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  • Saboteur [1942]Saboteur | DVD | (17/10/2005) from £7.09   |  Saving you £2.90 (40.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

    This Hitchcock thriller is mainly famous for its climax, which finds the villain (Norman Lloyd) hanging by his sleeve from the torch on the Statue of Liberty as the seam begins to unravel. Otherwise, it's not one of the director's great pictures, though it's still worth a look. Set during the initial stages of World War II, the story concerns a ring of Nazi fifth columnists who plot to weaken American military defences by blowing up a munitions factory, a dam and a battleship. In an early example of Hitchcock's celebrated "wrong man" theme, the hero Barry Kane (Robert Cummings) gets falsely accused of sabotage and becomes a fugitive, hunted from coast to coast. Eventually, he hooks up with the heroine Pat Martin (Priscilla Lane), a super-patriot who takes some convincing of his innocence and plans to turn him in--until the inevitable chemical reaction occurs. It's a highly episodic tale that may put you in mind of Hitchcock's previous The 39 Steps (1935) and his later North by Northwest (1959).The miscellaneous incidents (a shoot-out at a cinema, a bizarre encounter with the freaks in a circus troupe) are often exciting in themselves. The trouble is they just sort of lie there like so-many scattered marbles, never building into a coherent and satisfying whole. The bland dialogue supplied by novice screenwriter Peter Viertel doesn't help matters much. Neither does the casting of the two stars, square, wholesome types, entirely lacking in the perversity and eccentricity one associates with the Hitchcock universe. (It's tedious to hear Lane endlessly mouthing off about the American way, while Cummings must be counted one of the dullest leading men in Hollywood history.) Still, this half-hearted effort by the pot-bellied master of suspense would probably make the reputation of a dozen lesser directors. --Peter Matthews

  • Alan Davies - Life Is Pain: Live in London [DVD]Alan Davies - Life Is Pain: Live in London | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £4.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (300.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo the hilarious new show Life Is Pain covers every aspect of the modern condition. While famous as an actor - the eponymous hero in the BBC hit Jonathan Creek - and a household star for his role as Stephen Fry's foil on QI Alan was sorely missed from live stand-up. His first show back is a glorious insight into Alan's unique worldview - growing up in the '70s losing his mother as a little boy the vagaries of Facebook sex toys and being a father are just some of the subjects he tackles.

  • Football Top 10 [2000]Football Top 10 | DVD | (30/10/2000) from £5.19   |  Saving you £0.80 (13.40%)   |  RRP £5.99

    A Top 10 collection of the finest football action chosen by the readers of The Sun. The programme includes the Top 10: Acrobatic Goals Goalkeepers Misses Long Range Goals Defenders Bloopers Free-Kicks Midfielders Spectacular Saves Team Goals Comedy Moments Volleys Forwards Rising Stars Celebrations

  • Layer Cake / Snatch [2004]Layer Cake / Snatch | DVD | (07/03/2005) from £8.38   |  Saving you £19.61 (234.01%)   |  RRP £27.99

    Layer Cake: Matthew Vaughn the producer of 'Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels' and 'Snatch' steps into the director's chair for the first time with 'Layer Cake'. Based upon JJ Connelly's London crime novel 'Layer Cake' is about a successful cocaine dealer (Daniel Craig) who has earned a respected place among England's Mafia elite and plans an early retirement from the business. However big boss Jimmy Price (Cranham) hands down a tough assignment: find Charlotte Ryder the

  • Tweenies - Colours Are Magic [2001]Tweenies - Colours Are Magic | DVD | (14/10/2002) from £15.05   |  Saving you £-10.06 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

    Bella Milo Fizz and Jake have lots of fun painting and singing. Songs include: 'She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain' and the 'Red Banana Song'.

  • Labyrinth [1986]Labyrinth | DVD | (06/12/1999) from £7.40   |  Saving you £6.85 (111.56%)   |  RRP £12.99

    Sarah (a teenage Jennifer Connelly) rehearses the role of a fairy-tale queen, performing for her stuffed animals. She is about to discover that the time has come to leave her childhood behind. In real life she has to baby-sit her brother and contend with parents who don't understand her at all. Her petulance leads her to call the goblins to take the baby away, but when they actually do, she realises her responsibility to rescue him. Sarah negotiates the Labyrinth to reach the City of the Goblins and the castle of their king. The king is the only other human in the film and is played by a glam-rocking David Bowie, who performs five of his songs. The rest of the cast are puppets, a wonderful array of Jim Henson's imaginative masterpieces. Henson gives credit to children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, and the creatures in the movie will remind Sendak fans of his drawings. The castle of the king is a living MC Escher set that adults will enjoy. The film combines the highest standards of art, costume, and set decoration. Like executive producer George Lucas's other fantasies, Labyrinth mixes adventure with lessons about growing up. --Lloyd Chesley

  • He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe - Vols. 1-3He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe - Vols. 1-3 | DVD | (06/09/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

    ""By the power of Greyskull! I have the power!!!"" Enjoy 18 episodes of the classic cult cartoon as the prince of Eternia Adam hides his secret identity well for He-Man is the only person capable of standing up to the nefarious plans of the evil Skeletor... Episodes featured: The Cosmic Comet The Shaping Staff Disappearing Act Diamond Ray of Disappearance She-Demon of Phantos Teela's Quest The Curse Of The Spellstone The Time Corridor The Dragon Invasion A Friend In N

  • Days Of Wine And Roses [1962]Days Of Wine And Roses | DVD | (19/04/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

    An Oscar winning film of a gripping study of alcoholism and love. Jack Lemmon and Lee Remmick star as Joe and Kirsten a couple who fall in love get married and have a baby. This happy family scene gradually changes as Joe's addiction casts an ever-increasing shadow over all their lives...

  • Nativity Combi Pack [Blu-ray + DVD ]Nativity Combi Pack | Blu Ray | (22/11/2010) from £7.96   |  Saving you £-0.52 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.44

    Starring Martin Freeman, Ashley Jensen, Alan Carr and Marc Wootton comes the ultimate British feel-good Christmas film for the whole family.

  • I, Robot (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD)I, Robot (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD) | Blu Ray | (22/10/2012) from £14.65   |  Saving you £5.34 (36.45%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Superstar Will Smith rages against the machines in this futuristic action thrill ride - now in eye-popping 3D for the ultimate I, Robot experience!In the year 2035, technology and robots are a trusted part of everyday life. But that trust is broken when a scientist (James Cromwell) is found dead and a cynical detective (Smith) believes that an advanced robot may be responsible.

  • The Inspector General [1949]The Inspector General | DVD | (29/09/2003) from £4.95   |  Saving you £0.04 (0.81%)   |  RRP £4.99

    In this delightful period farce set in Russia in the 1800's Danny Kaye plays and illiterate buffoon who is mistaken by the villagers for their feared Inspector General. Hilarious situations ensue as Danny is caught up in court intrigue without having a clue of what is going on.

  • Spy Kids 2 - The Island Of Lost Dreams [2002]Spy Kids 2 - The Island Of Lost Dreams | DVD | (30/06/2003) from £6.80   |  Saving you £11.19 (164.56%)   |  RRP £17.99

    In this sequel to the 2001 hit the Cortez family return, as brother & sister Carmen & Juni battle another pair of spy kids.

  • Tweenies - Party Games, Laughs And Giggles [1999]Tweenies - Party Games, Laughs And Giggles | DVD | (14/07/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

    Lots of laughs with the Tweenies; Bella Milo Fizz and Jake enjoy make and do activities. Come and join the Tweenies for the best Party ever...Bella Milo Fizz and Jake perform one of their favorites - the Hokey Cokey! Milo stars in a wonderful Tweenie production of Aladdin. Max teaches the Tweenies how to make home-made dominoes with paint - splodge! The Tweenies sing Rhythm of the Music. The TV is being repaired so the Tweenies deicde to make their own Programmes. But poor Fizz can't think what to do...Milo plays at being a scary monster. The Tweenies dress up as insects for the Ugly Bug Ball Jake wears the blindfold for a game of who Am I? The Tweenies perform the funky Tweenie Beat. It's Fizz's birthday and Jake Milo and Bella are busy preparing for the perfect party.

  • Gray Matters [2007]Gray Matters | DVD | (13/08/2007) from £3.06   |  Saving you £11.19 (621.67%)   |  RRP £12.99

    In this hilarious romantic comedy Gray (Heather Graham) helps her brother (Tom Cavanaugh) find the love of his life. But the night before her brother's wedding Gray's world is turned upside-down when she discovers that she has feelings for his fianc (Bridget Moynahan)! With the help of a sarcastic co-worker (Molly Shannon) a sympathetic cab driver (Alan Cumming) and her therapist (Oscar-winner Sissy Spacek) Gray is forced to figure out who she really is.

  • Marley & Me [Blu-ray]Marley & Me | Blu Ray | (06/07/2009) from £14.95   |  Saving you £11.04 (73.85%)   |  RRP £25.99

    Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston star as a married couple who adopt Marley, a dog with unbridled energy, and get more than they bargained for!

  • Rear Window - Steelbook [Blu-ray] [2019] [Region Free]Rear Window - Steelbook | Blu Ray | (14/10/2019) from £54.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    Directed by the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window is an edge-of-your-seat classic starring two of Hollywood's most popular stars. When a professional photographer (James Stewart) is confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg, he becomes obsessed with watching the private dramas of his neighbours play out across the courtyard. When he suspects his neighbour of murdering his nagging wife, he enlists his socialite girlfriend (Grace Kelly) to help investigate the suspicious chain of events, leading to one of the most memorable and gripping endings in all of film history. Honoured in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies for excellence in film, Rear Window has also been hailed as one of Alfred Hitchcock's most stylish thrillers (Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide). Bonus features: REAR WINDOW ETHICS: AN ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY A CONVERSATION WITH SCREENWRITER JOHN MICHAEL HAYES PURE CINEMA: THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MASTER BREAKING BARRIERS: THE SOUND OF HITCHCOCK HITCHCOCK-TRUFFAUT INTERVIEW EXCERPTS MASTERS OF CINEMA FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH JOHN FAWELL, AUTHOR OF HITCHCOCK'S REAR WINDOW: THE WELL-MADE FILM PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS THEATRICAL TRAILER RE-RELEASE TRAILER NARRATED BY JAMES STEWART

  • Alan Davies - Urban Trauma [1997]Alan Davies - Urban Trauma | DVD | (20/11/2000) from £6.09   |  Saving you £9.90 (162.56%)   |  RRP £15.99

    Filmed live at the Duchess Theatre in London.

  • The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee [DVD] [2009]The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee | DVD | (02/11/2009) from £4.50   |  Saving you £13.49 (299.78%)   |  RRP £17.99

    Embarking on a bittersweet journey of self-discovery, Pippa Lee must confront both her volatile past and the hidden undercurrents of her seemingly placid world to find the true sense of self which has always eluded her.

  • The Statement [2004]The Statement | DVD | (26/07/2004) from £6.99   |  Saving you £6.00 (85.84%)   |  RRP £12.99

    Michael Caine stars as a Frenchman who finds himself being pursued by hit men and the police when an investigation reveals his history as a war criminal.

  • Richard the Lionheart: The Complete Series [DVD]Richard the Lionheart: The Complete Series | DVD | (28/11/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    Notable Irish actor Dermot Walsh gives a memorable performance as the heroic mediaeval swashbuckler King Richard I in this exciting television series from The Danziger Brothers. Featuring tales of adventure and derring-do both at home and abroad - including a run of tales set on Crusade in the Holy Land - Richard the Lionheart has been transferred from original film elements especially for this release. Featuring a rousing soundtrack by Bill LeSage and memorable theme tune from Buddy Kaye and Philip Springer, the series includes appearances from many notable character actors of the period - including Francis de Wolff, Glyn Owen, Anton Rodgers, Conrad Phillips, Nigel Green, Lisa Daniely, Margaretta Scott and Francis Matthews, among many others. This set contains all 39 episodes. Product Features Lionheart... Remembered and The Danziger Studios Story documentaries Archive interviews with Sheila Whittingham, Trader Faulkner and Iain Gregory Image gallery Colouring Book image gallery Limited edition booklet written by Derek Pykett

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