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• Off Beat | DVD | (20/04/2004) from £5.38   |  Saving you £9.61 (178.62%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The story of a wacky librarian who impersonates a New York city policeman during a dance contest. When he unexpectedly wins the competition the fast paced comedy begins.

• My Girl / My Girl 2 | DVD | (15/04/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Doubling My Girl with its sequel makes sense since they tell a two-part tale. In the first film, 11-year-old Vada Sultenfuss (astounding newcomer Anna Chlumsky) lives with her widowed father, a distracted tuba-playing mortician (Dan Aykroyd). Rather understandably Vada is confused and disturbed about the nature of death. In her narration to camera we learn what it feels like to be a girl growing up in Pennsylvania in the early 1970s, as her father become involved with make-up artist Jamie Lee Curtis. Macaulay Culkin (in a performance reminding us that once there was a good child actor behind the name) is the best friend who assists her rite of passage. Jumping forwards two years into the sequel, My Girl 2, Culkin is replaced by Austin O'Brien. Now 13 and with a baby on the way in the Aykroyd /Jamie Lee Curtis home, Vada's growing-up continues further afield. She investigates the life of her mother in an attempt to understand her own. Los Angeles becomes the backdrop as she deals with the inevitable problems of puberty. Ultimately this is the story of a teenager's grounding in the ways of the world told simply and with charm. On the DVD: My Girl/My Girl 2 on disc sadly has no extras beyond a trailer for each film. It's also a shame the 1.85:1 transfer remains grainy for both. At least the three-channel surround picks out the period songs nicely. --Paul Tonks

• The Lord of the Rings -- Limited Edition Box Set | DVD | (26/11/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings is a bold, colourful, ambitious failure. Severely truncated, this two-hour version tackles only about half the story, climaxing with the battle of Helm's Deep and leaving poor Frodo and Sam still stuck on the borders of Mordor with Gollum. Allegedly, the director ran out of money and was unable to complete the project. As far as the film does go, however, it is a generally successful attempt at rendering Tolkien's landscapes of the imagination. Bakshi's animation uses a blend of conventional drawing and rotoscoped (traced) animated movements from live-action footage. The latter is at least in part a money-saving device, but it does succeed in lending some depth and a sense of otherworldly menace to the Black Riders and hordes of Orcs: Frodo's encounter at the ford of Rivendell, for example, is one of the film's best scenes thanks to this mixture of animation techniques. Backdrops are detailed and well conceived, and all the main characters are strongly drawn. Among a good cast, John Hurt (Aragorn) and C3PO himself, Anthony Daniels (Legolas), provide sterling voice characterisation, while Peter Woodthorpe gives what is surely the definitive Gollum (he revived his portrayal a couple of years later for BBC Radio's exhaustive 13-hour dramatisation). The film's other outstanding virtue is avant-garde composer Leonard Rosenman's magnificent score in which chaotic musical fragments gradually coalesce to produce the triumphant march theme that closes the picture. None of which makes up for the incompleteness of the movie, nor the severe abridging of the story actually filmed. Add to that some oddities--such as intermittently referring to Saruman as "Aruman"--and the final verdict must be that this is a brave yet ultimately unsatisfying work, noteworthy as the first attempt at transferring Tolkien to the big screen but one whose virtues are overshadowed by incompleteness. --Mark Walker

• La Strada (Criterion Collection) | Blu Ray | (02/11/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints | DVD | (13/04/2009) from £5.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (166.95%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Robert Downey Jr stars in this coming-of-age drama about a boy growing up in Astoria, N.Y., during the 1980s.

• A Father's Revenge | DVD | (06/11/2006) from £6.98   |  Saving you £-3.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  It's a parent's worst nightmare a kidnapped child. Paul and Anne Hobart (Brian Dennehy and Joanna Cassidy) watch their television screen in disbelief as their only daughter reads a prepared statement saying that she is a prisoner of war. Karin Hobart is being used as a pawn between a terrorist group and the government that has arrested their comrades. The terrorists promise that she and her fellow captives will be executed if their demands are not met. As the terrorists' deadline approaches Paul Hobart becomes desperate to rescue Karin. When he receives word from the State Department that the United States will not interfere Paul takes matters into his own hands. Securing the information that helps him locate his daughter Paul plans his assault refusing to become a hostage of terror.

• The Sorrow and the Pity | Blu Ray | (09/05/2023) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Big Swap | DVD | (12/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Big Swap is the sexiest movie of the 90's. It takes the frankest look yet at one of society's last remaining taboos partner swapping! This is cinema at it's most challenging. It is compelling explicit and intelligent. One drunken night five couples decide to swap partners. At first it seems like harmless fun but events begin to move swiftly out of their control; events that take them to extremes of human emotions. A cross between 'Sex Lies and a Videotape' and 'This Life'

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Series 4 (Standard plastic case packaging) | DVD | (01/06/2004) from £14.99   |  Saving you £20.00 (133.42%)   |  RRP £34.99

  In its fourth series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer had to change its formula radically. Two major characters--the vampire-with-a-soul Angel and Cordelia, the queen bitch of Sunnydale High--had gone off to be in their own show, Angel, and soon after the start of the year Willow's werewolf boyfriend Oz left when Seth Green needed to concentrate on his film career. Buffy and Willow started college, where they met new characters such as Riley, the All-American Boy with a double life, and Tara, the sweet stuttering witch; but Xander and Giles found themselves at something of a loose end. Several characters were subjected to the radical re-envisioning possible in a show that deals with the supernatural: the blond vampire Spike came back and soon found himself with an inhibitor chip in his head, forced into reluctant alliance with Buffy; the former vengeance demon Anya became passionately smitten with Xander. Not all fans were happy with the central story arc about the sinister Dr Walsh (Lindsay Crouse) and her Frankensteinian creation Adam, though Crouse's performance was memorable. The strength of Series 4 was perhaps most in impressive stand-alone episodes such as the silent "Hush", the multiple dream sequence "Restless" and the passionate, moving "New Moon Rising", in which Oz returns, apparently cured, only to find that Willow is no longer waiting for him. This was one of the high points of the show as a vehicle for intense acting, perhaps only equalled by "Who Are You?", in which the evil slayer Faith takes over Buffy's body and Sarah Michelle Gellar gets to play the bad girl for once. --Roz Kaveney

• Groove Workshop | DVD | (06/12/2010) from £44.53   |  Saving you £-14.54 (-48.50%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Un double DVD pour perfectionner votre jeu de basse par l'intermédiaire des conseils d'un grand bassiste, Victor Wooten.

• Foyle's War - Series 1-4 Complete Boxed Set | DVD | (10/09/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £99.99

  Michael Kitchen stars as the enigmatic Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle who longs to join the war effort but is left frustrated when his application for transfer is refused. To his surprise however he finds the turmoil of conflict means his skills are in demand on the home front. As WW2 rages over Europe one man fights his own battle against murder mystery and betrayal on the south coast of England - in Foyle's War. Episodes Comprise: 1. The German Woman 2. The White Feather 3. A Lesson in Murder 4. Eagle Day 5. Fifty Ships 6. Among the Few 7. War Games 8. The Funk Hole 9. The French Drop 10. Enemy Fire 11. They Fought In the Fields 12. War of Nerves 13. Invasion 14. Bad Blood 15. Bleak Midwinter 16. Casualties Of War

• The Small Back Room | DVD | (31/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Adapted from Nigel Balchin's famous novel about a military bomb disposal expert 'The Small Back Room' traces the struggles of Sammy Rice a crippled neurotic scientist. Sammy plagued by feelings of inferiority because of his lameness labours to solve the problem of a new type enemy bomb that is causing many casualties. When a close friend and collegue is killed attempting to dismantle one of the bombs Sammy is forced to face his demons take his life in his hands and prove his worth; to the military and himself...

• Classic Cuts Collection - Historical Epics | DVD | (26/03/2007) from £6.95   |  Saving you £18.04 (259.57%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Barabbas (Dir. Richard Fleischer): Barabbas (Anthony Quinn) is a man literally marked with the blood of Jesus. Before being crucified Jesus is brutally flogged while tied to a post outside Barabbas' cell. When released by decree of the people Barabbas staggers into this post covering his hands in Christ's blood. His life is never the same again... The Conqueror: John Wayne stars as the Mongolian chieftain Temujin better known as Genghis Khan. The Mongol warlord must do battle against the rival tribe that killed his father however the battle pales in comparison with Temujin's home life. He must attempt to woo the heart of the red-haired Tartar prisoner Borlai (Susan Hayward) whom he captured in a raid... Spartacus (Dir. Stanley Kubrick): Stanley Kubrick's film tells the tale of Spartacus the bold gladiator slave and Virinia the woman who believed in his cause. Challenged by the power-hungry General Crassus Spartacus is forced to face his convictions and the power of Imperial Rome at its glorious height. A classic inspirational true account of one man's struggle for freedom Spartacus combines history with spectacle to recreate a moving drama of love and commitment. Gladiator (Dir. Ridley Scott): The great Roman General Maximus (Russell Crowe) has once again led the legions to victory on the battlefield. The war won Maximus dreams of home wanting only to return to his wife and son; however the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) has one more duty for the general - to assume the mantle of his power. Jealous of Maximus' favor with the emperor the heir to the throne Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) orders his execution - and that of his family. Barely escaping death Maximus is forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator in the arena where his fame grows. Now he has come to Rome intent on avenging the murder of his wife and son by killing the new emperor; Commodus....

• Enemy At The Door - Series 1 - Complete | DVD | (28/04/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  The only piece of British soil to be occupied by the Germans during World War II the Channel Islands are the setting for Enemy at the Door - a gripping and sometimes harrowing account of the Islanders living under German rule. The series starred Alfred Burke as Major Richter Bernard Horsfall as Dr. Philip Martel and Simon Cadell as SS Hauptsturmfhrer Reinicke. Episodes Comprise: By Order of the Fuhrer The Librarian After The Ball Steel Hand from the Sea The Laws and Usages of War V for Victory The Polish Affaire Officers of the Law Jerry Bag Treason Pains and Penalties The Prussian Officer The Judgement of Solomon

• Night And The City | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Producer-turned-director Irwin Winkler crafted this 1992 remake of Jules Dassin's 1950 film noir Night and the City, the tale of a small-time hustler in London who gets in over his head. Winkler's version is set in New York and stars Robert De Niro as a shyster lawyer who decides to get even with a boxing promoter (Alan King) who bests him in court. A couple of innocents are talked into helping the cause, notably the brother (Jack Warden) of De Niro's enemy and a barmaid (Jessica Lange) who agrees to finance the operation. Everything goes south, plunging the hero into prospects of real disaster. The film is far from an exemplary, contemporary noir, but its outstanding cast, with no shortage of charisma and dynamics, keeps things terribly interesting. So does the funny but terse script by Richard Price (Clockers), who also has a cameo as a doctor. Winkler's sensibilities as a tasteful and intelligent producer still get in the way of his daring as a director, but he does leave us with much to be satisfied about.--Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

• Das Labor des Grauens | Blu Ray | (03/11/2023) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Dawn of The Dragon Slayer | Blu Ray | (13/02/2012) from £9.43   |  Saving you £10.56 (111.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  When Will's father is killed by a dragon, Will leaves his once-idyllic home in the mountains to hunt down the beast. The trail of slaughter leads him on an epic journey across the lowlands. When he reaches an ancestral home, he finds others who know about the dragon and stays to work for the tyrannical Sterling in order to learn how to slay the beast.Will is befriended by Sterling's daughter Kate, and she prepares him for the final battle with the dragon. But Sterling, threatened by Will, orders his men to kill the young squire. Will manages to escape with his life, but he must risk everything to destroy the dragon so that can avenge his father's death and prove himself a man.

• Requiem For A Dream & Hubert Selby Jr: It'll Be Better Tomorrow (2 Disc) | DVD | (02/04/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Narracted by Robert Downey Jr. It'll Be Better Tomorrow is a harrowing and engaging exploration of the life and art of Hubert Selby Jr. a self described 'scream looking for a mouth!' Selby overcame incredible odds to become one of the 20th Century's most celebrated and controversial authors by writing some of the most remarkable and distinctive books ever! Featuring archival material and new interviews this sharp penetrating documentary includes rare footage of Selby reflecting on his life and work along with contributions from: Lou Reed Ellen Burstyn Jared Leto Darren Aronofsky Uli Edel Nicolas Winding Refn Henry Rollins Jerry Stahl Richard Price Gilbert Sorrentino Anthony Kiedis Michael Silverblatt and others! Requiem For A Dream follows the blighted lives of four Coney Islanders; a lonely widowed mother (Academy Award Winner Ellen Burstyn) her son Harry (Jared Leto) his beautiful girlfriend Marion (Jennifer Connelly) and his best friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans). The film is a hypnotic tale of four human beings each pursuing their vision of happiness. Even as everything begins to fall apart they refuse to let go plummeting with their dreams into a nightmarish gut-wrenching freefall.

• Whiplash - The Complete Series | DVD | (01/07/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

  The only law a gun, the only shelter wild bush... In August 1851, the discovery of gold in Ballarat, Australia, sent shockwaves across the world. Hordes of adventurers flocked to the new land of the golden dream, encountering a harsh, frequently violent land. Despoiled by bushrangers, brutalised by the old convict system and torn by class conflicts, it took a certain kind of settler to rise to the challenges of the new country. Boston-born Christopher Cobb is one of those people. Seasoned with experience gained in the Californian gold rush, Chris's job is to find rights of way through the arid terrain of New South Wales, survey new lines of communication, and secure lucrative contracts for his expanding stagecoach business. He is a gentleman, yet no stranger to violence, and possesses an inherent hatred of injustice in any form - a trait that leads him into highly dangerous situations. In a land that has no sympathy for weaklings, Chris becomes whatever man he needs to be to. American actor Peter Graves (Mission: Impossible) brought his sun-bleached good looks to this joint venture between ATV/ ITC and the Australian Seven Network, with input from an American production crew and writers, Whiplash transposed the frontier drama of the classic western to the heat and dust of the bush and Cobb defended himself with a bullwhip rather than a pistol. First broadcast in the UK in 1960, Whiplash features fast-moving scripts, including several by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, and a memorably rousing theme composed by Edwin Astley and sung by international star Frank Ifield. This complete series is released here for the very first time.

• Bad Day | Blu Ray | (24/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Rebecca Ryan (Claire Goose) has been working undercover for the Organised Crime Division (OCD) posing as a taxi driver while investigating London's [most notorious gangsters the] South Side Mob. When she finds that her own young daughter has been brutally murdered she fears that her cover may have been blown. As Rebecca trawls the seedy depths of London's underworld hunting down her daughter's killers the lines between good and evil right and wrong begin to blur as do her notions of justice and revenge. She embarks on a brutally bloody campaign of vengeance against the gang she believes is responsible. As the fragile bonds that hold the gang together begin to unravel death pervades. No one is safe including the elusive and mysterious mistress Jade (Sarah Harding). As a trail of blood begins to flow from Rebecca's quest for justice it's left up to the world-weary OCD agent Darius Cruise (Anthony Ofoegbu) to bring her in. He and his newly assigned hot tempered partner Abby Barrett (Donna Air) must do what no cop likes to do - to go after one of their own and if necessary take her down.