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• Hoop Dreams | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This completely absorbing three-hour documentary follows the lives of two inner-city African American teenage basketball prodigies as they move through high school with long-shot dreams of the NBA, superstardom and an escape from the ghetto. Taking cues from such works as Michael Apted's 35 Up, director Steve James and associates shot more than 250 hours of footage, spanning more than six years, and their completed work actually moves like an edge-of-the-seat drama, so brimming with tension, plot twists, successes and tragedies that its length--170 minutes--is never an issue. Yet, what makes the film more impressive is how James moves his scope beyond a competitive sports drama (although the movie has plenty of terrific, nail-biting basketball footage) and addresses complex social issues, creating a scathing social commentary about class privilege and racial division. The film opens by introducing William Gates and Arthur Agee, two Chicago hopefuls, as they are being courted and recruited by various high schools to play ball, and continues until the pair are college freshmen. James allows the audience the experience of not only watching their journeys and daily routines (it's a sobering portrait of inner-city life), but also witnessing their maturation. Each takes a separate path along the way, stumbling over several obstacles (William suffers injuries, Arthur fails to meet his coach's high expectations); but James takes particular care to stress the importance and strong commitment of each character's family along the way, giving the film a essential centre. The parents and siblings emerge with as much depth and complexity as the two main "characters", and turn Hoop Dreams into an unforgettable film experience. --Dave McCoy

• The Powell & Pressburger Collection - 9 DVD Box Set | DVD | (15/08/2005) from £49.98   |  Saving you £-9.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  ***WARNING***ALL DVD TITLES CONTAIN ENGLISH SUBTITLES EXCEPT FOR THE DVD TITLE - A CANTERBURY TALE*** Never in the history of British film have two figures become as iconic as those of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Reigning throughout the 40s and 50s these two magnificent filmmakers brought to life British films and continue to radiate immense critical acclaim and inspiration for all contemporary film making. Includes: 1. A Matter of Life & Death (1946) 2. The Life & Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) 3. A Canterbury Tale (1944) 4. I Know Where I am Going (1945) 5. 49th Parallel (1941) 6. The Battle of the River Plate (1956) 7. Ill Met By Moonlight (1957) 8. They're A Weird Mob (1966) 9. The Red Shoes (1948)

• Venom | DVD | (06/07/2015) from £11.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (50.05%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Peter Sykes directs this classic horror starring Simon Brent. The film follows artist Paul Greville (Brent) as he arrives in a picturesque village and finds there is more to the locals than meets the eye when he becomes involved with the daughter of a man who conducts experiments on animals.

• Who Do You Think You Are? - Series 1 & 2 Complete Boxed Set (including How to Trace Your Family) | DVD | (10/09/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Explore the world of genealogy and learn how to trace your family history. Follow celebrities as they search into their past and find out interesting and surprising facts about their ancestors. Celebrities featured include: David Baddiel Jeremy Clarkson Leslie Garrett Ian Hislop Sue Johnstone Bill Oddie Amanda Redman Vic Reeves Meera Syal and Moira Stuart.

• The Professionals - Season 4 | DVD | (26/12/2002) from £22.76   |  Saving you £17.23 (75.70%)   |  RRP £39.99

  More episodes from the cult television series starring Lewis Collins Martin Shaw and Gordon Jackson. Episodes include: 'The Acorn Syndrome' 'Wild' 'Need to Know' 'Takeaway' 'Blackout' 'Blood Sports' 'Slush Fund' 'The Gun' 'Hijack' 'Mixed Doubles' 'Weekend in the Country' 'Kickback' and 'It's Only a Beautiful Picture'.

• The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends Complete Box Set | DVD | (18/03/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £44.99

  Contains all 3 volumes from this classic family program. Disc One: 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny' 'The Tale of Flopsy Bunnies & Mrs. Tittlemouse' and 'The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddleduck'. Disc Two: 'Tale of Pigling Bland' 'Tale of Samuel Whiskers' and 'The Tailor of Gloucester'. Disc Three: 'The Tale of Mrs Tiggywinkle & Jeremy Fisher' 'The Tale of Mr Tod & The Further Adventures of Peter Rabbit' and 'The Tale of 2 Bad Mice & Johnny Town Mouse'.

• Mary Higgins Clark - Try To Remember | DVD | (17/01/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  When Criminologist Lisa Moore decides to return to her hometown of Milford to join the local police force she finds that even 15 years away have not healed the painful scars of her best friend's brutal murder.Teamed with her ex-boyfriend and new boss Joe O'Connor Lisa is horrified to discover that the man responsible for the murder Jake Mitchell is soon to be released. And when townspeople with a special connection start dying mysteriously all fingers point to Mitchell.

• The Beiderbecke Collection Complete | DVD | (27/11/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  'The Beiderbecke Collection' is a charming mix of comedy and drama that has all the hallmarks of a classic detective thriller. Follow the exploits of jazz fan Trevor and his long-suffering girlfriend Jill as they find themselves embroiled in various mysteries which follow them to Amsterdam and Edinburgh and include dodgy businessmen black economies refugees and much much more.... 'The Beiderbecke Affair' (1984) - Follow the exploits of Jazz nut Trevor Chaplin (James Bolam) and his long-suffering girlfriend Jill Swinburne (Barbara Flynn). Whilst trying to track down a set of missing records they encounter a mystery platinum blonde who weaves a complex web of intrigue that soon escalates to dealing with dodgy businessmen 'black economies' and council corruption. 'The Beiderbecke Tapes' (1987) - Feature length mystery with Trevor and Jill as they continue to embroil themselves in all sorts of clandestine meetings and intrigue. Nuclear waste in the Yorkshire Dales sinister conversations and a missing barman take Trevor and Jill on a whirlwind mystery from the Dales to Amsterdam and Edinburgh. 'The Beiderbecke Connection' (1988) - Trevor and Jill are now parents to a baby boy however their old pals Big Al and Little Norm prevail upon them to give sanctuary to a homeless refugee. It is not long however before they are again caught up in a complex deception of a musical kind featuring the music of jazz supremo Frank Ricotti.

• Dancing At The Blue Iguana | DVD | (04/11/2002) from £15.05   |  Saving you £-5.06 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A glimpse into the often misunderstood world of the strip club that follows the lives of five dancers and the lives of those around them as they all converge over a single week.

• Dream Keeper Limited Edition | DVD | (25/03/2013) from £9.85   |  Saving you £10.14 (102.94%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Dream keeper is the amazing award winning story that features some of the best dazzling special effects in a $40 million block buster! From the huge evil snake to the terrible Buffalo nation Dream keeper takes you on a journey beyond your imagination! The action never stops as the legends of the American Indians are brought to life from the Sinister Coyote to the terrifying Iktomi the spider! The Thunder God is remorseless in his quest to have a mortal bride and an entire mountain comes to life with spectacular and devastating results! Revealing these amazing legends is an elder of the tribe and his grandson. Shane and his Grandpa are about to face a journey that will change both their lives forever. The legends of the Native American nations come to life in this groundbreaking release from Sonar and legendary executive producer Robert Halmi Sr. (Arabian Nights, Merlin, Tin Man). Like Old Pete’s wise tales themselves, Dream keeper is a must see!

• George And Mildred - The Complete Fourth Series | DVD | (07/08/2006) from £15.55   |  Saving you £-2.56 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  George and Mildred are the ultimate odd couple the popular landlord and landlady from Man About The House who became a household name with Thames Television in the 1970's and 80's. Mildred is vain snobbish and domineering; George is shy timid frigid and henpecked. Together they make a great partnership! Episode Comprise: 1. Just The Job 2. Days Of Beer And Rosie 3. You Must Have Showers 4. All Work And No Pay 5. Nappy Days 6. The Mating Game 7. On The Second Day Of Christmas

• A Shot At Glory | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Robert Duvall stars as the manager of a second rate Scottish football team in this drama about a man who must battle his own demons while taking on the club's American owner (Michael Keaton).

• Dancing At The Blue Iguana | DVD | (27/06/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  From Michael Radford the Oscar-winning director of Il Postino comes this unglamorous semi-improvised film exploring the complex intersecting lives of five exotic dancers who work at the LA strip-club The Blue Iguana. Showcasing six actresses who continue to win awards across their careers: Daryl Hannah (Kill Bill) Jennifer Tilly (Bound) Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy) Sheila Kelley (Singles) Charlotte Ayana (Training Day) and Kristin Bauer (True Blood).

• George And Mildred - The Complete Third Series | DVD | (20/03/2006) from £9.43   |  Saving you £3.56 (37.75%)   |  RRP £12.99

  George and Mildred are the ultimate odd couple the popular landlord and landlady from Man About The House who became a household name with Thames Television in the 1970's and 80's. Mildred is vain snobbish and domineering; George is shy timid frigid and henpecked. Together they make a great partnership! Episodes Comprise: 1. Opportunity Knocks 2. And So To Bed 3. I Believe In Yesterday 4. The Four Letter Word 5. The Delivery Man 6. Life With Father

• Bedtime - Complete Series 1-3 | DVD | (06/05/2013) from £9.99   |  Saving you £16.00 (160.16%)   |  RRP £25.99

  Bedtime from writer Andy Hamilton (Outnumbered and Trevor's World of Sport) is a unique and hugely rewarding comedy series set in the bedrooms of various adjoining houses during the last half-hour of the day. Andrew and Alice Oldfield (Timothy West and Sheila Hancock) are the couple to whom - and around whom - so much is happening; a small suburban world of car alarms noisy lovemaking broken windows newborn babies and revenge as a dish served fiery hot. From the couple whose marriage is tested in unexpected ways to the young model who falls into the clutches of tabloid journalism; from the grieving son and his empathetic father to the lover with a demanding deadline; from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day - over three series you are invited through open doors and closed windows into the hilarious surprising and completely engaging world of other people just before Bedtime. Special Features: Andy Hamilton on 'Bedtime' Cast Filmographies Picture Gallery Subtitles

• The Getting Of Wisdom | DVD | (21/05/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The theme on an outsider trying to come to terms with an alien culture. The film, based on the novel by Henry Handel Richardson, stars Susannah Fowle as Laura Rambotham, a gifted 13-year-old girl admitted to a prestigious boarding school for girls in the 1880s. Hailing from the outback, the girl is ridiculed for her dress and behavior by the wealthy and snobbish students in the oppressively class-conscious school, with the odious Lilith (Kim Deacon) threatening to reveal the shameful fact that Laura's mother is a mere postmistress. The starchy headmistress, Mrs. Gurley (Sheila Helpmann), is concerned only about the well-being of a few of the wealthiest girls, and the women teachers dream of escaping from their claustral abode. Time passes and, although eager for acceptance, Laura becomes accustomed to the status anxiety that's endemic to the school and begins to demonstrate to her indifferent teachers the extraordinary nature of her talents

• Tales Of The Unexpected - Vol. 2 | DVD | (29/03/2004) from £4.99   |  Saving you £3.00 (60.12%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Featuring Episodes: The Wrong 'Un Have A Nice Death Hit And Run and The Reconciliation

• In Old Cheyenne / Sunset On The Desert / Song Of Texas | DVD | (07/02/2005) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The ""King Of Cowboys"" stars in 3 western classics. In Old Cheyenne: Newspaper reporter Steve Blane (Rogers) pay a visit to Cheyenne to expose the infamous outlaw Arapahoe Brown. However Araphoe saves Blane's life and the two soon learn who is behind the spate of crimes that earn't Brown his reputation... Sunset On The Desert: (Not for the first time!) Roy is mistaken for a criminal and decides to go undercover to reveal the real bad guys. Song Of Texas

• Don't Rock the Boat | DVD | (12/05/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This Thames sitcom from the creators of The Good Life and Ever Decreasing Circles chronicles the adventures of a widower who runs a riverside boatyard with his two grown-up sons - and the ructions that ensue when he decides to remarry. Running for two series Don't Rock the Boat stars Nigel Davenport as handsome young-at-heart Jack Hoxton and Sheila White as Dixie - the glamorous girl who puts the zing back into his life! Until the marriage of Jack and Dixie Jack and his sons Les and Billy had run a perfectly well-ordered resoundingly all-male establishment. But the arrival of Dixie a former conjurer's assistant and chorus girl has changed all that. And that fact that the boys now have a stepmother who's barely older than they are can only further complicate the situation...

• The X Files: Existence | DVD | (05/11/2001) from £6.55   |  Saving you £9.44 (59.00%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The pretentiously titled Existence is another two-part X-Files yarn glued together to make a feature-length episode. Here the story concerns the birth of Scully's perhaps-alien-tinged child and proves the old maxim that you should stop watching any series when the characters start having babies. By now, newbie Robert Patrick is settled into the role of Agent Doggett, Scully's new partner on the X-Files, but David Duchovny's contract negotiations have enabled Fox Mulder, no longer in the FBI, to come back and hang about the delivery, clashing and then bonding with his replacement. The action content comes from a mild-mannered alien abductee transformed into an unstoppable killing machine, ripping through everything as he tries to prevent the upcoming nativity for reasons that (as ever) don't quite become clear. Also in the support cast are semi-regular Nicholas Lea as lurking plot-explaining conspirator Alex Krycek, and the more welcome Annabeth Gish, whose interestingly spiritual Agent Monica Reyes is being worked up as a replacement for Scully when Gillian Anderson gets out of her contract. Weirdly, The X-Files is in pretty good shape for a show that's been running this long--the performances and the direction are still strong, and outside the "continuing story" shows individual episodes hold up well. But this dreary muddle of running about (plus the odd decapitation) and agonised rumination (blathery philosophical musings about the miracle of life and childbirth) does not represent the series' strengths, suggesting that the best thing that could happen would be to get shot of the long-time stars and their played-out characters to make room for a revitalised show starring Patrick and Gish. On the DVD: The full-screen print, with the extra detail of the DVD image and Dolby Digital, allow you to pick up a lot more than from the murky telecasts. "Alex Krycek Revealed" Parts 1 and 2, a couple of character profiles, turn out to be very snippet-like Fox TV promo pieces, with some interview footage and behind-the-scenes stuff amid the usual teaser clips.--Kim Newman