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• Jane's Addiction - 3 Days | DVD | (03/11/2003) from £6.23   |  Saving you £3.76 (37.60%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Three Days is a feature film exploring the on-and-off tour lives of Jane's Addiction. Set predominantly on their 1997 'Relapse Tour' this docu-drama weaves audiences throughout the bands legacy and colourful fast paced orgy of gritty backstage drama and rare musical performances.

• Graffiti Bridge | Blu Ray | (13/02/2017) from £10.30   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Bonus features are minimal but apt: a surprisingly good movie trailer and a quartet of relevant music videos, three drawn from the film and one, "Question of U," a characteristically electric concert clip. --Michael Mikesell

• Detention | DVD | (06/12/2010) from £4.00   |  Saving you £8.99 (224.75%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Substitute teacher Mr Walmsley (John S. Davies) has just started his first day at a new school and it's been a baptism of fire. His class of unruly rude arrogant and spoilt students have turned the school into a place of fear and intimidation. But Mr Walmsley has a few unusual teaching techniques and his pupils are about to learn the hard way that not listening to teacher has very serious consequences.

• The Thief Of Bagdad | DVD | (25/02/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Dating from 1924 this Thief of Bagdad is justifiably billed here as "one of the truly great silent films of the 1920s." As the forerunner of generations of magical, effect-laden fantasy epics, its importance is practically immeasurable. And still, after eight decades, it has startling, thrilling qualities which the finest computer graphics would struggle to surpass. Douglas Fairbanks, co-founder of United Artists, is the eponymous hero, swindling, fighting and leaping his way to true love through a series of adventures which take him from a magnificently surreal Bagdad to enchanted forests, ocean bottoms and magic carpet rides. "Happiness must be earned," is the motto; Fairbanks and his director Raoul Walsh certainly don't short-change their audience in bringing it to life. The effects are stunning, with a particularly gruesome slaying of a monster. Every scene is crammed with detail and incident. Fairbanks is a whirlwind of muscular, balletic flamboyance. And while his princess (Julanne Johnson) is a stereotype of vapidity, there's gleamingly malevolent support from Anna May Wong as the evil Mongol Slave Girl. Over two hours of sheer enjoyment belie the notion that cinematic sophistication is a modern achievement. On the DVD: The Thief of Bagdad disc presents the restored and remastered print (the tints have a luminous quality) complete with a 1975 score by master organist Gaylord Carter--you can almost feel the Wurlitzer rising from the pit of your entertainment centre. The audio essay, written by film historian R Dixon Smith, is an invaluable extra, providing essential information on how the picture was made and how the art designers played with proportion to create many of the visual tricks and a fantastical atmosphere. --Piers Ford

• Gothika | Blu Ray | (18/06/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A criminal psychologist awakens to find herself a patient in the very same mental institution in which she works with no memory of the murder of her husband that she's accused of committing. As she tries to regain her memory and convince her coworkers of her innocence a vengeful spirit uses her as an earthly pawn... which only further convinces all involved of both her guilt and her increasingly stead descent into madness and delusion.

• Streetwise / Tiny: The Life of Erin Blackwell (The Criterion Collection) | Blu Ray | (15/06/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Watch The DVD | DVD | (11/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Manfred Mann's Earth Bands' classic album Watch on DVD. Featuring a line-up of Manfred Mann on keyboards and backing vocals Chris Slade on drums Pat King on bass Dave Flett on Guitar and Chris Hamlet Thompson on guitars and vocals.

• Atomic Train | DVD | (02/06/2003) from £18.10   |  Saving you £-12.11 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  With good production values and a load of suspense, the direct-to-video thriller Atomic Train delivers the goods--ahead of schedule. A rich bureaucrat with a Porsche, a goatee and a defective sense of morality places a defective Russian nuclear warhead aboard a defective American train for cheap disposal but the engine loses its brakes and hurls out of control toward Denver. Will it explode? Will it wipe out half the city? Will the thoughts and prayers of the President--played by Edward Herrmann, in his best Chrysler-salesman mode--do any good? Will Rob Lowe, the major hero of this epic, ever be able to save his career? Atomic Train hauls along every disaster-flick formula you can think of: an estranged couple bonding again during a time of crisis; urban rioting and mayhem; government officials wearing headsets and breathlessly watching video monitors; trigger-happy military men; high-speed stunts; escapes by helicopter; clean-up crews in white spacesuits; many scenes of families being reunited after sub-plot cliffhangers, to major-key crescendos on the soundtrack. The only stereotypical element missing is a dog saved from a fire at the last minute. But, you have to admit, what Atomic Train does it does with pizzazz, a post-Armageddon tone of overly heroic but ultimately disposable machismo and explosions... lots of explosions. --Robert Burns Neveldine, Amazon.com

• Robbie Williams - Nobody Someday | DVD | (08/07/2002) from £10.13   |  Saving you £7.86 (43.70%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The rock-umentary Nobody Someday both challenges and reaffirms everything we know, love and hate about Robbie Williams. Directed and narrated by Brian Hill, the man behind the infamous early-90s Australian docu-soap Sylvania Waters, the film is a frank representation of Robbie's 2001 European tour, which isn't always that sympathetic towards the star. Although Williams' continuous discussion about his shortcomings is at times endearing, his obsessive chattering and self-pity about his alcohol and drug problems soon sounds like a worn-out old record. It's also not always apparent when Williams is playing the fool and when he is not: the infamous hotel room scene, when Robbie convincingly rants to the camera about the German Chancellor commandeering his hotel suite, is a case in point. Shot in both colour and black and white, the film is a mix of some stunning live concert performance material and revealing behind-the-scenes footage. Key events featured include an obsessed fan pushing Williams off stage in Stuttgart, and the comical technical problems at the Paris gig. Despite the production's attempts to demystify star, it actually generates many more questions than it answers, adding further complexities to the brand/man known as Robbie Williams. On the DVD: Nobody Someday on DVD has a bonus quiz presented by Andy Franks, which features questions about the film. Each correct answer results in exclusive clips from the tour which didn't make it to the final cut of the film. These include Robbie declaring his undying love for his housemate and life-long pal Jonathan Wilkes, and exclusive live performances from the tour. There's also a bonus photo gallery, which features some stunning photographs taken by Scarlet Page and Diana Scrimegeour. --John Galilee

• Immodesty Blaize Presents: Burlesque Undressed | DVD | (08/02/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Feathers and fans corsets and costumes glitter and rhinestones... Burlesque Undressed is a lavish and dazzling journey right into the heart of the art-form featuring a compelling mix of live performance interviews from burlesque stars past and present captivating music and all-round show-stopping entertainment. British burlesque superstar Immodesty Blaize peels back the curtain to reveal her world of high-octane glamour and gives an exclusive peep behind-the-scenes to expose the work involved in the art of the tease to produce a signature act of perfection. From the elaborate spectacular costume designs to the impressive on-stage gimmicks Immodesty and her pals showcase the best of burlesque in a dazzling explosion of seductive live performance including footage from her very own sell-out Tease Show. Veteran burlesque legends reveal hilarious anecdotes from the original Golden Era including running foul of the censors and getting jailed for shaking their behind even when covered up! This high-definition film tells the real story of the genre charting its rise and fall from early British roots to an American evolution and finally rejoicing in burlesque's 21st century revival. Burlesque Undressed also features a special appearance from Marc Almond and a blaizin' big band soundtrack of heart-pounding memorable music. Immodesty Blaize crowned the Queen of Burlesque 2007 in Las Vegas first appeared in the media performing with Goldfrapp in videos and stage shows. With her signature glamorous brand of erotic ironic theatrical entertainment Immodesty is uniquely placed to give us a whistlestop tour of the history of burlesque. She has spearheaded the genre's return to prominence in Europe as a sophisticated art-form. In a culture where we're constantly bombarded with overt sexual imagery Immodesty's shows bring back high voltage glamour humour and celebration with the charm and allure of old Hollywood. She is very much in the tradition of national heroines such as Diana Dors and Joan Collins who combine knowing sexuality with a British wit and a keen intelligence. Immodesty Blaize is a real woman with star quality - a modern day British Bombshell with the curves and the fun factor. Warm celebratory cheeky glamorous and revelatory Burlesque Undressed is the ultimate film on burlesque.

• Mozart: Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail | DVD | (31/07/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Set in the exotic seraglio of the Pasha Selim the story revolve around the rescue of Constanze by her lover Belmonte. In this work Mozart breaks new ground in introducing dramatically rounded characters with recognisably human feelings and weaknesses. The work influenced and changed the nature of opera throughout Europe.This charming production from Drottningholm continuing the Arthaus series does full justice to Mozart's score.

• Jack Reed Collection - Death And Vengeance/A Search For Justice/One Of Our Own | DVD | (11/02/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This box set features the following films: Death And Vengeance (Dir. Brian Dennehy) (1997): A multiple murder has occurred in a suburban cemetery in broad daylight. Most of the victims are Russian immigrants whose friends and relatives refuse to cooperate in the investigation conducted by Jack Reed. A Search For justice (Dir. Brian Dennehy) (1994): Brian Dennehy returns as dedicated police officer Jack Reed who investigates a brutal murder case while battling corruption within his own department. One Of Our Own (Dir. Brian Dennehy) (1995): When two rogues shoot at Sarah the Police think it is the usual case of hoodlumism. But the same two men try again to kill her killing instead a policeman. The girl is then entrusted to Jack Reed and begins to live with his family. So while Silvera is searching for the murderers Jack becomes convinced that Phil Brenner former lover of Sarah could be involved in the attempted murders.

• Destiny's Child - Live In Atlanta | DVD | (25/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Those foxy chicks from Destiny's Child strut their stuff in an amazing live performance of some of their greatest hits. Tracklist: 1. Intro / Overture 2. Say My Name 3. Independent Women Part II 4. No No No (Part 2) 5. Bug A Boo 6. Bills Bills Bills 7. Bootylicious 8. Jumpin' Jumpin' 9. Soldier Dance Interlude 10. Soldier Featuring T.I. & Lil' Wayne 11. Dancer Break 12. Dilemma Featuring Kelly Rowland 13. Do You Know Featuring Michelle Williams 14. Beyonc Intro

• Henry's Cat - Series 3 | DVD | (17/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  More feline fun from the wackiest cat around. He eats! He sleeps! He daydreams! He gets into trouble! Share Henry's Cat's adventures in The Treasure Hunt The Day of the Terrible Jokes The Case of the Pilfered Pearls The Lost World The Computer and The Correspondence Course.

• Bouncers | DVD | (12/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Get ready for a look at the world of nightclub bouncers the men behind the velvet rope responsible for weeding out the beautiful people from the average joes and ejecting undesirables and troublemakers - if necessary by brute force. Featuring the legendary Lenny McLean a veteran of over 20 000 barroom brawls with the battle scars to prove it. Some are in it for the excitement some for the women and some for the violence. After all when push comes to shove You gotta do what you gotta do.

• Henry's Cat - Series 5 | DVD | (19/04/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Britain's favourite laid back cat is back in four more chilled episodes to keep everyone amused. The cat who likes nothing more than sleeping eating and watching TV gets involved in an hour of adventures in The Mystery Of The Missing Santa When Time Went Wrong Valentines Day and The New President.

• The Girl Of Your Dreams | DVD | (14/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The year is 1938 and Spain is being torn apart by civil war. As one of several cordial collaborations between General Franco and Adolph Hitler a small Spanish film crew is invited to Berlin's prestigious UFA Studios to shoot two versions of a popular Andalucian musical one in Spanish and one in German. Initially the group is more than happy to have escaped the misery of their war-torn country. However they soon begin to doubt the fortune of their predicament when the German Minist

• Vampires Vs Zombies | DVD | (28/02/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When young Jenna becomes affected by a mysterious vampiric disease she begins to hallucinate and her father whisks her away on a journey to find the source of the infection. On their way to the hometown of the Baroness Vampire Carmilla suspected to be the cause of the problem the two encounter a friendly General school-girl zombies cannibals and of course the power-mad evil Carmilla! In order to survive they alley with the General who has his own score to settle with Carmilla as well as the weapons and means to do it. As the men battle endless attacks from the living dead Carmilla slowly seduces Jenna in mind and body...

• Maria Callas - Life and Art | DVD | (18/09/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Long before the media's obsession with celebrity scaled its current heights, Maria Callas commanded headlines and column inches equal to any of the jet-setting elite of her time. In those terms alone, and much as opera purists might flinch at the idea, she was the Madonna of her day. But that is only one reason why her legend extends well beyond her place in the pantheon of great sopranos and so long after her death in 1977. An excellent companion to Tony Palmer's 1987 documentary La Divina, this documentary provides a well-rounded picture of an extraordinary talent who defended her art with the courage of a tigress, but whose turbulent private life gave her little except restless grief. It is crammed with concert footage and archive interviews. She was, as one of the contributors Franco Zeffirelli says, a genius of hair-raising stature and one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. But she was also a rather fragile human being. The tension between the two makes the telling of her story utterly compelling. The DVD includes chronologies of Callas' life and the many roles she played during her career. --Piers Ford

• Dracula | DVD | (26/04/2004) from £29.99   |  Saving you £-14.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A television adaptation of Bram Stoker's oft-filmed classic. Headed by the brash young American investment banker Jonathan Harker (Hardy Krger Jr.) and his fianc Mina (Stefania Rocca) a group of young adventurers are seeking new opportunities in Budapest. When the mysterious Count Tepes (Patrick Bergin) summons Jonathan to his castle in Romania for an important deal little does the banker know what horror he is about to unleash upon the world. Tepes is none other than Dracula an