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• British Comedies of the 1930s: Volume 8 | DVD | (21/03/2016) from £8.04   |  Saving you £4.95 (61.57%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers, enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller, Hal Gordon, Bobby Howes, Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard.Although comedy would prove to be the decade's most successful film genre, many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. From boisterous knockabout humour to polished adaptations of popular stage farces, this ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features, each presented uncut, in a brand-new transfer from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.THE CAMELS ARE COMING (1934)A British squadron leader is tasked with uncovering a desert dope-smuggling operation, but unwittingly becomes a Sheik's drugs mule!Black and White / 77 mins / 1.37:1 / Mono / EnglishME AND MARLBOROUGH (1935)1710: a feisty young woman disguises herself as a man, joins the Duke of Marlborough's army and sets off to try to rescue her press-ganged husband.Black and White / 80 mins / 1.37:1 / Mono / English

• Nightmares Come At Night | DVD | (23/08/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Cincia welcomes to her home Anne a petite stripteaser whom Cincia promises to make a big star. Locked up at Cincia's home Anne begins little by little to become insane: she has nightmares during which she kills people. Doctor Paul Vigas called by Cincia reassures Anne while letting some doubts remain. In fact Cincia hypnotizes Anne who commits real crimes the goal of which being to get rid of Cincia and Paul's accomplices in a jewel theft so that they can keep the loot for them

• ECW - Hardcore TV 2 - EC Dub! | DVD | (12/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Hardcore European wrestling's finest stars line up for another two hours of over the top mayhem! Matches include: Al Snow vs Osamu Nishimura Losing Team Splits Up Match: Bad Breed vs Pitbulls Chris Benoit vs '2 Cold' Scorpio

• Intruders | Blu Ray | (06/06/2016) from £6.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Anna is afflicted with severe agoraphobia, and her crippling fear of the outside world confines her to the safety of her home. When three men break in and invade her house on the outskirts of town, she is physically unable to flee, frozen by her phobia. But the intruders soon discover that looks can be deceiving. Within her home, Anna is hardly helpless at all harbouring dark secrets and a deadly will to survive.

• Horror | DVD | (26/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Terror (Dir. Roger Corman 1963): A lieutentant in Napoleon's army (a young Jack Nicholson) traces a mysterious woman to a castle on the Baltic coast and finds himself trapped by a mad baron (Boris Karloff). This highly enjoyable atmopsheric slice of low-budget horror from the great Roger Corman was also reportedly directed at points by future talents Francis Coppola and Peter Bogdanovich. Zombie The Hitch-hiker (Dir. Ida Lupino 1953): Brilliantly directed

• Cartoon Crazys - Gulliver's Travels | DVD | (22/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The animated classic based on the novel by Jonathan Swift about a shipwrecked man who is washed ashore in the land of Lilliput where the people are very small indeed...

• Transformers - Bumper Special | DVD | (17/09/2004) from £14.88   |  Saving you £-4.89 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Animated action and adventures with the Transformers. Optimus Prime continues the struggle against the evil Decepticons in this the second season of the Transformers. We are introduced to new Transformers including Blaster and Perceptor. Old favourites the dinobots continue to make life difficult for the Decepticons and the Autobots alike. The battle rages on to conquer the Earth and return to Cybertron victorious. Features episodes 17-26 of season 2 previously available a

• The Young Stranger | DVD | (30/06/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A story of teenage tearing-away in 1950s America, The Young Stranger fails to make a serious, gripping narrative of the events that follow the somewhat innocuous pivotal moment when 16-year-old Harold "Hal" Ditmar (James MacArthur) punches a cinema manager. Adapted from a TV play and released two years after the benchmark for delinquency movies, Rebel Without a Cause, it has none of that film's raw urgency, seeming staid and inconsequential in comparison. The primary problem is that Hal makes an unconvincing hoodlum. His misdemeanour is less an act of rebellion than a brief misunderstanding. Far from articulating the angst of a generation, his angry tirades against his parents (Kim Hunter and James Daly) and the police set him apart from his peers and feel more like the self-pitying whines of a privileged individual. This sensation is further exacerbated by the fact that all of his problems are swiftly resolved in an all-too-neat ending. Still, The Young Stranger is an interesting period piece, not least for an amusingly tame car chase from first-time feature director John Frankenheimer. --Paul Philpott

• Carry On Dick | DVD | (27/08/2001) from £14.26   |  Saving you £-4.27 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The 18th century, with its frills and bawds, was ideal territory for the Carry On movies: Carry On Dick is one of the few of the series where one notices the quality of the art direction in intervals between terrible old Talbot Rothwell jokes and the creaking of standard farce moments. Captain Fancy (Kenneth Williams) is sent to the remote village of Upper Denture to arrest Big Dick Turpin (Sid James) and makes the mistake of confiding in the local Rector, the Reverend Flasher (who is Big Dick's secret alter-ego). Dick has troubles of his own: his liaison with his housemaid and henchperson Harriet (Barbara Windsor) is perpetually interrupted by his amorous housekeeper Hattie Jacques). Meanwhile, Joan Sims struts around the plot as the proprietor of a touring show of scantily clad young women. This is not one of the best of the series--a certain mean-spiritedness creeps in to the humour as does the self-conscious awareness that 1974 was a date a little late for some of the more sexist jokes--but any film with Kenneth Williams discussing satin coats with his tailor has something going for it. On the DVD: Sadly, the DVD has no frills: it is presented in mono and 4:3 screen ratio.--Roz Kaveney

• Bond Remastered - Dr. No (1-disc) | DVD | (12/03/2007) from £5.54   |  Saving you £4.45 (80.32%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The very first of James Bond's 20 (and counting) adventures featuring a young Sean Connery stepping into the role of Britain's super-suave secret agent. Bond's mission takes him to the steamy island of Jamaica where mysterious energy waves are interfering with U.S. missile launches. As he unravels the astonishing truth Bond must fight deadly assassins sexy femme's fatales and even a poisonous tarantula. With the help of crack CIA agents Felix Lieter (Jack Lord) and the beautiful Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) he searches for the headquarters of Dr. No who is implementing an evil plan of world domination. Only Bond with his combination of wit charm and skill can confront the madman and save the human race from a horrible fate. With breathtaking chases amazing stunts and a bold nerve-shattering climax this outrageously entertaining adventure pushes the envelope for non-stop thrills and magnificently sets the standard for the most popular movie series in film history.

• The Privates | DVD | (28/01/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  It is November 3rd, 1960 as we follow the last intake of men into National Service at the tail end of conscription. The Cold War is at its height, but an old way of life is drawing to a close, and a new breed of young man is standing up for England, Rock and Roll and the right to think for himself... but they're in the wrong place. Gangsters, teddy boys, peaceniks, posh boys and one certifi able loose cannon are about to find themselves in Two Section, deafened, blinded, choked and disciplined into one tight fighting machine whether they like it or not. And like it they won't. From the food to the beds, from early rising to late watches, from shaven heads to itchy uniforms, they're here to be broken down and rebuilt by the army; but it soon becomes a contest as to which side will break first. Special Features: Picture Gallery Subtitles

• Dudley Do Right | DVD | (01/06/2009) from £4.98   |  Saving you £5.01 (100.60%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Dudley Do-Right follows the hilarious exploits of the dedicated but hapless young Mountie (Brendan Fraser) as he struggles to outwit the evil Snidely Whiplash (Alfred Molina). Snidely has devised the scam of the century setting off the biggest gold rush since the Klondike. Prospector Kim J. Darling (Eric Idle) is an unsuspecting oaf who joins the millionaire wannabes streaming into the town that has since been named Whiplash City. It's up to the usually sweet and naive Dudley to lead the charge defeat the villain win the heart of Nell Fenwick (Sarah Jessica Parker) and bring peace back to Semi-Happy Valley. Hopefully he won't screw it up.

• The Pope Of Greenwich Village | DVD | (06/05/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Set among the Italian-American community of Manhattan and adapted by Vincent Patrick from his own novel, 1984's The Pope of Greenwich Village just about gets by on its charm. It stars Mickey Rourke as Charlie, a small-time grafter who is on the point of making his big move and breakaway. Unfortunately, the pull of family ties means that he's hampered by his cousin Paulie (Eric Roberts), an ambitious and excitable idiot who manages to cock up absolutely everything he turns his hand to, bringing down Charlie with him every time. After he gets the pair of them sacked from a restaurant, Paulie helps set up a safecracking deal with older hand Kenneth MacMillan. Trouble is, they’re robbing the local mafia boss. Rourke and Roberts' relationship is modelled closely on that of Harvey Keitel and Robert DeNiro in Scorcese's Mean Streets, only without quite the same harrowing consequences. This being the 1980s there's much De Niro-esque methodology, which generally consists of repeating lines at least twice ("Fix your tie! Fix your tie!"). The element of improv sees the film veer off course occasionally, while Darryl Hannah is her usual oddly semi-detached self in the role of Rourke's girlfriend. However, it's Roberts' performance as the exasperating and energetic Paulie which carries the film, with solid support from numerous Goodfellas and Sopranos regulars. On the DVD: The Pope of Greenwich Village arrives on disc in a decent enough but hardly pristine print. The sole extra is the original trailer, which means the only real benefit of acquiring this on DVD is storage convenience. --David Stubbs

• Ebenezer | DVD | (03/09/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £0.99

  A wonderful western version of Charles Dickens' story 'A Christmas Carol' where Scrooge is a miserable card-cheating miser who owns half the town.

• Wreckers at Dead Eye - The Complete Series | DVD | (25/02/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  On a dark, stormy night in 1770, a ship crashes on the treacherous rocks of Dead Eye. It has been lured to its doom by the deceiving light of the Wreckers of Thriabbas, who make a living from the loot of 'organised' disaster. But this time, there is a survivor: a young Persian girl who has witnessed the Wreckers' crime - and must be silenced. Only a handful of villagers, led by a retired sea captain, dare stand against the gang; they must reach the girl first, and put an end to the Wreckers' evil practice... It's high adventure all the way in this lavishly authentic drama series for children, as plots and counter-plots, double-dealing and desperate chases play out in the shadow of the gibbet. Wreckers at Dead Eye first screened in 1970 and is available here for the first time.

• Winds Of The Wasteland / His Private Secretary | DVD | (16/02/2004) from £8.16   |  Saving you £-4.17 (-104.50%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Winds Of The Wasteland: The boss of a stagecoach company competes for government contracts in the days of the Pony Express. His Private Secretary: Dick Wallace a millionaire's son tends to chase rather dubious women causing his father to despair of him. When he really falls in love his father assumes the girl is a gold digger...

• Triple Crossed | DVD | (28/10/2013) from £10.78   |  Saving you £5.21 (48.33%)   |  RRP £15.99

  With a tour in Afghanistan behind him war-torn Chris Jensen (introducing Jack Brockett) struggles to assimilate back to life in California. Drifting and living out of his car he soon discovers that few are willing to deal with the remnants of a damaged career military man. Chris is self medicating; desperate to silence the echos from the front lines. When an opportunity finally presents itself he makes the hard decision to employ his most coveted talents honed in special ops. A job is a job and Chris knows civilian life can be just as cut-throat as time in active duty. But just how close does he have to get to Andrew Warner (Sean Paul Lockhart) to secure the kill?

• To The Limit | DVD | (28/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  When Frank DaVinci's (Joey Travolta) wedding day turns into a massacre he finds himself in the middle of a war between rogue CIA agents and the underworld. The mysterious Collette (Anna Nicole Smith) has the key to unlock dangerous secrets but is she a trustworthy friend or a deadly enemy?

• NBA: Ultimate Jordan | Blu Ray | (28/07/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  ULTIMATE JORDAN: DELUXE EDITION is the ultimate tribute to the greatest basketball player of all time. Newly re-mastered and packed with exclusive bonus features, this collection is a slam dunk for Michael Jordan fans. Includes the Classic Highlight Films: Come Fly with Me Michael Jordans Playground Airtime Above and Beyond His Airness Plus Five of Michaels Greatest Games in their Entirety: 1986 Playoffs: Chicago vs Boston (Scores 63 pts.) 1990 Playoffs: Chicago vs Cleveland (Scores 69 pts.) 1993 Finals Game 4: Chicago vs Phoenix (Scores 55 pts.) 1997 Finals Game 5: Chicago vs Utah (The Flu Game) 1998 Finals Game 6: Chicago vs Utah (The Sixth Title) More than an hour of Bonus Features: 2009 Hall of Fame Induction Speech Slam Dunk Contest Highlights Michaels Great 8 The Making of Michael Jordans Playground And much more!

• High Plains Drifter | DVD | (26/02/2001) from £16.57   |  Saving you £-6.58 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Clint Eastwood's second film as a director (and his first Western) is a variation on the "man with no name" theme, starring Eastwood as the drifter known only as "the Stranger". He rides into the desert town of Lagos and is quickly attacked by three gunmen. Recovering with the aid of a local dwarf (a memorable role for Billy Curtis), the Stranger is hired by the intimidated townsfolk to fend off a band of violent ex-convicts. After teaching the citizens self-defence and instructing them to paint the entire town red and rename it "Hell", the Stranger vanishes. He reappears when the marauding criminals arrive, and delivers justice and teaches the townsfolk a harsh lesson about moral obligation. Is he a figure from their past or a kind of supernatural avenger? Combining humour with action, High Plains Drifter is both a serious and tongue-in-cheek tribute to the Westerns that made Eastwood a household name. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com