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• The Playboy of the Western World | Blu Ray | (10/05/2021) from £8.05   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Brian Desmond Hurst adapts and directs JM Synge's scandalous comedy in what was to be the final film of a highly successful career stretching back to the mid-1930s. Featuring stunning cinematography of County Kerry by multiple Oscar-winner Geoffrey Unsworth and a memorable soundtrack from influential composer Seán Ó Riada, The Playboy of the Western World stars Siobhán McKenna and Gary Raymond alongside a host of players from Dublin's Abbey Theatre. It is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. Weary and dishevelled, Christy Mahon stumbles into a remote inn on the Irish coast and tells anyone who'll listen how he's murdered his tyrannous father with a spade. As he enthrals the locals and charms the girls, his tale grows in its telling... until the day Christy's father turns up and he's not as dead as expected! SPECIAL FEATURES: The Man Who Played the Playboy: 2021 interview with Gary Raymond Theatrical trailer Image gallery

• It Happened at the World's Fair | Blu Ray | (22/06/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Untamed Love | DVD | (02/04/2001) from £9.95   |  Saving you £-3.96 (-66.10%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Based on real events this story follows a special needs teacher's efforts to break down the barriers of silent aggression in a highly-disturbed child.

• 2 Point 4 Children - Series 3 | DVD | (22/08/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Statistically the Porters may just be an ordinary family. But there's nothing average about this razor-sharp comedy an endearingly demented portrait of modern family life by Andrew Marshall writer of the Emmy-winning Alexei Sayle's Stuff. Head of the household is Ben a dedicated central-heating engineer and easy-going husband and father. His idea of helping in the house is to change TV channels provided the remote control is within easy reach. Mainstay of the household is Bill a

• Jazz - A Film By Ken Burns | DVD | (08/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £79.99

  The BBC, sceptical about the British appetite for extended documentary programmes, edited Ken Burns' epic 17-hour history Jazz back to around 12 hours. That's what's presented in this box set of the series, and while the flow of the original is preserved, so are its idiosyncrasies. The film dwells at length on early jazz, particularly on its origins in New Orleans, and there's a good deal of absorbing history here. On the other hand, in suggesting that the important work of jazz was done by 1975, Burns gives us cause to question how much of his earlier research is awry too. There isn't much here to reflect the brimming vitality of post-1960s jazz, and many listeners and musicians have been enraged by Burns' neglect of such pivotal figures as Joe Zawinul, Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker--all players whose work responds vigorously to the question that Burns thinks nobody can answer: "Where are the modern equivalents of Armstrong, Ellington, Parker and Coltrane?" Armstrong and Ellington are the touchstones of Burns' film, providing the narrative thread around which the stories of other major figures turn, among them Bechet, Basie, Goodman, Parker, Miles Davis and Coltrane. Burns also finds populist mileage in the politicisation of jazz, making dramatic capital out of racial divides that most jazz players, black and white, have ignored. The fact is that almost all jazz players, regardless of race, have felt like outsiders. Despite such distractions, Jazz is the longest jazz documentary yet produced, and it's rich in musical examples and classic, rare and unseen footage. Even when working with simple stills, Burns uses seductive camera work and Keith David's epigrammatic narration to maximum effect. There's plenty to enjoy here, but viewers should be aware, as Joshua Redman points out in Musicians' Views in our Ken Burns' Jazz shop, that Burns' film is an often compelling perspective on jazz, not a definitive study. --Mark Gilbert

• Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride | DVD | (03/09/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  ""I hate to advocate drugs alcohol violence or insanity to anyone "" Hunter S. Thompson once wrote ""but they've always worked for me"". In this acclaimed documentary narrated by Nick Nolte experience the true story of the American master whose gonzo reportage defined an era while his depraved appetites forged a legend. Through archival footage and revealing interviews with family friends partners in crime and Thompson himself meet the man - and the myth - who created his own unforgettable world of fear loathing journalistic genius shotgun golf and a cannon-fired funeral to live on as one of the most extraordinary literary icons of all time.

• Classic Albums - Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life | DVD | (22/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Taking more than two years from conception to release Stevie Wonder's classic 1976 double-album 'Songs In The Key Of Life' is now generally accepted as his finest creative hour in an enduring 35-year recording career that has been filled with many other highlights. The remarkable story of Wonder's 'Songs In The Key Of Life' project is told here. Stevie himself reminisces about the inspiration behind the album - It was a challenge doing an album that was related to life - and there are also contributions from Berry Gordy the founder and father figure of Motown Records Quincy Jones Herbie Hancock and lyrcist Gary Byrd among many others. In addition there is unique reunion of musicians who played on the original album sessions. Certainly 'Songs In The Key Of Life' is a truly remarkable album. Its story is vividly related in this 'Classic Album' programme including as a celebratory re-creation twenty years on of 'I Wish' and 'Sir Duke' with the original musicians who played on the session.

• No Mercy | DVD | (14/08/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The story line of No Mercy may seem familiar: to avenge his partner's murder and uncover the killer, a tough Chicago cop comes to Louisiana and finds himself embroiled with a beautiful and enigmatic blonde and a creepy crime lord. But the way this film executes a seemingly standard plot is unique, entertaining and effective. Richard Gere as the cop Eddie Jillette is an appropriate fish-out-of-water, uncovering a complex and frightening underworld. Under Richard Pearce's skilful direction both he and Kim Basinger (as Michel Duvall) are credibly drawn to each other as they're accidentally handcuffed and running through the eerie bayou. But also credit James Carabatsos's script which appropriately captures Jillette's grief and obsession, his anger and confusion, his growing understanding and affection for Michel. There's a particularly well-done love scene, borne out of passion and desperation and the chemistry between Gere and Basinger is very evident. Good support comes from William Atherton as the fey attorney Allan Deveneux, Jeroen Krabbé as the evil Losado, George Dzundza as Captain Stemkowski, Bruce McGill as Lieutenant Hall and the late Ray Sharkey as Angles Ryan. No Mercy, like Angel Heart before it, uses its mystical, magical Louisiana setting to its best advantage; it's beautiful, yet frightening; mysterious, yet compelling--like Michel and like the movie itself. --N F Mendoza, Amazon.com

• Lassie In The Painted Hills | DVD | (27/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £1.99

  A Lassie movie. After years of prospecting Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep (played by Lassie) with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile Jonathan's new partner Lin isn't interested in sharing the gold and lures Jonathan to his death. Lassie immediately deduces what's happened so Lin poisons Lassie. Lassie barely pulls through and pursues Lin to a climactic confrontation where due to an off-screen accident with some liquid nitrogen Lin's gun jams.

• Lassie - The Painted Hills | DVD | (18/05/2009) from £7.09   |  Saving you £-1.10 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Everyone's favourite collie stars in this family classic that proves a dog is not just a man's best friend but a boy's too. Lassie stars as Shep the beloved companion of Jonathan an old prospector who's just struck it big. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left young Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile Jonathan's new partner isn't interested in sharing the gold and plots Jonathan's demise. It's up to Lassie and Tommy to save Jonathan and the gold before it's too late.

• Catweazle - Box Set with Series 1 & 2 | DVD | (03/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

  The entire Catweazle collection on this fantastic four disc box set. The unmistakable Geoffrey Bayldon stars as the eleventh century wizard Catweazle who escaped from soldiers through time to find himself nine centuries into the future. His magic is most unpredictable and it is compounded by his inability to deal with the everyday trappings of modern-day life such as electricity (""electrickery"") and the telephone (""telling bone""). But he is befriended by a farmer'

• Jaws - 2, 3 and 4 | DVD | (02/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Jaws 2: Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) is walking his beach beat a few years on from the horrible shark attacks on Amity Island. A missing diver's camera shows what looks like a shark fin but Amitys cowardly Mayor (Murray Hamilton) plays down the incident. Brody raises a panicky false alarm from his observation tower and is fired for it. Suddenly the new killer shark attacks a group of small boats manned by teenagers which include his own sons... (Dir. Jeannot Szwarc 1978) Jaws 3: The brand new Sea World complex in Florida offers visitors the chance to view the undersea kingdom from the safety of glass tunnels on the sea-bed. All seems well until a thirty-five foot Great White shark appears on the scene..... (Dir. Joe Alves 1982) Jaws 4: Lorraine Gary repeats her role of Ellen Brody widow of Chief Martin Brody in this suspenseful sequel starring Oscar-winner Michael Caine. After Deputy Sean Brody is killed by a shark off Amity Island she joins her other son Michael a marine biologist his wife Carla and their daughter Thea in the Bahamas. There she falls for Hoagie a carefree pilot and starts putting her life back together - until a Great White threatens Thea and Ellen knows she has no choice but to face her fear in a final fatal showdown... (Dir. Jospeh Sargent 1987)

• 3 Film Box Set: Jaws 2-4 (Lenticular) | DVD | (17/10/2011) from £16.18   |  Saving you £-1.19 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Jaws 2Jaws 2 is set four years after Jaws. Brody now finds himself in a race against time when a new killer shark attacks ten boats manned by teenagers, which include his own sons. Jaws 3The brand new 'Sea World' complex in Florida offers visitors the chance to view the undersea kingdom from the safety of glass tunnels on the sea-bed. All seems well until a thirty-five foot white shark appears on the scene. Jaws 4: The RevengeJaws 4 finds the now widowed Ellen Brody re-living the horrors of the past when she moves to the Bahamas to be with her marine biologist son Michael. The nightmares start when her grand-daughter is attacked by a Great White Shark.

• Hannibal | Blu Ray | (23/10/2023) from £31.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Ten years have passed since FBI agent Clarice Starling faced the ingenious Dr. Hannibal Lecter... ten years of watching, wondering and waiting. But now the wait is over. The sophisticated killer re-emerges in Florence, Italy, ready to entice Clarice into their old game of cat-and-mouse. Yet she isn't the only one interested in capturing him. Another mind with a dubious motive - ravenous vengeance - also wishes to stake his claim to the enigma that is Hannibal. But of these three brilliant minds, whose cunning will prevail? Product Features The art of storyboarding with Ridley Scott exclusive interview Opening Title Design: Multi-angle exploration Anatomy of a Shoot-Out: An uncut 5 camera multi-angle breakdown of The Fish Market action scene Feature Commentary with Director Ridley Scott Breaking The Silence: The Making Of Hannibal Deleted Scenes with Optional Directors Commentary Alternate Ending with Optional Directors Commentary

• Jaws 2/Jaws 3/Jaws 4 - The Revenge | DVD | (01/10/2007) from £12.93   |  Saving you £2.06 (15.93%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Jaws 2 (Dir. Jeannot Szwarc 1978): Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) is walking his beach beat a few years on from the horrible shark attacks on Amity Island. A missing diver's camera shows what looks like a shark fin but Amitys cowardly Mayor (Murray Hamilton) plays down the incident. Brody raises a panicky false alarm from his observation tower and is fired for it. Suddenly the new killer shark attacks a group of small boats manned by teenagers which include his own sons... Jaws 3 (Dir. Joe Alves 1982): A deadly new attraction. The brand new Sea World complex in Florida offers visitors the chance to view the undersea kingdom from the safety of glass tunnels on the sea-bed. All seems well until a thirty-five foot Great White shark appears on the scene..... Jaws 4 - The Revenge (Dir. Joseph Sargent 1987): This time... It's personal. Lorraine Gary repeats her role of Ellen Brody widow of Chief Martin Brody in this suspenseful sequel starring Oscar-winner Michael Caine. After Deputy Sean Brody is killed by a shark off Amity Island she joins her other son Michael a marine biologist his wife Carla and their daughter Thea in the Bahamas. There she falls for Hoagie a carefree pilot and starts putting her life back together - until a Great White threatens Thea and Ellen knows she has no choice but to face her fear in a final fatal showdown...

• Riot | DVD | (02/04/2007) from £6.01   |  Saving you £-2.02 (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Amid the violence and chaos of inner city rioting the IRA working in collision with the street gangs has kidnapped the daughter of the British ambassador. It is now the job of Shane Alcott SAS officer and the girl's ex-fianc'' to take on this enemy force in this action packed thriller.

• Forgotten Sins | DVD | (04/03/2002) from £7.17   |  Saving you £-0.19 (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Forgotten Sins' is a startling and disturbing drama based on a true story. County sheriff Matt Bradshaw a devout churchgoer and respected pillar of the community stands accused of terrible crimes: sexually abusing his own daughters and organising multiple rapes and Satanic rituals. Matt's reaction to these accusations is almost as shocking - he makes a full and frank confession. Amid an atmosphere of religious frenzy and further accusations of murder and torture the witch hunt begins. Only one man believes in Matt's innocence: eminent psychologist Dr Richard Ofshe (William Devane). He is convinced that Matt is the innocent victim of religious brainwashing and police pressure for a confession. But what chance does Ofshe have of seeing justice done when Matt himself is so utterly convinced of his own guilt?

• Jaws 2 | DVD | (03/04/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) is walking his beach beat a few years on from the horrible shark attacks at Amity Island. A missing diver's camera shows what looks like a shark fin but Amity''s cowardly Mayor (Murray Hamilton) plays down the incident. Brody raises a panicky false alarm from his observation tower and is fired for it. Suddenly the new killer shark attacks a group of small boats manned by teenagers which include his own sons...

• Stir | DVD | (12/04/2005) from £4.98   |  Saving you £1.01 (20.28%)   |  RRP £5.99

  An action drama based on true incidents within the Australian prison system in the 1970s when extreme violence and mistreatment of Australian prisoners was all too common.

• The Ugly Duckling & Me | DVD | (16/07/2012) from £3.95   |  Saving you £2.04 (51.65%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Based on the much loved, timeless fairytale The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen, The Ugly Duckling andMe tells the story of Ratso, a wheeler dealer city rat, and Ugly, a baby duckling with a striking appearance.But Ugly isn't your average duckling and Dollar signs flash before Ratso's eyes as he recognises Ugly as a potential source of income. However, as the pair embark on an unlikely adventure, Ratso comes to realise that there is more to life than making a quick buck and so begins a lifelong friendship. A must for fans of classic fairytales and more recent films such as Ratatouille and Happy Feet this offers pure delight for the whole family.