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• And Now For Something Completely Different | DVD | (28/07/2003) from £4.65   |  Saving you £8.34 (179.35%)   |  RRP £12.99

  And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python's first feature, is a reworking of their best skits from the first two seasons of the TV series. Originally made for the US market (where the show had yet to be aired), it was shot on film outside the usual studio sets ("Nudge Nudge", for example, is set in a tavern filled with passers-by). The writing and performances are fine and the film is packed with some of their best bits: "How to Avoid Being Seen", " Hell's Grannies", "Blackmail", "The Lumberjack Song" and "The Upper Class Twit of the Year", among others. Many of the sketches have been shortened, however, and the loss of the overly bright video sheen (the film has a muddy, dull look to it) and the invigorating presence of a live audience leaves the film sluggish at times. They're still feeling out the possibilities of the feature length, which they conquered with their next movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974). --Sean Axmaker

• Valhalla Rising | Blu Ray | (17/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  They say he came from hell... Now they will find out... One-Eye a great warrior of supernatural strength is captured and held prisoner by the Viking Cheif Barde. One-Eye aided by a mysterious boy kills his captors and with the boy Ayre the two escape and begin a journey into the heart of darkness. One-Eye and Ayre board a Viking vessel but once into the open ocean the ship is engulfed by an endless fog that refuses to lift until the vessel comes to a new world. Asdawn breaks on his brave new world the Vikings face a ghastly fate while One-Eye revels in the violence and bloodshed he was born to rule. Valhalla Rising is a brutal medieval epic from the producers of The Football Factory and the director of Bronson.

• Hammer Volume Four: Faces of Fear | Blu Ray | (25/11/2019) from £54.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Four classic Hammer chillers presented on Blu-ray for the very first time in the UK. Accompanied by a wealth of new and archival extras including exclusive new documentaries, audio commentaries, alternative versions, new and archival cast and crew interviews, a series of appreciations of their female stars, analyses of their composers' scores, and extensive booklets this stunning limited edition box set is strictly limited to 6,000 units. Extras: INDICATOR LIMITED BLU-RAY EDITION BOX SET SPECIAL FEATURES: THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN New 4K restoration Original mono audio New and exclusive documentary about the film, produced by Hammer expert Marcus Hearn (2019) Audio commentary by celebrated horror and fantasy authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2019) A Frankenstein for the 20th Century (2019): video essay by film historian Kat Ellinger and Dima Ballin Hammer's Women Eunice Gayson (2019): profile of the Hammer star by critic and film historian Pamela Hutchinson David Huckvale on Leonard Salzedo (2019): new appreciation of the renowned composer by the author of Hammer Film Scores and the Musical Avant-Garde Super 8 version: original cut-down home cinema presentation Original theatrical trailer Trailer commentary (2013): short critical appreciation by filmmaker Joe Dante Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition box set exclusive booklet with new essays by Marcus Hearn and Kieran Foster, archival interview materials, historical articles, contemporary reviews, and film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray THE TWO FACES OF DR. JEKYLL High Definition remaster Original mono audio New and exclusive documentary about the film, produced by Hammer expert Marcus Hearn (2019) Audio commentary by film historians Josephine Botting and Jonathan Rigby (2019) Interview with Paul Massie (1967): rare archival audio interview with the film's star Hammer's Women Dawn Addams (2019): British cinema expert Laura Mayne explores the life and career of the UK-born star David Huckvale on Monty Norman (2019): new appreciation of the renowned composer Original theatrical trailer Trailer commentary (2013): short critical appreciation by Josh Olson Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition box set exclusive booklet with a new essay by Kat Ellinger, archival interview materials, historical articles, contemporary reviews and film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray TASTE OF FEAR High Definition remaster Original mono audio Alternative presentation with US Scream of Fear title sequence New and exclusive documentary about the film, produced by Hammer expert Marcus Hearn (2019) Audio commentary with Kevin Lyons, editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film and Television (2019) The BFI Interview with Jimmy Sangster (2008): archival audio recording of the celebrated filmmaker and screenwriter in conversation with Marcus Hearn at London's National Film Theatre The BEHP Video interview with Jimmy Sangster (2008): archival video recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring Sangster in conversation with Jonathan Rigby The BEHP Interview with Douglas Slocombe Part Two (1988): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring the renowned cinematographer in conversation with Sidney Cole Fear Makers (2019): interviews with camera operator Desmond Davis, assistant editor John Crome and clapper loader Ray Andrew Hammer's Women Ann Todd (2019): Melanie Williams, author of Female Stars of British Cinema profiles the English star and producer David Huckvale on Clifton Parker (2019): new appreciation of the renowned composer Super 8 version of Scream of Fear: original cut-down home cinema presentation Original theatrical trailer Trailer commentary (2013): short critical appreciation by Samm Hamm Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition box set exclusive booklet with an essay by Marcus Hearn, archival interview materials, historical articles, contemporary reviews and film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray THE DAMNED: New 2K restoration Original mono audio Two presentations of the film: The Damned, the original UK theatrical release version; and These Are the Damned, the complete and uncut restoration which first premiered in 2007 New and exclusive documentary about the film, produced by Hammer expert Marcus Hearn (2019) Audio commentary by film historians Samm Deighan and Kat Ellinger (2019) Beneath the Surface (2019): new interview with filmmaker Gavrik Losey, son of director Joseph Losey Interview with actor Shirley Anne Field (2019) Interview with screenwriter Evan Jones (2010) Children of 'The Damned' (2019): new interviews with actors Kit Williams, David Palmer and Christopher Witty Hammer's Women Viveca Lindfors (2019): profile of the renowned actor by critic and film historian Lindsay Hallam David Huckvale on James Bernard (2019): new appreciation of the celebrated composer Beyond Black Leather (2019): appreciation by film expert I Q Hunter No Future (2019): analysis by author and film historian Neil Sinyard Original theatrical trailer Trailer commentary (2013): a short critical appreciation by filmmaker Joe Dante Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition box set exclusive booklet with a new essay by Richard Combs, archival interview materials, historical articles, contemporary reviews and film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition box set of 6,000 numbered units All extras subject to change

• McLaren - Tooned | DVD | (10/12/2012) from £5.50   |  Saving you £7.49 (136.18%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Tooned first time on DVD. Join McLarens two Formula 1 World Champions, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, who voice their own characters, as well as the acclaimed British actor and comedian Alexander Armstrong, in this new animated series about their adventures at McLaren HQ. Including all 12 episodes and 4 special bonus features.

• Five Children And It | DVD | (11/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Written by E.Nesbit author of 'The Railway Children' this story for children is brought to life in this BBC production. Five children chance upon 'The Psammead': who has the ability to make wishes come true. This DVD presents all six episodes in their entirety digitally remastered.

• The Other Sister | DVD | (12/02/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Filming a love story centred on two mentally challenged people is a touching idea, one that's been attempted in, for example, Benny and Joon. The Other Sister is another addition to the genre, a well-acted comedy-drama centring on the romance of Carla (Juliette Lewis) and Daniel (Giovani Ribisi) and throwing in some general family angst as a secondary story line. The acting is tremendous--Lewis and Ribisi both give convincing performances without condescending to their characters. Diane Keaton plays yet another charming scatterbrain, this time as Elizabeth Tate, the uptight, rich mother who wants a picture-perfect life. But good acting isn't enough here. These fine actors drown in a sea of mediocre writing, and we are left with a film with no real conflict or tension. Will Carla and Daniel make it work? Well, of course. Will mother Elizabeth loosen up about her "gay workaholic" daughter and let Carla live her own life? Do you really need to ask? There are a few cringe-worthy moments that have a sense of truthfulness, such as when Daniel stands up at Carla's sister's wedding to announce his feelings. But otherwise, these characters live in a pampered, fairy-tale world where the worst thing that happens to them is that the meanies at school put chewing gum in Daniel's bike helmet. Ultimately, this is a sweet, albeit occasionally saccharine, tale that will move those who are looking for cheerful fare. --Jenny Brown

• Il Ritorno D'Ulisse In Patria - Monteverdi | DVD | (28/11/2005) from £8.92   |  Saving you £6.07 (40.50%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Il Ritorno D'Ulisse In Patria - Recorded At The Glyndebourne Festival Opera 1973.

• Duets | DVD | (14/05/2001) from £20.28   |  Saving you £-6.29 (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  A musical comedy about six very different people all travelling to Nebraska in the hope of wining a major karaoke competition!

• The Protectors - Series 1 Vol. 2 - Episodes 9-16 | DVD | (24/06/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Another series from Lew Grade's ITC stable, The Protectors attracted high ratings on both sides of the Atlantic when screened during 1971-3. Combining the high-tech ingenuity of Mission: Impossible with the glamour of The Champions, the basic premise of jet-setting special agents going where governments fear to tread is typical of its era. As Harry Rule, Robert Vaughn develops the thinking man of action persona he perfected in The Man from U.N.C.L.E, complemented by Nyree Dawn Porter's stylish Contessa di Contini. The underrated Tony Anholt makes the most of his Mediterranean good looks as Paul Buchet. Ten episodes are included here, all following a well-honed formula of intrigue and strategy, but with enough variety in scenario and setting--a range of European cities and resorts--to offset routine. Look out for a host of soon-to-be-familiar faces. There's also Tony Christie's full-throated rendition of the "Avenues and Alleyways" theme to round off each episode. On the DVD: The Protectors on disc comes in a full-screen format that reproduces excellently for its age (Lew Grade's productions always seem to last well). Each episode is divided into four chapter headings, with English subtitles available. A detailed biography of Vaughn is included along with a gallery of captioned stills, some of which are curiously reproduced in black-and-white. Taken with a healthy dose of nostalgia, entertainment is assured. --Richard Whitehouse

• The Protectors - Series 1 Vol. 1 - Episodes 1-8 | DVD | (24/06/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Another series from Lew Grade's ITC stable, The Protectors attracted high ratings on both sides of the Atlantic when screened during 1971-3. Combining the high-tech ingenuity of Mission: Impossible with the glamour of The Champions, the basic premise of jet-setting special agents going where governments fear to tread is typical of its era. As Harry Rule, Robert Vaughn develops the thinking man of action persona he perfected in The Man from U.N.C.L.E, complemented by Nyree Dawn Porter's stylish Contessa di Contini. The underrated Tony Anholt makes the most of his Mediterranean good looks as Paul Buchet. Eight episodes are included here, all following a well-honed formula of intrigue and strategy, but with enough variety in scenario and setting--a range of European cities and resorts--to offset routine. Look out for a host of soon-to-be-familiar faces. There's also Tony Christie's full-throated rendition of the "Avenues and Alleyways" theme to round off each episode. On the DVD: The Protectors on disc comes in a full-screen format that reproduces excellently for its age (Lew Grade's productions always seem to last well). Each episode is divided into four chapter headings, with English subtitles available. With an informative run-down of how the series evolved and a gallery of captioned stills--some of which are curiously reproduced in black-and-white--taken with a healthy dose of nostalgia, entertainment is assured. --Richard Whitehouse

• And Now For Something Completely Different (Collector's Edition) (DVD) | DVD | (03/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python's first feature, is a reworking of their best skits from the first two seasons of the TV series. Originally made for the US market (where the show had yet to be aired), it was shot on film outside the usual studio sets ("Nudge Nudge", for example, is set in a tavern filled with passers-by). The writing and performances are fine and the film is packed with some of their best bits: "How to Avoid Being Seen", " Hell's Grannies", "Blackmail", "The Lumberjack Song" and "The Upper Class Twit of the Year", among others. Many of the sketches have been shortened, however, and the loss of the overly bright video sheen (the film has a muddy, dull look to it) and the invigorating presence of a live audience leaves the film sluggish at times. They're still feeling out the possibilities of the feature length, which they conquered with their next movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974). --Sean Axmaker