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• My Dear Secretary | DVD | (22/03/2004) from £5.91   |  Saving you £2.07 (70.89%)   |  RRP £4.99

  If Charles Martin's wisecracking 1948 period-piece My Dear Secretary hasn't quite endured as a classic of its kind, it still commands attention as an appealing and often very funny curiosity. Kirk Douglas rightly earned his status as one of the titans of big-screen epic drama, so it's a surprise to encounter him in this romantic comedy as a feckless writer who can always find something to do rather than get down to work, leaving a string of outraged, frustrated or compromised secretaries in his wake. Douglas has a reasonably light comic touch and spars well with Laraine Day, in determined form as the secretary whom finally tames him and, in a notable strike for women's liberation, becomes a successful author herself in the process. But this is a film in which the supporting cast steal the best lines and scenes. Keenan Wynn is delightful as Ronnie, Douglas' neighbour and partner in the pursuit of pleasure. Some splendid high campery offers ample evidence that in a more enlightened age, Ronnie would surely have been openly gay. How else to explain his hilarious last reel marriage of convenience to the wealthy dragon of a landlady, played by the irrepressible Florence Bates? It isn't vintage screwball by any means, but My Dear Secretary is witty and literate enough to make you long for a revival in sophisticated cinema comedy. Truly, they don't make 'em like they used to. On the DVD: As the rush to release long-forgotten gems on DVD turns into a deluge, we will probably have to get used to the sort of disappointment on offer here: unrestored prints with no digital remastering and lousy sound quality, simply slammed onto the disc. The film could hardly be served less adequately. There isn't even any static background information on the production or the actors, making the package rather poor. --Piers Ford

• The Adventures Of Greyfriars Bobby/Beethoven/K-9 | DVD | (25/02/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Greyfriar's Bobby: Overflowing with warmth and charm Greyfriars Bobby celebrates the powerful bond between man and a kind and loving animal. Based on Eleanor Atkinson's immortal children's book - Walt Disney presents the remarkable true story of one of Scotland's most beloved and celebrated heroes - a terrier named Bobby. The enduring friendship forged between a tenderhearted shepherd known simply as ""Old Jock"" and his devoted dog cannot be broken - even by the kindly old man's death. Set in bustling Victorian Edinburgh and the breathtaking Scottish countryside Greyfriars Bobby is a sensitive tale of uncommon loyalty and affection that is certain to delight and inspire one and all! Beethoven: A St. Bernard puppy 'adopts' a new home after escaping from dog thieves. The Newton family just haven't realised the trouble that 185 pounds of dog can get into... K-9: James Belushi stars as Thomas Dooley an unorthodox narcotics cop who teams with an independently minded police dog in this hilarious action-comedy. Headstrong Dooley is one step away from nailing a prominent socialite in a $50 million cocaine bust. But branded as too crazy to partner with no one will work with him except Jerry Lee a superbly trained German Shepherd police dog with the best nose in the drug-busting business. The unconventional pairing pleases neither partner but after a series of shoot-outs stake-outs brawls and romantic misadventures they develop a grudging respect for each other. It's a heart-warming fast-footed adventure about an unlikely and unbeatable police team that will have you rooting for man's best friend.

• Breakfast At Tiffany's (Special Edition) | DVD | (04/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have become synonymous since this dazzling romantic comedy was translated to the screen from Truman Capote's best-selling novella. Holly is a deliciously eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. George Peppard plays her nextdoor neighbour a writer who is 'sponsored' by wealthy Patricia Neal. Guessing who's the right man for Holly is easy. Seeing just how that romance blossoms is one of the enduring delights of this classic set to Henry Mancini's Oscar-winning score and the Oscar-winning Mancini/Johnny Mercer song 'Moon River'.

• Digital Daydreams | DVD | (31/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  Rolling Stone Bill Wyman crosses the fine line between dreams and reality when his passion for documenting his life on computer is seen as an obsession for those around him. A rich full tapestry of the life and times of Bill Wyman through which are woven whimsical fantasy sequences historical slices of his career with the world's greatest Rock 'n' Roll band ever The Rolling Stones and intimate psycho-dramatic glimpses behind the public mask of this superstar. A full length-feature containing music drama comedy fantasy historical content featuring an all star cast.

• The Snows Of Kilimanjaro | DVD | (01/09/2003) from £10.57   |  Saving you £-6.58 (-164.90%)   |  RRP £3.99

• The Tomorrow People - A Rift In Time - The Complete Story | DVD | (28/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A Rift In Time: The Complete Story - All Four Episodes. Episode 019: Vase of Mystery Episode 020: Turn of the Thumb Episode 021: From Little Acorns Episode 022: Rise of the Roman Empire

• Martian Successor Nadesico - Vol. 2 | DVD | (17/03/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  As the Nadesico heads for Mars and a deadly encounter with the Jovian menace new recruits a tragic death an enemy ambush a budding romance and a frantic battle all spice up the plot as the action really begins to heat up. Is it a recipe for disaster or mankind's last hope for salvation?

• For Love Of Ivy | DVD | (08/04/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A 1950s romantic comedy transported into the end of the swinging 60s, For Love Of Ivy, is an intriguing snapshot of a Hollywood coming to terms with a changing world. Made in 1968, the movie fizzes with the colours of a Day-Glo world and the stark contrast between urban and suburban life at the turn of the decade. The Ivy of the title is a house maid (Abbey Lincoln) who longs to head for those bright lights and give her life more of a purpose, much to the chagrin of the dysfunctional white family that she works for, who set about matchmaking her with suave businessman Jack Parks (Poitier) in an effort to dissuade her. Although initially appearing to play to type, Poitier's character develops both darker and lighter sides as the movie (based on his own story) develops and the film becomes far more interesting when it leaves the semi-comedic scheming behind and focuses on the burgeoning relationship between the two protagonists. To be honest, much on offer here has dated-especially the dialogue-and there are a few sexual and racial howlers, but the film has a sweet heart. On the DVD : Very, very little-scene selection and biographies of Poitier, Beau Bridges and musical director Quincy Jones. Lincoln--arguably the films true star--is totally ignored. The colours and beauty of the film however are given added impact by the crispness of DVD.-Phil Udell

• The Beggar's Opera | DVD | (28/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Peter Brook's bold adaptation of John Gay's opera - a cynical satire of eighteenth century London life. This weird and wonderful movie version of the first ever English musical to be written boasts a gloriously outlandish set and characters adorned in stunning primary colours that will dazzle and delight. A period piece that remains true to its original form it features non-stop sing-along songs spirited melodies and a real sense of embellished drama. The story follows the escapades of a jailed highwayman and stars Laurence Olivier Dorothy Tutin and Stanley Holloway.

• Donizetti: La Fille du Regiment (Daughter of the Regiment) | DVD | (24/09/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The Daughter Of The Regiment - Opera in Two Acts by Gaetano Donizetti.Recorded at the Wolf Trap Festival 1974.

• Al Di Meola / Jean-Luc Ponty / Stanley Clarke - Live At Montreux 1994 | DVD | (01/12/2008) from £16.18   |  Saving you £-3.19 (-24.60%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This Montreux concert from July 1994 brings together three of the great talents of jazz fusion. Stars in their own right Al Di Meola (guitars) and Stanley Clarke (bass) had also previously played together in Chick Corea's Return To Forever while Jean-Luc Ponty (violin) had played with Frank Zappa and George Duke as well as carving out a successful solo career. The tracklisting draws on their individual work and also includes many tracks such as Indigo Renaissance Song To John and

• Laurel And Hardy Collection - Vol 1 (Silent Comedy) | DVD | (27/08/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £23.99

  Stan Laurel in 'The Home Wrecker' Discharged from the 372nd infantry on account of a bean shortage Smithy (Laurel) seeks employment as a labourer. Given a note to take to the Foreman who upon reading it asks ""Do you know anything about building?"" ""No "" Smithy replies to which the foreman says ""Just the man we're looking for"". So starts a wonderful little comedy. Oliver Hardy in 'The Four Wheeled Terror' Hardy plays ""Dangerous Dan McGraw"" who along with his henchmen try to pr

• Trouble Bound | DVD | (17/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  An ex-con just out of the joint finds himself with $5000 a convertible Lincoln and a beautiful woman; that's before he's forced to go on the run from the Mafia...

• Small Town Folks | DVD | (23/06/2008) from £6.73   |  Saving you £9.26 (137.59%)   |  RRP £15.99

  There is a place... a place called Grockleton wherein high on a hill-top stands the lonely Beesley's Manor governed by the villainous 'Landlord' and his lowly male counterparts (Pooch Pike and the diesel-swilling Dobbin). Always on the look-out for new female company to help carry on the Beesley name the Landlord keeps a watchful eye over Grockleton and anyone who dares to enter his land. When three improbable heroes stumble unsuspectingly into the Beesley's realm they are cruelly snared into a menacing hunt and an unstoppable frenzy of heart racing mayhem! Will the Landlord triumph and collect his 'trophies' (and maybe even a future bride?) or can the unlikely trio be victorious against him in his own game?

• Squibs | DVD | (09/10/2012) from £12.13   |  Saving you £0.86 (6.60%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Betty Balfour returns in the role of 'Squibs' a character that made her famous in the silent film era. Directed by Henry Edwards co-founder of New Art Productions. One of the main stays of Twickenham Studios - made in 1935, in this Musical Comedy Squibs, (Betty Balfour) a cockney flower seller has a burgeoning romance with policeman (Stanley Holloway), but the tryst is threatened by the gambling of Squibs's father (Gordon Harker). With the help of her friends and a lottery ticket... ...

• Dollhouse | DVD | (15/04/2013) from £5.49   |  Saving you £10.50 (65.70%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A group of wild teens break into a luxurious house in an upper class suburb for a night of partying, destruction and mayhem that will change them all forever. The new feature film from director Kirsten Sheridan.

• P.S. Your Cat Is Dead | DVD | (14/11/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Life. Love. And a little payback! It's New Years Eve and poor Jimmy Zoole is having a day from hell. His all puppet Shakespeare play is a flop his beautiful girlfriend has just dumped him his beloved cat is in hospital and his flat has been broken into almost daily. But Jimmy takes the world by the throat when he captures a burglar in the act and decides to change from victim to boss! Actor Steve Guttenberg's directorial debut of comic misadventures is a hilarious pitch

• The Guns Of Navarone | DVD | (26/01/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.90

  Exciting war film based on a novel by Alistair Maclean which tells of the attempts of a British raiding team to sabotage two giant German guns on a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Carl Foreman brought Allistar MacLean's best-selling novel to the screen winning nominations for seven Academy Awards in 1961.

• Martian Successor Nadesico - Vol. 5 | DVD | (22/09/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Expect the unexpected as the revelations about the Jovians threaten to destroy the Nadesico! First the never-stable Admiral Munetake goes completely over the edge and attempts to take the ship with him then Ruri is confronted by some surprises out of her past when the truth of her own childhood comes to light! Even more gets revealed as the lovely ladies of the ship strip down to their bikinis for a decidedly non-military beauty contest! Then fun and games turn deadly however wh

• The Disappearance Of Flight 412 | DVD | (01/09/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99