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• Great Expectations | DVD | (25/02/2013) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The key ingredient in this modern-day version of Charles Dickens's classic is director Alfonso Cuarón, who made the glowing, estimable A Little Princess. If you saw that (and you should), understand that Expectations has those ingredients (great sense of time, place, and timing) but adds modern music and sex appeal; the latter personified by the long-legged Gwyneth Paltrow. Finnegan Bell (Ethan Hawke as an adult, Jeremy James Kissner at age 10) is the new version of Dickens's Pip. He's a child wise beyond his years, befriending an escaped convict (Robert De Niro) in the warm waters of Florida's Gulf Coast. Finn is also the plaything for Estella (Paltrow as an adult, Raquel Beaudene at age 10), the niece of the coast's richest and most eccentric lady, Ms. Dinsmoor (a fun and flamboyant Anne Bancroft). The prudish Estella likes Finn (catch the best first kiss scene in many a moon) but has been brought up to disdain men; she'll break hearts. As the object of Finn's desires, Estella unfortunately is a one-dimensional character, yet what a dimension! Clad in Donna Karan dresses and her long, sun-kissed hair, Paltrow is luminous. She and Hawke make a very sexy couple. Mitch Glazer's script does better by Finn. He's a blue-collar worker with a gift for drawing (artwork by Francesco Clemente). Following his Uncle Joe's (Chris Cooper) honest ways, Finn grows up as a fisherman, thoughts of Estella and art drifting away in the hard work. When a mysterious benefactor allows him to follow his dream, Finn finds himself in New York, preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime art exhibit--and in the arms of the engaged Estella. Filled with cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki's golden-drenched light, the film has an irresistible, wildly romantic look. Dinsmoor's place is certainly gothic, Estella and Finn's longing encounters glamorous. Cuarón uses an MTV-friendly soundtrack with a confident touch. Songs by Tori Amos and the band Pulp--along with Patrick Doyle's silky score--create passionate scenes. It all ends far too swiftly with a seemingly tacked-on ending (reflecting the book, as it happens) but the film is splendid storytelling. It's a stylish, sweet valentine. --Doug Thomas

• Funny Girl | Blu Ray | (17/09/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Upstairs Downstairs - Series 5 - Episodes 9 To 16 | DVD | (18/08/2003) from £8.77   |  Saving you £6.22 (70.92%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Episodes 9-16 including: The Nine Days Wonder The Understanding Alberto Will Ye No Come Back Again Joke Over Noblesse Oblige All The Kings Horses and Whither Shall I Wander? An Emmy award-winning season of Upstairs Downstairs reaches its conclusion. It's the roaring twenties but there is a great deal of disillusionment in the air. Richard Bellamy is anxious to be appointed the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and seeks out the rich and influential to help his cause. The General Strike of 1926 causes a further divide amongst the household and Hudson experiences difficulties in maintaining discipline. Amidst the political turbulence there is also social exuberance for some members of the upper class. Georgina strikes up a friendship with a wild society girl causing great distress to her family. Meanwhile James is experiencing the heartaches of unrequited love as Georgina doesn't recognise his strong feelings for her. Worst of all a massive blow is dealt to the whole household as tragedy strikes Eaton Place. James has unfortunately made a bad investment and is forced to sell Eaton Place to pay off creditors.

• Kaleidoscope | DVD | (23/09/2019) from £5.85   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A taut psychological thriller as Carl, a middle-aged man with a difficult relationship with his mother, sets up an internet date with a lady whose designs upon him are not entirely clear.

• Le Secret | DVD | (19/11/2001) from £12.13   |  Saving you £7.86 (64.80%)   |  RRP £19.99

  An attractive and intelligent French woman has a guilty secret, one that she wants to keep from her husband: she's having a passionate affair with a layabout American.

• Worzel Gummidge Down Under - All Of Series 2 | DVD | (29/11/2002) from £17.15   |  Saving you £-2.16 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Featuring all twelve episodes from the second series.

• Raise The Titanic | DVD | (30/04/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A group of Americans are interested in raising the ill-fated Ocean liner Titanic. One of the team members finds out the Russians also have plans to raise the ship from its watery grave. Why all the interest? It turns out that a rare mineral on board could be used to power a laser and now it's a race against time...

• The First Of The Few | DVD | (14/10/2002) from £29.39   |  Saving you £-16.40 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This classic 1942 war movie tells the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Jeffrey Quill - developed the aeroplane whose technological superiority helped Britain to win the vital battle of the skies. It features two of Britain's best-loved stars: Leslie Howard (who also directs and who tragically went missing in action shortly after the film was made) as Mitchell and David Niven as Quill. Scripted by two other great names from British cinema Miles Malleson and Anatole de Grunwald The First Of The Few also features a stirring score by William Walton.

• The Sinful Dwarf (Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (01/03/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Anne-Sophie Mutter - Mozart - Concertos | DVD | (19/02/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Filmed in the Salzburg Mozarteum, Anne-Sophie Mutter plays and directs all five of Mozart's Violin Concertos.

• The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg | DVD | (21/05/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Jacques Demy's haunting romantic musical is an enchanting, one-of-a-kind musical experience. It's basically a movie operetta, in which the characters sing all the dialogue (or, rather, lyrics--by director Demy) to Michel Legrand's lovely score. The story spans five years (1957-1962) in the life of Geneviéve (the ethereally beautiful Catherine Deneuve in the role that launched her to international stardom), the teenage daughter of a woman who owns a Cherbourg umbrella shop. After Geneviéve's boyfriend Guy (Nino Castelnuovo) is drafted and sent off to Algeria, she discovers she's pregnant and complications ensue. With its dazzling candy-coloured palette, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg looks sweet and dreamy. Restored and re-released in 1995 to rapturous acclaim and the renewed delight of all who got the chance to see it. The video release is taken from the restored version. --Jim Emerson, Amazon.com

• Immodesty Blaize Presents: Burlesque Undressed | DVD | (08/02/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Feathers and fans corsets and costumes glitter and rhinestones... Burlesque Undressed is a lavish and dazzling journey right into the heart of the art-form featuring a compelling mix of live performance interviews from burlesque stars past and present captivating music and all-round show-stopping entertainment. British burlesque superstar Immodesty Blaize peels back the curtain to reveal her world of high-octane glamour and gives an exclusive peep behind-the-scenes to expose the work involved in the art of the tease to produce a signature act of perfection. From the elaborate spectacular costume designs to the impressive on-stage gimmicks Immodesty and her pals showcase the best of burlesque in a dazzling explosion of seductive live performance including footage from her very own sell-out Tease Show. Veteran burlesque legends reveal hilarious anecdotes from the original Golden Era including running foul of the censors and getting jailed for shaking their behind even when covered up! This high-definition film tells the real story of the genre charting its rise and fall from early British roots to an American evolution and finally rejoicing in burlesque's 21st century revival. Burlesque Undressed also features a special appearance from Marc Almond and a blaizin' big band soundtrack of heart-pounding memorable music. Immodesty Blaize crowned the Queen of Burlesque 2007 in Las Vegas first appeared in the media performing with Goldfrapp in videos and stage shows. With her signature glamorous brand of erotic ironic theatrical entertainment Immodesty is uniquely placed to give us a whistlestop tour of the history of burlesque. She has spearheaded the genre's return to prominence in Europe as a sophisticated art-form. In a culture where we're constantly bombarded with overt sexual imagery Immodesty's shows bring back high voltage glamour humour and celebration with the charm and allure of old Hollywood. She is very much in the tradition of national heroines such as Diana Dors and Joan Collins who combine knowing sexuality with a British wit and a keen intelligence. Immodesty Blaize is a real woman with star quality - a modern day British Bombshell with the curves and the fun factor. Warm celebratory cheeky glamorous and revelatory Burlesque Undressed is the ultimate film on burlesque.

• The Sorcerer's Apprentice | DVD | (22/04/2002) from £3.98   |  Saving you £2.01 (50.50%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A young boy gets caught up in the epic magical battle between the evil sorceress Morgana and the ancient wizard Merlin.

• Roses | DVD | (05/07/2004) from £10.19   |  Saving you £-0.20 (-2.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Expert advice for all experience levels on the successful growing and maintaining of bare-root and container-grown bushes with practical tips on yeilding longer term flowering.

• Murder Of Innocence | DVD | (25/03/2002) from £6.23   |  Saving you £-3.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  A woman who seemingly has everything becomes increasingly unhinged and a danger to everyone around her...

• Masterpiece: Sanditon | Blu Ray | (04/02/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Samuel L. Jackson - Coach Carter/ Shaft / Rules Of Engagement | DVD | (10/10/2005) from £6.24   |  Saving you £17.75 (284.45%)   |  RRP £23.99

  Coach Carter (Dir. Thomas Carter 2005): Inspired by a true story Samuel L. Jackson and Ashanti star in this inspirational account of a high school basketball coach (Jackson) who received high praise - and staunch criticism - for benching his entire undefeated team due to their poor academic performance... Shaft (Dir. John Singleton 2000): Crooked cops on the take small-time drug lords sleazy informers and sadistic rich kids ready to kill: for police detective John

• True Identity | DVD | (01/03/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Miles Pope (Lenny Henry) is a struggling black actor whose life takes a hilarious turn for the worse when he unwittingly discovers a ruthless mobster's most guarded secret. To save his neck Miles enlists the help of an eccentric makeup whiz who concocts a brilliant disguise to conceal his 'true identity'...

• Schmidt - La Voix Humaine/Une Education Manquee | DVD | (19/08/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Consists of the following operas:La Voix HumaineUne Education Manquee

• Princess Diaries 2: Movie Collection | Blu Ray | (15/05/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A