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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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Our Top Alternative Advent Calendars of 2020
Sure to have you so full of Christmas spirit you'll be fit to burst, we're back again with a stunning collection of alternative Advent Calendars! Packed with amazing treats for you to enjoy each day while you wait for Santa to show up, we've got some amazing new themes and goodies including Harry Potter, Friends and Disney designs for you. To help you plan ahead, let's take a look...
Glide into Christmas smelling sweet and feeling fresh with this Friends Twelve Days Of Bath Advent Calendar. Packed with bath fizzers, lip balms, creams, nail files and more, all with a nod to our favourite 90s sitcom. Start each day with an 'Oh... my... god'!
Could this Friends Jewellery Advent Calendar BE any cooler? Chock full of charms and badges celebrating the most iconic Friends moments and motifs - from Marcel to the lobster; the turkey to Regina Phalange! - count down to Christmas with pal-themed pieces!
A fab way to count down the days to Christmas, this Friends Advent Calendar is packed full of fun Friends themed goodies. From stationery to games, every day will delight and surprise!
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 390
Crashing our way like waves onto a beach, we're back with another tide of classic retro flicks for you to wade into and ride on in total style! Prepare for a wild ride folks.
SATURDAY 8th August
Twins (1988) ITV 12:50pm-3:00pm
An unlikely pair of brothers, who were born as the result of a one-off genetic experiment and separated at birth, are reunited in adulthood. They set out on a cross-country search for their unknown mother - fending off vicious loan sharks and a professional assassin along the way. Comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston and Chloe Webb.
A Knight's Tale (2001) 5STAR 3:30pm-6:10pm
A poverty-stricken squire spies an opportunity to make his dreams come true when his employer dies. He takes his place as a knight, launching himself on the road to riches by competing in jousting tournaments, but his ruse is jeopardised by a dastardly nobleman. Comedy adventure, starring Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, Mark Addy, Shannyn Sossamon and Rufus Sewell.6:10pm
Taking It Way Back With Our Exclusive New Movie TShirts!
If it's a full serving of cult cool you're after and tees that will make people say 'no way, I remember that!', you're in luck thanks to our ace new collection of classic movie tshirts!
Bringing back some iconic titles that are sure to be a blast from the past, this latest collection features some of our very fave 80s films that have been brought back to life thanks to these amazing movie poster designs.
See anything you remember?
If you love a true cult classic, this Willow Movie Poster White T-Shirt is THE one! Despite never really taking the critics fancy at launch, this total gem captures the hearts of the public and holds a special place in a lot of people's hearts.
Do they get much more 80s than this? Back in the day when nerdy school geeks could just about do anything a screenwriter could imagine... say something like building a perfect woman, the possibilities for fun were endless. Show your love for this movie throwback with our exclusive Weird Science Movie Poster Heather Blue T-Shirt!
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 389
Feeling hot hot hot! With the sun showing it's glorious warm face once more, we're so excited to bathe in its glow once more and really let all our worries be blown away. When you're not catching rays, why not catch some of our top movie picks heading your way this weekend. Enjoy!
SATURDAY 1st August
Addams Family Values (1993) 5STAR 12:45pm-2:35pm
Spooky couple Gomez and Morticia hire a nanny to look after their new baby son - and stop him suffering an early death at the hands of his jealous elder siblings. Romance soon blossoms between the new childminder and Uncle Fester, but he does not realise she is planning to kill him once she has got hold of the family fortune. Comedy sequel, starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci and Joan Cusack.
Happy Birthday Harry Potter! PLUS New House TShirts...
As many of you fellow Potterheads may be aware of, today (31st July) marks two special days in the land of witches and wizards... it's J. K. Rowling AND Harry Potter's Birthday!
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Born back in 1980, Harry hits the milestone 40 years old today. Scary to think huh!
Never one's to miss out on an excuse for a celebration, we're raising a glass to old man Harry with some amazing new Harry Potter House Crest TShirts. Check them out...
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry set Gryffindors apart - if this sounds like a bit of you, cast your spell over our Harry Potter Gryffindor Crest T-Shirt and get it added straight into your collection.