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  • Nothing In Common [1986]Nothing In Common | DVD | (20/05/2002) from £6.00   |  Saving you £13.99 (233.17%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Tom Hanks wanted to prove his dramatic talent in the mid-1980s, and Nothing in Common gave him a ripe opportunity. Playing an emotionally immature Chicago advertising executive, Hanks offers a prototype of his later, better role in Big--the joking man-child with seemingly limitless reserves of energetic humour, perfectly suited to director Garry Marshall's trademark blend of featherweight comedy and sentiment. The movie wanders aimlessly before settling into its dramatic groove, involving Hanks caring for his ageing, diabetic father (Jackie Gleason, well cast in his final screen role) after his mother (Eva Marie Saint) files for divorce and strikes out on her own. Like Marshall's Pretty Woman, the film hits several grace notes and finds unexpected depth in its characters and their need for loving connections. Meanwhile, there's cheesy nostalgia in the 80s trappings, including songs by Carly Simon and Christopher Cross. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

  • Justice - The Complete Series 2 [DVD]Justice - The Complete Series 2 | DVD | (22/04/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

    Margaret Lockwood, one of British cinema's greatest stars, takes on the role of a no-nonsense female barrister in this compelling courtroom drama from the makers of Yorkshire Television's classic series The Main Chance. This second series also features guest appearances by Brian Blessed, Michael Elphick, Paul Eddington and Angela Thorne, among many others. Harriet Peterson is intuitive, tenacious and highly principled - and she's determined to succeed in a world still largely dominated by me...

  • Tales From the DarkSide - Season 1 [DVD]Tales From the DarkSide - Season 1 | DVD | (21/11/2011) from £12.78   |  Saving you £7.21 (56.42%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Tales From The Darkside, the uniquely terrifying and frighteningly popular horror anthology series, is back. Packed with haunting stories that at first light appear to be about normal situations, these tales are gradually twisted until they become something sinister, shocking and totally unsettling.Revealing the dark underworld of our everyday existence, Tales from the Darkside includes stories penned by masters of horror such as Stephen King, Harlan Ellison and Clive Barker, with unforgettable performances by some of Hollywood's finest stars.Dark, scary and with a bizarre sense of justice, all 24 episodes of Tales from the Darkside's spine-tingling first season will capture your imagination... and never let it go.

  • The Man in the Iron Mask [Blu-ray] [1998]The Man in the Iron Mask | Blu Ray | (03/03/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

    Footnotes in film books are likely to reduce this swashbuckling adventure down to a simple description: it was the first movie to star Leonardo DiCaprio after the phenomenal success of Titanic. As such, The Man in the Iron Mask automatically attracted a box-office stampede of Leo's young female fans, but critical reaction was deservedly mixed. Having earned his directorial debut after writing the Oscar-winning script for Mel Gibson's Braveheart, Randall Wallace wrote and directed this ambitious version of the often-filmed classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. DiCaprio plays dual roles as the despotic King Louis XIV, who rules France with an iron fist, and the king's twin brother, Philippe, who languishes in prison under an iron mask, his identity concealed to prevent an overthrow of Louis' throne. But Louis' abuse of power ultimately enrages Athos (John Malkovich), one of the original Four Musketeers, who recruits his former partners (Gabriel Byrne, Gérard Depardieu, and Jeremy Irons) in a plot to liberate Philippe and install him as the king's identical replacement. Once this plot is set in motion and the Musketeers are each given moments in the spotlight, the film kicks into gear and offers plenty of entertainment in the grand style of vintage swashbucklers. But it's also sidetracked by excessive length and disposable subplots, and for all his post-Titanic star power, the boyish DiCaprio just isn't yet "man" enough to be fully convincing in his title role. Still, this is an entertaining film, no less enjoyable for falling short of the greatness to which it aspired. --Jeff Shannon

  • Churchill [2003]Churchill | DVD | (27/10/2003) from £4.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (300.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

    From the makers of 'World War 2 In Colour' comes this acclaimed ITV series chronicling Great Britain's wartime leader recently voted the 'Greatest Briton'.

  • Merlin (2 DVDs) (DVD)Merlin (2 DVDs) (DVD) | DVD | (12/07/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  • Star Trek: Enterprise - Season 2 [Blu-ray] [2002] [Region Free]Star Trek: Enterprise - Season 2 | Blu Ray | (27/08/2013) from £11.99   |  Saving you £58.00 (483.74%)   |  RRP £69.99

    With Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula) trapped in the 31st century, season 2 of Enterprise opens with a rousing resolution to season 1's cliffhanger finale. The first four episodes instantly became fan favourites: "Shockwave, Part II" advances the Suliban's role in the Temporal Cold War; "Carbon Creek" reveals the real first contact (albeit a secret one) between humans and Vulcans in Pennsylvania in 1957, allowing Jolene Blalock to play T'Pol's "second foremother" in a Sputnik-era scenario; in "Minefield," Reed (Dominick Keating) is nearly killed by an explosive device attached to Enterprise's hull; the damage is repaired in "Dead Stop," featuring award-winning digital modeling effects as the disabled Enterprise encounters a mysterious automated space station. Season 2 also emphasises Archer's ongoing friction with the Vulcan High Command, exacerbated when T'Pol's career is threatened (in "Stigma") by her involuntary involvement with ostracised mind-melders. Connections to the original Star Trek (series and films) continue with episodes involving Tellarites, Tholians, Klingons, Andorians, and even a brief appearance by a Tribble (one of many occasions for humor in Dr. Phlox's sickbay, the setting of many of the season's finest dialogue-driven scenes). Early warp-drive history is also explored in "First Flight," a Right Stuff-like episode guest-starring Keith Carradine as Archer's friend and rival in breaking the Warp 2 barrier. Consisting primarily of stand-alone episodes that integrate ongoing story arcs, season 2 showcases the primary cast with generally good results: Mayweather (Anthony Montgomery) visits the "boomer" cargo ship he was raised on in "Horizon"; Hoshi (Linda Park) experiences unsettling transporter symptoms in "Vanishing Point"; and Tucker (Connor Trineer) plays a pivotal role in several episodes, notably "Dawn," "Precious Cargo" and "Cogenitor." And while "Regeneration" provoked controversy among fans for introducing the yet unnamed Borg in an early Starfleet context, it's a fine episode (with echoes of The Thing) that holds up to scrutiny, while others (including "The Crossing," "The Breach" and "Cogenitor") feel somewhat recycled, indicating the challenge of finding new ideas in the Star Trek canon. Overall, however, season 2 is consistently strong, with several episodes directed by cast alumni from previous Trek series, including NextGen's LeVar Burton, and Voyager's Roxanne Dawson and Robert Duncan McNeill. They all lead up to a devastating attack on Earth (with seven million casualties, including Trip's younger sister) in "The Expanse," ending the season with high-stakes mystery as Enterprise enters a treacherous region of space in search of the Xindi, an enemy race that factors heavily in season 3. Abundant bonus features include a generous selection of deleted scenes (non-essential, but interesting to fans); audio commentary (on "Dead Stop" and "Regeneration") by writers Mike Sussman and Phyllis Strong, who explain the challenge of writing under constantly shifting production conditions; and text commentary (on "Stigma" and "First Flight"), in which Trek veterans Michael and Denise Okuda demonstrate their encyclopedic knowledge of Star Trek fact and fiction. Six Easter eggs, known as "NX-01 Files," are hidden on the Special Features menus; they offer brief glimpses into specific aspects of production, including set recycling and art direction. "Enterprise" secrets are revealed for those who pay meticulous attention to detail; "Inside 'A Night in Sickbay'" offers a behind-the-scenes assessment of that memorable episode; and "LeVar Burton: Star Trek Director" celebrates the actor's smooth transition to directing after his stint on Next Generation. "Enterprise Profile: Jolene Blalock" is a tribute to the sexy actress by her fellow cast members and executive producers Brannon Braga and Rick Berman, including Blalock's assessment of T'Pol's pivotal role as Enterprise's resident Vulcan. Best of all, however, are the hilarious outtakes: They show the cast as a family unit, combining hard work with humour as the second season progresses. --Jeff Shannon

  • Kim Possible: The Secret Files [2003]Kim Possible: The Secret Files | DVD | (09/02/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

    A Disney animated series which follows the adventures of teenage heroine Kim Possible as she attempts to save the world while undergoing the trials of everyday teendom at high school! Episodes comprise: Attack Of The Killer Bebes Downhill Partners and Crush.

  • Sabotage [1936]Sabotage | DVD | (18/08/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

    An innocent boy becomes the innocent victim of a foreign agitator when he unwittingly carries a bomb aboard a busy bus...

  • Inspector Morse -- The Remorseful Day / Rest in Peace [1987]Inspector Morse -- The Remorseful Day / Rest in Peace | DVD | (13/11/2000) from £4.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (220.44%)   |  RRP £15.99

    Inspector Morse provides all the period cosiness of an Agatha Christie costume drama but in an apparently modern setting. Morse is a contemporary detective with all the nostalgic appeal of Poirot or Sherlock Holmes, an anachronistic throwback who drives a classic car, listens to Wagner on LP, quaffs real ale in country pubs or single malt at home and quotes poetry whenever occasion arises (at least once or twice an episode). His much put-upon sidekick Segeant Lewis (Kevin Whateley) is the bemused ordinary copper who acts as a foil for his artistic and academic passions, and not incidentally allows the writers to explain any possibly obscure or learned references to the TV audience. With plots of crossword puzzle-like intricacy, top-drawer thespian guest stars, loving views of quintessentially English Tourist Board Oxfordshire countryside and literate screenplays from such luminaries as Malcom Bradbury, the show was a sure-fire hit across middle England.In 1994, after four successful series, John Thaw moved on to other projects (initially, the disastrous A Year In Provence) but always left the door open for more Morse. "The Remorseful Day" is, however, positively his final appearance. The story opens dramatically with a montage of kinky sex and murder, before settling down into a leisurely exploration of leads that might or might not be red herrings. More murders follow, naturally, as the story adds yet more twists. But this time things are different: Morse, on the very eve of retirement, is gravely ill. Convalescing at home he consoles himself with bird watching and a newly acquired CD player, but he is more than usually irritable and relations with Lewis, who is impatiently awaiting his own promotion to Inspector, are strained. Could Morse himself be the murderer? Certainly Chief Superintendent Strange (James Grout) is worried. The ultimate resolution of the case takes second place to the show's finale, which will be no surprise to anyone who has read Colin Dexter's novel. A poignant and dignified end to the casebook of a much-loved detective.On the DVD: This disc also includes a 96-minute appreciation of the Morse phenomenon, "Rest in Peace", presented by James Grout who plays Chief Superintendent Strange in the series, plus a music video of the Morse theme tune, "Yesterday is Here". --Mark Walker

  • My Name Is Lenny [Blu-ray + UV] [2017]My Name Is Lenny | Blu Ray | (12/06/2017) from £20.21   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    The life story of one of Britain's most notorious bare-knuckle fighters, Lenny McLean, also known as the Guv'nor.

  • Maureen O'Hara - Screen GoddessMaureen O'Hara - Screen Goddess | DVD | (28/08/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

    The Quiet Man (Dir. John Ford 1952): 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. Rio Grande (Dir. John Ford 1950): John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara are embroiled in an epic battle with the Apaches and each other in this John Ford classic. Lt Col. Yorke (Wayne) heads to the Rio Grande to fight a warring tribe. But Yorke faces his toughest battle when his unorthodox plan to outwit the elusive Apaches leads to possible court-martial. Locked in a bloody war he must fight to redeem his honour and save his family. Against All Flags (Dir. George Sherman 1952): In 1700 the pirates of Madagascar menace the India trade; British officer Brian Hawke has himself cashiered flogged and set adrift to infiltrate the pirate ""republic."" There Hawke meets lovely Spitfire Stevens a pirate captain in her own right and the sparks begin to fly; but wooing a pirate poses unique problems. Especially after he rescues adoring young Princess Patma from a captured ship. Meanwhile Hawke's secret mission proceeds to an action-packed climax. Rare Breed (Dir. Andrew V. McLaglen 1966): In the 1880s Englishwoman Martha Price (Maureen O'Hara) and her daughter Hilary (Juliet Mills) come to America to sell their prize Hereford bull at an auction. When he is purchased by Bowen a wild Scotsman (Brian Keith) the women hire a footloose cowhand named Burnett (James Stewart) to help them transport the animal to its new owner. So begins an adventure that tests the mettle of all involved as they battle killers cattle stampedes and each other. But when they reach Bowen's ranch even greater obstacles force them to summon up extraordinary courage if they and the prize bull are to survive... Our Man In Havana (Dir. Carol Reed 1959): Jim Wormold (Alec Guinness) a vacuum cleaner salesman in Havana is recruited by the British Intelligence Services. As he has nothing to report he invents facts and pretends to discover secret operations...with disastrous consequences. Carol Reed directs this adaptation of the Graham Greene story. Lady Godiva Of Coventry (Dir Arthur Lubin 1955): Fictionalized account of events leading up the famous nude ride (alas her hair covers everything) of the militant Saxon lady

  • Angel and the Badman [1947]Angel and the Badman | DVD | (03/09/2001) from £4.99   |  Saving you £-2.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

    A womanising cowboy and former deputy sheriff is taken in by a Quaker family after being wounded in a fight...

  • Accused - Series 2 [DVD]Accused - Series 2 | DVD | (19/08/2013) from £29.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    In the docks of Jimmy McGovern's BAFTA Award winning second series of Accused stands a sensational ensemble of British acting talent. They are the innocent the guilty and the somewhere in between. Starring Olivia Colman (Broadchurch) Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) Sheridan Smith (Mrs Biggs) Anne Marie Duff (Parade's End) Anna Maxwell Martin (The Bletchley Circle) and Stephen Graham (Boardwalk Empire) Accused Series 2 is directed by David Blair (The Street Accused) and Ashley Pearce (Downton Abbey). These modern-day morality plays are fraught with emotion as they delve into the tangled issues of gender stereotypes a mother's unconditional love familial grief and paranoia as well as challenging the justice system itself. With cases of gang violence murder sexual assault and crimes of passion are these everyday defendants the guilty or the victims? Special Features: Jimmy McGovern Filmography Photo Gallery Cast Filmographies Subtitles

  • British Thriller Film Collection [DVD]British Thriller Film Collection | DVD | (17/07/2017) from £8.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    A great value triple fillm collection of superb British thrillers that includes Gunpowder, The Woman in Question & Girl In The Headlines. Starring Gordon Jackson, Debra Burton, Stephen Crane, Anthony Crewe,Ian Hendry and Ronald Fraser.

  • Honeymoon In Vegas [1992]Honeymoon In Vegas | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £4.90   |  Saving you £1.09 (22.24%)   |  RRP £5.99

    Writer-director Andrew Bergman is capable of funny, funny stuff, but Honeymoon in Vegas runs out of jokes long before it runs out of comic ideas. The result is a series of comedy concepts that never get past the one-liner stage and are distinctly unsatisfying. Still, there is plenty to be amused by in this story of a reluctant bridegroom (Nicolas Cage) who finally agrees to marriage, only to lose his fiancée (Sarah Jessica Parker) in a crooked poker game to a professional gambler (James Caan). The rest of the movie deals with his frantic attempt to get his fiancée back, while coping with a Vegas in the throes of an Elvis-impersonator convention. That's the funniest thing about the whole movie (most notably the team of parachuting Elvises at the end), but even that is drawn out in ways that are more clever than laughter-inducing.--Marshall Fine, Amazon.com

  • Rasputin [1996]Rasputin | DVD | (24/07/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

    Prince Alexei heir to the last Tsar is a hemophiliac. The Tsarina is persuaded to allow a mysterious monk Rasputin to use his powers of healing on the Prince. Against the wishes of the Tsar Rasputin tends to the young Prince - with frighteningly successful results. So begins a relationship which ended in Rasputin's murder and the eventual downfall of Imperial Russia...

  • The Tarantino Collection: Reservoir Dogs/Jackie Brown/Pulp FictionThe Tarantino Collection: Reservoir Dogs/Jackie Brown/Pulp Fiction | DVD | (03/10/2005) from £13.99   |  Saving you £26.00 (185.85%)   |  RRP £39.99

    Reservoir Dogs - Special Edition: Set mainly in a warehouse in the aftermath of a bungled robbery the story gradually unfolds to introduce the colour-coded gangsters and the planning of the crime step by step through Tarantino's trademark flashbacks. Four have survived after a police ambush - betrayed. What went wrong and who is the betrayer? Brilliantly scripted and complemented by the 70's retro soundtrack the scenes are stylish and violent yet intelligent and full of dark humour. With stunning performances by Harvey Keitel Tim Roth Steve Buscemi and Michael Madsen 'Reservoir Dogs' is a tense and exciting examination of male ego on a collision course that results in an unforgettable climax. Jackie Brown - Special Edition: What do a sexy stewardess a street-tough gunrunner a lonely bail bondsman a shifty ex-con an overambitious cop and a stoned-out beach bunny have in common? They're all chasing a half million in cash! The only questions among these players are who's conning who and who'll walk away with the goods. Pulp Fiction - Special Edition: A spectacular mix of explosive action and wickedly funny humor- critics and audiences worldwide have hailed 'Pulp Fiction' as the star studded movie event of 1994! Popular writer/director Quentin Tarantino delivers an unforgettable cast of characters- including a pair of low-rent hit men their boss's sexy wife and a desperate last-chance prizefighter- in a wildly entertaining big-screen adventure that will both thrill and amuse! It's fresh and exhilarating motion picture experience that's unlike anything else you have ever seen!

  • The Main Chance - Complete Series 3 [DVD][1972]The Main Chance - Complete Series 3 | DVD | (01/07/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

    David Main (John Stride - The Wilde Alliance) is a dynamic, highly capable, occasionally impetuous solicitor who, having gained valuable experience in London, has established a practice in his native Leeds. Although he is driven by a thirst for success, Main is a man with a conscience who often represents the most vulnerable and underprivileged - actions which frequently earn the disapproval of his more reserved and cautious partner Henry Castleton. Patrick Troughton, Gerald Flood, Stuart Wilson and Anthony Bate guest-star in this third series of Yorkshire Television's immensely popular drama, which finds Main re-evaluating both life and career as a face from the past brings formidable repercussions, a forceful newcomer joins the practice, and the conflict between Main's private life and his passion for work reaches a crisis.

  • Danielle Steel's HeartbeatDanielle Steel's Heartbeat | DVD | (17/04/2006) from £5.02   |  Saving you £0.97 (19.32%)   |  RRP £5.99

    Based on the book by Danielle Steel Bill Grant (John Ritter) is the popular producer of a top TV soap but separated from his ex-wife and two young sons he badly misses family life. Adriane (Polly Draper) is a happily married news executive at the same TV station. But when she unexpectedly becomes pregnant her child-phobic husband deserts her rather than compromise his career with the responsibilities of parenthood. Both alone and lonely Bill and Adriane eventually meet and quic

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