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It's Labyrinth's 30th birthday and time to rejoice like the legendary David Bowie here!

Can you believe it? The fantasy cult classic that entranced us with its magical maze, wonderfully wacky puppets, ultra-80s soundtrack and the legendary David Bowie in *ahem* those tights (but more on him later) first graced the big screen all the way back in 1986 and it is still one of those precious films that stir up warm and fuzzy feelings of nostalgia. Here at TruffleTowers we may be a little older, a lot greyer and a whole heap wiser (ish), but we still love it – hey, maybe even more than back in the day! – so we felt it was only right to reflect on what makes this movie so magnificent.

So, without further ado, here are our 5 reasons why Labyrinth is still AH-mazing, 30 years on…

David Bowie's majestic presence...

Need we say more? Probably not, but we’re going to anyway. The hair. Those tights. That juggling ability (okay, it wasn’t actually him but we reckon he can pull it off with panache). Some SERIOUS swagger. Watching Labyrinth, we fear Bowie, but love him too (obvs) as he brings that unmistakable charisma to the role of Jareth the Goblin King. Who else could steal a baby, make a teenage girl tackle death defying traps (not to mention risk smelling hideous for all time!), attempt to possess her forever and STILL win us over? There were whispers that Prince, Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson were considered for the role in the early stages of production but we think it’s impossible to imagine anyone else doing it quite like Bowie.

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Slap my thigh and tickle my chin!

It's only another fun-packed retro movie weekend! A perfect time to sit back and enjoy some of the greatest moments in movie history which also bring some of the most memorable performances, scenes, and storylines. Grab the snacks, plump up the pillows and enjoy some of our top picks for this weekend!

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 25th June

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Retro movie rundown coming atcha folks!

We're back again with another action-packed, smile raising, ear bursting array of top retro movies for all you eager view to enjoy. Prepare yourself for more twists and turns than the latest theme park ride, more laughs than a pack of hyenas and perhaps the odd tear or two as we take another trip down retro movie memory lane with our latest selection. Sit back, relax, grab that bad of popcorn you've been saving and enjoy!

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 18th June

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Well we've sure waited long enough for it but it seems.... we might just officially be .......in Sunglasses territory! Oh yes.

It's time to dust off the flip-flops, shake up the sun cream and reach for your favourite pair of style completing Sunglasses! Now finding that perfect pair isn't just about protecting your peepers or banishing the glair....though yeah it's kind of a big deal....grabbing that ultimate accessory is also about looking and feeling your very best. Right?

Well...helping you pick our your perfect pair, we thought we would take some time to grab some of our personal favourites and our top selling shades. Sure to suit your style and keep you rockin!

Gold Heart Sunglasses

We heart these awesome sunnies from cult label, Jeepers Peepers. With their quirky heart shape lenses, they come in brown and gold for a classic yet fun look.

Black Clubmaster Sunglasses

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Great traffic jam of 96! It's another retro movie weekend and time to bust out some classics!

Like apparently half the world at that very moment, we find ourselves once again on the road and going nowhere fast. As we sit in the snake of cars that seems to neither have a hear or tail, we'll think back to those classic car drips growing up that seemed to never end but you knew at the end, you would have been transported to new lands far away. We'll remember the old songs and games that wound the miles away including I Spy (which was usually road or tree) and 20 questions which for once didn't include 'are we there yet?'.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 11th June

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Well would you believe it! John Hughes’ comedy classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off first hit the big screens a cool 30 years ago today! - okay okay we get it! We're old now...

As you might have spotted before, we're pretty big fans of this retro classic, I mean.....what's not to love? Surely there's a Ferris Bueller deep down in all of us who just wants to forget what they HAVE to do and just embrace what they WANT to do. Okay maybe living like this does come with some drawbacks....wrecking a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder for one, but growing up we would have loved nothing more than to skip school and have our very own adventure. 

Now with this being such a retro classic AND the fact it's celebrating a pretty milestone 30 years birthday, we thought it was about time we took a few moments to catch up with some of the stars of the hit film and see what they've been up to since and what they're doing now.

So! Take a peep below and check out our Ferris Bueller's Day Off Where Are They Now? Enjoy!

Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller)

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