helped deliver him is the perfect man for the job - but his mother is less than convinced. Comedy, with John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and the voice of Bruce Willis.

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Here at TruffleShuffle.com we love any excuse for a knees up and so we are all very excited about the Jubilee weekend! Not only does this mean a 4 day weekend (thanks Liz) but also the opportunity to stock loads of "Lovely Jubilee" products to help us celebrate in style! Here is a round up of some of the fabulous products we have added to the site in preparation for your parties, BBQs, street parties, picnics - you name it, we've got the accessory to help make it!!

First you need decoration - no party is complete without a bit of bunting!

Next you will be needing some mugs, not forgetting the all important teapot for "high tea" plus a suitable tea cosy to really do it right!

So, we have the decoration and the tea service sorted, just us to get ready now! We've got that covered too with this awesome Ladies White Diamond Jubilee Corgi T-Shirt plus this handy Long Live Liz Diamond Jubilee Tote Bag!

I hope we have helped with your party planning, to see the full range of Jubilee products we have available on the site click here

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Well, if the weather keeps up this nice warm summery fuzzy feeling then I don’t doubt we’ll be spending our time outside enjoying a B.B.Q, playing some frisby and falling asleep in the garden trying not to get burnt. But, as ever if Mother Nature's mood changes and you're compelled to come inside we’ve compiled a list of pure Retro Movie Entertainment for your peeping pleasure. Including everyone's favourite bird flipping orangutan, skate boarding caveman, and just because I haven’t quite got over how awesome Avengers was the equally awesome Fantastic Four.Have a happy retro weekend :-)

SATURDAY 26th MAY

Stargate (1994) ITV4 2:45pm-5:10pm (2 hours 25 minutes)

An Egyptologist and a soldier head an expedition through a mysterious portal to an alien planet. The world they find resembles ancient Egypt, and is under the sway of a tyrant who has convinced the downtrodden inhabitants that he is a god - until the humans incite the enslaved populace to fight back. Sci-fi adventure, starring Kurt Russell, James Spader and Jaye Davidson.

Every Which Way But Loose (1978) ITV4 5:45pm-8:00pm (2 hours 15 minutes)

A street-fighting trucker and his beer-drinking orang-utan companion set out on a cross-country road trip to find a runaway woman, while a motley gang of bikers and two vengeful cops follow in hot pursuit. Action comedy, starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis and Beverly D'Angelo.

Another Stakeout (1993) Film4 6:45pm-9:00pm (2 hours 15 minutes)

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We're so excited to present these brand new and exclusive Guess Who T-Shirts based on the classic game which first came out in 1979 and was a big hit in the 80s.

Memories will instantly come flooding back when you gaze at the line-up featuring old favourites such as Anita, Carol, Mike and Dick.  It'll get you asking all the tried and tested questions such as "Are you a man?", "Do you have a bald head?", "Do you have a beard?", which of course would mean you'd ended up with Dick.

Currently available on Ladies Light Pink and Mens Khaki we think these tees are the perfect retro treat and sure to get your friends or family trying to Guess Who their favourite character used to be!

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