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• Shoestring: The Complete Series | DVD | (22/10/2018) from £31.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Trevor Eve stars as radio Private Ear Eddie Shoestring in the massively successful BBC drama series. Co-created by Robert Banks Stewart, Shoestring also stars Michael Medwin as Eddie's long-suffering boss Don Satchley; Liz Crowther as station receptionist Sonia; and Doran Godwin as Eddie's landlady, on-off lover and occasional assistant Erica. This complete-series set also features appearances from Diana Dors, Harry H. Corbett, Toyah Wilcox, Geraldine James and Michael Elphick. Poison phone-ins and threats to a disc jockey lead Radio West to hire private investigator Eddie Shoestring who discovers it may be a longer-running job than he first thought!

• Scott Pilgrim vs. The World | DVD | (27/12/2010) from £6.50   |  Saving you £13.49 (207.54%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for totally average garage band Sex Bob-omb the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams... literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? Her seven evil exes are coming to kill him. Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz Shaun of the Dead) tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker's quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

• X-Men: First Class - Triple Play (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) | Blu Ray | (31/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  When Bryan Singer brought Marvel's X-Men to the big screen, Magneto and Professor X were elder statesmen, but Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass) travels back in time to present an origin story--and an alternate version of history. While Charles Xavier (Laurence Belcher) grows up privileged in New York, Erik Lehnsherr (Bill Milner) grows up underprivileged in Poland. As children, the mind-reading Charles finds a friend in the shape-shifting Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) and Erik finds an enemy in Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon), an energy-absorbing Nazi scientist who treats the metal-bending lad like a lab rat. By 1962, Charles (James McAvoy) has become a swaggering genetics professor and Erik (Michael Fassbender, McAvoy's Band of Brothers costar) has become a brooding agent of revenge. CIA agent Moira (Rose Byrne) brings the two together to work for Division X. With the help of MIB (Oliver Platt) and Hank (A Single Man's Nicholas Hoult), they seek out other mutants, while fending off Shaw and Emma Frost (Mad Men's January Jones), who try to recruit them for more nefarious ends, leading to a showdown in Cuba between the United States and the Soviet Union, the good and bad mutants, and Charles and Erik, whose goals have begun to diverge. Throughout, Vaughn crisscrosses the globe, piles on the visual effects, and juices the action with a rousing score, but it's the actors who make the biggest impression as McAvoy and Fassbender prove themselves worthy successors to Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. The movie comes alive whenever they take centre stage, and dies a little when they don't. For the most part, though, Vaughn does right by playing up the James Bond parallels and acknowledging the debt to producer Bryan Singer through a couple of clever cameos. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

• Village of the Damned / Children of the Damned | DVD | (01/06/2007) from £8.99   |  Saving you £17.00 (189.10%)   |  RRP £25.99

  This release contains two suspenseful horror films from the 1960s: VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED and CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED.

• Fantastic Four (1 Disc) | DVD | (02/12/2005) from £4.43   |  Saving you £13.56 (306.09%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The Fantastic Four are back and this time they find themselves having to deal with the powerful Silver Surfer and the planet-eating Galactus.

• Danger Man - Vol. 1 - Episodes 1,2,3 And 4 | DVD | (10/07/2000) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-10.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In 1960, television-executive Lew Grade's ITC company inaugurated a tradition of escapist adventure/mystery shows with Danger Man, a pocket-sized take on the spy stuff strutted in fiction by Ian Fleming's as-yet-unfilmed James Bond books. The versatile Patrick McGoohan took the lead role of John Drake, a daring spy for the NATO powers. This first, half-hour incarnation of the show (that would be known in the US as Secret Agent) concentrated on tight little plots executed at a rapid pace. McGoohan proved as adept in the numerous fight scenes and he was at spitting out the hardboiled dialogue which counterpointed Edwin Astley's memorable music. Although Drake is a deliberately colourless leading man, the format of the show allowed McGoohan to go undercover each week as a different, often strange character. Later, the series came back as an hour-long programme that segued wildly into McGoohan's masterpiece, The Prisoner. Volume One includes the following episodes: "View from the Villa" (with Barbara Shelley); "Time to Kill" (with Derren Nesbitt); "Josetta"; and "The Blue Veil" (with Ferdy Mayne). --Kim Newman

• Unleashed | DVD | (21/11/2005) from £5.50   |  Saving you £10.49 (190.73%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Jet Li stars as Danny, a slave who has lived his whole life learning just one lesson: how to fight.

• Al Pacino | DVD | (05/06/2006) from £31.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  A box set of Al Pacino films from Universal featuring: Scarface Carlito's Way Sea of Love and Scent of a Woman. Scarface (Dir. Brian De Palma 1983): In the spring of 1980 the port at Mariel Harbour was opened and thousands set sail for the United States. They came in search of the American Dream. One of them found it on the sun-washed avenues of Miami... wealth power and passion beyond his wildest dreams. He was Tony Montana. The world will remember him by another name - Scarface! Al Pacino gives an unforgettable performance as Tony Montana one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film in this gripping crime epic inspired by the 1932 classic of the same title. Carlito's Way (Dir. Brian De Palma 1993): Al Pacino is an ex-druglord fighting to escape his violent treacherous past in his crime-action tour de force from acclaimed director Brian DePalma. Sprung from prison on a legal technicality by his cocaine-addled attorney (Sean Penn) former drug kingpin Carlito Brigante (Pacino) stuns the local underworld when he vows to go straight. Taking a job managing a glitzy low-life nightclub he tracks down his onetime girlfriend (Penelope Ann Miller) and rekindles their romance promising he's changed for good. But Carlito's dream of going legitimate is undermined at every turn by murderous former cronies and even deadlier young thugs out to make a name for themselves. Ultimately however his most dangerous enemy is himself. Despite good intentions Carlito's misguided loyalties and an outmoded code of ""honour"" will plunge him into a savage life-or-death battle against the relentless forces that refuse to let him go. Sea of Love (Dir. Harold Becker 1989): Two detectives one from New York the other from Long Island join forces to track down a bizarre serial killer. Convinced of a beautiful suspect's innocence the New York detective starts an affair with her despite hard evidence linking her to the murders. Scent of a Woman (Dir. Martin Brest 1992):Al Pacino won his first Best Actor Oscar for his brilliant portrayal of an overbearing blind retired Lieutenant Colonel who hires a young guardian (Chris O'Donnell) to assist him. It's a heart-wrenching and heartwarming tale of opposites attracting when they embark on a wild weekend trip that will change the lives of both men forever.

• The Finder - The Complete Series (4 disc set) | DVD | (27/04/2015) from £14.41   |  Saving you £15.58 (108.12%)   |  RRP £29.99

  From the creator of the hit series BONES comes the spin off series THE FINDER, a quirky new show centering on a remarkable man with an eccentric personality and a unique gift to help others recover what they have lost. Iraq war veteran Walter Sherman (Geoff Stults) gained a reputation in his army days as being the go-to-guy for tracking down insurgents and deserters and finding improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Unfortunately one IED found Walter before he could find it, resulting in severe brain damage with a lasting and unexpected effect. Walter's brother-in arms Leo Knox (Michael Clarke Duncan) is a philosopher as well as Walter's legal adviser and keeps a close eye on unruly teenager Willa Monday (Maddie Hasson). Walter has an on-again off-again relationship with Deputy U.S Marshal Isabel Zambada (Mercedes Mason), a beautiful and focused cop-on-the rise who is using her career in law enforcement to climb to the top of the heap in life. Thanks to the help and guidance of Leo, as well as a patchwork of indebted connections, he ultimately finds meaning in his own life by finding someone or something other people have lost.

• This Is Spinal Tap (30th Anniversary Steelbook Edition) | Blu Ray | (03/03/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  A true cult classic and frequently named as one of the funniest films ever made This Is Spinal Tap is a fly-on-the-wall look at the world's loudest heavy metal band filmed by documentarian Marty Di Bergi (real life director Rob Reiner Stand By Me When Harry Met Sally). Opening with the band's sold out New York gig (venue capacity -100) and ending with their riveting performance at a Santa Monica amusement park puppet gallery This is Spinal Tap combines interviews backstage footage and live performances - including classic Tap tunes like 'Big Bottom' and 'Hell Hole' - in a film that is nothing short of phenomenal. Along the way you'll get acquainted with core members David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest Best in Show) Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) and every drummer who ever lived - and died - for this renowned rock band. Reiner's first film This Is Spinal Tap will live in history for future generations as the best rock 'n roll spoof ever made.

• Harlem Nights | DVD | (13/05/2002) from £19.71   |  Saving you £-6.72 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Three generations of comedy legends star in this tale of nightclub owner Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor) and his son Quick (Eddie Murphy) who fight to keep a vicious mobster and a corrupt police force from putting them out of business. Written and directed by Eddie Murphy with an all-star supporting cast including Redd Foxx Della Reese Arsenio Hall Jasmine Guy and Danny Aiello Harlem Nights is an action packed comedy treasure!

• Planet Of The Apes | DVD | (19/07/2004) from £5.28   |  Saving you £7.71 (146.02%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Director Tim Burton's eagerly awaited new take on the story of an astronaut (Mark Wahlberg) who crashlands on a strange planet, only to find a civilisation where Apes are the dominant species!

• The Karate Kid 1-4 | Blu Ray | (18/01/2021) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager. Special Features: Includes a Hilarious Gag Reel and Behind-The-Scenes Vignettes!

• Sister Act 2 - Back In The Habit | DVD | (08/04/2002) from £2.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (401.34%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Whoopi Goldberg returns in a gratuitous, poorly written sequel that contrives a reason to get her character back into Maggie Smith's convent. The "socially conscious" plot finds Goldberg being asked to relate to a bunch of street kids and pull them together into a choir. Since a bad guy is needed, the script grabs that old chestnut about a rich guy (James Coburn) preparing to close down the convent's school, and runs with it. The film is slow and unconvincing from start to finish, although co-stars Mary Wickes and Kathy Najimy get some good laughs, and the music is pretty spirited. --Tom Keogh

• Free Willy | DVD | (27/09/1999) from £4.81   |  Saving you £9.18 (190.85%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Some of us will never understand why this boy-and-his-whale tale became the hit family film of 1993 and one of the bestselling videos of all time. But it is easy to see how clever marketing and a tear-jerking story could touch the hearts of kids and parents the world over, especially because the endangered Orca whale named Willy is such a majestic creature. The story of Free Willy couldn't be more conventional--it's like Old Yeller and The Black Stallion with a big sea mammal--but as the boy who comes to Willy's aid against the whale's exploitative owner, young Jason James Richter gives an appealing performance with which children can readily identify. After two sequels and an animated television series, this popular film also had a happy real-life ending: Keiko the whale (who plays Willy) recovered from failing health and was gradually trained to survive outside of captivity. --Jeff Shannon

• Thomas And Friends - Thomas And The Runaway Kite | DVD | (24/05/2010) from £5.89   |  Saving you £7.10 (120.54%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends: Thomas And The Runaway Kite

• The Hard Way | DVD | (05/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Michael J. Fox and James Woods team up for hilarious action-adventure from director John Badham. Nick Lang (Fox) is a popular actor who seeks out obsessive detective Moss (Woods) in order to research a new part and break out of his 'nice guy' screen image. On the trail of a ruthless serial killer the last thing Moss needs is a pampered Hollywood sidekick...

• Fahrenheit 451 | DVD | (01/10/2018) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A dazzling, high-tech thriller that infuses Ray Bradbury's classic novel of the same name with a decidedly 21st Century sensibility, the HBO Films presentation of Fahrenheit 451 depicts an American future where the media is an opiate, internet bots control everyday routines, history is truncated or rewritten, and brigades of celebrity firemen engage in televised search-and-destroy missions to burn books and bring their shamed owners to justice. Within this paranoid world, a zealous fireman (Michael B. Jordan) who's being groomed to replace his longtime captain (Michael Shannon) begins to question long-held assumptions about the practice of torching books and other graffiti that leaders say caused widespread dissent and, as a result, a Second Civil War where millions perished. After meeting a young informant (Sofia Boutella) who's on probation for supporting those who value literature and history, the fireman makes a dangerous decision to assist a group of underground Eels who have a bold plan for preserving the contents of thousands of classic books, arts and culture if they can outwit the all-seeing forces intent on destroying them.

• Fierce Creatures | DVD | (14/04/2003) from £6.24   |  Saving you £3.75 (60.10%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In an attempt to catch lightning in a bottle, John Cleese wrote Fierce Creatures with the purpose of reuniting the comedic cast of A Fish Called Wanda. Media mogul (Kevin Kline) owns a London zoo. He demands that the park raise more profit, so the new zoo director (Cleese) orders that only dangerous animals be displayed in order to maximize ticket sales. In a dual role, Kline also plays the mogul's son, who plans to run the zoo with the help of displaced employees (including Michael Palin) and zoo programmer Willa Weston (Jamie Lee Curtis). The situation lends itself to comedic confusion and split-second timing, and for a few good laughs the film is a pretty safe bet. It's not as hilarious as A Fish Called Wanda (that's a pretty tall order), but Cleese knows comedy, and his efforts are worth a look. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

• Bicentennial Man | DVD | (06/03/2006) from £12.00   |  Saving you £-6.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  From director Chris Columbus comes this original funny and heart-warming film. When Richard Martin (Sam Neill) introduced a robot named Andrew (Robin Williams) to the family nobody expects anything more than an ordinary household appliance. But this is no ordinary robot! Andrew is a unique machine with real emotions a sense of humour and a burning curiosity to discover what it means to be human. Over the course of his service with the Martins spanning two hundred years and several