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• Making A Case For Murder | DVD | (25/06/2001) from £12.23   |  Saving you £3.75 (40.58%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A courtroom drama based on a true story which exposes the horrors of racial violence. On a cold night in 1986 three black men struggled to repair their car in a middle-class neighbourhood of New York City. Unable to start the vehicle they sought refuge in a small restaurant nearby. What happened next sent shockwaves throughout the world.

• Protocols Of Zion | DVD | (17/09/2007) from £8.64   |  Saving you £7.35 (46.00%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Most Persistent Conspiracy Theory Of All Time...Has Met Its Match. Despite all the evidence millions around the world continue to blame the Jews for 9/11. This belief is a modern-day incarnation of the infamous ""The Protocols Of The Elders Of Zion "" the century old forgery that some people claimed to be the Jews' master plan to rule the world. Filmmaker Marc Levin sets out to understand why this racist tract has been revived and to challenge one of the most persistent insidious conspiracy theories of all time. In the course of his explosive journey Levin finds himself delving into the heart of hate facing those who would traffic in bigotry.

• Comedy Greats | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A "two-plus-one" package from Siren, Comedy Greats features classics from the two greatest silent-screen comics, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, plus a rather dreary effort from Danny Kaye. Never the most scintillating of comedians, Kaye's personable talents are thinly spread in 1949's The Inspector General. Distantly(!) based on a short story by Russian satirist Nikolay Gogol, this tale of mistaken identity enables Kaye to indulge in obvious wisecracks and not-so-smart dialogue. Sylvia Fine's songs are mildly amusing, and Henry Koster draws capable support from Walter Slezak and Elsa Lanchester, but it's a long haul. When he made Tilli's Punctured Romance in 1914, Charles Chaplin had yet to perfect the "little man" routine which made him the most popular 1920s screen star. His loveable rogue is well displayed opposite Marie Dressler's formidable country maid, whose unexpected windfall becomes the real object of his desire. Mabel Normand contributes an attractively period chic, and if, in the hands of Mack Sennett, the humour tends to fall back on music-hall slapstick, the historical significance of the film is undoubted. Yet it's Buster Keaton's 1928 classic Steamboat Bill Jr which comes out on top here. Keaton is perfectly cast as the put upon student, whose bravery saves both his father and his steamboat-owning rival, and wins the hand of the latter's daughter. Solid support comes from Ernest Torrence and the winsome Marion Byron, with Charles Riesner getting maximum drama from the cyclone sequence, but it's Keaton's soulful expression and breathtaking stuntwork which are the most potent reminders of a talent only later to receive its due. On the DVD: Comedy Greats is acceptably remastered, with 1.33:1 aspect ratio and 12 chapter headings per film, and decently packaged, this is worth acquiring--even though Keaton's film is the only one you're likely return to often. --Richard Whitehouse

• Speed | UMD | (27/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

• Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin The Untold Story | UMD | (24/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

• Silvesterkonzert 2000 | DVD | (27/12/2001) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Silvesterkonzert 2000 - Giuseppe Verdi Music is an Earthly Revel.

• Highlander - Steelbook - Limited Edition (4K Ultra HD) (+ Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (04/11/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Bullshot | DVD | (26/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Before there was Bond there was BULLSHOT! The dashing Captain Hugh ""Bullshot"" Crummond - WWI ace fighter pilot Olympic athlete racing driver part-time sleuth and all round spiffing chap - must save the world from the dastardly Count Otto van Bruno his wartime adversary. And of course win the heart of a jolly nice young lady. ...a terribly British comedy

• Hell Town / Blue Steel | DVD | (12/01/2004) from £7.39   |  Saving you £-2.40 (-48.10%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Hell Town: Dare Rudd(John Wayne) goes to work for his cousin as a cattleman but ends up losing all the money to crooked card players. Blue Steel:>/b> Marshal John Carruthers (John Wayne) goes undercover to catch a gang of crooked speculators who are buying up a supposedly worthless town that has been built on top of a big gold mine.

• John Wayne Most Wanted Collection | DVD | (12/05/2003) from £4.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (160.32%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Born Marion Morrison in 1907 John Wayne would become one of the greatest and most enduring screen legends in the history of cinema. It was in these early westerns that he developed his famous screen image. When director John Ford spotted this emerging talent and cast him as the Ringo Kid in 'Stagecoach' 'The Duke's' future was sealed. Rainbow Valley: John Martin is a government agent working undercover. Leading citizen Morgan calls in gunman Galt who blows Martin's cover..

• Without Evidence | DVD | (25/04/2005) from £4.16   |  Saving you £6.83 (164.18%)   |  RRP £10.99

  While working late one night an ambitious and high-ranking state official is brutally assassinated. Stabbed through the heart he is left in a pool of blood near his office. The entire community stunned by the murder of his popular politician.The police are quick to attribute the murder to a burglary gone wrong. His family are told to asking questions. Important evidence is censored and ignored.Festering under the surface is evidence that points to a chilling conspiracy at the highest level of both the government and Police department.

• Jackanory - Charlotte's Web | DVD | (09/09/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The adventures of brave little pig Wilbur and Charlotte the friendly spider...

• Last Hero In China | DVD | (02/06/2000) from £10.98   |  Saving you £-3.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  In Last Hero in China, Jet Li reprises the role of Wong Fei-hung, a legendary figure in China. Both a doctor and a teacher of martial arts, Wong has just moved his school in Canton, only to discover that the neighbouring house is a brothel. Though Wong's students are delighted and the earnest brothel master only wants to study with him, Wong feels he has lost face. But this becomes the least of his troubles: soon he's fighting a corrupt police chief, a temple of slave-trading monks and a deafness-causing medicine sold to children--and that's just in the first hour. Last Hero in China is a grand melodrama, featuring exaggerated heroes and villains, goofy humour and hyperbolic kung fu action. The plot takes some hard-to-follow turns, but the action is so non-stop it hardly matters. The lion vs centipede dance/fight has to be seen to be believed, to say nothing of the priest with a floating lotus chariot and a flying claw. Jet Li is in fine form, Gordon Liu (as the venal top cop) is maniacal and despicable, and the lovely Cheung Man plays an expert martial artist looking for her kidnapped sister. The character of Wong Fei-hung also appears in the Once Upon a Time in China series (where he was first played by Li) and in Jackie Chan's Drunken Master movies. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com

• 3 Classics Of The Silver Screen - Vol.11 - Trapped / Duel Of The Champions / The Big Chance | DVD | (05/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Duel of The Champions: A Roman nobleman leading an Imperial Legion is captured but by a fortunate accident manages to escape. On the way home he fights his way through a series of dangerous situations. Trapped: In this high-class film noir a sleazy convict is allowed to 'escape' from prison by government agents who hope that he will lead them to hidden counterfeit printing plates. The Big Chance: A novice fighter faces his toughest challenge yet as he takes on the reigning champion. Mickey Rooney makes an early appearance as a young boxing fan

• High Times Series 2 | DVD | (01/09/2008) from £17.67   |  Saving you £-2.68 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The hit STV drama series based on life in a block of high rise flats returns for a much anticipated second series. All the old favourites are back; Jake and Rab Jimmy and Claire Eddie and Alice and of course - Tex the wannabe cowboy who finds himself stalked by new character Gwen.

• The Last Hero in China | DVD | (29/08/2002) from £17.96   |  Saving you £-11.97 (-199.80%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In Last Hero in China, Jet Li reprises his role as Wong Fei-Hong, a legendary figure in China. Both a doctor and a teacher of martial arts, Wong has just moved his school in Canton, only to discover that the neighbouring house is a brothel. Though Wong's students are delighted and the earnest brothel master only wants to study with him, Wong feels he has lost face. But this becomes the least of his troubles: soon he's fighting a corrupt police chief, a temple of slave-trading monks, and a deafness-causing medicine sold to children--and that's just in the first hour. Last Hero in China is a grand melodrama, featuring exaggerated heroes and villains, goofy humour and hyperbolic kung fu action. The plot takes some hard-to-follow turns, but the action is so non-stop it hardly matters. The lion vs. centipede dance/fight has to be seen to be believed, to say nothing of the priest with a floating lotus chariot and a flying claw. Jet Li is in fine form, Gordon Liu (as the venal top cop) is maniacal and despicable, and the lovely Cheung Man plays an expert martial artist looking for her kidnapped sister. The character of Wong Fei-Hong also appears in the Once Upon a Time in China series (where he was first played by Li) and in Jackie Chan's Drunken Master movies. --Bret Fetzer

• I'll Bury You Tomorrow | DVD | (19/07/2004) from £4.98   |  Saving you £11.01 (221.08%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When deranged young Dolores Finley (Chlanda) appears out of nowhere to begin work at the Beech's Funeral Home the local mortuary soon becomes more than just a quiet place of rest. Dolores' passion for cadavers gives new meaning to the phrase disturbing the peace...

• The Marilyn Monroe Story | DVD | (14/01/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  The Marilyn Monroe Story a documentary about the life and career of this much loved star narrated by director John Huston (who worked with her on ""The Misfits"") includes interviews with friends cast and crew who worked with Monroe and others who knew her clips from her films and some scenes that were cut from her earliest movies and not seen for many years.

• Stag | DVD | (26/11/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Ever felt the chill wind of déjà vu? You will with Stag, as its entire premise follows that of director Peter Berg's none-more-black comedy Very Bad Things to the letter--except that Stag actually came first. While Very Bad Things starred Cameron Diaz and Christian Slater and therefore got a cinema release, Stag stars (oh dear) Mario Van Peebles, ex-Brat Pack star Andrew McCarthy and Taylor Dayne, and therefore didn't grace the silver screen. Van Peebles plays Michael, the loyal best friend and housemate of Victor (John Stockwell) who is poised to leave the buddy fold for marriage and domesticity. So, being a pal, Michael organises a surprise stag party for Victor, and invites along a host of their old crowd--including, regrettably, drug dealer and racketeer Pete (McCarthy), and the obligatory pair of strippers, Serena and Kelly (Dayne and Jenny McShane). Of course, things swiftly turn rowdy, Kelly falls to her wholly accidental death, and the boys have to cover up the death fast. Having established this nightmarish scenario, Stag veers away from the Gap-ad Grand Guignol of Very Bad Things and instead attempts to juggle suspense, melodrama, and a fairly ponderous examination of modern-male morality. The results aren't particularly edifying, but they do display a certain conviction, even if it's never satisfactorily explained why Van Peebles spends the entire film without eyebrows. Them's the breaks. --Danny Leigh

• Devil Bat, The / The Corpse Vanishes | DVD | (16/05/2005) from £12.15   |  Saving you £4.84 (39.84%)   |  RRP £16.99

  In the Forties the studios of Hollywood's Poverty Row used Bela Lugosi to lure audience into theatres. The dark promise of Lugosi's name never ceased to pack them in.Lugosi made nine pictures for Sam Katzman and Monogram. The Corpse Vanishes (1942) might be the best. Bela's a scientist (aided by a sinister dwarf) who used the bodily fluids of virgin brides in his attempts to keep his ancient wife alive. This is just one of many many films Wallace Fox directed for Monogra