"Actor: Natalie"

• Black Swan/ The Fountain Double Pack | DVD | (04/06/2012) from £5.01   |  Saving you £7.98 (159.28%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Black SwanFeverish worlds such as espionage and warfare have nothing on the hothouse realm of ballet, as director Darren Aronofsky makes clear in Black Swan, his over-the-top delve into a particularly fraught production of Swan Lake. At the very moment hard-working ballerina Nina (Natalie Portman) lands the plum role of the White Swan, her company director (Vincent Cassel) informs her that she'll also play the Black Swan--and while Nina's precise, almost virginal technique will serve her well in the former role, the latter will require a looser, lustier attack. The strain of reaching within herself for these feelings, along with nattering comments from her mother (Barbara Hershey) and the perceived rivalry from a new dancer (Mila Kunis), are enough to make anybody crack… and tracing out the fault lines of Nina's breakdown is right in Aronofsky's wheelhouse. Those cracks are broad indeed, as Nina's psychological instability is telegraphed with blunt-force emphasis in this neurotic roller-coaster ride. The characters are stick figures--literally, in the case of the dancers, but also as single-note stereotypes in the horror show: witchy bad mummy, sexually intimidating male boss, wacko diva (Winona Ryder, as the prima ballerina Nina is replacing). Yet the film does work up some crazed momentum (and undeniably earned its share of critical raves), and the final sequence is one juicy curtain-dropper. A good part of the reason for this is the superbly all-or-nothing performance by Natalie Portman, who packs an enormous amount of ferocity into her small body. Kudos, too, to Tchaikovsky's incredibly durable music, which has meshed well with psychological horror at least since being excerpted for the memorably moody opening credits of the 1931 Dracula, another pirouette through the dark side. --Robert Horton The FountainScience fiction and romance collide in The Fountain, the ambitious third feature from director Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream), who laboured for four years to complete this epic-sized love story that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz play lovers in each of the film's three settings--16th century Europe and America (Jackman is a Spanish explorer searching for Incan magic), the present day (Jackman is a doctor attempting to cure his dying wife), and the 26th century (Jackman is a space traveller seeking a gateway to the afterlife)-–who struggle mightily to stay united, only to lose each other time and again. Aronofsky may not have chosen the easiest presentation for audiences to absorb his theories on the lasting qualities of life and the transformative powers of death-–the final sequence, in particular, with a bald Jackman floating through space in a bubble, harks back uncomfortably to "head movies" of the late '60s-–but his leads have considerable chemistry (and look terrific to boot), which goes a long way towards securing viewers' hopes for a happy ending. Critical reception for The Fountain has been nothing short of bloodthirsty, with Cannes audiences booing, but there are elements to enjoy here, even if the premise throws one for a loop. Ellen Burstyn (who earned an Oscar nomination for Requiem for a Dream) delivers a typically solid performance as Jackman's boss in the present day sequence, and special effects (most done without the benefit of CGI) are also impressive given the film's low budget (spurred by a mid-production shutdown after original stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ankled the picture). And science-fiction fans whose tastes run towards the metaphysical (Asimov, Le Guin) will appreciate the attempt to present the genre in a serious light. -- Paul Gaita

• The Other Boleyn Girl | DVD | (14/03/2011) from £5.10   |  Saving you £14.89 (291.96%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history.

• Dancing on Ice - Season 3 | DVD | (07/04/2008) from £6.94   |  Saving you £13.05 (188.04%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Ice skating champions Torvill and Dean are back with new celebrities ready to take to the ice in the third series of the hit entertainment show Dancing On Ice. The third series sees the following celebrities slipping into their skates! Chris Fountain Sarah Green Tim Vincent Aggie MacKenzie Greg Rusedski Suzanne Shaw Steve Backley Linda Lusardi Michael Underwood Natalie Pinkham Gareth Gates Samantha Mumba and Zaraah Abrahams

• Natalie Dessay - Greatest Moments on Stage | DVD | (30/10/2006) from £14.38   |  Saving you £1.61 (11.20%)   |  RRP £15.99

  While hearing Natalie Dessay is great: seeing her is even better. There is no other singer in the opera world today who knows how to inhabit the character like Natalie. Whether playing Manon Lakm'' Oph''lie or Lucia she always manages to find some element to satisfy her incredible talents as an actress. She has also an immediate rapport with the audience a presence which enables her to light up the stage and communicate so eloquently that she deserves every one of her accolades. The DVD brings together excerpts of Natalie performing in productions worldwide which have made her name including her signature role of Olympia in Offenbach's Le Contes d'Hoffman the Queen of Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute the character of Fire in Ravel's L'Enfant et les sortileges and many more. In addition to the live footage Natalie offers little anecdotes on the productions prior to each performance.

• A Long Way From Home | DVD | (31/03/2014) from £4.69   |  Saving you £13.30 (73.90%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Joseph and Brenda have done what many only dream of and retired to the South of France to live out the rest of their days as if they were permanently on holiday. But retirement is not what Joseph imagined and when a young attractive couple Suzanne and Mark choose their favourite bistro for dinner everything Joseph thought he knew about himself and his world is turned upside down.

• Superstar | DVD | (22/01/2001) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Superstar is a big-screen vehicle for Molly Shannon, the latest comic from the American sketch show Saturday Night Live to have a movie built around her. She isn't exactly funny--in fact, she's a little unsettling. Her creation, the neurotic Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher, invites laughter because she's a little too close to the bone for anyone who grew up feeling ugly and unloved, which is a lot of people. Mary lives with her grandmother (Glynis Johns), who insists that Mary study business. Mary herself yearns to be famous and admired, though for what isn't exactly clear; she envisions some vague combination of singing, dancing, and acting that will make her a superstar. A talent show promises to be her ticket to stardom (the winning prize is a role in "a movie with positive moral values"), and she won't let her loser status or any hostile cheerleaders stand in her way. Meanwhile, Mary acts out dating fantasies with trees and signposts, envisions the school lunch room bursting into a Fame-like dance number, and longs for the biggest jock in school. What makes Superstar more than just a collection of bad high school memories is that, though the formulaic plot redeems Mary, the movie as a whole isn't so sure. Mary completely loses herself in her obsessive fantasies--many inspired by cheesy made-for-TV movies--but there's always someone watching, aghast, as Mary acts out her inner thoughts. Is she misunderstood or freakish? Superstar never commits to one side or the other, which makes it both comic and uncomfortable. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com

• Anastasia | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £14.90   |  Saving you £-1.91 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Russian exiles in Paris plot to collect ten million pounds from the Bank of England by grooming a destitute suicidal girl to pose as the heir to the Russian throne. However while Prince Bounin coaches her in history etiquette and protocol he comes to believe she is really Anastasia...

• Love & Other Impossible Pursuits | DVD | (29/08/2011) from £4.90   |  Saving you £13.09 (267.14%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Academy Award Winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan) lights up the screen in this frank, funny, and heart-wrenching adaptation of bestselling author Ayelet Waldman’s novel about life, loss, and family.Emilia (Portman) is a Harvard law school graduate and a newlywed, after falling in love with her already married high-powered boss Jack (Scott Cohen, Love & Other Drugs), when she began working at his law firm.Unfortunately, Emilia’s life takes an unexpected turn following the sudden death of her and Jack’s newborn daughter. Devastated, Emilia struggles through her grief and tries to forge a connection with her precocious new stepson William (Charlie Tahan, I Am Legend), whilst also trying to cope with the constant interferences of her husband’s angry, jealous ex-wife, Carolyn (Lisa Kudrow, Friends).Can Emilia rediscover her own capacity for love in time to salvage her failing marriage and build a family from the wreckage?

• Natalie Cole - Ask A Woman Who Knows | DVD | (24/02/2003) from £6.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (143.41%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Natalie Cole with special guest Diana Krall Ask A Woman Who Knows Tracklisting: 1. I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do 2. Let's Face The Music And Dance 3. Ask A Woman Who Knows 4. Tell Me About It 5. My Baby Just Cares For Me 6. So Many Stars 7. It's Crazy 8. S'Wonderful (Diana Krall) 9. Route 66 (Feat. Diana Krall) 10. Soon 11. I Told You So 12. I'm A Woman 13. Calling You 14. Better Than Anything (Feat. Diana Krall) 15. This Will Be 16. I'm Glad There Is You

• Danielle Steel's Remembrance | DVD | (29/09/2003) from £5.01   |  Saving you £0.98 (19.56%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Childhood memories stay with you forever and for Vanessa Fullerton her mother's tragic murder was a nightmare she'll never forget. Now as a grown woman she gains the emotional strength to recount the story of her mother's remarkable life and the events that led to her untimely death. Born into Italian royalty Serena falls in love and leaves everything behind to marry a US Colonel Brad Fullerton. But when her beloved husband dies suddenly and tragically Serena is left heartbroken and destitute struggling to raise her daughter any way she can. She stumbles into the world of modelling and meets Vasili a renowned photographer. Her career takes off along with their relationship putting Serena back on the road to financial and emotional stability. But all is not as it seems and she soon discovers Vasili has a shocking secret. This secret is so dangerous that it leads Serena to her ultimate fate...

• The Descent (Special Edition) | DVD | (08/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A caving trip goes badly wrong for six girlfriends as they discover they're not alone in the dark.

• Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy (Episodes I-III) - Limited Edition Steelbook | Blu Ray | (09/04/2013) from £44.98   |  Saving you £-4.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Share the excitement... uncover every secret... experience the epic story of Star Wars as never before... now on Blu-ray in spectacular high definition with the purest digital sound in the galaxy! The greatest space saga ever told begins with Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack Of The Clones and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith and follows young Anakin Skywalker's descent to the dark side as he transforms from child slave to Jedi apprentice to the evil Darth Vader! This steelbook contains the 2011 Blu-Ray versions of the Star Wars feature films.

• Hitch / Jerry Maguire / Closer | DVD | (03/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Hitch (Dir. Andy Tennant 2005): In Andy Tennant's delightful romantic comedy Hitch Will Smith stars as Alex Hitchens an urban date doctor who helps the common man woo the woman of his dreams. Hitch will use any means necessary--dance lessons back waxing--to instill romantic confidence in his clientele. Why? He was once a lonely wallflower himself who learned about love and heartbreak the hard way. His latest project Albert Brennaman (Kevin James) may be his most difficult. Brennaman a junior accountant prone to clumsiness has fallen head-over-heels for one of his clients Allegra Cole (Amber Valleta) a well-known celebrity. To complicate things further Hitch's dating dogma is shaken when he meets and falls for a beautiful gossip columnist Sara Melas (Eva Mendes) whose sharp wit easily pierces his cool fa''ade. Conflict arises when Melas uncovers Hitch's true profession and blames him for her best friend being dumped. Jerry Maguire (Dir. Cameron Crowe 1996): Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) is a man who knows the score. As a top agent at Sports Management International Jerry is unquestionably master of his universe - until that is he gets a sudden attack of morals and is unceremoniously fired! Hanging on by a thread Jerry is forced to start from scratch supported only be three very unlikely allies- single mother Dorothy Boyd (Renee Zellweger ) her cheeky young son Ray and Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.) a second rank player for the Arizona Cardinals - and Jerry's sole remaining client. Closer (Dir. Mike Nichols 2004): Writer Patrick Marber adapted the screenplay from his own scathing stageplay in which a chance meeting between Englishman Dan (Jude Law) and American visitor Alice blossoms into a troubled relationship bringing together and then affecting a second couple involving Larry (Clive Owen) and Anna (Julia Roberts). Sex and love are explored capturing all the vulnerability and brutality of people falling in and out of love...

• Killer Mermaids | DVD | (29/06/2015) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Friends Kelly (Kristina Klebe, Halloween) and Lucy (Natalie Burn, The Expendables 3) travel into the depths of Montenegro to visit an old friend. While there, they decide to explore an abandoned military fortress located on a remote island. As the summer sun quickly sets, the dark mystery of the night envelopes the girls as they realise they are not alone. There are secrets which must be protected and an evil darkness hidden beneath the island. Awaking the mythical terror, dawn may never come for the two girls who realise they may not leave the fortress alive

• As I Lay Dying | DVD | (23/06/2014) from £5.49   |  Saving you £10.50 (65.70%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Adapted from the classic novel by William Faulkner As I Lay Dying is the story that chronicles the Bundren family as they traverse the Mississippi countryside to bring the body of their deceased mother Addie to her hometown for burial. Addie's husband Anse (Tim Blake Nelson) and their children Cash (Jim Parrack) Darl (James Franco) and three of their siblings leave the farm with her coffin - each affected by Addie's death in a profound and different way. Their road trip to Jefferson forty miles away is disrupted by every antagonistic force of nature or man: flooded rivers injury and accident a raging barn fire and not least of all - each individual character's personal turmoil which threaten the fabric of the family more than any outside force.

• Downhill | DVD | (10/10/2016) from £8.15   |  Saving you £4.84 (59.39%)   |  RRP £12.99

  After his best friend dies in a racing accident, biking star Joe agrees to go back on the wheels for an exhibition in Chile. On a test run with his girlfriend Stephanie, they stumble upon a badly injured man dying from a mysterious virus. That's the start of a very bad day for them as they become the target of relentless killers ready to do anything to keep their secret to go out of the mountains.

• Becoming Traviata | DVD | (26/05/2014) from £15.29   |  Saving you £0.70 (4.58%)   |  RRP £15.99

  An intimate and fascinating documentary that invites you to go behind the curtains of one of the world's greatest operas Verdi's masterpiece La Traviata. Director Philippe Béziat offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of renowned singers and musicians as they collaborate to produce a contemporary re-telling of this classic opera at the prestigious Festival d'Aix-en-Provence in France. French theatre/opera director Jean-François Sivadier and celebrated Met Opera soprano Natalie Dessay work side by side to tirelessly craft and mould with perfect precision Verdi's heroine Violetta. Dessay's metamorphosis is truly mesmerising. Other collaborators include the London Symphony Orchestra musicians Estonian Philharmonic Choir singers performers lighting technicians and set designers who work in unison to bring to life one magnificent artistic expression. Special Features: Interviews with Jean-François Sivadier Natalie Dessay Louis Langrée Charles Castronovo Ludovic Tézier and director Philippe Béziat

• Justified - Season 1 | DVD | (14/03/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £26.99

  Timothy Olyphant (“Damages” and “Deadwood”) stars as a modern-day Western hero based on the character created from legendary crime novelist Elmore Leonard’s “Fire in the Hole.” Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens (Olyphant) is exiled to his hometown of Harlan County, Kentucky after the shooting of a Miami drug cartel hit man raises debate over his renegade style of law enforcement. Unfortunately it isn’t long before the people he left behind begin to surface in the most unexpected ways. Raylan’s new job pursuing prison escapees, fugitive con men and a corrupt local sheriff has never been more intense. Find out what makes Raylan’s Wild West, gun-slinging actions Justified in this thrilling first season! Episodes Comprise: 1: Fire in the Hole2: Riverbrook 3: Fixer 4: Long in the Tooth 5: The Lord of War and Thunder 6: The Collection 7: Blind Spot 8: Blowback 9: Hatless 10: The Hammer11: Veterans 12: Fathers and Sons13: Bulletville. Special Features: What Would Elmore Do? The Story of Justified Justified: Meet the Characters.

• Natalie Wood Collection | DVD | (09/03/2009) from £29.95   |  Saving you £-4.96 (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Titles Comprise: Gypsy Splendour In The Grass Inside Daisy Clover Sex And The Single Girl Cash McCall Bombers B-52

• Shallow Ground | DVD | (17/10/2005) from £6.73   |  Saving you £10.26 (60.40%)   |  RRP £16.99

  A naked teenage boy covered in blood appears at a remote sheriff's station one year after the brutal unsolved murder of a local girl. Now Sheriff Jack Shepherd guilt-ridden over the girl's murder must confront his own demons as he desperately searches for the boy's true identity and possible victims. Little does Jack realise that he has started down a path that will bring him face to face with an unthinkable horror. Before sunrise the living will pay for the pain the dead have suf