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• Princess Mononoke | DVD | (22/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Princess Mononoke has already made history as the top-grossing domestic feature ever released in Japan, where its combination of mythic themes, mystical forces, and ravishing visuals tapped deeply into cultural identity and contemporary, ecological anxieties. For international animation and anime fans, this epic, animated 1997 fantasy, represents an auspicious next step for its revered creator, Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service), an acknowledged anime pioneer, whose painterly style, vivid character design, and stylised approach to storytelling take ambitious, evolutionary steps here. Set in medieval Japan, Miyazaki's original story envisions a struggle between nature and man. The march of technology, embodied in the dark iron forges of the ambitious Tatara clan, threatens the natural forces explicit in the benevolent Great God of the Forest and the wide-eyed, spectral spirits he protects. When Ashitaka, a young warrior from a remote, and endangered, village clan, kills a ravenous, boar-like monster, he discovers the beast is in fact an infectious "demon god", transformed by human anger. Ashitaka's quest to solve the beast's fatal curse brings him into the midst of human political intrigues as well as the more crucial battle between man and nature. Miyazaki's convoluted fable is clearly not the stuff of kiddie matinees, nor is the often graphic violence depicted during the battles that ensue. If some younger viewers (or less attentive older ones) will wish for a diagram to sort out the players, Miyazaki's atmospheric world and its lush visual design are reasons enough to watch. For the English-language version, Miramax assembled an impressive vocal cast including Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup (as Ashitaka), Claire Danes (as San), Minnie Driver (as Lady Eboshi), Billy Bob Thornton, and Jada Pinkett Smith. They bring added nuance to a very different kind of magic kingdom. -- Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com On the DVD: with an impressive widescreen aspect of 2.35:1 and a pleasant 5.1 Dolby digital sound, you cannot fault the transfer of this animation in any way. However, the special features leave a lot to be desired on what is a classic piece of modern anime. The "Behind the Scenes" feature holds no information on the making of Princess Mononoke in its original form--with no input from animator Hayao Miyazaki--and the trailer is taken from the American release of the movie (even though it calls itself an "original" theatrical trailer), complete with the annoyingly hyped-up voiceover that comes with US film trailers. The redeeming feature of this DVD is the ability to watch the anime in its original language with subtitles, a much more passionate and beautiful form--so much of the feeling and lyricism of the movie is lost with the transfer to English language and misplaced casting. After watching the original Japanese version of Princess Mononoke and reading the book you begin to wonder why the West has become such a solitary child of Disney. --Nikki Disney

• Homeland - Season 1-3 | Blu Ray | (08/09/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £64.99

  Watch carefully...all three seasons of this Emmy®-winning phenomenon offer something new every time. The lives of brilliant but volatile CIA agent Carrie Mathison (Emmy® winner Claire Danes) and rescued American POW Nicholas Brody (Emmy® winner Damian Lewis) become intertwined in a delicate dance of suspicion deceit and desire. CIA veteran Saul Berenson (Emmy® winner Mandy Patinkin) aids Carrie in her quest for the truth but lines are blurred between friend and foe and no one can be trusted. Packed with multiple layers suspenseful twists and shocking season finales this Homeland collection is television at its very best.

• Green Street/I.D./Love, Honour And Obey | DVD | (01/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Green Street (Dir. Lexi Alexander 2005): Stand your ground. Expelled unfairly from Harvard Matt Buckner (Elijah Wood) flees to England to his sister (Claire Forlani). Once there he is befriended by her charming and dangerous brother-in-law Pete Dunham (Charlie Hunnam) and introduced to the underworld of British football hooliganism. Matt learns to stand his ground through a friendship that develops against the backdrop of his street and often violent world. Green Street is a story of loyalty trust and the sometimes brutal consequences of living close to the edge. I.D. (Dir. Philip Davis 1995): When you go undercover remember one thing: who you are. In an effort to halt the escalating violence of fanatical football supporters four young policemen are sent undercover. One of these John (Reece Dinsdale) soon finds his own personality changing and feels a sense of belonging he never felt on the force...

• Claire King's Ultimate Bikini Body Work-Out | DVD | (12/05/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A workout designed to turn back time giving you the body of your dreams - whatever your age! Claire King award-winning star of Emmerdale & Bad Girls lets you in to her secret of how to gain the ultimate bikini body in the privacy of your own living room! Claire King's Ultimate Body is no ordinary workout. Designed specifically with core stability in mind Claire shows you exercises that safely target all areas of your body resulting in a toned streamlined body. Follow this work out and you will be guaranteed to feel fabulous and confident in your own skin - no matter what weight size or age you are!

• The Originals - Season 1 | Blu Ray | (13/10/2014) from £7.65   |  Saving you £32.34 (422.75%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Simmering with supernatural elements and inspired by the immensely popular drama The Vampire Diaries it's The Originals from executive producer/writer Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries The Tomorrow People Kyle XY and Scream 2 3). This sexy new series centers on the Original vampire family and the dangerous vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson who returns to the magical melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans - a town he helped build centuries ago. Acting on a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him Klaus' questions lead him to a reunion with his diabolical former protégé Marcel a charismatic vampire who has total control over the human and supernatural inhabitants of the city. Klaus' brother Elijah follows to New Orleans and soon learns that Hayley a former flame of Klaus' who is in the city investigating her family history has fallen into the hands of a powerful witch named Sophie. While they wait for their sister Rebekah to join them in New Orleans Klaus and Elijah form an uneasy alliance with Sophie and her community of witches. Sophie has been turned into a revolutionary by the loss her own sister at Marcel's hands and by the mysterious disappearance of a young witch named Davina and she is willing to do anything - including making a deal with Original family - to break Marcel's power over the witches of the French Quarter. Even the human population of the Quarter is unwittingly drawn into this supernatural battleground including Cami a whip-smart psychology grad student with secrets of her own. Now in the midst of a thriving New Orleans a city known to be steeped in magic and history the long-smoldering war is about to reach a fever pitch and the Originals stand as the catalyst. As lines are drawn and strategies are laid out one truth will echo through the French Quarter: Power begins and ends with family.

• La Cage Aux Folles | Blu Ray | (02/04/2018) from £21.39   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The Outrageous, Uproarious Smash ArtHouse Comedy of The 1970S! Renato (La grande bouffe's Ugo Tognazzi) and Albin (Diabolique's Michel Seerrault) a middleaged gay couple who are the manager and star performer at a glitzy drag club in St. Tropezagree to hide their sexual identities, along with their flamboyant personalities and home decor, when the ultraconservative parents of Renato's son's fiancée come for a visit. This elegant comic scenario kicks off a wild and warmhearted farce about the importance of nonconformity and the beauty of being true to oneself. A modest French comedy that became a breakout arthouse smash in America, Edouard MolInaro's La Cage aux Folles inspired a major Broadway musical and the blockbuster remake The Birdcage. But with its hilarious performances and aheadofitstime social message, there's nothing like the audacious, dazzling original movie. Features: New 2K digital film restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack New interview with director Edouard Molinaro Archival footage featuring actor Michel Serrault and Jean Poiret, writer and star of the original stage production of La Cage aux Folles New interview with Laurence Senelick, author of The Changing Room: Sex, Drag and Theatre French and U.S. trailers New English subtitle translation Plus: A booklet featuring an essay by critic David Ehrenstein

• Konga | Blu Ray | (29/08/2022) from £18.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Michael Gough turns in a memorable performance as a demented professor in this cult favourite B-movie that takes a skewed look at the King Kong story, transposing the action from New York to London. Also starring teen heartthrob Jess Conrad, Konga is featured here as a High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. The sole survivor of an African plane crash, noted scientist Dr Decker is rescued from the jungle along with a baby chimpanzee: 'Konga'. But Decker's sinister experiments cause Konga to grow to fantastic proportions and, encountering opposition to both his research and a potential love affair, the unhinged scientist decides to put the supersized primate to terrifying use!

• The Baz Luhrmann Collection | Blu Ray | (01/10/2012) from £18.49   |  Saving you £16.50 (89.24%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Titles Comprise:Australia: Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman join forces with visionary director Baz Lurhman in Australia, an epic and romantic action adventure set on the brink of World War II. When an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) travels to this faraway continent, she meets rough-hewn cattle drives (Hugh Jackman) and an enchanting Aboriginal child (Brandon Walters). This unlikely trio joins forces and embarks on a transforming journey, driving a herd of cattle across hundreds of miles of the world's most beautiful, yet unforgiving terrain. When their world is torn apart by powerful enemies, they must try to find each other amidst the bombing of the city of Darwin by the Japanese forces that attached Pearl Harbour. Moulin Rouge: Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, Jim Broadbent and John Leguizamo head an internationally renowned cast in this musical extravaganza. Baz Luhrmann's sensual reinvention of the movie musical was Nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Set in a Paris nightclub that caters to society's decadent elite, the exhilaration Moulin Rouge follows the story of the ill-fated love affair between a stunning courtesan (Kidman) and a struggling you writer (McGregor). Romeo and Juliet: Baz Luhrmann's modern classic unfolds with its heart on its sleeve and guns ablaze. In this dazzling adaption of Shakespeare's classic love story Oscar Nominee Leonardo DiCaprio stars opposite Claire Danes. They Light up the screen as the original star-crossed lovers against a thumping soundtrack and boldly imagined modern-day setting. Strictly Ballroom: From Baz Luhrmann - the director of the award-winning hits Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge! - comes Strictly Ballroom... the hilariously funny romantic comedy that's sure to leave you laughing, cheering and feeling great. It's the magical story of a championship ballroom dancer who's breaking all the rules, and his ugly duckling dancing partner. Together they make their dreams come true.

• Wild Things 3 - Diamonds In The Rough | DVD | (02/05/2005) from £6.93   |  Saving you £14.32 (252.56%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Things get steamy in Blue Bay Florida when Marie a 17-year-old beauty gets caught in a tangle of deceit and double-crossing after meeting the promiscuous Elena the 'new girl' at school. Elena is nothing but trouble she teases Marie about her wealth and relentlessly flirts with Marie's stepfather Jay. When Elena accuses Jay of rape with the intent of extorting money she peaks the investigative interest of Kristen a local who campaigns for rape awareness in schools. Elena suc

• The Toymaker | DVD | (21/08/2017) from £9.32   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Nazi Germany, 1941, a legendary Occult book that holds the secret of bringing inanimate objects to life ends up in the hands of Toymaker Amos Blackwood. As the Nazis terrorize the locals while searching for the book, the Toymaker uses the power of the book and gives life to his collection of vintage dolls and handmade toys. The SS raid the Toymaker's shop, confiscating the book and arresting Amos. But the animated dolls and toys don't take kindly to the loss of their master. So, begins a mission to rescue the Toymaker from the clutches of the Nazis and exact their brutal and bloody revenge.

• The Quiet Man/Rooster Cogburn/Stagecoach | DVD | (02/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Quiet Man: John Ford's The Quiet Man celebrates one of Hollywood's most romantic and enduring epics. The first American feature to be filmed in Ireland's picturesque countryside Ford richly imbued this masterpiece with his love of Ireland and its people. Sean Thornton is an American who swears off boxing after accidentally killing an opponent. Returning to the Irish town of his birth he finds happiness when he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate. Though he is sorely tempted to pick up the gloves against her brother the town bully Sean is determined not to use his fists. Mary Kate and Sean wed but her brother refuses to pay the dowry. Sean would rather walk away than accept this challenge. Even when his new wife accuses him of cowardice Sean stands firm. But when she boards a train to leave he is finally ready to take matters into his own hands. The resulting fist-fight erupts into the longest brawl ever filmed followed by one of the most memorable reconciliation's in motion picture history! (Dir. John Ford 1952) Stage Coach: One of the all time classic Westerns - considered by many to be the movie that propelled John Wayne to stardom back in 1939. The film is set against the impressive backdrop of Monument Valley in Utah and tells the story of a mixed group of travellers who are making their way across country to Arizona. They are endangered by an Indian War Party and this along with their various characters results in difficulties for the party... (Dir. John Ford 1939) Rooster Cogburn: Two of the most popular stars in screen history are brought together for the first time in the follow up to True Grit. The film returns John Wayne to the role of the rapscallion eye patched whiskey guzzling Deputy Marshall that won him an Academy Award. Katharine Hepburn is prim Eula Goodnight a Bible thumping missionary who teams up with the gun fighter to avenge the death of her father. While in pursuit of the outlaws a warm rapport develops between the rough n' tumble lawman and the flirty reverend's daughter. (Dir. Stuart Miller 1975)

• Winning London | DVD | (21/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  In Winning London, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are tasked with straightening out stalled romances and stifling an overactive competitive streak. The scene is set in London, where Chloe and Riley (Mary-Kate and Ashley), along with other members of their high school's Model UN team, are strutting their strategic mock peace-bringing stuff at an international competition. While Chloe captures the heart of an upper-crust English boy, Riley sets her sights on teammate Brian, who's clueless enough to call her kiddo. After a breakdown in her budding romance, Chloe, who's accustomed to winning, learns to chill out and consider the more sporting side of competitions. This being a Mary-Kate and Ashley vehicle, shopping for schoolgirl-swanky ensembles is involved, as is boogying with the boys at hot nightspots. Sightseeing excursions to Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace among other places, feel thrown in as educational titbits for parents' sake; better to watch this purely for fun. --Tammy La Gorce, Amazon.com

• The Lady In The Van | Blu Ray | (08/07/2019) from £13.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Based on the true story of Miss Shepherd (played by a magnificent Maggie Smith), a woman of uncertain origins temporarily parks her van in Alan Bennett's (Alex Jennings) London driveway and proceeds to live there for 15 years. What begins as a begrudged favor becomes a relationship that will change both their lives.Acclaimed director Nicholas Hytner reunites with iconic writer Alan Bennett to create this rare and touching portrait. Special Features The Making of The Lady In The Van The Visual Effects Playing the Lady: Maggie Smith on Miss Shepherd Commentary with Nicholas Hytner Deleted Scenes

• Houndstar's New Owner's Guide To The Labrador Retriever | DVD | (18/07/2005) from £8.82   |  Saving you £2.17 (19.70%)   |  RRP £10.99

  A comprehensive and informative guide to your Labrador. Featuring advice from: Louise a Championship breeder - Bryan a vet with 40 years experience and Claire an animal behaviourist. Through their sound professional advice you'll gain an in-depth insight and understanding of this wonderful breed. They'll take you step by step though all the stages of Labrador ownership including what to look for in a breeder choosing the right puppy from a litter puppy proofing your home tran

• Wayne And Ford - The Collection | DVD | (15/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £59.99

  A collection of films celebrating the outstanding iconic collaboration of actor John Wayne and director John Ford. Films comprise: 1. Stagecoach (1939) 2. The Long Voyage Home (1940) 3. Fort Apache (1948) 4. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) 5. Rio Grande (1951) 6. The Quiet Man (1952)

• Stealing Candy | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Three ex-cons kidnap a famous movie star and force her to have tripple x-rated sex live on the internet. Fans will pay an absolute fortune to see it. But their plan begins to unravel as fear greed lust and power make a deadly combination and a new game arises... who will live and who will die?

• Madame Bovary | DVD | (13/03/2006) from £7.36   |  Saving you £8.63 (117.26%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Trapped on a small provincial French farm with her widowed father Emma dreams of marrying her way up the social ladder to lead a glittering fairytale life amid the bright lights of the big city. To escape she marries a young doctor Charles Bovary but his dull pedestrian ways and lack of ambition soon leave her disenchanted and dreaming of a grander life elsewhere. Enchanted by stories of the many affairs of Mary Antoinette and the great romances she finds in novels Madame Bova

• Goodbye Pork Pie | DVD | (05/04/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Three unlikely comrades embark on a cross-country mission in a stolen yellow Mini. Their objective is to get to Invercargill in one piece but they just can't help breaking the law along the way! Nicknamed the 'Blondini' gang by the police the trio are pursued every inch of the way and will have to improvise if they and their redoubtable Mini are going to make it to their destination in one piece!

• Les Miserables | Blu Ray | (07/01/2013) from £10.78   |  Saving you £2.21 (20.50%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Victor Hugo's stirring novel of redemption and revolution is brought to life by the artistry of director Billie August and his brilliant cast. Liam Neeson stars as Jean Valjean, a heartless convict who is transformed by a single act of mercy. Uma Thurman is Fantine, the vulnerable prostitute who begs Valjean to raise her only child, Cosette (Claire Danes). And Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor, Shine, 1996) is an ambitious policeman determined to return Valjean to prison. A truly epic film, Les Miserables is Magnificent! A compelling and powerful human drama with terrific performances by Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush.

• La Belle Captive | DVD | (14/09/2009) from £14.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (33.36%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Presented for the first time in a newly restored version remastered from the original 35mm negative Alain Robbe-Grillet's erotic surreal classic is a precursor to David Lynch's world of enigmatic characters and dreamlike encounters. A man called Walter encounters a beautiful woman at a club then later finds her lying bound and bloodied in the road. He takes her to a nearby isolated villa where a sinister group of wealthy men in tuxedos are gathered and take a keen interest in the injured woman. The couple are given a room for the night where they are locked in. They make love but the following morning Walter wakes to find the woman gone the a villa a deserted ruin and blood on his neck. Did it happen or was it a dream? Nothing is quite what it seems.