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• Red Corner | DVD | (01/02/2000) from £5.92   |  Saving you £10.07 (170.10%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Using a faulty thriller for his soapbox as an outspoken critic of China, a devout follower of the Dalai Lama, and an influential supporter of Tibetan freedom, Richard Gere resorts to the equivalent of propagandistic drama to deliver a heavy-handed message. In other words, Red Corner relies on a dubious strategy to promote political awareness, but director Jon Avnet appeals to the viewer's outrage with such effective urgency that you're likely to forget you're being shamelessly manipulated. Gere plays a downtrodden TV executive who sells syndicated shows on the global market, and during a business trip to China he finds himself framed for the murder of the sexy daughter of a high Chinese official. Once trapped in a legal system in which his innocence will be all but impossible to prove, Gere must rely on a Chinese-appointed lawyer (played by Bai Ling) who first advises him to plead guilty but gradually grows convinced of foul play. Barely attempting to hide its agenda, Red Corner effectively sets the stage for abundant anti-Chinese sentiment, and to be sure, the movie gains powerful momentum with its tale of justice gone awry. It's a serious-minded, high-intensity courtroom drama with noble intentions, but one wonder if it has to be so conspicuously lacking in subtlety. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

• Punk In London | DVD | (28/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Re-mastered from the original negative featuring The Clash and some of punks most important bands. Directed by German filmmaker Wolfgang Buld this is a unique visual record of London punk life in the late seventies. Filled with unseen live footage and some incredibly naive comments. Punk in London is so loaded with history and brilliance that you can almost smell the energy! Tracklist: 1. The Adverts - Gary Gilmore's Eyes 2. Jimmy Pursey Interview 3. Chelsea Interview 1 4. C

• Fear Runs Silent | DVD | (03/03/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Kerry Johnson's spirit as been broken by the ordeals of living in a twisted broken home. Her science teacher Mr. Hill convinces her that the best escape from her nightmare is to join the annual field trip. But none of her domestic nightmares can compare to what she and her classmates will experience when they penetrate the deepest layer of the forest. Out of the darkness comes something so terrifying and bloodthirsty that neither Mr. Hill's hi-tech electronic gadgets nor the county sheriff could ever hope to save them. The unseen presence hunts the teenagers relentlessly and ruthlessly forcing Kerry and her friends to summon every ounce of courage they possess to overcome their fear of the unknown and make it back out of the forest alive.

• Punk In London | DVD | (31/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  With Punk now the stuff of postcards, its good to have Punk in London, a 1977 feature that taps the source of what the scene was all about. German director Wolfgang Büra interviews a number of players and promoters but, apart from concert sequences by The Adverts and The Clash--in gritty form on their ill-fated first European tour--the emphasis is on "almost were" bands. Büras reticent and awkward questioning wont win awards for journalism, but interviewees are prepared to open up to him. Theres political hard-talking from members of Chelsea, a chat with the unassuming bassist of The Lurkers (and parents!), priceless interview footage with Kevin Rowland, then in Birmingham band The Kiljoys; best of all, the laconic roadie of Subway Sect, a true leveller well aware that the whole "Punk thing" will fall victim to commercial pressure like counter-cultures before it. On the DVD: The 1977 film reproduces decently, its faded realism appropriate to the subject, and the sound captures the sweaty environs of Londons club scene with raw immediacy. A pity, though, that sound and vision in the interviews werent better synchronised. There are 21 access points; The Clash sequence is repeated with German subtitles (though markedly inferior picture quality), and an extended adverts sequence with German-only offstage banter. Overall, a quirky package, and a quirky documentary--but with a sincerity and authenticity that no "Best of" could ever hope to capture.--Richard Whitehouse

• Yellowstone | DVD | (30/01/2000) from £7.62   |  Saving you £8.36 (180.56%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Yellowstone is a land of constant contrast. Lush flourishing forests standing next to cracked gaping landscapes. Half-frozen rivers beside boiling patches of earth. Enter this amazing land and follow our crew as they employ ground-breaking film techniques to create a totally unique experience. From prehistory to the present Yellowstone offers an unparalleled look at the indescribable beauty of this national park. Whether soaring over a snow-capped mountain climbing into the heart of a steaming geyser or standing in the shadow of a two-ton bear you'll do things you couldn't otherwise do. While watching Yellowstone you'll see things no tour guide can show you.

• The Mystery of Natalie Wood | DVD | (19/06/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.37

  Import from The Netherlands with English soundtrack From one day to the next , she was the most beloved child star of America. She was a true superstar , the last of the actresses in the time-honored Hollywood tradition . This detailed film biography of one of the best actresses in Hollywood and antrekkelijkste covers her entire life, her fairytale career , her turbulent life and her mysterious death . In 1943, in Santa Rosa made filming on location. Among the spectators is Natasha Gurdin , the four -year-old daughter of Russian immigrants . At the urging of her energetic mother , Mary ( Alice Krige , Dinotopia ) , she makes a bow to the manufacturer , introduces himself and says, 'I want to be a movie star . "She brings very convincing and it has therefore successfully . She took the name Natalie Wood ( Elizabeth Rice , My Dog Skip) , and when she was seven , the charming girl on its way to become what her mother had always hoped for more precise known worldwide . What was the life of Natalie Wood looks like she closed the door of the studio behind ? The complex , frightening and revealing answer is given in The Mystery of Natalie Wood , based on Natasha , the biography has been a long time. In the list of best-sellers from The New York Times Language : English Subtitles: Dutch Picture: 4:3 Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0