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• The King And I | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £11.65   |  Saving you £1.34 (11.50%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This visual and musical masterpiece features Yul Brynner's Academy Award winning performance an unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score and brilliant choreography by Jerome Robbins. This masterful musical celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2006! It tells the true story of an English woman Anna Leonowens (Kerr) who comes to Siam as schoolteacher to the royal court in the 1860s. Though she soon finds herself at odds with the stubborn monarch (Brynner) over time Anna and the Kin

• Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story | DVD | (31/01/2005) from £8.25   |  Saving you £11.74 (142.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller dodge speeding balls in this comedy about an underdog local gym fighting off a takeover from a mammoth chain.

• Crimes And Misdemeanors | DVD | (01/07/2002) from £25.71   |  Saving you £-9.72 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Poignant penetrating and scathing hilarious Crimes and Misdemeanors is a deftly rendered tale about the complexity of human choices and the moral microcosm that they represent. Showcasing Allen’s brilliant grasp of the link between the funny and the fatal his nineteenth movie Crimes and Misdemeanors is one of the watershed films of his career. Cliff Stern (Woody Allen) is an idealistic filmmaker… until he is offered a lucrative job shooting a flattering profile of

• M.A.S.H. - Complete Series 1-11 - The Martinis and Medicine Collection | DVD | (25/12/2008) from £58.15   |  Saving you £141.84 (243.92%)   |  RRP £199.99

  This M*A*S*H-tastic 36-disc collection is one for the television time capsule. It contains all 11 seasons of this multi-Emmy Award-winning series. Adapted for television by legendary comedy writer Larry Gelbart, the series has long since supplanted Robert Altman's film in the public's consciousness. Life and death at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War doesn't seem like ripe fodder for a comedy series, but M*A*S*H masterfully balanced laughter and tears (less so in its later, more preachy seasons). It often does play better without a laugh track (a viewing option for all episodes). During its run, M*A*S*H survived several delicate operations, including the departure of Gelbart after season 4 and the loss of core ensemble members McLean Stevenson as Col. Henry Blake and Wayne Rogers as Trapper John (after season 3), Larry Linville as Frank Burns (after season 5) and Gary Burghoff (a veteran of the original film) as Radar (after season 8). The show thrived with the introduction of some new blood, Henry Morgan as "regular Army" Col. Potter and Mike Farrell as compassionate BJ (season 4) and David Ogden Stiers as elitist Charles Emerson Winchester III (season 6). M*A*S*H was honored with the prestigious Peabody Award "for the depth of its humour and the manner in which comedy is used to lift the spirit and, as well, to offer a profound statement on the nature of war." This was a sitcom that did not always leave you laughing, as witness the classic season 3 episode "Abyssinia, Henry." And throughout its run, M*A*S*H broke the sitcom mould with several episodes, including "The Interview" (season 4), in which Clete Roberts interviews the staff of the 4077th, "Point of View" (season 7), subjectively seen through the eyes of a wounded soldier and "Life Time" (season 8), which unfolds in real time. M*A*S*H boasted one of television's greatest ensembles, fully embodied characters who each became icons, most notably Alan Alda, who served with distinction as Hawkeye, the series' soul and conscience. But a special salute to Loretta Switt, whose Margaret Houlihan went from "Hot Lips" to nobody's pushover. From the "Pilot" to the feature-length finale, "Goodbye, Farewell & Amen," still the most-watched episode in history, this essential (but not so much if you bought the individual season sets) collection honours one of television's greatest half-hours. --Donald Liebenson

• Die Hard | DVD | (10/01/2000) from £5.98   |  Saving you £14.01 (234.28%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This seminal 1988 thriller made Bruce Willis a star and established a new template for action stories: "Terrorists take over a (blank), and a lone hero, unknown to the villains, is trapped with them." In Die Hard, those bad guys, led by the velvet-voiced Alan Rickman, assume control of a Los Angeles high-rise with Willis's visiting New York cop inside. The attraction of the film has as much to do with the sight of a barefoot mortal running around the guts of a modern office tower as it has to do with the plentiful fight sequences and the bond the hero establishes with an LA beat cop. Bonnie Bedelia plays Willis's wife, Hart Bochner is good as a brash hostage who tries negotiating his way to freedom, Alexander Godunov makes for a believable killer with lethal feet, and William Atherton is slimy as a busybody reporter. This film is exceptionally well directed by John McTiernan. --Tom Keogh

• THX 1138 | DVD | (13/09/2004) from £12.86   |  Saving you £1.13 (8.79%)   |  RRP £13.99

  George Lucas's fascinating, almost art-house, film just took a quantum leap into the digital future. Never has the world of THX 1138 looked as bright, clear, and antiseptic as it does on this remastered version. It is equally impressive how far Lucas and the camera crew push the widescreen 2.35 aspect ratio, particularly on a film that emphasizes minimalism. For those that fault the film as being "soundless," prepare yourself for a shock. The new "THX enhanced" THX 1138 sports a newly remastered DTS audio track that enhances every wonderfully subtle, ambient sound of Lalo Schifrin's soundscape. Complaints are likely to be aimed at the restoration. As many assumed, the newly restored (and retitled) THX 1138: The George Lucas Director's Cut underwent a few CGI alterations. In one aspect, the computer graphics are stunning, they're not excessive, and they don't take anything away from the film's storyline. In some aspects the CGI scenes bridge some empty gaps. However, the modern effects do look a little out of place in comparison with the rest of the film. Though a futuristic sci-fi film, THX 1138 is still very '70s in its look and feel. When the newly added scenes appear, it is pretty obvious what has been added. Yes, the purists will cry "Blasphemy!" but in all honesty those new to the film may not notice the differences, and most viewers will probably not care. THX 1138: The George Lucas Director's Cut DVD set contains pretty much everything you could ever want with regard to the film. It includes the new documentary Artifact from the Future: The Making of THX 1138 (30 minutes) as well as the original production featurette Bald (8 minutes). There is also the excellent 63-minute documentary A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope, featuring Zoetrope founder Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, John Milius, and Walter Murch. The DVD's informative and entertaining commentary is a combination of separate tracks by George Lucas and co-writer/sound designer Walter Murch. Though not an action-packed thrill ride, THX 1138 is nonetheless a very interesting, meditative film that hits a lot closer to our home than a galaxy far, far away. --Rob Bracco

• Armour of God - STANDARD EDITION | Blu Ray | (25/07/2022) from £12.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  ! Unquestionably the most popular martial arts actor of his generation, super star Jackie Chan features in this mid 80s Indiana Jones-esque romp which mixes Hollywood thrills with Hong Kong style action. Former musician Asian Hawk (Chan) becomes embroiled in a dangerous quest to seek out the last three parts of lost treasure the Armour of God, in order to save his ex-band mate's girlfriend from the clutches of a ruthless cult. Though heavily inspired by Spielberg's movie, the style and stunt sequences are all delivered with the star's custom brand of slapstick and physical prowess. All the elements come together in a pleasing assortment of comedy, misadventure and gloriously realised action set pieces. A must for all Jackie Chan collectors. Bonus Features Disc 1 Original Hong Kong Theatrical Cut [98 mins approx] [New 2021 Re-master] Newly remastered English subtitles 2.0 Cantonese Mono (Original Theatrical Mix) Lorelei with newly-translated English Subtitles 2.0 Cantonese Mono (Original Theatrical Mix) Flight of the Dragon with newly-translated English Subtitles 2.0 Cantonese Mono (Home Video Mix) Lorelei with newly-translated English Subtitles 2.0 Cantonese Mono (Home Video Mix) Flight of the Dragon with newly-translated English Subtitles 2.0 Classic English Dub (Lorelei) 2.0 Classic English Dub (Flight of the Dragon) [new and exclusive audio option] 2.0 Hybrid Cantonese / English (Lorelei) [new and exclusive audio option] 2.0 Hybrid Cantonese / English (Flight of the Dragon) 5.1 Modern English DTS-HD MA [new] Audio Commentary with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng [new] Audio Commentary with Mike Leeder and Arne Venema [new] Audio commentary with Kenneth Brorsson and Phil Gillon of the Podcast On Fire Network [new] The Art of Action with Scott Adkins & Matt Routledge [new] Jackie Chan on VHS - The VPF Years with Steve Lawson [new] Rise of the Phoenix - Radek Sienski on Armour of God Celebrity Talk Show (1989) 今夜不設防 Season 2 Episode 02 - 成龍) (Subtitled) Short film High upon High The Armour of Funk (2016). Produced as a 30th-anniversary music video and was shot at original location from Armour of God High Upon High - behind the scenes with Andy Long Nguyen & Side-by-Side Hong Kong Movie Tours - Then & Now Japanese Closing Out-takes Interview with in-house Golden Harvest editor Peter Cheung [archive] Interview with Jackie Chan [archive] Interview with Willie Chan Hong Kong Cantonese Trailer (Subtitled) Hong Kong Mandarin Trailer (Subtitled) English Trailer Blu-ray Trailer Disc 2 International Cut [88 mins approx] Original Classic English Dub English SDH

• Resident Alien: Season 1 | Blu Ray | (07/08/2022) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A comedic sci-fi drama series based on the Dark Horse comic book series of the same name, Resident Alien follows a crash-landed alien (Alan Tudyk) who must take on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor and somehow find a way to fit in with the local human population. While attempting to complete his secret mission on Earth, he is forced to consider the possibility that humans might be worth saving after all. The Blu-ray set contains all 10 episodes from the first season.

• Nativity | DVD | (22/11/2010) from £7.09   |  Saving you £12.90 (181.95%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Nativity!

• Tweenies: Night-Time Magic | DVD | (27/10/2003) from £4.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (160.32%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A Tweenies adventure featuring brand new material and an all-new character Eddie the Dream Genie!

• Shane | Blu Ray | (06/06/2016) from £11.49   |  Saving you £4.50 (39.16%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Consciously crafted by director George Stevens as a piece of American myth making, Shane is on nearly everyone's shortlist of great movie Westerns. A buckskin knight, Shane (Alan Ladd) rides into the middle of a range war between farmers and cattlemen, quickly siding with the "sod-busters". While helping a kindly farmer (Van Heflin), Shane falls platonically in love with the man's wife (Jean Arthur, in the last screen performance of a marvellous career). Though the showdowns are exciting, and the story simple but involving, what most people will remember about this movie is the friendship between the stoical Shane and the young son of the farmers. The kid is played by Brandon De Wilde, an amazing child performer; his parting scene with Shane is guaranteed to draw tears from even the most stony-hearted moviegoer. And speaking of stony hearts, Jack Palance made a sensational impression as the evil gunslinger sent to clean house--he has fewer lines of dialogue than he has lines in his magnificently craggy face, but he makes them count. The photography, highlighting the landscape near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, won an Oscar. --Robert Horton

• 3:10 to Yuma 4K | 4K UHD | (15/10/2018) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Bale) volunteers to deliver him alive to the 3:10 to Yuma, a train that will take the killer to trial. But with Wade's outfit on their trail and dangers at every turn the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey towards each man's destiny. Disc 1 4K Ultra HD (Movie + Special Features) Audio Commentary with Director James Mangold 3:10 to Score Featurette Sea to Shining Sea Documentary A Conversation with Elmore Leonard Featurette The Guns of Yuma Featurette Historical Timeline of The West (Blu-Ray™ Only) Disc 2 Blu-Ray (Movie + Special Features) INSIDE YUMA: AN EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY DISC INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE DESTINATION YUMA MAKING-OF DOCUMENTARY AN EPIC EXPLORED FEATURETTE OUTLAWS, GANGS, AND POSSES DOCUMENTARY DELETED SCENES

• The High Life - Series 1 | DVD | (06/04/2009) from £22.99   |  Saving you £-7.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The High Life: Series 1

• Iron Will | DVD | (14/10/2002) from £5.96   |  Saving you £9.03 (151.51%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The Uplifting True-Life Story of Courage Determination and Triumph! Hang on for the ride of your life as Walt Disney Pictures presents the action-packed adventure that delivers thrilling heroics and rugged scenery! Based on an incredible true-life story a brave young man is thrust into adulthood as he and his courageous team of sled dogs embark on a grueling and treacherous cross-country marathon. Together they race through the frozen wilderness carrying hopes of capturing the $

• Bridge of Spies | Blu Ray | (28/03/2016) from £10.75   |  Saving you £18.24 (169.67%)   |  RRP £28.99

  Directed by three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg BRIDGE OF SPIES is the story of James Donovan (Two time Oscar® winner Tom Hanks), an insurance claims lawyer from Brooklyn who finds himself thrust into the centre of the Cold War when the CIA enlists his support to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.

• The King And I | DVD | (08/03/2004) from £5.97   |  Saving you £10.02 (167.84%)   |  RRP £15.99

  In 1955 this lavish production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway hit The King and I, starring Yul Brynner as the King of Siam and Deborah Kerr as the governess sent to look after his children, was the most expensive film ever mounted by 20th Century Fox. The 40 sets in ripe decors by Walter M Scott and Paul S Fox included a ballroom of black marble with jade and silk tapestries and a banqueting scene with a table that gives the impression of stretching to infinity. The costumes by Irene Sharaff, notably the hoop ballroom gown for Deborah Kerr and those for the ballet "The Small House of Uncle Thomas", dazzle the eye in their delineation of Western manners and Oriental splendour. Brynner remains impressive as the King but his pidgin dialogue, inherited from Hammerstein's book, with the dropping of the definite article takes some adjustment. Alfred Newman put his unique stamp on the music: the Overture offers an example of his luminous divided string sound, the climactic ballroom scene a full bodied orchestral reprise of "Shall We Dance?" as the camera pulls away to a high angle producing an exultant visual finish to this celebrated polka. On the DVD: To view The King and I in its original format (thanks to this DVD release) is a revelation. Over the years the production values of the film have been compromised through inadequate presentation on television and video. Now the eye can appreciate once more the novelty of the wide-screen process CinemaScope 55 which offers in-depth vision, breathtaking employment of Eastman colour and an enhanced sound system that ensures a well-upholstered backdrop for the sumptuous musical arrangements under conductor Alfred Newman. DVD supplements here include the original theatrical trailer, a Movietone news of the Oscar ceremony of 56-57 and three songs lifted from the movie itself. Marni Nixon overdubbed Deborah Kerr's vocals on screen--those moments where one voice takes over from another are more clearly delineated on the DVD with the result that there is some discrepancy between Kerr's spirited playing and Nixon's over careful (rather) twee enunciation of the lyrics. --Adrian Edwards

• The Six Million Dollar Man: Series 1 | DVD | (25/02/2013) from £24.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (60.02%)   |  RRP £39.99

• Grudge Match | DVD | (02/06/2014) from £4.73   |  Saving you £15.26 (322.62%)   |  RRP £19.99

  De Niro and Stallone play Billy 'The Kid' McDonnen and Henry 'Razor' Sharp, two local Pittsburgh fighters whose fierce rivalry put them in the national spotlight. Thirty years later, they're planning to re-enter the ring and settle the score.

• Bewitched | DVD | (06/02/2006) from £4.97   |  Saving you £15.02 (302.21%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman star in this comedy based on the beloved '60s sitcom.

• Zathura / Jumanji | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  A double bill of family adventure films based on novels by Chris Van Allsburg. Zathura (Dir. Jon Favreau 2005): Actor-turned-director Jon Favreau (Elf) delivers another work of intelligent charming family fare with this space adventure. Older brother Walter (Josh Hutcherson) and the younger Danny (Jonah Bobo) are constantly at war with one another bickering over the mediating voice of their long-suffering father (Tim Robbins). When he has to go to the office to replace so