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• Desperately Seeking Susan | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £11.63   |  Saving you £4.36 (37.49%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This likeable, feminist screwball comedy about several incidents of mistaken identity is remembered more as the film that made Madonna a movie star. She's flip, hip and energetic as Susan, the wild tramp with whom bored, suburban New Jersey housewife Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) becomes obsessed after reading of her sexual conquests in the personal ads. Of course, since Madonna essentially played herself, the role's hardly a stretch. Director Susan Seidelmen presents a series of zany incidents too complicated to recount, but the result is that Roberta swaps lifestyles with her fixation to explore New Wave culture on New York's Lower East Side. It's territory Seidelmen knew well as her more offbeat, indie debut, Smithereens, revelled in the same setting. But where Smithereens took a more edgy approach to its characters, Susan is a fairy tale romantic comedy, and eventually becomes as conventional as the suburban characters it mocks by settling conflicts with predictable Hollywood formulae. Still, there's much to be enjoyed. The film's at its funniest when juxtaposing New York hip and New Jersey suburbia, like when Arquette's straight, suit-and-tie husband dances with Madonna in a punk club. The performances, too, are engaging, especially Arquette and Aidan Quinn, playing a romantic film projectionist who becomes her grubby Prince Charming. --Dave McCoy, Amazon.com --This text refers to the VHS edition of this video

• The Twilight Saga - The Complete Collection: 10th Anniversary Special Edition | DVD | (05/11/2018) from £11.99   |  Saving you £7.50 (75.08%)   |  RRP £17.49

  Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Twilight Saga; the passionate, romantic, fantastical and breath-taking story of Bella (Kristin Stewart), Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Jacob (Taylor Lautner). Discover the magic that made The Twilight Saga a global phenomenon. This 11 disc set (DVD) / 6 disc set (Blu-ray) contains three hours of new special features and more than 14 hours of extra features from the 5 films original release. Features: Twilight Tour 10 Years Later Cast Retrospective Breaking Character Twilight Fanomenon Stephanie Meyer talks about the Twilight Saga Cast Interviews Twilight Premiere on the Red Carpet TWILIGHT Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a little bit different, never caring about fitting in with the trendy girls at her Phoenix high school. When her mother remarries and sends Bella to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, she doesn't expect much of anything to change. Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a boy unlike any she's ever met - intelligent and witty, he sees straight into her soul. But he has a dark secret: he's a vampire. Extra features include: The Adventure Begins: The Journey from Page to Screen 7 part documentary, Audio Commentary by Director Catherine Hardwicke, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, Deleted and Extended Scenes, The Comic-Con phenomenon, A Conversation with Stephanie Meyer, Music: the heartbeat of Twilight, Becoming Edward, Becoming Bella, Catherine Hardwicke's Vampire Kiss Montage, Catherine Hardwicke's Bella's Lullaby Remix Music Video, Edward's Piano Concert NEW MOON Bella is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of werewolves, the ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. Extra features include: The Journey Continues: 6 part documentary, Team Jacob Vs. Team Edward: The Ultimate love triangle , Introducing the Wolf Pack, Becoming Jacob , Edward goes to Italy, Audio Commentary with director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Interview with the Volturi, Music Videos, Fandimonium, The Beat Goes On: The Music of the Twilight Saga: New Moon, Frame by Frame: Storyboards to Screen ECLIPSE Bella is surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life. Extra features include: The Making Of 6 part documentary, Photo gallery, Audio commentary with Kristen Stewart & Rob Pattinson, Audio commentary with Stephanie Meyer & producer Wyck Godfrey, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Music Videos BREAKING DAWN PART 1 Marriage, honeymoon and the birth of a child bring unforeseen and shocking developments for Bella, Edward and Jacob. Extra features include: Jacob's Destiny, Audio Commentary with director Bill Condon, UK Premiere footage BREAKING DAWN PART 2 Transformed, Bella stands alongside Edward as a vampire. Experiencing phenomenal powers she thrives in her new life but danger is never far away. Facing the wrath of the Volturi, led by the menacing Aro (Michael Sheen), can Edward, Bella and Jacob find the strength for one last stand to live the life they dream of? Extra features include: Forever - Filming Breaking Dawn Part 2 (7 part making-of documentary), Two At Once Featurette, Audio Commentary with director Bill Condon, ˜The Forgotten' Green Day Music Video, Tingles & Chills: Special Vampire Powers, Carlisle's Contacts: The New Vampires, Judge, Jury & Executioner: Aro & the Volturi, Being Charlie Swan, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 at Comic-Con, Stars on the Black Carpet, UK Q&A with Nikki Reed & Kellan Lutz

• The Irishman | DVD | (30/11/2020) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  MARTIN SCORSESE's cinematic mastery is on full display in this sweeping crime saga, which serves as an elegiac summation of his six-decade career. Left behind by the world, former hit man and union truck driver Frank Sheeran (Taxi Driver's ROBERT DE NIRO) looks back from a nursing home on his life's journey through the ranks of organized crime: from his involvement with Philadelphia mob boss Russell Bufalino (Goodfellas' JOE PESCI) to his association with Teamsters union head Jimmy Hoffa (The Godfather's AL PACINO) to the rift that forced him to choose between the two. An intimate story of loyalty and betrayal writ large across the epic canvas of mid-twentieth-century American history, The Irishman (based on the real-life Sheeran's confessions, as told to writer Charles Brandt for the book I Heard You Paint Houses) is a uniquely reflective late-career triumph that balances its director's virtuoso set pieces with a profoundly personal rumination on aging, mortality, and the decisions and regrets that shape a life. DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital master, approved by director Martin Scorsese, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack Newly edited roundtable conversation among Scorsese and actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, originally recorded in 2019 New documentary about the making of the film featuring Scorsese; the lead actors; producers Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Jane Rosenthal, and Irwin Winkler; director of photography Rodrigo Prieto; and others from the cast and crew New video essay written and narrated by film critic Farran Smith Nehme about The Irishman's synthesis of Scorsese's singular formal style The Evolution of Digital De-aging, a 2019 programme on the visual effects created for the film Archival interview excerpts with Frank the Irishman Sheeran and International Brotherhood of Teamsters trade union leader Jimmy Hoffa Trailer and teaser PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O'Brien

• The Importance Of Being Earnest | DVD | (21/07/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Rupert Everett and Colin Firth star in this adaptation of the classic Oscar Wilde play as two men in 1890s London who happily bend the truth in order to escape the dullness of their lives.

• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | DVD | (22/09/2014) from £6.18   |  Saving you £5.07 (103.05%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This remastered, pan-and-scan 30th-anniversary edition of that kiddie-car caper is flawed, but nevertheless a solid family fare. It retains a quaint charm while some of the songs--including the title tune--are quite hummable. A huge plus is Dick Van Dyke, who is extremely appealing as an eccentric inventor around the turn of the century. With nimble fingers and a unique way of looking at the world, he invents for his children a magic car that floats and flies. Or does he? The special effects are tame by today's standards and the film is about 20 minutes too long--but its enthusiasm is charming. The script was cowritten by Roald Dahl and based on the novel by Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond adventures. --Rochelle O'Gorman

• The Crow | Blu Ray | (13/08/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The Crow set the standard for dark and violent comic-book movies but it will forever be remembered as the film during which Brandon Lee was accidentally killed on the set by a loaded gun. Devil's Night is for rock star Eric Draven and his girlfriend Shelley the night they meet their brutal demise at the hands of the inner city's most notorious characters. Exactly a year later Eric is brought back to life and granted the powers of superhuman strength and vision in order that he may seek vengeance on those who killed him - all under the watchful eye of a mysterious crow. One by one Eric seeks out the gang who are out for another evening of mayhem and violence unaware of the fate that awaits them.

• Veep - Season 1-4 | DVD | (18/04/2016) from £34.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (28.58%)   |  RRP £44.99

  All four series of the US political comedy spin-off of British show 'The Thick of It', created by Armando Iannucci and starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The series follows former Vice President and now President Selina Meyer (Louis-Dreyfus), assisted by her personnel, which include Chief of Staff Amy Brookheimer (Anna Chlumsky) and personal assistant Gary Walsh (Tony Hale), as she goes about her daily business in Office. However, things are rarely plain sailing in both Selina's professional and private life. Season 1 episodes are: 'Fundraiser', 'Frozen Yoghurt', 'Catherine', 'Chung', 'Nicknames', 'Baseball', 'Full Disclosure' and 'Tears'. Season 2 episodes are: 'Midterms', 'Signals', 'Hostages', 'The Vic Allen Dinner', 'Helsinki', 'Andrew', 'Shutdown', 'First Response', 'Running' and 'D.C.'. Season 3 episodes are: 'Some New Beginnings', 'The Choice', 'Alicia', 'Clovis', 'Fishing', 'Detroit', 'Special Relationship', 'Debate', 'Crate' and 'New Hampshire'. Season 4 episodes are: 'Joint Session', 'East Wing', 'Data', 'Tehran', 'Convention', 'Storms and Pancakes', 'Mommy Meyer', 'B/ill', 'Testimony' and 'Election Night'.

• The Dreamers | DVD | (11/10/2004) from £5.99   |  Saving you £14.00 (233.72%)   |  RRP £19.99

  From Academy Award-winning Director Bernardo Bertolucci comes a tale set in 1968 Paris about a American exhange student Matthew and his tumultuous relationship with French twins, Theo and Isabelle.

• Pitch Perfect 3 (DVD + Bonus Disc + Digital Download) | DVD | (23/04/2018) from £3.92   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series. After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time. Aca-amazing special features include two NEW musical performances, unseen footage and a gag reel. The DVD also includes a bonus disc packed with OVER 30 MINUTES of additional exclusive behind the scenes content, including: Bellas Through the Years The A Cappella Aquatica Aca-Boot Camp: Round 3 Bellas Find Love Also included with purchase: a download of this film to watch on your mobile devices. Watch on the go - instantly stream anytime, anywhere! Also included with purchase: a download of this film to watch on your mobile devices. Watch on the go - instantly stream anytime, anywhere! Bellas Through the Years The A Cappella Aquatica Aca-Boot Camp: Round 3 Bellas Find Love Also included with purchase: a download of this film to watch on your mobile devices. Watch on the go - instantly stream anytime, anywhere!

• Odette | DVD | (08/06/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Odette is the story of a brave woman who volunteered to join SOE (Special Operations Executive) during WWII.

• All Creatures Great & Small: Series 1-4 | DVD | (11/12/2023) from £63.45   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) follows his dream to become a vet in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales. He soon discovers that treating the animals is as much about treating their owners, and the Dales farmers are a tough crowd to please. Settling in at Skeldale House, James gets to know his newly formed dysfunctional family; his chaotic and erratic boss Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West), his wayward brother Tristan (Callum Woodhouse) and the shrewd housekeeper Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley) who is endlessly steering the ship. As local farmer's daughter Helen Alderson (Rachel Shenton) wins James's heart he soon finds himself falling in love with more than just the Dales. As Helen and James navigate their feelings for one another, a trip back to Glasgow in Series Two presents a dilemma which leaves James having to decide whether to follow his head or his heart. Series Three brings with it big changes as James enters a new stage of his life, both with Helen and with the practice. With the war in full swing in Series Four, James and Helen wonder when the right time might be to start a family and Tristan's absence is felt by everyone, especially Siegfried. This Series One to Four boxset also features the Christmas Specials The Night Before Christmas, The Perfect Christmas and Merry Bloody Christmas.

• Lost Girl: Season 5 | DVD | (25/01/2016) from £39.13   |  Saving you £-9.14 (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  In this final season, Bo, desperate to stop the Ancients, hell bent on using the Nyx to wipe out all of Human and Faekind, does the unthinkable: She beckons daddy dearest from the depths of the underworld. It takes evil to fight evil. But will the man Bo's been waiting five seasons to meet turn out to be the Dark Lord she's expecting, or is there any hope in hell he might be the loving father she deserves?

• Come Rain Come Shine | DVD | (27/12/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

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• My House In Umbria | DVD | (21/03/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  An unlikely group of people find solace and friendship after being thrown together in the wake of a terrorist attack.

• Limitless | DVD | (01/08/2011) from £5.02   |  Saving you £12.97 (258.37%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro star in Limitless, a paranoia-fuelled action thriller that'll blow your mind.

• What A Girl Wants | DVD | (23/02/2004) from £2.49   |  Saving you £11.50 (461.85%)   |  RRP £13.99

  In this new teen comedy a free-spirited American 19-year-old (Amanda Bynes)travels to England to establish a relationship with her father, a prominent political figure.

• Motherland S2 | DVD | (02/12/2019) from £8.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The second series of the hit show about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive side and unromantic take on parenting - not the cute and acceptable public face of motherhood.

• Mayor Of Casterbridge | DVD | (26/09/2005) from £19.75   |  Saving you £0.24 (1.22%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Thomas Hardy's powerful tale of a rich and respectable man who drunkenly auctions his wife and child at a West Country fair. The remorse of the Mayor of Casterbridge finally destroys him. The script was penned by Dennis Potter.

• Tipping the Velvet | DVD | (28/10/2002) from £6.30   |  Saving you £-0.31 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Screenwriter Andrew Davies describes Tipping the Velvet, his adaptation of Sarah Waters's acclaimed novel of lesbian love, betrayal and redemption in Victorian England, as "Pride and Prejudice with dirty bits". This three-part BBC production chronicles with relish the story of Nan Astley (Rachael Stirling, the ravishing image of her mother, Diana Rigg), barely 18, and certain that life holds more for her than her oyster girl's existence. "You'll meet someone who'll have your head spinning and your legs turning to jelly", her sister promises. That someone surprisingly turns out to be "gay and bold" Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes), a music-hall entertainer with whom Nan falls instantly, and swooningly, in love. Nan follows her to London, where, as a double act, they become the toast of London, until Kitty's "marriage of convenience" breaks up the act and Nan's heart. The outcast Nan, decked out in Victor/Victoria duds, becomes a streetwalker, and then "tart" to the aptly named Diana Leatherby (Anna Chancellor). This affair, too, comes to "a bad end" as a destitute Nan is deposited back on the streets, where she insinuates herself into the lives of Florence (Jodhi May), a social worker, and her socialist brother. Is Nan "too spoiled and stained for love"? Will she risk her blossoming relationship with Florence when Kitty inevitably returns to rekindle their affair? Nan's couplings, while tastefully done, do carry what Waters calls "a queer erotic charge". They are graphic by BBC standards. But the sterling writing and performances will captivate even the most sensitive viewers, making this groundbreaking mini-series, to quote one character, "a delightful evening... a rare treat". --Donald Liebenson

• The Crow : Special Edition | DVD | (27/01/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Crow set the standard for dark and violent comic-book movies (like Spawn or director Alex Proyas's superior follow-up, Dark City), but it will forever be remembered as the film during which star Brandon Lee (son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee) was accidentally killed on the set by a loaded gun. The filmmakers were able to digitally sample what they'd captured of Lee's performance and piece together enough footage to make the film releasable. Indeed, it is probably more fascinating for that post-production story than for the tale on the screen. The Crow is appropriately cloaked in ominous expressionistic shadows, oozing urban dread and occult menace from every dank, concrete crack, but it really adds up to a simple and perfunctory tale of ritual revenge. Guided by a portentous crow (standing in for Poe's raven), Lee plays a deceased rock musician who returns from the grave to systematically torture and kill the outlandishly violent gang of hoodlums who murdered him and his fiancée the year before. The film is worth watching for its compelling visuals and genuinely nightmarish, otherworldly ambience. --Jim Emerson