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• Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) -- La Scala | DVD | (19/11/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Like all successfully filmed operas, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's 1974 film of his 1972 La Scala production of The Barber of Seville weaves its magic on multiple levels: naturalistic lighting and camera-work which break through the invisible barrier of the proscenium arch and take the viewer to the heart of the action; wonderful casting and magnificent singing; opera singers who can act to the camera (Teresa Berganza, in particular, is luminous); and conducting which simply revels in the richness of a much-loved score (Claudio Abbado wrings every ounce of levity and brilliance from the music). Rossini's 1816 work, based on Beaumarchais' Figaro characters and an earlier libretto by Paisiello, is one of the great joys of comic opera, crammed with familiar arias and duets, all of which drive the galloping pace of the book without ever interrupting the plot. Its ingredients of romance, disguise and intrigue merge in Rossini's extraordinarily vibrant and increasingly explosive score. At the heart of the tale is the love triangle of Count Almaviva (a lusty Luigi Alva), the wilful Rosina (Teresa Berganza at the peak of her mezzo-soprano powers) and her guardian with an ulterior motive Bartolo (Enzo Dara, constantly foiled). Thanks to the machinations of Figaro (Hermann Prey, making the most of his trademark theme "Largo al factotum") they are put through a series of hoops in which love conquers all and no real harm is ever done. On the DVD: If this Barber has dated at all it's largely thanks to Abbado's pudding-basin haircut and the film's inevitable 1970's quality. It is presented in standard 4:3 format with a PCM Stereo soundtrack, producing a merely average video-standard viewing experience. Apart from a good choice of subtitles there are no extras. A history of the production would have been useful. But these shortcomings, and the occasionally dull sound quality, are soon forgotten in the heat of the action.--Piers Ford

• Xena - Warrior Princess - Series 2 (Box Set 1) | DVD | (11/02/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  First aired in 1995 Xena: Warrior Princess now boasts a huge cult following. Xena is a charismatic and highly-skilled warrior from ancient times. This DVD box set includes the first half of the second season of this action-packed series.

• The Bourne Identity Identity (Special Edition) / The Bourne Supremacy | DVD | (24/01/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £27.99

  The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy in one boxed set edition.

• Xena - Warrior Princess - Series 3 - Part 1 | DVD | (20/05/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £34.99

  More adventures with the warrior princess Xena who fights for the rights of the innocent.

• Annie / Pollyanna / Return To Oz | DVD | (04/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Annie (Dir. Rob Marshall 1999): As seen on The Wonderful World of Disney this new production of the classic musical features an all-star cast belting out the beloved songs. Original Broadway Annie Andrea McArdle makes and appearance too! Fun for the whole family. Pollyanna (Dir. David Swift 1960): The heartwarming story of a young girl who brings goodwill and happiness to the residents of a New England town. Hayley Mills won an honorary Academy Award for her performance. Return To Oz (Dir. Walter Murch 1985): In 1899 Dorothy Gale returns to the land of Oz only to find the enchanting Emerald City in ruins and all her old friends have been captured by the Nome King and the evil Princess Mombi...

• Patton | DVD | (24/04/2006) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-2.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards (including Best Picture) Patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of its Oscars went to George C. Scott for this triumphant portrayal of George Patton the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Special mention must go to Francis Ford Coppola's superb script which he wrote while laying low from from the box-office faliure of Rain People. Charism

• Gold In The Streets | DVD | (15/01/2007) from £7.84   |  Saving you £-2.85 (-57.10%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Liam moves away from Ireland to USA where he settles in Bronx. There he works in a little bar owned by Italian Mario and lives with other illegal immigrants who are afraid that they'll get thrown out of the country and are not sure of their place in his new life including his cousin Des.

• Xena - Warrior Princess - Series 2 Volume 2 | DVD | (18/03/2002) from £24.40   |  Saving you £10.59 (43.40%)   |  RRP £34.99

  First aired in 1995 Xena: Warrior Princess now boasts a huge cult following. Xena is a charismatic and highly-skilled warrior from ancient times. This DVD box set includes the second half of the second season of this action-packed series.

• Dolphins | DVD | (16/03/2009) from £6.73   |  Saving you £13.26 (197.03%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A high-octane action romance set in the world of British street racing and boy racer gangs. Gear up for an adrenaline fuelled ride through the secretive world of high octane street racing. Brent lives on a rough Brighton estate where he looks after his alcoholic Dad and kid brother but it's his passion for cars that provides an escape; he's got an old Ford Capri that he's spent all of his spare time customising and which is now the fastest gutsiest car around. Living fast in a world of danger is his life it is his world. But in one week his world will be turned upside down...

• Night of the Living Dead (Criterion Collection) | Blu Ray | (04/10/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• STAR TREK XI - MOVIE | Blu Ray | (05/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Doom | UMD | (03/04/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The legendary computer game comes to life in this all-action sci-fi adventure.

• Madame Claude | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £17.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  By day they were the highest-paid models in Paris. At night they practiced the world's oldest profession and they all worked for Madame Claude. These elegant classy and beautiful women are culled from all walks of life and trained to satisfy the world's most influential political and financial leaders... no matter how outrageous their desires. When one of the women is found dead in a photographer's apartment he escapes prosecution by agreeing to obtain a list of Madame Claude's prom

• The Chronicles Of Riddick | HD DVD | (19/03/2007) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-0.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Vin Diesel (XXX The Fast and the Furious) stars in this electrifying special-effects-fuelled action spectacular featuring 15 minutes additional footage! After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds this lone reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation. Powered by groundbreaking visual effects and pulse-pounding thrill-a-minute action!

• Night at the Golden Eagle | DVD | (30/06/2007) from £6.43   |  Saving you £-3.44 (-115.10%)   |  RRP £2.99

  Night At The Golden Eagle

• The Gruesome Twosome | DVD | (06/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Oh Yes... Our Wigs Are Made From Genuine Human Hair And How! Mrs Pringle's Little Wig Shop is a family business specialising in hairpieces crafted from human hair. Located on a college campus the shop is well served by the number of young women eager to change their style. But the laws of supply and demand are such that the Pringles are forced to make a few sacrifices... human sacrifices. Wielding his trusty electric carving knife Mrs Pringle's son Ronald helps his Mom out by scalping those unfortunate enough to enquire about the room that the old lady has ""to rent"". This outrageous and blackly comic movie features a truly surreal opening sequence that has to be seen to be believed. You'll flip your wig! This release is completely uncut!

• Marlon Brando-One-Eyed Jacks | Blu Ray | (05/12/2011) from £16.18   |  Saving you £-4.19 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Marlon Brando directs and stars in this western tale of betrayal and revenge. Brando stars as Johnny Rio, a man betrayed by his best friend, Dad, and sentenced to serve five years in prison. On his release he seeks out his nemesis (now sheriff of Monterey) and seduces his step-daughter, leading the Sheriff to throw him back into prison. His ire now stoked even more, Johnny seeks out Dad for the final showdown.

• The Truth About Demons | DVD | (30/06/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  When a brilliant doctor, Harry Ballard, discovers the core of evil, he is marked for destruction by the demon cult that uses its power. When he meets a gorgeous young woman (Katie Wolf) who has recently escaped from being a member of the cult, he gains the resources--and the love--required to fight against them.

• Horror Films (Box Set) | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This box set contains the following four titles: The Legend Of The Mummy 2: Archeology students find a Mummy in a temple. Little do they realise that the Mummy was the evil servant of an ancient rain god who again plans to unleash his evil power. Howling IV: Marie a writer heads for the sanctuary of a rural hideout only to find a horror that is intent on taking her on a terrifying journey towards death. The howling rises again. Night Of The Living Dead: The radiation from a fallen satellite causes the recently deceased to rise from the grave and seek the living food. Plague: A lab assistant accidentally creates a bacteria which kills her and engilfs the city. The onslaught has to be stopped before all humans are destroyed.

• The Chronicles Of Riddick: Reel Heroes Sleeve | DVD | (16/01/2012) from £15.25   |  Saving you £4.74 (31.08%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Vin Diesel reprises his role as hunted fugitive Riddick, his anti-hero character from cult movie Pitch Black.Riddick is on the run. Escaping from mercenaries determined to collect the price on his head, he finds himself at the heart of a battle that is not his. With Necromonger conquerors threatening the future of the entire universe, Riddick could be the only unlikely hero to save the human race. But will he be interested in saving anything other than his own life?With ground breaking special effects, incredible action scenes in fantastic worlds and an all star cast, including Dame Judi Dench and Thandie Newton, The Chronicles Of Riddick take you on a thrill-ride like you've never experienced before.