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• Maigret - The Complete Series 1 And 2 | DVD | (09/02/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  An absolute must for fans of Georges Simenon's beloved sleuth, Inspector Jules Maigret, this four-volume Maigret Collection is the finest detective series from Granada Television since the late Jeremy Brett gave us his definitive portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the 1980s. The masterful Michael Gambon is the latest in a long tradition of familiar leading men (from Jean Gabin to Richard Harris) who have played Simenon's blunt but humane, occasionally whimsical, and magnificently insightful investigator. Yet Gambon is perhaps uniquely suited to the part: a popular star with none of the baggage of a brand-name icon or the self-effacing obligations of a character actor. He captures perfectly Maigret's measured but hardly inscrutable presence in the eruptive underworld of Paris crime. Among the 12 episodes here is "Maigret and the Burglar's Wife", which does honour to Simenon's compassionate tale of a retiring thief whose accidental encounter with a corpse sets in motion one of Maigret's most intense psychological duels. The equally compelling "Maigret's Boyhood Friend" finds the detective on a case drawing suspicion to an old school chum, while "Maigret Sets a Trap" is a wonderful production of Simenon's puzzler about a serial killer whose patterns of motivation and action must be deciphered before he can be caught. --Tom Keogh

• Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) | Blu Ray | (24/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Just when you thought they couldn't get any cooler...your favourite prehistoric pals from Ice Age and Ice Age 2: The Meltdown are back in an all-new, ginormous animated adventure for ALL ages...in 3D!This time around, Manny and the herd discover a lost world of ferociously funny dinosaurs, including a cranky T-Rex who's got a score to settle with Sid. Meanwhile, Scrat goes nuts over the beautiful Scratte, but is she trying to win his heart-or steal his acorn?Featuring an all-star voice cast, including Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah, Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs delivers more thrills, more chills, and more mammoth-sized laughs for everyone! This fantastic 3D release is playable as a standard 2D Blu-ray and also includes the DVD and a digital copy for your portable media device!

• House Of Pain | DVD | (22/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  Eric Carson is searching for his brother an athlete who came to the secret hospital of the legendary Dr Moreau to help him with a rare blood disease. The boy was subjected to Moreau's radical transplant techniques an operation that turned him into half man/ half panther. Eric finds his brother more animal than man when he is captured and subjected to a similar operation. Before his animal side can take over completely Eric rallies the other manimal experiments to revolt against Mo

• Queen's Messenger | DVD | (08/03/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  By order of Her Majesty's Secret Service Captain Strong a senior officer of the elite Queen's Messenger Corps is given the dangerous assignment of delivering a delicate communication to the British Ambassador of a troubled eastern European state.If intercepted the document will compromise secret agreements made by the various heads of state for control of the region's lucrative oil resources.Captain Strong is sworn to protect his cargo with his life. Now his commitment will be put to the test.In this age of high technology and the Internet some messages are still too important and can only be delivered by hand and at great risk by 'The Queens Messenger'.

• Midsomer Murders - Last Year's Model | DVD | (05/02/2007) from £7.92   |  Saving you £9.07 (114.52%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Annie Woodrow is arrested for the murder of her old school friend Frances Trevelyan. Ten months later her case comes to court and although Barnaby was the arresting officer he is still not convinced that the full story has come out. It is likely that the prosecution will suggest that Annie was obsessed with Frances' husband John - that she is a deluded stalker who would stop at nothing including murder to obtain the object of her desire. But Annie has always denied having any feelings for John and he too has denied any sort of relationship with her. Barnaby is not so sure.

• Blank City | DVD | (02/04/2012) from £12.93   |  Saving you £2.06 (13.70%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Before HD there was Super 8; before Independent film there was Underground Cinema and in the late 1970's and 80's, downtown Manhattan was the epicentre of a new kind of explosive, raw and confrontational filmmaking that bore witness to the rising East Village art and No Wave music scenes and the birth of hip hop. Filmmakers such as Jim Jarmusch, Beth B, Lizzie Borden and Amos Poe captured New York's gritty vibrance with dissonant tales and deadpan humour. Blank City tells their story and succeeds in capturing the glorious and grungy creative energy of another age, illustrated by extraordinary footage of their early work and the derelict landscapes of the Lower East Side. Interviews with Jim Jarmusch, John Waters, Steve Buscemi, Debbie Harry, Fab 5 Freddy, Thurston Moore and Lydia Lunch explore how a group of young visionaries pooled resources to create a DIY film movement that had a major influence on independent film today. Special Features: 50 minutes of bonus features - Director Interview Out-takes Deleted and Extended Scenes Trailer

• TAGGART NEW BLOOD - 6 New cases to solve | DVD | (07/03/2011) from £89.90   |  Saving you £-49.91 (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Now the longest-running crime drama on UK television Taggart is back with a series of new episodes a more contemporary feel and a host of guest characters. The city of Glasgow offers a unique backdrop and a characteristic dry wit. So whether it's making the connection between the torture and mutilation of a newly qualified doctor and drug trafficking or investigating when a seemingly open and shut arson and murder investigation becomes more sinister the team are always on hand. But there are also a series of personal issues threatening to derail their investigation as lives begin to spiral out of control. Episodes Comprise: Bad Medicine Abuse of Trust Silent Truth Fallen Angels Bloodsport Ends of Justice

• Super Mario Bros | DVD | (05/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This ain't no game. It's a live-action thrill ride! Buckle up and hang on tight-the discovery of a parallel universe launches you into the adventure of a lifetime! Mario and Luigi two wacky plumbers undertake a daring quest to save a princess in ""Dinohattan""-a hidden world where the inhabitants evolved from dinosaurs! Mario (Bob Hoskins) and Luigi (John Leguizamo) face deadly challenges from a diabolical lizard king (Dennis Hopper-Hoosiers) and must battle giant reptilian goombas outwit misfit thugs and undermine a sinister scheme to take over the world! Blast off for non-stop excitement with Super Mario Bros. the live-action thrill ride that dazzled moviegoers everywhere!

• Stolen Youth | DVD | (04/03/2002) from £4.99   |  Saving you £-1.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  He's handsome talented and half her age. But Nina Talbot always gets what she wants. Abby and Nina: they're the best of friends - until a forbidden passionate affair threatens to devastate their friendship. Abby Hewitt has high ambitions for her 18 year old son Paul and who better to give Paul advice than glamorous free spirit Nina a hugely talented designer. Abby sends Paul to stay with Nina in San Francisco in the hope that Nina will persuade him to take up a university place in the city. But the plan backfires. Instead Paul becomes totally infatuated with Nina a woman twice his age. And Nina finds Paul the perfect companion - passionate and irresistible. It seems like the perfect secret relationship - until a horrified Abby stumbles upon the affair...

• Tina Turner - Live In Amsterdam - Wildest Dreams Tour | DVD | (12/04/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Tina Turner lifted the roof off the amazing new Amsterdam Arena for three nights in September 1996 in front of 150 000 people as part of her record-breaking Wildest Dreams European Tour on which she performed over 150 shows to 3 000 000 people. Whatever You Want Do What You Do River Deep Mountain High Missing You In Your Wildest Dreams Goldeneye Private Dancer We Don't Need Another Hero Let's Stay Together I Can't Stand The Rain Undercover Agent For The Blues Steamy Windows Givin' It Up For Your Love Better Be Good To Me Addicted To Love The Best What's Love Got To Do With It Proud Mary Nubush City Limits On Silent Wings Bonus Track Something Beautiful Remains

• Body Count | DVD | (06/03/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  A group of teenagers go camping for the weekend and fall victim to a serial killer known only as 'The Shaman'.

• Apache | Blu Ray | (01/12/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Anastasia - Princess Edition | DVD | (04/09/2006) from £7.56   |  Saving you £5.43 (71.83%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The lost Russian Princess Anastasia and her incredible quest to find her true identity. When the shadow of revolution falls across Russia Anastasia the royal family's youngest daughter barely escapes with her life. Years later joined by a band of heroic companions Anastasia must battle the evil Rasputin his sidekick Bartok the bat and a host of ghostly minions in a headlong race to reach Paris reclaim her rightful destiny.... and solve the greatest mystery of the 20th century! Includes the feature length sequel Bartok The Magnificent!

• Funny Girl | Blu Ray | (17/09/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• 51 | Blu Ray | (26/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  51 chronicles what happens after political pressure from the American public forces the Air Force to provide a few well-known reporters with limited access to the most secretive base on the planet: Area 51. When one of the base's hidden 'long term visitors' exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.

• Aetbaar | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £14.99   |  Saving you £-8.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  When Riya falls in love with Aryan her father Dr Malhotra disapproves. This causes Riya to clash with her protective father. Soon however it is clear that Aryan's love for Riya borders on the obsessive...

• Saturday Morning Pictures - The Best Of The Children's Film Foundation - Vol. 1 | DVD | (30/09/2002) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-10.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Adventures Of Hal 5: Hal 5 is a very old Austin with great character owned by the Hayward family. A wicked garage owner plots to steal the car to sell for a great deal of money but the Hayward children are out to stop him... Egghead's Robot: 'Eggheaed' Wentworth adapts his father's robot to perform the chores but forgets to programme him to stay out of trouble...

• Black Christmas | DVD | (08/12/2003) from £17.99   |  Saving you £-8.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  You may never have heard of Black Christmas, a neglected gem from 1974, but you've probably seen one of its many imitators. Olivia Hussey and Margot Kidder star as two residents of a sorority house that is emptying out as Christmas approaches. The atmosphere is jolly and carefree, except for an ongoing series of menacing telephone calls, and, oh yes, we've just seen someone climb into the attic with apparent ill intent. Kidder does some scene-stealing as the bad girl, Hussey illustrates one of the downsides to having beautiful long 70s hair and Keir Dullea does a nice turn as the creepy boyfriend. Director Robert Clark knows that the unseen is far scarier than what can be seen and he ratchets up the tension beautifully, making good use of ominous shadows, and putting in nice touches such as replacing the sound of a distraught woman's scream with the piercing ring of yet another ominous phone call. This is a terrific, well-made little movie that is genuinely sleep-with-the-lights-on scary. Don't miss it. --Ali Davis

• Joan Crawford Signature Collection - Mildred Pierce/Grand Hotel/Humoresque/Possessed/The Damned Don't Cry | DVD | (25/06/2007) from £49.99   |  Saving you £-20.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Mildred Pierce:Joan Crawford delivers a critically acclaimed performance as Mildred Pierce a woman clawing her way to success to provide her daughter with everything she lacks. No sacrifice is too much - ending her middle class marriage climbing to the top of a male-dominated business world and marrying a man she doesn't love - but is murder a step too far? Grand Hotel:Oscar-winning drama with an all-star cast exploring the interwoven relationships of the residents of a plush Berlin hotel... Humoresque:Glamorous socialite Helen Wright (Joan Crawford) takes what she wants clothes alcohol men uses them up and tosses them aside. Then she meets brilliant young violinist Paul Boray (John Garfield). But this is one toy she can't break. Instead her love for Paul brings Helen to the breaking point. In this acclaimed and profound exploration of desire Crawford makes Helen a rich layered character torn between selfless love and selfish impulses. Garfield matches her as the driven genius. Possessed:She loves him when he goes away for months. She loves him when he refuses to marry her. But when callow David Sutton chooses to marry someone else Louise Howell's love for him takes a darker turn. Give her a gun and she'll love him to death. Joan Crawford reteams with producer Jerry Wald of her Academy Award winning 'Mildred Pierce' and claims a 1947 Best Actress Oscar nomination for her portrayal of tempestuous mentally unstable Louise. The Damned Don't Cry:It's a man's world. And Ethel Whitehead learns there's only one way for a woman to survive in it: be as tempting as a cupcake and as tough as a 75-cent steak. In the first of three collaborations with director Vincent Sherman Joan Crawford brings hard-boiled glamour and simmering passion to the role of Ethel who moves from the wrong side of the tracks to a mobster's mansion to high society one man at a time. Some of those men love her. Some use her. And one a high-rolling racketeer abuses her. When the racketeer murders his rival in Ethel's swanky living room she flees a sure murder rap right back to the poverty she thought she had escaped. And this time there may not be a man to pick up the pieces of her shattered life.

• Mind Ripper | DVD | (05/09/2002) from £15.40   |  Saving you £-9.41 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Shot in Bulgaria and Canada, with a "Wes Craven Presents" caption--that doubtless has something to do with the producer being Craven's son--Mind Ripper started out as The Hills Have Eyes, Part 3 but turned into yet another re-run of the plot about the genetically-engineered super-being-cum-brain-eating-monster who gets loose in an underground research station and slaughters scientists one by one in grisly fashion. After most of the original cast members are killed, craggy Lance Henriksen turns up with his family to provide a fresh set of characters to be chased, menaced, jumped on, cranially sucked and splattered. The monster, acronymed THOR (Dan Blom), is a would-be suicide volunteered for a new serum created by the sinister GenTec Corporation. He turns into a bald steroid case with yellow contact lenses and a Cronenbergian brain-leeching tentacle tongue, and meagre attempts are made at wringing pathos out of his plight (uniquely, the monster has an irrelevant dream sequence in which he is killed by the heroine). It's competent but formulaic stuff, with reliable Henriksen carrying more than his weight at the head of a cast of then-unknowns, some of whom (Giovanni Ribisi, Natasha Gregson Wagner) have gone on to improve their careers. On the DVD: there are frame captures passed off as a photo gallery and the trailer; and the picture is fullscreen. But what else can you expect?--Kim Newman