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• Blue | DVD | (23/07/2007) from £5.10   |  Saving you £10.89 (213.53%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Kim Joon (Shin Hyun-joon) and Lee Tae-hyun (Kim Yeong-ho) are old time bosom friends who sign up as navy officers. However their tight relation begins to fall apart after the two friends get to know their beautiful and avid colleague Kang Soo-jin (Shin Eun-kyung). Jun and Tae-hyun are both captivated by the charming and vivid character of the girl which results in the setting in motion of a melodramatic love triangle! As if this was not enough trouble the three lovers soon see themselves facing their rigid commando co-ordinator Lieutenant Colonel Choi Hyong-soo (Lee Il-jae) who seems to put military ideals before the lives of his trainees! Get ready for this breathtaking underwater romance-chiller that delivers a captivating plot plus cliff-hanging non-stop action!

• Appleseed | DVD | (22/07/2002) from £11.01   |  Saving you £8.98 (81.56%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Violence, nudity, terrorism and swearing are not the usual cartoon fare, but with Appleseed we find ourselves firmly in the cyberpunk territory of Manga cinema. Based on the comic series by Masamune Shirow, the film's story takes place in a post-World War III future, in particular within the mega city of Olympus. With the city administered by the Biodroids (a race of perfect half-human, half-robot hybrids), there begins a human resistance to a society that offers little in the way of real freedoms. As with most of the Manga genre, the deceptively simple animation (reminiscent of Pokemon) conceal more than a few complex issues. Appleseed proves to be a thought provoking, if a little confusing, examination of the "one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" argument, particularly as it somewhat blurs the moral borders by instilling both sides in the conflict with a degree of sympathy. Definitely one for Manga fans, but also recommended for SF buffs and those curious to try something a little different. On the DVD: Appleseed on disc has various language options, with the possibility of watching the film in either the original Japanese or dubbed English. The picture is bright and clear, as is the soundtrack. Highly recommended is the audio commentary from voice actress Larissa Murray and Manga expert Jonathon Clements, which not only fills in many of the gaps left by Shirow's original film but also provides an invaluable and often humorous insight into the genre as a whole. --Phil Udell

• Return to Burma | DVD | (12/11/2012) from £4.75   |  Saving you £15.24 (320.84%)   |  RRP £19.99

  After decades of military rule, Burma has finally held its first presidential election. Many Burmese living abroad believe that peace and prosperity will soon soon follow, including Wang Xing-Hong who is living as an immigrant laborer in Taiwan, who saves his money so he can return home.When Xing-hong arrives, he feels like a stranger in a foreign land but is determined to stay and make his life in Burma, and begins asking around for possible work to allow him to stay.One blackout night at the smuggling bazaar by the border between Burma and China, motorcycles roar into the daylight and through the protagonist's eyes, we witness the true face of Burma and the angst of its youngsters.

• Yakuza Papers | DVD | (23/09/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This nihilistic chronicle of the gang-wars that ravaged Hiroshima in post-war Japan centres on the character Sugawara. Based on the prison diary of a yakuza involved in the wars (Kozo Mino) Sugawara is distinguished through extreme callous brutality. The villainous godfather Yamamoru initiates him into his ruthless gang which inevitably wins the power struggle through titanic gruesome battles. Once more with 'The Yakuza Papers' director Kinji Fukasaku elevates brutality and abrup

• Yakuza Papers / Yakuza Graveyard / Street Mobster | DVD | (07/07/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Yakuza Papers: This nihilistic chronicle of the gang-wars that ravaged Hiroshima in post-war Japan centres on the character Sugawara. Based on the prison diary of a yakuza involved in the wars (Kozo Mino) Sugawara is distinguihed through extreme callous brutality. The villainous godfather Yamamoru initiates him into his ruthless gang which inevitably wins the power struggle through titanic gruesome battles. Once more with 'The Yakuza Papers' director Kinji Fukasaku elevate

• From the Basement | DVD | (01/12/2008) from £4.89   |  Saving you £12.10 (71.20%)   |  RRP £16.99

  From The Basement is a new series showing on Sky which has a simple premise: put the music first. There is no presenter no big production no bullshit. The acts go into the studio set up and play their hearts out in front of the cameras. The mix of artists is eclectic but with an overriding common factor - they really know how to deliver a performance. This DVD brings together some of the best performances from the series so far and reflects the breadth of talent and styles that have graced the basement studio. Tracklist: 1. Radiohead: Weird Fishes / Arpeggi 2. Radiohead: Reckoner 3. White Stripes: Blue Orchid / Party ... 4. White Stripes: Red Rain 5. Beck: Motorcade 6. Beck: Cell Phone's Dead 7. Jamie Liddel: In The City 8. The Shins: Turn On Me 9. The Shins: Phantom Limb 10. Jarvis Cocker: Fat Children 11. Neil Hannon: A Lady Of A Certain Ag... 12. Laura Marling: Your Only Doll (Dora... 13. Sonic Youth: The Sprawl 14. Sonic Youth: Pink Stream 15. Eels: Millicent Don't Blame Yoursel... 16. Eels: It's A Motherfucker 17. Albert Hammond Jr: Everyone Gets A ... 18. Albert Hammond Jr: Postal Blowfish 19. P.J. Harvey: The Piano 20. P.J.Harvey: The Devil 21. Super Furry Animals: Let The Wolves... 22. Super Furry Animals: The Gift That ... 23. Damien Rice: Delicate 24. Damien Rice: Blower's Daughter 25. Autolux: Let It Be Broken 26. Jose Gonzalez: Abraham 27. Jose Gonzalez: High Low 28. Thom Yorke: Down Is The New Up 29. Thom Yorke: Videotape

• Red Lion | DVD | (18/06/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  With the winds of change sweeping through Japan overthrowing three centuries of Shogunate rule Gonzo (Toshiro Mifune) a peasant enlists in the Imperial Restoration Force which promises to reform the oppression of the past. Gonzo persuades his commander to lend him his Red Lion Mane a symbol of authority and rides into his old home town where he receives a hero's welcome. This tale both touching and hilarious traces the difficulties of a simple boastful humane man caught in the web of political intrigue. Casting a cold eye on politicians of all hues at its climax it achieves true tragic intensity.

• Battleground 625 | DVD | (25/08/2008) from £11.04   |  Saving you £4.95 (44.84%)   |  RRP £15.99

  At the height of the Korean War the remote community of Dongmakgol remains sheltered from the brutal conflict raging in its midst. But when two deserters from the South arrive at the same time that a na''ve girl leads a small Northern unit to the village a terrible conflict looks set to shatter its peaceful existence. Yet Dongmakgol is an almost magical place. A haven where the beauty of nature and the simplicity of life encourage the warring visitors to set aside their differences and join together in a desperate bid to defend the innocence of its people. Starring Hye-Jeong Kang (Old-Boy) Welcome to Dongmakgol is a beautifully shot war epic. Set to a sweeping score it is both moving and uplifting providing a cinematic experience guaranteed to live long in your memory

• Tekken - The Motion Picture | DVD | (20/12/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Based on the NAMCO Fighting game 'Tekken' Series! Get ready for the ultimate animated adventure! Tekken the spectacular series that revolutionized how fighting games are played is now an incredible animated motion picture! The awesome rendering power of state of the art computers merges with the stunning graphic style and dynamics of anime in an adventure that will rip you right out of your living room and hurl you into the blood-drenched arena of the most incredible martial arts battle ever created!

• Ray - Gospel/An Evening With/Ray | DVD | (13/11/2006) from £11.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (40.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  An Evening With Ray Charles: Ray Charles in concert with the Edmonton Symphony in 1981. Tracklist: 1. Overture 2. Riding Thumb 3. Busted 4. Georgia On My Mind 5. Oh What A Beautiful Morning 6. Some Enchanted Evening 7. Hit The Road Jack 8. I Can't Stop Loving You 9. Take These Chains From My Heart 10. I Can See Clearly Now 11. What I'd Say 12. America The Beautiful Ray: The Movie (Dir. Taylor Hickford 2004): Jamie Foxx stars in this biopic of legendary soul and R&B singer Ray Charles. Riding high on a wave of Oscar buzz Foxx proved himself worthy of all the hype by portraying blind R&B legend Ray Charles in a warts-and-all performance that Charles approved shortly before his death in June 2004. Despite a few dramatic embellishments of actual incidents (such as the suggestion that the accidental drowning of Charles's younger brother caused all the inner demons that Charles would battle into adulthood) the film does a remarkable job of summarizing Charles's strengths as a musical innovator and his weaknesses as a philandering heroin addict who recorded some of his best songs while flying high as a kite. Foxx seems to be channeling Charles himself and as he did with the life of Ritchie Valens in La Bamba director Taylor Hackford gets most of the period details absolutely right as he chronicles Ray's rise from ""chitlin circuit"" performer in the early '50s to his much-deserved elevation to legendary status as one of the all-time great musicians. Foxx expertly lip-syncs to Ray Charles' classic recordings but you could swear he's the real deal in a film that honors Ray Charles without sanitizing his once-messy life. Jamie Foxx picked up a Best Actor gong for his efforts as 'The Genius'. Ray A Gospel Christmas: Legendary superstar Ray Charles was joined by the world famous 120 member Voices of Jubilation Gospel Choir of Newark New Jersey for his first ever Christmas Special. They combined their talents in this unprecedented musical showcase not only to entertain but also to spread positive messages to a wide audience. What makes this endeavor so special is that the twelve-time grammy winner Charles has never performed traditional holiday music in a live concert setting. And of course Ray Charles brings his own unique jazz/rhythm and blues interpretation to these traditional holiday favourities. Tracklist includes: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) Little Drummer Boy Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Silent Night The First Noel Hark The Herald Angels Sing Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer and many more.

• Full Metal Panic - Vol. 1 | DVD | (20/10/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  On the surface Kaname Chidori appears to be a normal popular high school student. The problem is she doesn't realize just how popular she is. Unbeknownst to her a group of terrorists believe she possesses the special powers of ""the Whispered "" and they're out to kidnap her. Enter Sousuke Sagara a young hotshot agent from the stealthy anti-terrorist organization Mithril. Will he be able to protect Kaname without her finding out what's really going on? Or will he just drive he

• Ozu - Tokyo Twilight / Equinox Flower / Good Morning | DVD | (24/04/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  A collection of classic movies from lauded Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu. Regarded by many as the world's finest director and renowned for his formalist style Yasujiro Ozu made his first film in 1927 and went on to direct 55 films before his death in 1963. It was only during his final years however that his genius as a film-maker was recognized in the West alongside such contemporaries as Buuel Bergman and fellow countryman Akira Kurosawa. This box set features three works

• Denver The Last Dinosaur - Vol. 2 | DVD | (21/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Denver The Last Dinosaur has been in suspended animation for 65 million years but now he is everyone's newest friend. Filled with magic warmth and friendship Denver always finds himself in the middle of unexpected adventures. A big hit on British TV in the late 80s this volume features four more action packed adventures featuring the lovable dinosaur.

• Trois: The Escort | DVD | (18/07/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In debt. In danger. In deep. Trent a young club promoter finds himself in debt to a loan shark named Benny. After being threatened that he must obtain the money Trent must find a way to pay Benny without letting his father a prominent politician know his job or that he is no longer in school. Trent is saved from the loan shark by a sexy female night-club owner named Kyria. He becomes one of her ""call boys"" as long as Kyria pays off his debt. However everything changes

• Warrior, The / Bichunmoo | DVD | (07/02/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  A superb four disc digipack package with more than 14 hours of entertainment! The Warrior Box Set features two of Asia's most successful films - Bichunmoo and The Warrior. Together they make The Warrior Box Set a stunning mix of evocative action sweeping epic sequences and unforgettable dramatic content. Bichunmoo At the end of the Yuan Dynasty when Mongolia was ruling all of the Chinese continent the Mongolians the Hans and the Koryo (ancient Korean) migrants were going

• Full Metal Panic - Mission 4 | DVD | (19/04/2004) from £7.94   |  Saving you £12.05 (60.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  When tempers flare between Sergeant-Major Mao and Captain Testarossa there's only one way to settle the score: an AS duel. The stakes are high the price of failure a fate worse than death; a lap around the track on the Mithrill base naked! However the summer fun grinds to a halt when Sousuke is called away for a top-secret mission at his old stomping ground where painful memories threaten to bury him alongside his fallen comrades. Will he make it out alive? Don't miss a minu

• Full Metal Panic - Mission 5 | DVD | (21/06/2004) from £12.97   |  Saving you £10.01 (100.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  It's never easy being the new guy. Ask Sousuke. Proving himself to a squad of team mates at least ten years his senior will be an uphill battle. But when the mission drops them deep behind enemy lines with no support it's going to take everyone's cooperation just to stay alive. Suffice to say not everyone cooperates. Nor does everyone who dies actually stay dead. And speaking of things that won't die the rivalry between Kaname and Tessa finds new life on Tessa'a home turf. It's

• Full Metal Panic - Mission 7 | DVD | (18/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Action and adventure abound in volume 7 thrilling final installment of Full Metal Panic! A rogue US Navy Captain out for revenge targets the Tuatha de Danaan and Mithril's Lt. Commander Kalinin must struggle to stop the attack. On the de Danaan Sousuke and Kurz fight to restore order to the ship when the chain of command becomes unclear and Kaname uses all her abilities as a Whispered to help make things right!

• Vampire Princess Miyu - Vol. 1 - Initiation | DVD | (11/08/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Miyu born a vampire princess destined to travel a dark journey as both the hunter and the hunted. Half human half vampire - 100% a tortured soul.... Episode 1: The Fang Knows! Miyu fights dark forces to put an end to the murders at Kabiya High School. Episode 2: At The Next Station Miyu finally finds true friendship in Chisato; friendship worthy of her protection! Episode 3: The Forest Calls Lava comes into the spotlight to confront Yukari's mystery fa

• Full Metal Panic - Mission 6 | DVD | (16/08/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  We open on a hot bath with three hot babes: Sergeant Major Mao Captain Testarossa and Kaname. The lovely Sergeant Major exposes her past (and then some!) when she tells the story of how she first met Kurz and Sousuke. Funny how little has changed since then... Meanwhile the Tuatha de Danaan is racing full steam ahead to the Pacific island of Berildaobu. Terrorists have taken over a U.S. chemical weapons dismantling facility and taken the island residents hostage. Mithril's entire Special Response Team and the de Danaan are committed to the mission but sudden shifts in the power structure threaten to tear the crew and the ship apart. With hidden agendas and splintering loyalties at work can Mithril pull together and get the job done? There's more than a few curves coming your way as Full Metal Panic launches into its sixth exhilarating volume!