Drama

• Three Colours Blue | DVD | (29/10/2001) from £6.99   |  Saving you £13.00 (185.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The first instalment of the late Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski's trilogy on Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, the three colours of the French flag. Blue is the most sombre of the three, a movie dominated by feelings of grief. As the film begins, a car accident claims the life of a well-known composer. His wife, played by Juliette Binoche (Oscar winner for The English Patient), does not so much put the pieces of her life back together as start an entirely new existence. She moves to Paris, where she dissolves into a wordless life virtually without other people. Kieslowski attaches an almost subconscious significance to the colour blue but primarily he focuses on Binoche's luminous face and the way her subtle shifts in emotion flicker and disappear. The picture may be more enigmatic than the follow-ups White and Red but Binoche's quiet, heartbreaking presence becomes spellbinding; her performance won the best actress prize at the Venice Film Festival in 1993. --Robert Horton

• The Lion In Winter | DVD | (08/09/2003) from £16.95   |  Saving you £-3.96 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In this 12th-century version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Henry II of England (Peter O'Toole) and his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katharine Hepburn), meet on Christmas Eve to discuss the future of the throne. These two are having slight marital problems, as she is kept in captivity most of the year for raising a rebellion against him, and he flaunts his young mistress. Then there are the problems raised by their three treacherous and traitorous sons. James Goldman won an Oscar for the brilliant screenplay, based on his Broadway play. It is a tad wordy, as the action is kept to a minimum, but those words are sharp as daggers. The humour is wicked and black and delivered with very dry, dead-on precision. Sparks fly and the screen sizzles whenever Hepburn and O'Toole tango, which is often. Both were nominated for Academy Awards for their vigorous performances. (She won, he didn't.) There is also an infamous homoerotic exchange between Philip of France (Timothy Dalton) and Richard the Lionhearted (Anthony Hopkins). Both actors were making their feature film debuts. --Rochelle O'Gorman, Amazon.com

• Wes Anderson Boxset | DVD | (26/10/2015) from £11.99   |  Saving you £1.75 (14.60%)   |  RRP £13.74

  Wes Anderson Collection UK / Ireland DVD Slipcase

• Blackpool | DVD | (15/08/2005) from £18.94   |  Saving you £1.05 (5.54%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Written by accomplished writer Peter Bowker Blackpool is a drama a thriller and a musical all in one. This story of the bright lights and faded grandeur of Britain's famous seaside resort is at once an entertaining musical and a thrilling murder mystery. A darkly comic look at greed love and family the story follows the rise and fall of local arcade owner Ripley Holden a charismatic family man with a dark past who is now poised to make top dollar - if the city can successfully reinvent itself as the Las Vegas of the Lancashire coast. As Ripley struggles to keep his chaotic family in check he hangs on to one hope: that the good life is just around the corner. But he soon finds himself under suspicion and out of control when the a young man is found dead in his showpiece arcade. Investigating officer Carlisle is determined to get to the truth no matter what it takes...

• Safe Haven | Blu Ray | (08/07/2013) from £7.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (100.13%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough star in this spellbinding romantic drama based on the novel by best-selling author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook Dear John). When a mysterious beautiful woman named Katie (Hough) moves to Southport North Carolina she sparks the interest of the locals especially Alex (Duhamel) a handsome widower. Although attracted to Alex Katie is reluctant to trust him - that is until a new friend (Cobie Smulders) convinces her to give Alex a chance. But before long a dark secret from Katie's past threatens her happiness in this thrilling romance directed by Lasse Hallström (Dear John).

• Studio 54 | DVD | (24/06/2002) from £9.67   |  Saving you £5.32 (55.02%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Studio 54 is no Saturday Night Fever--more like Sunday Morning Hangover. This portrait of the legendary Manhattan disco and its colourful cofounder, Steve Rubell, plays like the outtakes of a much more interesting film—where are the sex, the drugs, the classic disco music? (It shouldn't surprise viewers that Miramax and writer-director Mark Christopher had a falling-out over the final cut of the film; Miramax prevailed.) Considering that the essence of Studio 54 was about the rich and beautiful, it seems a bit unwise to focus on the poor and only somewhat beautiful, namely Shane (Ryan Phillippe), a Jersey boy who gets taken in by the razzle-dazzle of the disco era. Crossing the river, Shane finds another, more exciting life at Studio 54 as a shirtless bartender, and soon finds himself partying with the crème de la crème--and smitten with comely soap star Julie (Neve Campbell). The permutations of the story are familiar, but too many elements are missing. Most of Phillippe's performance seems to have ended up on the cutting-room floor (although his chiselled torso gets maximum exposure), Campbell's role is basically a glorified cameo and Breckin Meyer and Salma Hayek, as Phillippe's only true pals, are wasted. The one true gem of the film, though, is Mike Myers' take on the late Steve Rubell, an inspired high-wire performance that balances humour and tragedy without ever giving in to camp or pathos--his drunken proposition of Philippe is a minor treasure. The soundtrack does feature some unknown chestnuts and a few new remixes, including an inspired disco version of--believe it or not--Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind". --Mark Englehart

• True Blue | DVD | (12/05/2008) from £6.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (128.76%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When you're surrounded by corruption it's hard to stay true. A severed hand floats in a Central Park pond. Whom did it belong to? How did it get there? From the beginning it's a homicide case with more questions than answers. Detective Rem Macy (Berenger) is a seasoned NYPD officer investigating a murder that will lead him from the dangerous underworld of Chinatown gangs to the most influential movers and shakers at City Hall. Fearing for her life the roommate of the murder victim asks to stay at Macy's apartment. First Macy opens his home to her. Then he gets into real danger and lets her into his heart. Now she's got him where she wants him and there's no stopping her.

• John Q. | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £5.90   |  Saving you £14.09 (238.81%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A down-on-his luck father, whose insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant, takes the hospital's emergency room hostage until the doctors agree to perform the operation.

• My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 | Blu Ray | (11/12/2023) from £12.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Strange Awakening | DVD | (27/07/2015) from £8.25   |  Saving you £1.74 (21.09%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Having found global fame as RKO's tenth Tarzan American actor Lex Barker established a long and successful career in Europe that began in 1957 with this classic tale of greed deception and murder. Co-starring Italian actress Lisa Gastoni and directed by B-movie stalwart Montgomery Tully Strange Awakening casts Barker as a man who loses his memory but gains a large inheritance… along with a sinister new 'family'! Also known as Female Fiends Strange Awakening is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Motoring in the South of France Peter Chance is attacked and left unconscious. On recovering he has no memory either of his past or who he is and is shocked to be told that he is the heir to two million dollars. As he slowly regains his health his suspicions are aroused by the women who claim to be his mother sister and wife. When police call to investigate the death of his father Chance realises that he too is a suspect and begins his own investigation... Features: Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery

• West 11 (Vintage Classics) | Blu Ray | (05/07/2021) from £11.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A brand-new restoration of Michael Winner's 1963 crime drama WEST 11, starring Alfred Lynch, Kathleen Breck, Eric Portman and the inimitable Diana Dors. Based on the novel The Furnished Room by Laura Del-Rivo and filmed on location in Notting Hill, Michael Winners foray into British social realism sees an authentic portrayal of the grittier, darker side of West London in the 60s. Joe Beckett, seasoned citizen of the bed-sitter belt is the renegade son of middle-class parents and as he himself describes it, ˜an emotional leper'. He decides that he needs a violent shock to shake him back into life and as a result accepts a criminal commission from a man he meets in a coffee bar. Extras Interview with Film Historian Matthew Sweet Original Theatrical Trailer

• Appointment With Death | DVD | (20/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Based on the novel by Agatha Christie a posh 1937 tour of the holy land turns murderous when a malicious malevolent matriarch (Piper Laurie) is mysteriously poisoned. Each of her fellow tourists had the means and the motive to kill her and any of them would have enjoyed plunging the lethal hypodermic syringe into Mrs. Boynton's fleshy arm. It's up to nimble-witted Belgian detective Poirot (Peter Ustinov) to discover whodunit.

• Cider With Rosie | DVD | (07/04/2008) from £10.17   |  Saving you £5.82 (57.23%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Cider With Rosie

• Sophie Scholl | DVD | (24/04/2006) from £10.37   |  Saving you £9.62 (92.77%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The true story of Germany's most famous anti-Nazi heroine is brought to thrilling life in the multi-award winning drama Sophie Scholl: The Final Days. Germany's official Foreign Language Film selection for the 2005 Academy Awards Sophie Scholl stars Julia Jentsch (The Edukators) in a luminous performance as the fearless activist. Armed with long-buried historical records of her incarceration director Marc Rothemund expertly re-creates the last six days of Sophie

• What Just Happened? | DVD | (27/04/2009) from £3.69   |  Saving you £14.06 (728.50%)   |  RRP £15.99

  "What Just Happened" is a sharp comedy about two nail-biting, back-stabbing, roller-coaster weeks in the world of a middle-aged Hollywood producer (Robert De Niro).

• Chancer - Series 1 And 2 - Complete | DVD | (04/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Steven Crane (Clive Owen) is the 'Chancer' an ingenious suave outsider working as a business analyst. Douglas Motors a failing family business call him in to save their flagging fortunes. However his shady past is begining to catch up with him... Featuring all the episodes from series 1 and 2. Series 1: Weapons From The Wall Killing Floor Hazard Trust Pretenders Possessions Faith Lies Wreckage Sanctuary History Temptation Love. Series 2: Jo Ash

• The Agatha Christie Hour Collection | DVD | (10/05/2010) from £16.18   |  Saving you £13.81 (85.35%)   |  RRP £29.99

  The Agatha Christie Hour is a collection of ten hour-long dramas based on short stories by the most popular novelist in history. Some were romances some had supernatural themes and a couple were adventures. The common link was that all came from the talented pen of Agatha Christie all were entertaining and each drama was carefully crafted and well cast with many of Britain's best known actors of the time represented. Episodes Comprise: The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife: When Mrs Packington whose husband is paying more attention to his young secretary answers an ad in the papers reading ARE YOU HAPPY? IF NOT CONSULT MR PARKER PYNE she soon finds herself being dazzled and swept off her feet by the handsome Claude Luttrell. In A Glass Darkly: Matthew Armitage is startled by a vision in his mirror: he sees a man with a scarred neck strangling a beautiful blonde. He later meets the woman in his vision Sylvia and notes her fiance's scarred neck. Mathew tells Sylvia of his premonition and the engagement is broken off. But is that all there is to it? The Case of the Discontented Soldier: The recently retired Major Wilbraham is bored and unhappy so he answers Parker Pyne's newspaper ad. Before long the Major finds himself rescuing Freda Clegg from two burly attackers; with Freda in tow he embarks on a daring adventure to find treasure in the wilds of Africa! Another charming love story of an autumn romance. Magnolia Blossom: Theodora Darrell is running away with her lover - and business associate of her husband - Vincent Easton when she learns her husband Richard is facing financial ruin. Old loyalties resurface and she returns home to see if she can fix the situation. The Mystery of the Blue Jar: Playing golf early one morning Jack Harrington hears a cry Murder! Help! from a nearby cottage. He runs up to find a beautiful French girl Felise placidly weeding the garden oblivious to any disturbance. When the Jack hears the same cries for many days he begins to think he might be mad. But are more sinister forces at work? The Red Signal: Dermot West is invited to dinner at the home of Jack and Claire Trent. The first is his best friend the second the woman he loves. During the evening the conversation turns to the supernatural; Dermot admits he frequently gets what he calls 'the red signal' to warn him of impending danger. He neglects to mention that he is getting the signal strongly that night! Jane in Search of a Job: Jane Cleveland lands a sought-after job as double for the Grand Duchess of Ostrova during the latter's state visit to England. An attempt is feared on the Duchess' life and when Jane is framed for a theft events become ever more complicated. Can she clear her name and who is trying to kill the Duchess? The Manhood of Edward Robinson: Prim and proper yet a romantic dreamer Edward Robinson leads a rather dull life with his domineering girlfriend and uninspiring job. His quiet dull life ends when he wins some money in a newspaper contest and he embarks on an adventure that even he never dreamed of. The Girl in The Train: George Rowland a bored playboy disowned for the seventh time by his wealthy uncle is on the train to London. When a beautiful girl bursts into his compartment frantically begging to be hidden his life changes dramatically. The Fourth Man: A canon a lawyer and a psychiatrist find themselves together on a train bound for Newcastle. There is a fourth man in the compartment who apparently pays no attention to his companions' animated conversation.

• Elvis | Blu Ray | (19/09/2022) from £21.85   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  From Oscar-nominated visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann comes Warner Bros. Pictures' drama Elvis,starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Butler),seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager,Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks).The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years,from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom,against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis's life,Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).

• Disaster Artist | DVD | (09/04/2018) from £8.95   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  With The Disaster Artist, James Franco transforms the tragicomic true-story of aspiring filmmaker and infamous Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseauan artist whose passion was as sincere as his methods were questionableinto a celebration of friendship, artistic expression and dreams pursued against insurmountable odds. Based on Greg Sestero's best-selling tell-all about the making of Tommy's cult-classic disasterpiece The Room (The Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made), The Disaster Artist is a hilarious and welcome reminder that there is more than one way to become a legendand no limit to what you can achieve when you have absolutely no idea what you're doing.

• The Good Companions - The Complete Series | DVD | (26/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Jan Francis leads a lively cast in Beiderbecke writer Alan Plater's definitive adaptation of J.B. Priestley s celebrated novel. Charting the rollercoaster fortunes of a struggling concert party Francis co-stars alongside Bryan Pringle John Stratton and Moody and Pegg's Judy Cornwell with guest appearances by Roy Kinnear Denis Lawson and Nigel Hawthorne. Priestley's defining work and one which established him as a national figure The Good Companions has been a mainstay of English literature since its initial publication in 1929. Jess Oakroyd discontented with his home his work and his football team tears up his Insurance Card and disappears into the night. He intends to go to Nuneaton but instead finds himself on the ragged edges of show business. We share with him the trials and tribulations of the Good Companions as they tour seaside towns industrial cities and rural backwaters in their search for success and stardom.