Western

• The Searchers | DVD | (01/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  A favourite film of some of the world's greatest filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, John Ford's The Searchers has earned its place in the legacy of great American films for a variety of reasons. Perhaps most notably, it's the definitive role for John Wayne as an icon of the classic Western--the hero (or antihero) who must stand alone according to the unwritten code of The West. The story takes place in Texas in 1868; Wayne plays Ethan Edwards, a Confederate veteran who visits his brother and sister-in-law at their ranch and is horrified when they are killed by marauding Comanches. Ethan's search for a surviving niece (played by young Natalie Wood) becomes an all-consuming obsession. With the help of a family friend (Jeffrey Hunter) who is himself part-Cherokee, Ethan hits the trail on a five-year quest for revenge. At the peak of his masterful talent, director Ford crafts this classic tale as an embittered examination of racism and blind hatred, provoking Wayne to give one of the best performances of his career. As with many of Ford's classic Westerns, The Searchers must contend with revisionism in its stereotypical treatment of "savage" Native Americans, and the film's visual beauty (the final shot is one of the great images in all of Western culture) is compromised by some uneven performances and stilted dialogue. Still, this is undeniably one of the greatest Westerns ever made. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

• Vera Cruz | DVD | (11/06/2001) from £12.94   |  Saving you £3.04 (30.55%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Vera Cruz was only director Robert Aldrich's second Western (his first, made a few months earlier, was the revisionist, pro-Native-American Apache), but it's such an assured, stylish affair that he might have been roaming the sagebrush for decades. In the aftermath of the American Civil War two lone adventurers make their way south of the border, where Mexico is fighting a civil war of its own to rid the country of the French-imposed Emperor Maximilian. Neither the dour Benjamin Trane (Gary Cooper) nor the grinning, devil-may-care Joe Erin (Burt Lancaster) has much in the way of idealism, but Trane still retains a thin bitter edge of integrity, a quality quite alien to the cheerfully amoral Erin. In uneasy alliance, constantly looking to outwit or double-cross each other, the two find themselves escorting a beautiful French countess (Denise Darcel) and a shipment of gold across country. Cooper and Lancaster create a superb double-act, using their contrasted screen personas to point up the humour and the cynicism of the two mercenaries' relationship. Darcel makes less than she might of the femme fatale role, but there are relishable cameos from Cesar Romero as a suavely duplicitous aristo and Ernest Borgnine as another gringo with an exceptionally vicious streak. The script, according to Aldrich, was written on the run, "always finished about five minutes before we shot it", but you wouldn't guess it from the laconic wit of the dialogue. It looks great, too--Ernest Laszlo's widescreen photography makes the most of the handsome Mexican locations. With its irreverent take on the accepted moral conventions of the genre, Vera Cruz ushered in a new kind of Western, and its central love-hate relationship would be replayed in Sam Peckinpah's Ride the High Country (1962) and Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). On the DVD: Not much in the way of extras but the mono sound has been expertly remastered to the benefit of Hugo Friedhofer's spirited score. Above all, the film's presented in its full Superscope ratio (16:9), a blessed relief after all those years when it showed up panned-and-scanned on BBC1. If ever a movie needed widescreen, it's this one--if only to fit in all Burt's teeth. You can see why they called him "Crockery Joe". --Philip Kemp

• Leviathan | Blu Ray | (09/12/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A groundbreaking immersive portrait of the contemporary commercial fishing industry. Filmed off the coast of New Bedford Massachusetts - at one time the whaling capital of the world as well as Melville's inspiration for 'Moby Dick';it is today the country's largest fishing port with over 500 ships sailing from its harbour every month. Leviathan follows one such vessel a hulking ground fish trawler into the surrounding murky black waters on a weeks-long fishing expedition. But instead of romanticizing the labour or partaking in the longstanding tradition of turning fisher folk into images filmmakers Lucien Castiang-Taylor (Sweetgrass) and Verena Paravel (Foreign Parts) present a vivid almost-kaleidoscopic representation of the work the sea the machinery and the players both human and marine. Employing an arsenal of cameras that passed freely from film crew to ship crew; that swoop from below sea level to astonishing bird's-eye views the film that emerges is unlike anything that has been seen before. Entirely dialogue-free but mesmerizing and gripping throughout it is a cosmic portrait of one of mankind's oldest endeavours.

• The Hunting Party (1971) DVD | DVD | (20/04/2015) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Frank Calder an outlaw leader is dissatisfied with his wandering shooting life and decides to better himself. He kidnaps Melissa Ruger a substitute school teacher and insists that she teach him how to read. Melissa’s husband Brandt is a wealthy sadistic man. When he discovers that his wife is missing he gathers up a posse and sets out in pursuit. Armed with high powered rifles the pursuers pick off Calder’s gang one by one. When all of Calder’s gang have been killed Brandt hunts down Melissa and Calder for a final violent showdown.

• A Man Called Horse (New to Blu-Ray) | Blu Ray | (11/06/2018) from £7.00   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In 1825, an English aristocrat is captured by Native Americans. He lives with them and begins to understand their way of life. Eventually, he is accepted as part of the tribe and aspires to become their leader.

• Transformers Movie Set | DVD | (07/10/2013) from £4.92   |  Saving you £25.07 (509.55%)   |  RRP £29.99

  TransformersFrom director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes a thrilling battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons. When their epic struggle comes to Earth all that stands between the evil Decepticons and ultimate power is a clue held by Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). Join the fight for mankind in the extraordinary adventure that 'is this summer's coolest film' - FHM. Transformers Revenge of the FallenThe battle for Earth continues in this action-packed blockbuster from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg. When college-bound Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers he must accept his destiny and join Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in their epic battle against the Decepticons who have returned stronger than ever with a plan to destroy our world. Transformers Dark of the MoonA mysterious event from Earth's past threatens to ignite a war so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the Autobots must fight against the darkness to defend our world from the Decepticons' all-consuming evil in the smash hit from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.

• Meet The Spartans | DVD | (18/08/2008) from £6.77   |  Saving you £13.22 (195.27%)   |  RRP £19.99

  From the creators of "Scary Movie" and "Date Movie" comes this tongue-in-cheek parody of the sword-and-sandal epic, "300".

• Cindy Crawford - Shape Your Body | DVD | (29/12/2008) from £29.99   |  Saving you £-27.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  A state-of-the-art fitness programme featuring top model Cindy Crawford in a series of solid exercise routines under the supervision of her personal trainer Radu Teodorescu.

• Cream Anthems - Ibiza Workout | DVD | (28/12/2009) from £10.88   |  Saving you £9.11 (45.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Cream Anthems Ibiza Workout

• Winchester 73 | DVD | (23/08/2004) from £8.64   |  Saving you £-3.65 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Frontiersman Lin McAdam (Stewart) is attempting to track down both his father's murderer and his one-of-a-kind rifle the Winchester '73 as it passes among a diverse group of desperate characters including a crazed highwayman (Dan Duryea) an immoral gunrunner (John McIntire) a savage young Indian chief (Rock Hudson) and McAdam's own murderous brother (Stephen McNally)...

• Arthur | DVD | (19/09/2011) from £4.94   |  Saving you £15.05 (304.66%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Hard-drinking partying billionaire Arthur is set to marry a rich woman he doesn't love and continue his irresponsible childish ways, but his life is changed when he falls for a gorgeous tour guide and aspiring children's book author Naomi.

• Pilates For Lower Back Pain | DVD | (11/12/2006) from £10.78   |  Saving you £-2.79 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Pilates that will ease your lower back pain!

• The Newton Boys | DVD | (19/07/2004) from £7.39   |  Saving you £5.60 (75.78%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Newton Boys were the most successful bank robbers in the history of the United States. They never killed anyone, never snitched and only robbed banks (just bigger thieves, in their opinion), until their final deal, which was a botched train robbery for $3 million. Engagingly played by Matthew McConaughey, Ethan Hawke, Skeet Ulrich and Vincent D'Onofrio, the Boys don't have the kind of flaws of more brutal criminals that make for more volatile dramas. The film ambles along in a leisurely way to tell its story of the Newtons' bank-robbing career, with an ever-present air of reverent Americana. This may make some viewers impatient and cause a glow in others. It seems like a departure for director Richard Linklater (Slacker and Dazed and Confused)--a costumer to be sure but Linklater's deliberately amiable pace perfectly balances the Boys' personalities. You may wander into this movie and feel right at home. The golden-hued cinematography of Peter James (Driving Miss Daisy) adds a level of comfort that makes everything warm-like. The end credits intercut archival footage of two of the real-life Newton boys toward the end of their lives, one from a 1980 appearance with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. --Jim Gay

• Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid - Limited Edition Steelbook | Blu Ray | (12/05/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £21.99

  Settle back with your favourite sidekick and enjoy Hollywood's original buddy picture. Paul Newman and Robert Redford have never shined brighter in the roles that will forever identify them as the daring debonair outlaws on the run - and head-over-heels in love with the same beautiful woman (Katharine Ross).

• Geronimo (1993) | DVD | (06/06/2005) from £6.73   |  Saving you £-0.74 (-12.40%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A Warrior. A Leader. A Legend. An American legend comes to breathtaking life in this explosive epic Western starring Jason Patric Robert Duvall Gene Hackman and Wes Studi as Geronimo. Studi (Last of the Mohicans) gives a stunning performance as the fearless warrior who was the last Indian leader to surrender to the white man. Betrayed by the Army's legendary 'Indian fighter' General George Crook (Hackman) Geronimo leads a small band of warriors in their escape. Pursued by a principled officer (Patric) a grizzled Army scout (Duvall) and a gung-ho West Point graduate (Matt Damon) Geronimo evades capture through brilliant military strategy and cutthroat courage. His true story is both an action adventure and a spiritual journey through the heart of a warrior.

• Young Guns II | Blu Ray | (15/11/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Vengeance Valley | DVD | (04/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  An unusual adult Western for its time Vengeance Valley (1951) gave Burt Lancaster his first Western role. His athletic prowess made him perfect for the genre and he'd go on to make Gunfight At O.K. Corral Apache and The Unforgiven among others. Vengeance Valley emphasises character development and the solid cast meets the challenge. Robert Walker plays Burt's foster brother. Joanne Dru John Ireland Ted de Corsia Hugh O'Brien and Glenn Strange lend support. One of the real stars of the picture is the gorgeous three-strip Technicolor photography by George J.Folsey. The West has rarely looked more colorful.

• Kenny Rogers - The Gambler - The Legend Continues | DVD | (24/02/2014) from £19.99   |  Saving you £-10.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Brady Hawkes and Billy Montana ride again in this thrilling continuation of The Gambler saga. When the Sioux Nation is threatened by corrupt U.S. Calvary and government officials, it's up to the two friends to resolve the conflict. Also starring Linda Gray, Melanie Chartoff, George Kennedy and Jeffrey Jones.

• Dawn At Socorro | DVD | (09/05/2016) from £4.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (160.32%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A ruthless gunfighter is diagnosed with tuberculosis, and yearns to live out his days in peace. Will his violent past let him go? Heading to Colorado for the good of his health, Brett Wade stops off at the New Mexican pueblo of Socorro. Not a good town for giving up gun-slinging. Or gambling. Especially when there's a lovely young damsel in distress to be saved from a predatory saloon owner With bar room brawls, six-man, six-shooter duels and high stakes poker at every turn, it looks like tuberculosis is the least of the threats to our hero's health!

• The Proposition (Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (16/07/2021) from £11.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A