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• Black Knight / Big Momma's House | DVD | (10/03/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A predictable vehicle for the resistable Martin Lawrence, Black Knight is yet another rerun of Mark Twain's Connecticut Yankee at the Court of King Arthur concept which here plays like a horror-free, considerably less funny take on Army of Darkness. Jamal (Lawrence), minion in a mediaeval theme park, reaches into a moat for a magic amulet and is transported to the 14th century, where he is appalled by the toilet facilities, pals around with a disgraced knight (an equally disgraced Tom Wilkinson), romances a feminist lady-in-waiting (Marsha Thomason), introduces soul music to the court in a bit done better in A Knight's Tale, and becomes the legendary black knight to help the rebels overthrow the wicked king. It has a bigger, more lavish feel than most of Lawrence's makeshift knockabouts, but that may also be why it is even less funny, since his rants are rather reined-in and his screen character comes across as just overly pleased with himself rather than a comic foul-up who turns heroic. --Kim Newman No-one tries very hard in Big Momma's House so your enjoyment of this Martin Lawrence vehicle pretty much depends on how much amusement you are able to derive from a guy dressed up as a very ample woman. The setup is of the eye-rolling, only-in-Hollywood nature: Lawrence, as detective Malcolm Turner, is after a killer, and apparently the only way to capture him is to pose as the bad guy's ex-girlfriend's grandmother, who--the film cannot stress this point too much--is quite large. Apparently, Sherry (Nia Long), the young woman in question--she's as attractive as Big Momma is, well, you know--is none too bright, for she falls for Malcolm's ruse, which of course ostensibly amuses mainly because it's so transparent. Paul Giamatti is wasted as Malcolm's partner, while director Raja Gosnell's clunky sense of comic rhythm is bewildering, because he used to be an editor (he brought a similar lack of magic to Home Alone 3). Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps is far more accomplished, versatile and funny. --David Kronke

• Monk - Seasons 1-4 | DVD | (20/11/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

  Obsessive. Compulsive. Detective. Since the murder of his wife former police detective Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) has suffered from intensified obsessive-compulsive disorder and an enormously wide variety of phobias. Despite his photographic memory and his amazing ability to piece together tiny clues he is now on psychiatric leave from the San Francisco Police Department. Aided by his friend and practical nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram) Monk works as a freelance detective/consultant hoping to convince his former boss who harbous serious doubts about the wisdom of allowing this 'defective detective' Monk to carry a gun to allow him to return to the force... This box set features all the episodes from seasons 1 to 4! Series 1: 1. Mr. Monk And The Candidate (Part 1) 2. Mr. Monk And The Candidate (Part 2) 3. Mr. Monk And The Psychic 4. Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale 5. Mr. Monk Goes To The Carnival 6. Mr. Monk Goes To The Asylum 7. Mr. Monk And The Billionaire Mugger 8. Mr. Monk And The Other Woman 9. Mr. Monk And The Marathon Man 10. Mr. Monk Takes A Vacation 11. Mr. Monk And The Earthquake 12. Mr. Monk And The Red-Headed Stranger 13. Mr. Monk And The Airplane Series 2: 1. Mr. Monk Goes Back to School 2. Mr. Monk Goes to Mexico 3. Mr. Monk Goes to the Ballgame 4. Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus 5. Mr. Monk and the Very Very Old Man 6. Mr. Monk Goes to the Theater 7. Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect 8. Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy 9. Mr. Monk and the 12th Man 10. Mr. Monk and the Paperboy 11. Mr. Monk and the Three Pies 12. Mr. Monk and the T.V. Star 13. Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny 14. Mr. Monk and the Captain's Wife 15. Mr. Monk Gets Married 16. Mr. Monk Goes to Jail Series 3: 1. Mr. Monk Takes Manhattan 2. Mr. Monk and the Panic Room 3. Mr. Monk and the Blackout 4. Mr. Monk Gets Fired 5. Mr. Monk Meets the Godfather 6. Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf 7. Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month 8. Mr. Monk and the Game Show 9. Mr. Monk Takes His Medicine 10. Mr. Monk and the Red Herring 11. Mr. Monk vs. the Cobra 12. Mr. Monk Gets Cabin Fever 13. Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic 14. Mr. Monk Goes to Vegas 15. Mr. Monk and the Election 16. Mr. Monk and the Kid Series 4: 1. Mr. Monk and the Other Detective 2. Mr. Monk Goes Home Again 3. Mr. Monk Stays in Bed 4. Mr. Monk Goes to the Office 5. Mr. Monk Gets Drunk 6. Mr. Monk and Mrs. Monk 7. Mr. Monk Goes to a Wedding 8. Mr. Monk and Little Monk 9. Mr. Monk and the Secret Santa 10. Mr. Monk Goes to a Fashion Show 11. Mr. Monk Bumps His Head 12. Mr. Monk and the Captain's Marriage 13. Mr. Monk and the Big Reward 14. Mr. Monk and the Astronaut 15. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist 16. Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty

• Bulldog Drummond - Double Feature - Vol. 2 | DVD | (20/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Bulldog Drummond's Revenge: In ""Bulldog Drummond's Revenge"" debonair detective Captain Hugh ""Bulldog"" Drummond embarks on a mission to find out who stole the highly explosive element ""hextonite"". The clever thief tries to throw Drummond off his trail but Drummond manages to retrieve the explosives only to have them stolen again. In hot pursuit Drummond and his friends board a train at Victoria Station where the cunning thief disguised as a woman tries to smuggle the ""hextonite"" out of London. Bulldog Drummond's Peril: In ""Bulldog Drummond's Peril "" Captain Hugh ""Bulldog"" Drummond is in Geneva getting ready for his upcoming marriage. He receives a diamond as wedding present from his best friend's father-in-law Professor Bernard Goodman. But this seemingly innocent gift starts of a chain of disastrous events that include theft murder and kidnapping. Because Professor Goodman had artificially generated the jewel the nefarious Sir Raymond Blantyre head of the Metropolitan Diamond Syndicate of London makes it his mission to destroy Goodman's laboratory and stop production of the artificial diamonds. Then it looks as if someone's murdered the Professor... and it is up to Drummond to discover the truth.

• Howard Levy - New Directions For Harmonic - Expanding Your Technique | DVD | (01/01/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £28.99

• Biography Channel - Happy Days | DVD | (25/09/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A nostalgic look back at the TV series from its conception to its years as one of America's favorite sitcoms. Includes clips from the most unforgettable episodes and interviews with cast members Ron Howard (""Richie"") Henry Winkler (""Fonzie"") Marion Ross (""Mrs. C"") Tom Bosley (""Mr. C"") Erin Moran (""Joanie"") Anson Williams (""Potsie"") Don Most (""Ralph Malph"") and Scott Baio (""Chachi"").

• The Employer | DVD | (21/07/2014) from £8.98   |  Saving you £2.01 (18.30%)   |  RRP £10.99

  How far will they go to get the job? A job to die for... Five highly qualified applicants are interviewed for a coveted job with the Carcharias Corporation a powerful conglomerate whose business practices are shrouded in mystery. On the night before the last round of interviews they are all kidnapped and drugged. The next day they wake up trapped together in a locked room without any hope of escape. Soon the true nature of their situation is revealed when they receive a phone call from the mysterious CEO of Carcharias (Malcolm McDowell) known only as The Employer. He informs them that they are about to experience the final interview but it's not at all what they were expecting.

• Chicago Blues Jam Vol. 6 James Harman / Howard & The White Boys | DVD | (01/08/2005) from £4.99   |  Saving you £4.00 (80.16%)   |  RRP £8.99

  Volume 6 of a stunning collection of live blues recordings from Buddy Guys `Legends' club in Chicago recorded in 1994. Buddy Guy's Legends has become as celebrated as its namesake for providing Chicago with the highest quality blues talent to be seen anywhere. From the Monday jam sessions to the constant flow of world-class talent weekends Legends is a required stop for soul-stirring Blues and barbeque. Chicago Blues Jam brings you a slice of this legendary stage with interviews and

• Deep Freeze | DVD | (19/11/2007) from £9.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  A scientific expedition to the frozen wastes of the Antarctic promises many riches for the oil exploration company Geotek. When a scientist discovers the frozen remains of a prehistoric creature they decide to transport the unknowm species to Geotek's lab in America for a detailed examination. As the creature slowly thaws they discover that they have imported a vampire-like prehistoric menace that thrives on death and destruction on it's quest for human blood.

• At First Sight | DVD | (24/04/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Share in the adventure of seeing the world for the first time and fall in love with life all over again. Val Kilmer and Oscar winner Mira Sorvino have a sweet and sexy chemistry in this moving film based on a true story from the writer of Awakenings. When stresses-out Amy seeks relaxation at a spa she falls madly in love with Virgil a handsome masseur . Compassionate and Insightful Virgil has a unique way of seeing the world...he's blind. When a miraculous operation promises to restore his sight both Amy and Virgil discover that even the most wonderful of life's gifts can come at a price.

• I, Robot/Alien Nation | DVD | (19/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  I Robot (Dir. Alex Proyas 2004): What will you do with yours? In the year 2035 technology and robots are a trusted part of everyday life. But that trust is broken when a scientist is found dead and a skeptical detective (Smith) believes that it may have been perpetrated by a robot. However his investigation uncovers a larger threat to humanity! Alien Nation (Dir. Graham Baker 1988): Prepare Yourself. Thought-provoking witty and entertaining this action-packed blend of science fiction and police drama finds Los Angeles the new home of 300 000 humanoid extraterrestrials. When a gang of these Newcomers kills a police detective's (James Caan) partner he sets out to solve the crime with his new partner (Many Patinkin) - the L.A.P.D.'s first Newcomer detective. But the unlikely pair soon uncover a far more dangerous threat to society...

• Conflict | DVD | (05/06/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  In the near future, the Catholic Church has joined with other western religions in an ecumenical movement that has washed out much of the original message of the religion. A group of Irish monks have begun saying the mass again in Latin and have attracted an international following. Martin Sheen is sent from Rome to bring them to task and they must confront what is truly essential in their worship and what is not.

• Leading Ladies - Vol. 1 | DVD | (06/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A box set of films featuring some of Hollywood's leading ladies. Films Comprise: 1. Father's Little Dividend (Dir. Vincente Minnelli 1951) 2. Nothing Sacred (Dir. William A. Wellman 1937) 3. Ghosts On The Loose (Dir. William Beaudine 1943) 4. Of Human Bondage (Dir. John Cromwell 1934) 5. Behave Yourself (Dir. George Beck 1951) 6. Home Town Story (Dir. Arthur Pierson 1951) 7. Hell's House (Dir. Howard Higgin 1932) 8. The Bigamist (Dir. Ida Lupino 1953) 9. High Voltage

• Rain | DVD | (07/09/2009) from £11.82   |  Saving you £-0.84 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

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• Full Metal Jacket - Special Edition | DVD | (12/08/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  One of a series of revisionist Vietnam cinema released in the late 1980s, Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket is essentially split into two stories linked by a number of characters. The film follows new recruit Joker (Matthew Modine) and his fellow soldiers through their basic training and into combat in Vietnam. The first half is a chilling portrayal of military brutality and de-humanisation, mainly at the hands of Sgt Hartman (played at a level of staggering intensity by ex-Marine Lee Ermey), that centres around the tragic character of Private Pyle, a young man pushed to the edge of his endurance. The tone of the film is no less harsh when transported to the combat zone as we see the results of the training process in action: the young men turned into unquestioning killing machines. Joker is perhaps the one exception, a soldier with "Born to Kill" written on his helmet who also sports a peace sign on his lapel. But the film finds itself caught in the trap of many of the war movies of the time--how to create audience empathy with characters who are essentially in the wrong. It's a dilemma that Full Metal Jacket never really solves, although as a spectacle the film is a masterpiece. Made in the days before CGI became the norm, the battle sequences--filmed, rather bizarrely, in London's Docklands before its redevelopment--are hugely realistic and are perhaps the key moments of the movie, heightening the disorientation and fear felt by the soldiers. By offering no more than a snapshot of the Vietnam conflict (the action deals with one individual skirmish), Kubrick cleverly leaves any judgement on the war to the audience, although clearly attempting to influence them. The fate of the characters who survive is also left in the balance, but we can perhaps imagine what awaits them. On the DVD: Part of a series of Kubrick DVD reissues, Full Metal Jacket has been treated to the full remastering and restoration treatment. The battle sequences have benefited the most, gaining a new audio and visual crispness and clarity that adds to their already impressive sense of realism--you can almost feel the heat searing from the screen and the explosions detonating around you. Maybe not the best war film ever made, as some may claim, but certainly one to take you right to the heart of the action. --Phil Udell

• Blackwoods | DVD | (06/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A tragic accident leaves a young girl dead. The man responsible goes free. But for the victim's family no crime goes unpunished. Pursued by a family thirsty for vengeance Matt tries to escape to the Blackwoods. But escape is never that easy. Twists and turns reveal themselves as the night grows darker and Matt's chances slip away with the final rays of light...

• David Cronenberg Collection - Double Horror - Shivers / Rabid | DVD | (06/10/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  One of David Cronenberg's most successful early films, Rabid features porn star Marilyn Chambers as a woman who becomes infected with a virus after an operation. As result she grows a kind of phallus with which she penetrates her victims as she sucks their blood and thus the disease spreads rapidly. The film displays all Cronenberg's usual horrified fascination with the human body and its sexual function. Looking back, it can be read as a kind of parable about AIDS, but it works perfectly well as an effective low-budget shocker. On the DVD: the widescreen image on the DVD is acceptable quality, as is the sound. The fairly routine extras consist of excerpts from a TV interview with Cronenberg, lasting about 10 minutes; a collection of stills from the film; some written notes by horror expert Kim Newman that give useful background, though in part reproduce what is said in the interview; full filmographies for Cronenberg and the three principal performers, including a long list of Chambers' porn credits. --Ed Buscombe

• Dreamer | UMD | (13/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

• Monique | DVD | (19/02/2007) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Made at the end of the sixties Monique benefited from the increased liberalism of the time and dealt freely with the issues of bisexuality, and lesbianism. Mixing a tight script with a strong cast and a believable plot in which a newly arrived au pair girl (Sibylla Kay - Vampire Circus) livens up a tired marriage by simultaneously beginning affairs with both the husband (David Sumner) and the wife (Joan Alcorn - The Love Box).This was to be the director John Bown's only film as he moved on to acting fulltime starring in a number of features including Vampire Circus (1972), Fear in the Night (1972) and most recently Dark Waters (2006) with Thora Birch of American Beauty fame.

• Sonic the Hedgehog | Blu Ray | (19/05/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Brave One | HD DVD | (03/03/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £26.99

  New York radio host Erica Bain (Jodie Foster) has a life that she loves and a fiance she adores. All of it is taken from her when a brutal attack leaves Erica badly wounded and her fiance dead. Unable to move past the tragedy Erica begins prowling the city streets at night to track down the men she holds responsible. Her dark pursuit of justice catches the public's attention and the city is riveted by her anonymous exploits. But with the NYPD desperate to find the culprit and a dogged police detective (Terrence Howard) hot on her trail she must decide whether her quest for revenge is truly the right path or if she is becoming the very thing she is trying to stop.