"Actor: John Hammond"

• Menace II Society | DVD | (05/07/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here-and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza

• The Fan | DVD | (25/10/1999) from £8.95   |  Saving you £11.04 (123.35%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Denzel Washington is a disillisioned soldier of fortune who grows close to a child he is paid to protect. When she is abducted, his fiery rage is unleashed on those he feels responsible, and he stops at nothing to save her.

• Menace II Society (1993) (Criterion Collection) UK Only | Blu Ray | (06/12/2021) from £32.75   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Directors Albert and Allen Hughes(The Book of Eli) and screenwriter Ttger Williams (The Perfect Guy) were barely into their twenties when they sent shock waves through American cinema and hip-hop culture with this fatalistic, unflinching vision of life and death on the streets of Watts, Los Angeles, in the 1990s. There, in the shadow of the riots of 1965 and 1992, young Caine (Panther's Tyrin Turner) is growing up under the influence of his ruthless, drugdealing father (Pulp Fiction's SAMUEL L. JACKSON, in a chilling cameo) and his loose-cannon best friend, O-Dog (Love Jones' Larenz Tate), leading him into a spiral of violent crime from which he is not sure he wants to escape, despite the best efforts of his grandparents and the steadfast Ronnie (The Matrix Revolutions' Jada Pinkett). Fusing grim realism with a propulsively stylish aesthetic honed through the Hughes brothers' work on rap videos, Menace II Society is a searing cautionary tale about the devastating human toll of hopelessness. Special Edition Features: Original 2.0 surround soundtrack, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio Two audio commentaries from 1993 featuring directors Albert and Allen Hughes Gangsta Vision, a 2009 featurette on the making of the film New conversation among Albert Hughes, screenwriter Tyger Williams, and film critic Elvis Mitchell New conversation among Allen Hughes, actor and filmmaker Bill Duke, and Mitchell Interview from 1993 with the directors Deleted scenes Film-to-storyboard comparison Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film critic Craig D. Lindsey

• Menace II Society | DVD | (14/02/2000) from £14.18   |  Saving you £-1.19 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here-and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza

• The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner | DVD | (14/04/2003) from £39.99   |  Saving you £-20.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Following the success of Karel Reisz's 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' Alan Sillitoe adapted another of his works for the screen this time a short story of a disillusioned teenager rebelling against the system to make Tony Richardson's 'The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner' one of the great British films of the 1960s. Newcomer Tom Courtenay is compelling as the sullen defiant Colin refusing to follow his dying father into a factory job railing against the capitalist bosses and preferring to make a living from petty thieving. Arrested for burglary and sent to borstal Colin discovers a talent for cross-country running earning him special treatment from the governor (Michael Redgrave) and the chance to redeem himself from anti-social tearaway to sports day hero. With Colin a favourite to win against a local public school tensions build as the day approaches...

• Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision | DVD | (04/05/2009) from £5.55   |  Saving you £4.44 (80.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In a race against (and through) time Timecop Ryan Chang (Jason Scott Lee) must track down a deranged criminal in a chase that leads him to the American Wild West and Nazi Germany in order to save the future...

• The Duchess of Duke Street - Series 1 Vol. 1 | DVD | (07/04/2003) from £7.99   |  Saving you £17.00 (68.00%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Gemma Jones stars as Louisa Trotter a cook for the upperclass at a fancy hotel. Very similar in style to 'Upstairs Downstairs' this classic British TV series first aired in 1976.

• Black Cadillac | DVD | (23/06/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  What starts as a night of celebration for three friends quickly becomes the ultimate test of survival when their car breaks down on a frozen and deserted mountain road. The mystery grows when they are joined by a local deputy sheriff and are stalked down the mountain by the ominous probing headlights of a Black Cadillac. It's a terrifying race against man machine and mother nature's most feared elements!

• The Plague Of The Zombies | DVD | (11/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  A strange disease of epidemic proportions is invading the English town where Peter Thompson practices. In desperation he seeks the help of his mentor to make sense of the horrible plague. Amidst walking corpses voodoo dolls and empty graves the two embark on an investigation that uncovers a ghastly secret and leads them to the shocking truth.

• The Tichborne Claimant | DVD | (24/09/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Based on a true story. 1876. The heir to the vast Tichborne fortune Sir Roger Tichborne presumed drowned at sea in 1866 is reportedly seen in Australia. His brother Alfred and the family servant Andrew Bogle arrive from England to investigate the matter. However Alfred's demise prompts the Tichbourne's to refuse funds for Andrew's return. Andrew desperately searches for a candidate to fill in for the missing heir and settles on local butcher Thomas Castro whom he coaches to succeed in such a scam. With the family divided in their belief that he is their missing kin the impostor is soon standing trial...

• The Search For Robert Johnson | DVD | (08/05/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The real story of the greatest folk blues guitar player that ever lived. Who was Robert Johnson? To three generations of true believers he was the king of the Mississippi Delta country blues but down more than 50 years ago at the age of 27 by poisoned whiskey at the hands of a jealous husband in a plantation juke joint. His most well-known songs were turned into R&B and rock standards over the years: ""Walkin' Blues"" (Muddy Waters) ""I Believe I'll Dust My Broom"" (Elmore James

• Stargate SG-1: Season 5 (Vol. 21) | DVD | (20/05/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Stargate SG-1 is the TV spin-off from the 1994 big-screen movie. In the roles of Colonel Jack O'Neill and Dr Daniel Jackson respectively are Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks. They're joined by Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and guilt-stricken former alien baddie Teal'c (Christopher Judge) to form the primary unit SG-1. With a seemingly endless network of Stargates found to exist on planets all across the known universe, their mission is to make first contact with as many friendly races as possible. Episodes on this DVD:"Red Sky". A picturesque location shoot and a questioning of faiths distinguishes this episode. After an unavoidable accident initiates a global catastrophe on planet K'Tau, Sam forces Jack and the others to decide between technology or primitive faith. Naturally, Daniel is for the latter, and ultimately the show stands tall by leaving its resolution up to the interpretation of the viewer. "The Rite of Passage". Some Stargate guest stars just don't get a break. Cassandra, the poor little girl turned into a human bomb four years ago ("Singularity") is now a teenager experiencing a far more problematic "Rite of Passage" than she deserves. Infected with a secretly dormant retro-virus, she also seems to be seeing a ghostly form no one else can see. And for once, there's an opportunity for Dr Fraiser to do more than jab needles too! "Beast of Burden". An interesting mix of the movie Enemy Mine and the Biblical tale of Daniel and the Lion. Here it's Daniel Jackson who had previously befriended the Unas "Beast" Chaka (Dion Johnstone) in "The First Ones". There's an agreeable political stance taken on slave labour and animal captivity too, aided enormously by the star calibre cameo of Larry Drake."The Tomb". Paired up with their on/off adversaries the Russians(!), SG-1 enjoys a spot of Indiana Jonesing around "The Tomb". Throw in a little Alien-style hunt and seek with an unseen predator, and you have a terrific movie mish-mash in which Jack manages an all-time high in sarcastic barbs. --Paul Tonks

• The Blues Guitar And Harmonica Of John Hammond | DVD | (16/10/2006) from £31.03   |  Saving you £-3.04 (-10.90%)   |  RRP £27.99

  He sings plays and breaks down a variety of songs and instrumentals sharing his blues wisdom with aspiring players and enthusiasts.

• John Lee Hooker And Friends | DVD | (15/01/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  In the 1940s and 50s the great John Lee Hooker bridged deep Delta and electrified Chicago blues in a series of singles that redefined R&B - and found eager listeners in the generation that came of age in the 60s. Here Hooker gives a series of powerful live performances enhanced by the contributions of some of those younger stars: Bonnie Raitt John Hammond Ry Cooder Robert Cray Albert Collins and Charlie Musselwhite. Tracklist: 1. Baby Lee 2. When My First Wife Left Me 3. Maudie 4. Same Old Blues Again 5. I'm Bad Like Jesse James 6. I'm In The Mood 7. Father Was A Jockey 8. Crawlin King Snake 9. Mr. Lucky 10. The Boogie

• Living High | DVD | (21/08/2006) from £11.62   |  Saving you £9.63 (92.95%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Also known as Puff Puff Pass. With buds like these who needs rehab? Tired of being on the wagon two stoners get voluntarily mixed up in the plot to rip off a shady figure known as Mr. Big.

• The Laughing Dead | DVD | (19/09/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A futuristic thriller set in a crime-plagued urban area. Hunter (Patrick Gleason) weak from his drug addiction arrives in a city of junkies and attempts to survive. Making matters worse is menacing billionaire Vincent (John Hammond) who creates chaos in the city.

• Morning Departure / Above Us - The Waves / We Dive At Dawn | DVD | (14/11/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Morning Departure: While hunting German shipping the Royal Navy submarine Trojan accidentally strikes an electronically-operated mine - and the race begins to save the lives of the crew of the stricken vessel. Rocked by a tremendous explosion the Trojan plunges to the sea bed. As time - and air - starts to run out the captain gathers together the survivors. A lucky few can escape immediately through emergency hatches - but the others will have to remain trapped in the dying submarine and hope that rescuers will arrive before it is too late. Those left behind must battle with terrifying fear and claustrophobia in the stricken disintegrating hulk far beneath the sea while rescuers begin a last-ditch attempt to raise the submarine to the surface. The rescue is difficult and fraught with danger at the best of times - but a storm of unprecedented ferocity is brewing which threatens to end all hope of rescue. This nail-biting and suspenseful thriller boasts a truly distinguished cast including John Mills Richard Attenborough and Nigel Patrick. Above Us The Waves: The dramatic World War II story of Britain's heroic attempts to sink the monster German battleship Tirpitz in a Norwegian Fjord using midget submarines. In this adventure of unsurpassed courage the crews of the Navy become human torpedos. Dive At Dawn: When all leave is cancelled for the crew of the British submarine Sea Tiger the men know they are in for an important mission. Their target: the German warship Brandenburg located in the Baltic and surrounded by mines and escorting destroyers. Picking up three German airmen who have been shot down they learn the exact position of the Brandenburg and head for it. Now they must face the mines the destroyers and perhaps the biggest threat of all - the Brandenburg's own deadly torpedoes!

• Star Blazers - The Quest For Iscandar - Series 1 - The DVD Collection | DVD | (24/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £59.99

  The original Sci-fi adventure series that created a generation of anime fans is finally available on DVD! The Star Blazers Series 1 DVD Collection contains the entire 26 episodes on 6 DVDs. Each in it's own package and each loaded with bonuses from deleted scenes to brand new image galleries. Relive all the drama and excitement as the Star Force launches for the first time in the spaceship ARGO on their epic 148 000 light-year quest for Iscandar! Standing against them is Desslok and the might of the Gamilon Empire. The fate of Earth hangs in the balance!

• Star Blazers - Series 1 - Part 5 | DVD | (26/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

• John Hammond - the Paris Concert | DVD | (22/01/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Singer and guitar virtuoso John Hammond is one of the most distinguished ambassadors of the blues. For John it all started at the age of seven during a concert by Big Bill Broonzy which he attended with his father. 40 years later John has developed into a living anthology dedicated to the art and memory of Skip James Howlin' Wolf and other musical giants. When he was twenty years old John flourished in the Village with Richie Havens and John Sebastian. A year later he introduced Bob Dylan to his future backing musicians who went on to be known as The Band. His many ardent fans never miss an opportunity to thrill to John's latest grand epic.This hot night in 2004 at the world famous New Morning jazz club was just such an occasion. Tracklist: 1. Just Your Fool 2. Phonograph Blues 3. Fattening Frogs For Snakes 4. Get Behind The Mule 5. Who's Loving You Tonight 6. Walking Blues 7. Come On In My Kitchen 8. Mother In Law Blues 9. Love Changing Blues 10. Spider & The Fly 11. Slick Down Vric 12. No Place To Go 13. Step It Up And Go 14. My Time After A While 15. Can't Be Satisfied Hard Time Kill... 16. I Wish You Would She's Tough 17. Jockey Full Of Bourbon Homeless B... 18. Someday Baby Blues Maybeline 19. Fanin Street Preaching Blues 20. Honest I Do