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• Everybody Knows (DVD) | DVD | (01/07/2019) from £5.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The film follows Laura (Cruz) on her travels from Argentina to her small home town in Spain for her sister's wedding, bringing her two children along for the occasion. Amid the joyful reunion and festivities, the eldest daughter is abducted. In the tense days that follow, various family and community tensions surface and deeply hidden secrets are revealed.

• Sunburn | DVD | (22/04/2019) from £7.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Four friends meet for a weekend by the pool. A sudden call disrupts the quietness of the hot countryside. David is coming for dinner. Soon, old wounds and old dreams, thought to be forgotten, start to grow again. Another in the gowing queer cannon of Vicente Alves do Ó, 'Sunburn' is not to be missed.

• Kickboxer 3 | DVD | (02/04/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Together with his trainer Xian Kickboxing champion David Sloan arrives in Rio de Janeiro for a show fight. Soon he's confronted with the darker sides of the city when pocket picker Costa tries to steal his camera. He takes him and his beautiful sister Isabella under his wings and to his fight. There Isabella gains the attention of a ruthless white-slave agent who happens to be his opponent Martin's manager. Not long until David needs to use his fighting skill also outside the ring.

• Into the West | DVD | (02/04/2015) from £16.46   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Nine Queens | DVD | (27/01/2003) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-0.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  If David Mamet had been born in Buenos Aires instead of Chicago, Nine Queens is most likely the kind of movie he'd be making. An intricate, playful scam caper, where not only the characters but we the audience are constantly trying to suss out who's screwing whom--and how, and why--it's a movie very much in the Mametian mould. But at the same time the Argentinian setting gives Fabian Bielinsky's debut feature a specifically Latin pungency and the urgent sense of a society teetering over a financial abyss. Which is all the more remarkable since, even though a key plot-point turns on a bank going bust, the movie was made a few months before the Argentinean economy went belly-up. The intrigue grips from the very outset as Juan, a young con artist, overreaches himself in a grocery store. He's rescued from disaster by Marcos, an older and more experienced grifter, who then takes him on in a master-pupil relationship. When the chance of a major coup involving some rare stamps (the Queens of the title) turns up, the partnership starts coming under strain; can either one really trust the other? And is either who he pretends to be? The plot suffers from a few implausibilities and loose ends, but sustains its momentum beguilingly. Ricardo Darín, as the saturnine Marcos, and Gastón Pauls as the fresh-faced, seemingly ingenuous Juan play off each other beautifully--but the dominant character is the seething, hustling city of Buenos Aires itself, where social mores are fluid and uncertain, and everybody has his eye out for the main chance. This is a society Bielinsky (who also scripted) clearly knows intimately, and like a true con-artist he makes shrewd use of his expertise to keep us guessing right up to the final twist. –-Philip Kemp

• Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan - Directors Edition (Two Disc Set) | DVD | (18/11/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Director Nicholas Meyer's concept for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was to make it "Captain Horatio Hornblower in space". Equipped with a budget a fraction the size of that accorded the first movie, and bolstered by James Horner's swashbuckling score, Meyer accordingly delivered the most exciting of all the Trek big-screen outings, referencing both CS Forester's Hornblower and classic submarine dramas, as well as adding some literary flourishes and ground-breaking CGI work for good measure (the Genesis device sequence is a computer-animation landmark). Resurrected from the "Space Seed" episode of the TV series, Ricardo Montalban's Khan is the hammiest, most passionately alive Trek villain, infused with Captain Ahab's self-destructive single-mindedness and quoting Moby Dick and Shakespeare in his furious pursuit of Kirk. Given permission to be melodramatic, William Shatner has never been stronger, or made Kirk seem more vulnerable. And even after seeing all the later movies, no self-respecting Trekker can sit through Spock's ultimate illogical sacrifice with a dry eye. Unlike the major revisions made to The Motion Picture, this new Director's Edition of Wrath of Khan is only a very slightly extended version of the original, with some fairly minor additions--most notably scenes that establish Midshipman Peter Preston as Scotty's nephew, thereby explaining Scotty's grief at the young man's death. Some other scenes--such as Kirk and Spock discussing the Genesis Device--have also been expanded. On the DVD: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is now presented in a lovely 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen print with Dolby 5.1 sound. The first disc has an audio commentary from Nicholas Meyer, plus another fascinating all-you-ever-needed-to-know text commentary from Trek expert Michael Okuda (he did the same for The Motion Picture's DVD release). The second disc has a series of informative documentaries, the most substantial being a lengthy retrospective "Captain's Log", featuring contributions from Producer Harve Bennett, Meyer, Shatner, Nimoy and Montalban. Other featurettes focus on the production design ("Designing Khan"), "Visual Effects", and the writers of Star Trek novel spin-offs about Khan and the Kobayashi Maru ("The Star Trek Universe"). It's a shame that James Horner's major contribution goes unnoticed though. To round things off there are some promotional interviews from 1982, storyboards and the original trailer. --Mark Walker

• Kickboxer 3 - The Art Of War | DVD | (23/12/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Sasha Mitchell returns as American kickboxing champion David Sloan in this action packed third instalment of the blockbusting kickboxing series. Sloan is invited to take part in a charity contest in the wonderful city of Rio De Janeiro.

• The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! 4K UHD Steelbook | Blu Ray | (27/11/2023) from £29.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Celebrating 35 and 1/365th years, the hit outrageous comedy comes to 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever in this limited edition SteelBook. Leslie Nielsen reprises his POLICE SQUAD! series character granitejawed, rockbrained cop Frank Drebin as he bumbles across a mind control scheme to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. Priscilla Presley costars in a hysterical comedic role as Franks love interest in a blockbuster that could only come from the minds of Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker (AIRPLANE!). Youve read the packaging, now buy the movie!

• Swept Away | DVD | (12/05/2003) from £6.97   |  Saving you £2.01 (50.50%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Madonna gives her most believable performance in Swept Away as Amber, a rich woman on a sea cruise who expects the world to obey her every whim. When she and a high-spirited crew member (Adriano Giannini) are marooned on a small deserted island the feud that sprang up between them on the ship becomes an all-out war then changes into lustful desire as Amber finds that losing status opens up a new side of her personality. Some people will want to see Swept Away for the simple pleasure of seeing Madonna being slapped; more demanding filmgoers will, sadly, be left wanting. Though the movie purports to be a satirical examination of capitalism (as was the original 1974 version), its vague discussion of money and power adds up to very little. The love story is surprisingly sincere, making Swept Away a standard romantic potboiler with gorgeous tropical backdrops. --Bret Fetzer

• Naked Gun | DVD | (09/04/2001) from £2.65   |  Saving you £13.34 (503.40%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker, the creative troika behind Airplane!, scored another hit with this big-screen adaptation of their short-lived television show Police Squad!. Deadpan as ever, Leslie Nielsen revives his TV role of Lt Frank Drebin, the idiot with a detective's badge. The jokes come thick and fast, gathering a momentum that lasts until the final act. Ricardo Montalban is a perfect foil as a villain whose aquarium is invaded by Drebin during routine questioning, and George Kennedy is delightful in a self-parodying part as an earnest but obtuse lawman. There's a hilarious bit when Drebin--wearing a live police wire while going to the bathroom--can be overheard over the loudspeakers at a speech given by a flustered mayor (Nancy Marchand). And yes, that's OJ Simpson as a detective who ends up on the wrong side of numerous Drebin blunders. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

• Forbidden Hollywood Collection: Volume 03 | DVD | (06/12/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Secret In Their Eyes | DVD | (10/01/2011) from £4.86   |  Saving you £15.13 (311.32%)   |  RRP £19.99

  When a retired criminal prosecutor decides to try his hand at writing a novel he finds himself inextricably drawn into the harrowing events of an unsolved crime. Re-investigating the brutal rape and murder of a beautiful woman he discovers devastated lives corrupt government officials and a lost love. But as he delves deeper he finds himself at the dark heart of society where mysteries lurk in the shadows and danger waits around every corner. Strewn with ingenious twists and turns this stunning edge-of-your-seat thriller is a cinematic tour de force of nail-biting suspense and white-knuckle excitement. Hailed by critics and the public alike this critically-acclaimed box office smash has also been graced with film's greatest accolade: an Academy Award.

• Carancho (The Vulture) | DVD | (28/05/2012) from £5.98   |  Saving you £12.00 (300.75%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Starring Ricardo Darn (Oscar-winning The Secret in Their Eyes) and Martina Gusman (Lion's Den), leading Argentinean director Pablo Trapero (Born & Bred, Rolling Family) takes us on a thrilling nocturnal journey into the darker side of Buenos Aires in the gripping and highly acclaimed thriller Carancho (The Vulture).Sosa (Darn) is an ambulance-chasing personal injury attorney with questionable ethics. Lujan (Gusman) is a young, idealistic country doctor new to the city. After Lujan and Sosa's paths repeatedly cross, the two form an unlikely romance that is threatened by Sosa's turbulent past. With traffic accidents the number one cause of death in Argentina, bodies are currency and a black market strives to get rich from the personal tragedies that litter the streets.

• Sweet Charity (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (02/11/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The feature debut of the great Bob Fosse based on the Broadway hit, Sweet Charity is a musical re-imagining of Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabiria, starring the wonderful Shirley MacLaine as a taxi dancer looking for love and escape in hippy-era New York. Special Features: 4K restoration of the 157-minute Roadshow version, complete with Overture, Entr'acte and Exit Music 4K restoration of the general release version, with the original and alternative endings Alternative 2.0 stereo, 4.0 stereo and 5.1 surround soundtrack options Audio commentary with film historians Lee Gambin, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Cara Mitchell (2020) The John Player Lecture with Shirley MacLaine (1971): archival audio recording of the celebrated actor in conversation at London's National Film Theatre From Stage to Screen: A Director's Dilemma (1969): original promotional film featuring interview material with Bob Fosse and rare behind-the-scenes footage The Art of Exaggeration (1969): original promotional film profiling the work of famed costume designer Edith Head Interview with Sonja Haney (2020): audio recording of the dance assistant in conversation with Lee Gambin Now and Then: Sammy Davis Jr (1968): archival interview featuring the actor and singer in conversation with broadcaster Bernard Braden Super 8 version: original cut-down home-cinema presentation Image gallery: publicity and promotional material Original theatrical trailer New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with new essays by Pamela Hutchinson and Bill Rosenfield, Neil Simon on Sweet Charity, archival press coverage of the film's release including an interview with Shirley MacLaine, extracts from the pressbook, Federico Fellini on Sweet Charity, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits Limited edition exclusive double-sided poster UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies

• Star Trek 2 - The Wrath Of Khan | DVD | (24/12/2001) from £5.58   |  Saving you £10.41 (186.56%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Inspired by the "Space Seed" episode of the original series, the classic swashbuckling scenario of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was much more of a success with fans than the somewhat turgid drama of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The film reunites newly promoted Admiral Kirk with his nemesis from the earlier episode--the genetically superior Khan (Ricardo Montalban)--who is now seeking revenge upon Kirk for having been imprisoned on a desolated planet. Their battle ensues over control of the Genesis device, a top-secret Starfleet project enabling entire planets to be transformed into life-supporting worlds, pioneered by the mother (Bibi Besch) of Kirk's estranged and now-adult son. While Mr. Spock mentors the young Vulcan Lt. Saavik (then-newcomer Kirstie Alley), Kirk must battle Khan to the bitter end, through a climactic starship chase and an unexpected crisis that will cost the life of Kirk's closest friend. This was the kind of character-based Trek that fans were waiting for, boosted by spectacular special effects, a great villain (thanks to Montalban's splendidly melodramatic performance), and a deft combination of humour, excitement, and wondrous imagination. Director Nicholas Meyer (who would play a substantial role in the success of future Trek features) treats the film as "Horatio Hornblower in space", and then adds lots of spicy seafaring Moby Dick references, plus a sprinkle of Shakespearean tragedy and World War II submarine thriller, all driven along by one of composer James Horner's finest scores. Wrath of Khan set the successful tone for the films that followed. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

• Naked Gun Trilogy | DVD | (03/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Naked Gun (Dir. David Zucker 1988): Those screw-loose Airplane! creators have done it again! Leslie Nielsen stars as Police Squad's own granite-jawed rock-brained cop Frank Drebin who bumbles across a mind-control scheme to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. Priscilla Presley O.J. Simpson a stuffed beaver two baseball teams and an odd assortment of others join the wacko goings-on and blow the laugh-o-meter to smithereens. The Naked Gun 2 1/2 - The Smell O

• Spanglish | DVD | (27/06/2005) from £6.18   |  Saving you £15.07 (306.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Paz Vega, Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni star in this comedy/drama from Oscar-winning director James L. Brooks.

• The Last Matinee | Blu Ray | (06/12/2021) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  TERROR! SCREAMING! DEATH! COMING SOON TO THIS CINEMA! A trip to the movies takes a deadly turn in this stylish neo-giallo love letter to classic slashers that will send your popcorn flying and have you diving behind your seat! A cold, wet day. A declining cinema. All you want is to get out of the rain and watch a good film. But who else is in there, hiding in the dark? When Ana takes over projection duties from her ailing father, she doesn't expect anything worse than a broken reel or a burned-out bulb. But there's a sadistic killer in the auditorium, and soon blood is running in the aisles as he starts picking off the audience members one by one. Can Ana and the few remaining survivors escape the murderous madman, or will they be victims of his matinee massacre? Uruguayan director Maxi Contenti marks himself out as a talent to watch with a film that Rue Morgue calls Visually stunning indulgently violent! Arrow Video is proud to present The Last Matinee. It's a killer time at the movies! Limited Edition Contents High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed stereo and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio sound Optional English subtitles Audio Commentary with director Maxi Contenti VFX featurette exploring the special effects of the film Interview with director Maxi Contenti Killer Attractions: Maxi Contenti & Ricardo Islas in Conversation, discussion between the film's director and star Ricardo Islas, director of Frankenstein: Day of the Beast At the Premiere, featurette on the film's premiere Music video for ˜Espada' by Phoro, directed by Maxi Contenti Puppet Pal V, Contenti's first feature film Six short films by director Maxi Contenti: The Plastic Kingdom (2011) Popping Eyes (2009) Hobby Metal (2006) Les Escaliers Fruitiers (2005) La Galleta aka The Cookie (2003) Miedo aka Fear (2001) Deleted and extended scenes Trailers and teasers Image galleries including behind-the-scenes and promo stills, concept artwork, storyboards and posters Fan artwork image gallery Double-sided fold-out poster Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anton Bitel Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Marc Schoenbach

• Star Trek 2 - The Wrath Of Khan | DVD | (11/05/2009) from £9.99   |  Saving you £-2.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  It is the 23rd century. The Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise is on routine training manoeuvres and Admiral James T. Kirk seems resigned to the fact that this inspection may well be the last space mission of his career. But Khan is back... Aided by his exiled band of genetic supermen Khan - the brilliant renegade of 20th century Earth - has raided Space Station Regula One stolen a top secret device called Project Genesis wrestled control of another Federation starship and now schemes to set a most deadly trap for his old enemy Kirk . . . with the threat of a universal Armageddon!

• Mind Your Language - The Best Of Mind Your Language - Vol. 4 | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £15.15   |  Saving you £-5.16 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  All Present If Not Correct: It's the new term at the language school and there are two new students. But Jeremy soon catches up with his previous students as they failed their exam and must return for another term! Queen For A Day: Miss Courtney is delighted to hear the Queen is due to visit the college so much so she makes the students wear their national costumes to class! Brief Re-Encounter: Jeremy and the class come to the rescue after the steely Miss Courtney falls for a confidence trickster set on stealing not only her heart but her savings too.