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• Ally McBeal, Series 5 Box Set 2 | DVD | (10/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The fifth season was the last series of Ally McBeal, and probably the least satisfying. While always at least slightly entertaining, it was troubled by two conflicting imperatives: first, to steer its neurotic characters and multiplicity of sub-plots towards a coherent and credible resolution; second, to sustain another series of a programme that had, by now, exhausted all the plot possibilities that were remotely believable. The result is a bemusing onslaught of new characters (Ally's Mini-Me Jenny and a barely distinguishable phalanx of lantern-jawed male leads), celebrity cameos (Edna Everage, Christina Ricci, Barry White, Matthew Perry, Jon Bon Jovi), several storylines that would test the credulity of any of the curiously indulgent judges before whom Ally's firm practises (notably the arrival of a 10-year-old daughter that Ally didn't know she had) and one misbegotten attempt to anchor the programme to the real world (the "Nine One One" episode, an unwatchably mawkish allegory about the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States). Granted that Ally McBeal was never intended to be realistic drama, but when the programme spirals entirely off into the realms of the surreal, any possibility of the sort of identification with the characters on which the programme once relied is lost. Though not without its moments, the sudden redemption of Fish, always the best-written character, is deftly handled. Season Five will be of chief interest to adherents who stuck with it through the first four and so wanted to see how it all ends; in keeping with the central character's defining motifs of solipsism and self-pity, it does so with a whimper. On the DVD: Ally McBeal has episode selector on each disc, and a scene selector within each of those. The final disc contains two short and desultory documentaries on the series billed, somewhat hopefully, as "Special Features". A French audio soundtrack is available, as are subtitles in English, French and Dutch. –-Andrew Mueller

• Gil Scott Heron - Tales Of Heron | DVD | (23/10/2006) from £17.86   |  Saving you £-7.87 (-78.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Tales Of Gil was recorded at London's Town and Country Club with Gil Scott Heron's Amnesia Express band on the 14th of March 1990. Tracklist: 1. Three Miles Down 2. We Almost Lost Detroit 3. Angel Dust 4. Winter In America 5. Johannesburg 6. The Bottle

• TROPICALIA | DVD | (08/07/2013) from £11.59   |  Saving you £6.40 (55.22%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Tropicália or Tropicalism is one of Brazil’s most significant cultural movements. Born in the late 1960s by a collective of like-minded souls it used music and visual arts as a voice to confront the cultural and political establishment. And now the scene and its key players are explored in Marcelo Machado’s fascinating new film Tropicália. This vibrant feature documentary explores this iconic and era-changing time in Brazil’s history with material lovingly gleaned from the archives stunning images and the testimony of the group’s protagonists including Caetano Veloso Gilberto Gil Tom Zé Arnaldo and Sérgio Dias from the band Os Mutantes whose controversial thoughts music and behaviour resulted in prison and exile for its leaders. Then of course there is the music the “Tropicalistas” created pop songs mixing traditional Brazilian folk and the north hemisphere’s rock which created a sound never heard before and which has since inspired and influenced many high profile musicians including David Byrne Damon Albarn and Beck. Director Marcelo Machado grew up listening to the music and was inspired to document this influential important scene in Tropicália which comes to UK cinemas on 5 July 2013 followed by a DVD release on 7 July 2013 from Mr Bongo Films. Tropicália tells the story of the cultural movement with the same name that was born in the late 1960s in Brazil. Headed by the musicians Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil the Tropicalist movement made a big impact in the popular music scene and had a huge intense presence in Brazilian television press and radio.

• Basket Case - The Trilogy (Limited Edition 3-Disc Steelbook) | DVD | (22/10/2012) from £41.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  What's in the basket? A question Duane Bradley is asked a lot when he arrives in New York and checks into the sleazy Hotel Broslin. Whi would guess it contains his grotesquely deformed brother Belial?! Seperated at birth, the Siamese twins have come looking for revenge on the doctors that left Belial for dead and now the basket-dweller's ready to wreak blood-soaked carnage. Where the original classic ends the sequels pick up and things start to get really wraped when the brothers meet their long lost aunt 'Granny Ruth' and her whole houseful of freaks. Special Features: A look at the making og the trilogy with Director Frank Henenlotter; Actors Kevin van Hentenryck, Beverly Bonner, Annie Ross; Producers Edgar Levans and James Glickenhaus; Make-up effects artists John Caglione Jr, Kevin Haney, Gabe Bartalos and Writer Uncle Bob Martin Interview with Graham Humphreys Video Introduction by Frank Henenlotter Audio Commentary by Frank Hennenlotter, Edgar Levins and Beverly Bonner Outtakes / Behind the Scenes 2001 Video Short: The Hotel Broslin Trailers / Rapid Spots Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes, Promotional Material and Stills

• Soldiers of the Damned | DVD | (17/08/2015) from £10.97   |  Saving you £0.02 (0.18%)   |  RRP £10.99

• The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mum | DVD | (27/05/2013) from £16.18   |  Saving you £-3.19 (-24.60%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Gil Bellows (Ally McBeal) and Macha Grenon (Barney's Version) star in a fabulous and funny coming of age story about a little girl in search of her real mother, and herself. Featuring music from Martha Wainright, Nelly Furtado and of course Dolly, The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom tells it like it is, in true Dolly style!It's 1976 and Elizabeth is just your average suburban 11-year-old praying for adolescence to arrive, when she discovers her whole life has been a lie. With only her imagination to guide her, Elizabeth runs away in search of her true identity. Her adoptive mother Marion is then forced to break out of the carefully constructed truth she's been clinging to, and go after her daughter. What results is a breathtaking cross-country trek to meet Dolly Parton at a huge concert in Minneapolis - but will mother and daughter be reunited in time?

• Ride, Rise, Roar | Blu Ray | (30/05/2011) from £6.99   |  Saving you £15.99 (399.75%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Ride Rise Roar is a David Byrne concert film that blends riveting onstage performances with intimate details of the creative collaborations that make the music and performance happen. Shot with multiple cameras over several concerts during the 'Songs of David Byrne & Brian Eno Tour' the film blends the energy and charisma of classic Talking Heads with the heartfelt pathos of David Byrne and Brian Eno's most recent collaboration. Between the songs the film achieves an unprecedented intimacy with David Byrne and the band documenting behind-the-scenes auditions rehearsals and interviews with key players while revealing the creative process that led to the show's unique fusion of pop music and modern dance. Ride Rise Roar is a celebration of Byrne's extensive career as a musician and testifies to the creativity that keeps him going today.

• The Agency | DVD | (21/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The Agency' is a thrill-a-minute look at the inner workings of the Central Intelligence agency and its global network of intelligence agents. Whether preventing terrorist attacks nuclear threats or biological warfare at home or abroad evertone working for 'The Agency' is acutely aware that they deal in life and death every day. Utilising the latest developments in science and technology specialised agents in the CIA command centre play a strategic role behind top spy Matt Callan's covert operations in the field.

• The President's Last Bang | DVD | (23/02/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Though outwardly cynical Korean CIA chief Kim secretly nurtures a personal disgust with his dissolute president's embarrassing appetites and impatience with his dissent-mired nation. During yet another banquet with President Park the chief executive's corrupt top advisors and two wary party girls Kim impulsively improvises a conspiracy that will change the course of world politics. When Kim and his thuggish enforcer Ju (Han Suk-kyu Tell Me Something) make their move they initiate a bloodbath that threatens to drown both victim and assassin.

• Basket Case 3 - The Progeny | DVD | (31/07/2000) from £4.98   |  Saving you £-1.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  It all starts innocently enough when the Bradley boys join kindly doctor Granny Ruth and her family of unique individuals for a road trip through the deep South.. The occasion Belais' about to become a proud monster father and no basket is big enough to hole this ungodly brood. But when a pair of warped sheriffs deputies kidnap Belial's babies Granny Ruth and the family strike back. Belail single handed decimates the local police station with crazed Terminator like fury and that's just the beginning. Threatened with the loss of the newest additions to their family Granny Ruth and the other concoct a delicious revenge against their enemies climaxing in Bellial's futuristic one-on-one with the town Sheriff.

• Rescue Under Fire (DVD) Edition | DVD | (24/09/2018) from £5.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Eureka Entertainment to release RESCUE UNDER FIRE, an adrenaline-fueled action thriller based on true events, on DVD from 24 September 2018. The crew of a medical helicopter crashes in Afghanistan whilst attempting to assist an ambushed patrol of Spanish and American troops. The Spanish army has only one night to organise the rescue of the crew and injured, but what seems routine turns into hell once they receive the order to rescue the helicopter as well. Things only get worse when during the night a huge concentration of insurgents begin surrounding them. The debut feature from director Alfredo Martínez, a multi-award-winning writer who has worked behind the scenes on numerous Hollywood blockbusters including Oblivion and Walt Disney's 2016 smash hit, The Jungle Book. Rescue Under Fire is an incredibly tense and exciting action thriller that should not be missed

• Ally McBeal - Season 4 Box Set 2 | DVD | (08/04/2002) from £10.87   |  Saving you £12.11 (153.68%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Too mainstream to be a cult, yet too odd to be totally conventional, Ally McBeal has become one of televisions curios. While its early days saw the show become something of a victim of its own self-conscious stylising, the episodes included on series 4 volume 2 are far stronger in terms of characterisation and plot and the storylines are easy to pick up. Not that the quirks have been exiled--the first programme features McBeal hallucinating about Barry Manilow--rather they have now become part of the overall feel of the show. Despite the attention lavished on both the lead character and the actress who plays her, the show is a real ensemble piece and works best when all the players are together. One of the collection's weakest moments is the episode that sends the usually excellent Richard and John off to LA on their own, an episode which lays threat to a dreaded spin off. While there are annoying moments--could they not have edited out the "previously on Ally McBeal" parts for retail release and why do they never go out with anyone other than work colleagues--with guest appearances from the likes of Sting this is a must for any fan of the series. On the DVD: Sadly, the DVD collection betrays very little thought or effort. The pace of the show is certainly brisk (especially when shorn of the adverts) and the picture quality is equally dynamic, instilling real depth to the many aerial shots of Boston itself. Given that music is such an integral part in the show, it is no surprise that the soundtrack has been given a boost by its recreation in Dolby digital stereo. The interactive menu, however, is clumsy to use and having to work back through the options at the end of each episode quickly becomes tiresome. The complete lack of any extras whatsoever is also a definite minus point.--Phil Udell

• A Horse for Hannah | DVD | (29/05/2017) from £6.39   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The true story about a troubled teenage girl who struggles with the aftermath of a trauma and old wounds from her childhood that it reopens. Unable to cope, Hannah Green becomes self-destructive, and her parents make the heartbreaking decision to send her away to an alternative healing centre in the wilderness. Hannah is paired with a difficult horse named Betsy, who she forms a strong bond with and her life begins to change.

• The She Creature | DVD | (25/03/2002) from £6.73   |  Saving you £13.26 (197.03%)   |  RRP £19.99

  With special effects by the legendary monster maker Stan Winston 'She Creature' is a winning combination of eye-popping visuals mixed with good old-fashioned storytelling to create a terrifying tale of mermaids and mayhem. Angus (Rufus Sewell) and Lily (Carla Gugino) are travelling the Irish countryside with their carnival sideshow when they befriend a wealthy old sailor. After giving him a ride to his castle he shows them his deadly prize: a real live mermaid held captive in a

• Ghoulies 4 | DVD | (05/07/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  A little black magic a little black leather.... and a lot of black humour.... Small Satanic creatures are called forth from the Ghoulie Demension and now they roam the streets of Los Angeles trying to find Jonathan Graves who will be able to help them return to their home. But a Satan worshipping dominatrix goes on a killing spree to find Jonathan as well. Which of these will find him first?

• Ally McBeal - Season 4 Part 1 | DVD | (11/02/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The first half of Ally McBeal's fourth season starts with that all important question, the one Ally has been waiting for from day one: "Ally will you... move in with me?". As always Ally's romantic dreams never quite become a reality and the series continues within the Grimm Fairy Tale world of Ally's love (and quirky work) life. The most important twist this season occurs in the first episode "Sex, Lies and Second Thoughts"--the departure of Tracy Ullman and Ally's current beau, Brian, to be replaced by the series' new heart-throb Larry (Robert Downey Jr). Initially dating both father and son ("Two's a Crowd") Ally cannot help but become besotted by Larry's charisma; he being a fellow lawyer further seals their bond, that is until Larry's past comes back to haunt him. Other highlights include a quirky romance for John ("Reason to Belive"), a charity auction leading to an all male fan-club for John ("Love on Holiday") and a romantic connection for Mark--though the recipient of his affection may have hidden more than he bargained for. Unfortunately the series was outshone by the real-life drama of Calista Flockhart's and Downey's rocky relationship along with Downey's drugs convictions. Even though he won a Golden Globe for his performance, he ultimately had to be dropped from the series. On the DVD: Not much on offer here for Ally's début into the DVD market. The individual episode menu does offer a language selection of French and English and the subtitles for the Netherlands and French. You also have the option to select chapters from the specific episodes, along with a "previously on Ally McBeal..." for that little reminder of whom Ally is dating now. Although standard for a TV DVD release, the 1.33:1 aspect ratio and 2.0 Dolby sound is disappointing for a television series which offers ground-breaking use of special effects. --Nikki Disney

• Love And A .45 | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The violent story of two young lovers on a doomed journey outside of the law, Love & a .45 is perhaps most notable for the appearance of a pre-fame Renee Zellweger. The premise is not particularly original but has spawned some great movies over the years, from Bonnie and Clyde to A Life Less Ordinary. CM Talkington's film, however, fails to break free of cliché--whether it be through its cinematic techniques (voice-over, Tom Verlaine's blasting rock score) or Texan white-trash characterisation. There is much inspiration to be drawn from such a background (witness Brad Pitt's brooding performance in Kalifornia) but Gil Bellows simply isn't given the raw materials to work with. As for Zellweger, she spends most of the film wearing very few clothes, waving a gun around and generally being a million miles away from Bridget Jones. For a much better example of the couple-on-the-road movie look to True Romance or Jonathan Demme's underrated classic Something Wild. As for Love & A .45, it misses the target. On the DVD: the DVD format does enhance Love & A .45 to some degree. The picture quality is as bold and brash as the movie itself, and Verlaine's score sounds fantastic in Dolby Digital. Other than this slight additional polish to the original product, there's little of substance here.--Phil Udell

• Ally McBeal - Season 1 Part 2 | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Follow Ally's trials and tribulations in life through her eyes and caricaturises her personal thoughts and fantasies. Contains the second half of Season One's episodes. The episodes are: 'The Blame Game' 'Body Language' 'Once In A Lifetime' 'Forbidden Fruits' 'Theme Of Life' 'The Playing Field' 'Happy Birthday Baby' 'The Inmates' 'Being There' 'Alone Again' and 'These Are The Days'.

• Miami Rhapsody | DVD | (28/02/2005) from £9.98   |  Saving you £5.01 (50.20%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Available for the first time on DVD! When a young woman accepts a marriage proposal she questions her decision after discovering that everyone in her family is unfaithful. Gwyn discusses her dysfunctional family and love life with her psychiatrist: her mother is having an affair with Antonio the young exceptionally passionate man who cares for her ailing grandmother while her brother Jordon is cheating on his pregnant wife with his business partner's beautiful spouse. At the same

• Ally McBeal - Season 2 Part 2 | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £9.39   |  Saving you £10.60 (53.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A blend of courtroom dramas and neurotic love affairs create the perfect formula for the second part of the acclaimed Ally McBeal season 2. Ally (Calista Flockhart) continues to suffer in the hands of love and embarks upon a series of doomed love affairs that culminate in an adulterous kiss with her old love Billy (Gil Bellows). The confusion that accompanies her fated love life follows her into the courtroom where not only does she experience bizarre Al Green hallucinations but she also tries to sue God in defence of a little boy with leukaemia (Angels and Blimps). Meanwhile as Ally encounters visions of Al Green in the courtroom an inner Barry White takes over John Cage (Peter Macnicol) leaving him re-energised and finally confident enough to conquer his infatuation with sub-zero Nelle (Portia di Rossi). Enter the magical world of Ally with these essential Season 2 Part 2 DVDs that chronicle the daily traumas of Elaine's (Jane Krawkoski) face bras imaginary extended tongues and rigorous therapy sessions that will leave us all hollering for more. This box set includes the episodes: Angels & Blimps; Pyramids on the Nile; Sideshow; Sex Lies and Politics; Civil Wars; Those Lips That Hand; Lets Dance; Only the Lonely; The Green Monster; and I Know Him by Heart.