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Celebrating Cinderella 70s Years On!
Once upon a time, in a faraway land... well back in 1950 from the Walt Disney Studio... Cinderella was first released and boy what a total classic it's been ever since!
Telling the iconic tale first written by Charles Perrault, the story is a true fairytale and follows Cinderella on her journey from poorly treated maid to anonymous beauty to ultimately stunning and happy princess (with help from her furry friends and Fairy Godmother of course).
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Released in the UK on 26th July 1950, it's incredible to think just how long this iconic tale has been capturing the hearts of kids and adults everywhere for.
Over the amazing 70 years, this true vintage gem has been adapted into further movies, TV shows, musicals and more which have only helped to keep the magic alive.
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 387
Heading straight for us like a boulder speeding down a tunnel, another retro movie back weekend is here and we're ready to navigate our way around the traps and find the perfect route to movie glory with our top picks heading your way. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 18th July
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) Film4 11:00am-12:45pm
The plucky sea creature sets out to prove his boss Mr Krabs is innocent of stealing Neptune's crown. However, the missing item has ended up in sinister Shell City, which all sea-dwellers fear and from which few have ever returned. Animated comedy, with the voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown and Scarlett Johansson, plus a cameo appearance by David Hasselhoff.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 386
Finding yourself peeping out the window looking for a break in the clouds so you can run free? Well.. why not wait in style with some of our totally top movie picks heading your way this weekend! Little of 80s, little of 90s and even some 00s mentions too for good measure. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 11th July
Legally Blonde (2001) Channel 5 1:30pm-3:30pm
A seemingly dizzy teenager is heartbroken when her boyfriend dumps her because he thinks she is not intelligent enough to help his political career. To prove him wrong she enrols at Harvard but finds herself out of her depth as other students do their best to humiliate her. Comedy, starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis and Victor Garber.
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Casper (1995) ITV2 4:35pm-6:35pm
A paranormal expert moves into a haunted house where his daughter befriends the amiable ghost of a young boy - but things start to go awry when three smelly spooks and two dastardly crooks try to chase the new residents away. Family comedy, starring Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Eric Idle, Cathy Moriarty and featuring the voice of Malachi Pearson.
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 385
Taking all the different ingredients needed, we're ready to mix everything together to bake up one tasty weekend! A few of these, a little of that, soon we'll be kicking back and enjoying something comforting like a classic movie from back in the day!
SATURDAY 4th July
You've Got Mail (1998) 5STAR 12:15pm-2:45pm
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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Back to the Future Part III (1990) Film4 1:15pm-3:35pm
Celebrating 35 Years of Back To The Future With New Exclusives!
Great Scott! Total movie classic Back to the Future hit cinemas TODAY back in 1985!
It's safe to say there are little films who have risen to be so iconic and so widely loved that even so many years later (yes... now we do feel old) they are celebrated and enjoyed.
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Not only was Back to the Future THE film to see back in the day, but it's become a total shining star of 80s cinema and something that truly helped define the 80s entirely.
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Fast forward 35 years and we still can't get enough of the blockbuster sci-fi comedy or its stellar sequels so of course, we couldn't let this date pass without some new throwback Back To The Future Clothing & Gifts celebrating the cult trilogy! Take a look...
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 384
We're back again to guide you through another weekend packed with movies greatness! Look to your left and see some epic action-adventure, or gaze to your right for the perfect romantic comedy.
SATURDAY 27th June
Baby's Day Out (1994) E4+1 9:50am-11:40am
Three bungling kidnappers hatch a plan to pose as society reporters and snatch the baby son of a wealthy couple. However, the infant escapes on to the streets of New York, evading the crooks' every attempt to recapture him. Comedy, starring Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano and Brian Haley.
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000) Film4 12:45pm-2:20pm
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.