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• Police Academy 2 (DVD) | DVD | (30/04/2007) from £5.00   |  Saving you £2.99 (59.80%)   |  RRP £7.99

  To protect serve... and entertain. The comic crimebusters are back! An anti-social nut job and his leathered band of pranksters are on the prowl spray-painting the town red and emptying the pockets of anyone sharing the sidewalk. In the wake of this crime wave you might wonder where the educational system went wrong. But then again consider the Police Academy. For when the newly graduated misfits in blue tangle with these pinheaded punkers in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment the result is an open-and-shut case of nonstop hilarity. Steve Guttenberg George Gaynes and other Police Academy originals return to the roll call facing the formidable Bobcat Goldthwait in the tailor-made role of the wacked-out gangleader. It's a riot - a laugh-riot - in the streets!

• Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 1 | DVD | (01/04/2002) from £36.98   |  Saving you £50.00 (142.90%)   |  RRP £84.99

  In 1987, some 20 years after the original series had ended, Star Trek: the Next Generation was launched into a decade renowned for its materialistic greed, but also for its hesitant steps towards a more unified world order. Creator Gene Roddenberry revised his vision of humanity's future accordingly, shifting the Trek timeline 80 years on and reinventing the new Starship Enterprise as an Ark-like exploration vessel full of families, schools, soothing recreational facilities and a maternally pacifying computer voice (Roddenberry's wife, Majel Barrett). The Next Generation crew were not soldiers, but scientists and diplomats. Unlike the fiercely individualistic Captain Kirk, Patrick Stewart's patrician Captain Jean-Luc Picard was a model team leader: no matter how desperate the crisis, he ensured that everyone got to sit round the conference room table and talk it over. And in a true late-1980s touch, a key member of the Bridge crew was psychoanalyst Counsellor Troi, always on hand to discuss everyone's feelings. Even the slogan change to "Where no one has gone before" acknowledged that there's no "one" in a team. But for all its earnest political correctness and an over-reliance on "technobabble", good stories played by an appealing ensemble cast were at the heart of the show's success. --Paul Tonks On the DVD: Star Trek: The Next Generation comes to DVD in a distinctively packaged seven-disc set. This is reproduced for all seven series, thus forming a handsome collection. The outer gunmetal grey case is plastic, and the discs themselves are held in a rather flimsy cardboard fold-out sleeve. Each disc has nicely done animated menus and audio/subtitle options for each episode--though no "play all" facility. Disc 7 also includes bonus features in the shape of informative cast and crew interviews (both new and from the launch of Season 1), subdivided into four chapters: "The Beginning", "Selected Crew Analysis", "The Making of a Legend" and "Memorable Missions". Picture is adequate 4:3 with good Dolby 5.1 showing off the innovative sound effects. --Mark Walker

• Scrooge | DVD | (22/11/2004) from £5.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (166.94%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A mixed bag as variations on A Christmas Carol go, this 1970 British musical tells the usual story of Scrooge (Albert Finney) and his spirits on Christmas Eve, although the whole thing is set to music by Leslie Bricusse. Except for Finney's feisty and involved performance, however, there isn't much to recommend this. The songs, which absorb so much of the evolving story line and emotions, are not all that good. Plenty of support, however, from the likes of Roy Kinnear (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory) and Dame Edith Evans (Tom Jones), the handsome production is directed by veteran Ronald Neame (The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie). --Tom Keogh

• George Michael: Portrait of an Artist (Collector's Edition) (Region Free) | DVD | (04/12/2023) from £10.87   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  George Michael: Portrait of an Artist Limited Collector's Edition.. ‘George Michael Portrait of an Artist’ is the definitive documentary about the global megastar. Directed by former Wham! manager Simon-Napier Bell and featuring exclusive interviews with those who knew George best – including Stevie Wonder, Kenny Goss, Stephen Fry, Sananda Maitreya and Rufus Wainwright among others – ‘George Michael Portrait of An Artist’ provides an in-depth insight into George’s extraordinary life and career from the early days with Wham! to his tragic death in 2016. . Extras:. Interview with director Simon Napier-Bell/ Over 80 minutes of outtakes from the cutting room floor/ 44-page booklet featuring extracts from the book of the film

• Resistance | DVD | (19/03/2012) from £6.37   |  Saving you £13.62 (213.81%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The year is 1944. The Nazis have occupied areas of Britain, and a small Welsh village is about to awaken to a shocking surprise. All of the men in the village of Olchon have vanished without a trace, including Sarah Lewis' (Andrea Riseborough) husband Tom (Michael Sheen), a respected farmer. Could they have left under the shroud of darkness to join the Resistance?

• Cimarron Strip (Multi-Region DVD) | DVD | (28/05/2018) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Robert Duvall and Beau Bridges star in the complete collection of 23 films.

• The 6th Day | DVD | (13/09/2004) from £4.80   |  Saving you £1.19 (24.79%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a pilot presumed dead who returns home only to find he has been replaced by a clone and his life is in danger.

• Ronin (Two Disc Special Edition) | DVD | (11/10/2004) from £9.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (100.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Ronin is the Japanese word used for Samurai without a master. In this case, the Ronin are outcast specialists of every kind, whose services are available to everyone - for money.

• Jack Frost | DVD | (29/11/1999) from £3.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (250.63%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Whatever you do, don't confuse this Jack Frost with the 1997 comedic horror flick of the same name (its tagline: "He's chillin ... and killin'"). This family film stars Michael Keaton as Jack Frost, an aspiring musician, loving husband and occasionally absent father. Frost's life is unexpectedly cut short by a car accident and a year after his death he comes back as--you guessed it--a snowman, to help his family heal (Kelly Preston and Joseph Cross as wife and son Gabby and Charlie, respectively). The sudden death may affect sensitive younger viewers but by the time Frost returns the movie is more light-hearted and the film's message is a worthy one. There's an underlying theme that supports independence, and Gabby isn't saddled with a new dude by the film's end. There's also a good rapport developed between father and son, and especially mother and son. If an audience can take that huge leap of faith to accept the premise (as youthful audiences will no doubt be able to do), this is entertaining family fare. --N F Mendoza

• Twin Peaks 1-3 Boxset | DVD | (20/01/2020) from £27.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  For The First Time, In One Collection, The Complete Television Phenomenon Twin Peaks: All 29 episodes of the original groundbreaking seasons All 18 parts of the Limited Event Series - the return to Twin Peaks - that captivated audiences 25 years later, written by the series co-creators and entirely directed by David Lynch A wealth of intriguing, behind-the-scenes special features So grab a cup of coffee, a slice of cherry pie, and experience the legendary mystery...again and again!

• Megaforce | DVD | (25/11/2013) from £6.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (53.40%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Colossal special effects and death defying stunts highlight the futuristic thriller, MEGAFORCE. Barry Bostwick stars as Ace Hunter, leader of an elite task force of adventurers who gallantly fight to uphold justice. Director Hal Needham's (Smokey and the Bandit, Cannonball Run) undisputed mastery and knowledge of stunt work is vividly apparent throughout the many action packed scenes. The high flying stunts, combined with a dynamic display of futuristic vehicles make this an e...

• ROYAL WARRIORS | Blu Ray | (23/01/2023) from £14.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Following on from the success of Yes, Madam! - Michelle Yeoh returned straight away to the girls-with-guns genre with this fast-paced 80s Hong Kong action classic. When CID officer Yip (Yeoh), a Japanese Interpol agent (Hiroyuki Sanada - The Twilight Samurai, Avengers: Endgame), and a security guard (Michael Wong - Beast Cops) foil an airplane hijacking, they incur the wrath of a gang of Vietnam veterans who are out for vengeance. The second of the loosely connected In the Line of Duty series of films, Royal Warriors is yet another stunning highlight of Hong Kong action cinema, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film for the first time ever in the UK from a brand new 2K restoration. Product Features Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling (First print run of 2000 copies only) 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration Original Cantonese mono audio | Optional English dubbed audio Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema 2018 interview with producer and actor John Sham courtesy of the Frédéric Ambroisine video archive New Locations featurette by Arne Venema Trailer Reversible sleeve design PLUS: A Limited Edition collector's booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver (First print run of 2000 copies only)

• Patriots Day | Blu Ray | (26/06/2017) from £20.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Peter Berg (Deepwater Horizon, Lone Survivor), PATRIOTS DAY is an account of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the everyday heroes who inspired the world in the extraordinary hours that followed. In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant TOMMY SAUNDERS (Mark Wahlberg) joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they strike again. Weaving together the stories of Special Agent RICHARD DESLAURIERS (Kevin Bacon), Police Commissioner ED DAVIS (John Goodman), Sergeant JEFFREY PUGLIESE (J.K. Simmons) and nurse CAROL SAUNDERS (Michelle Monaghan) this visceral and unflinching chronicle captures the suspense of the most sophisticated manhunt in law enforcement history and the strength of the people of Boston.

• Six Feet Under - The Complete Fifth Season | DVD | (04/10/2006) from £21.98   |  Saving you £30.00 (150.08%)   |  RRP £49.99

  Alan Ball's incredible drama series comes to an end in this the concluding season of Six Feet Under Episodes Comprise: 1. A Coat of White Primer 2. Dancing For Me 3. Hold My Hand 4. Time Flies 5. Eat a Peach 6. Rainbow of Her Reasons 7. The Silence 8. Singing For Our Lives 9. Ecotone 10. All Alone 11. Static 12. Everyone's Waiting

• Foyle's War Series 8 | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Michael Kitchen returns to the screen as Detective Chief Superintendent Foyle a man of scrupulous integrity who having survived the First World War solved crime in Hastings during the Second and now finds himself working with MI5 to keep the country safe while bringing justice to those who deserve it. This series includes three powerful new films: HIGH CASTLE: Foyle is drawn into the world of corrupt Nazi businessmen when a University Professor is found brutally murdered in a London park. When it transpires the Professor was working as a translator in Nuremberg Foyle realises there are powerful people trying to conceal secrets from the war. TRESPASS: Tasked with ensuring security at a high level Palestinian conference with signs that a plot to bomb the conference maybe under way Foyle faces a race against time to uncover not only the truth but where the truth lies. Meanwhile Sam is determined to help a young boy in Adam’s constituency when she realises his life may be in danger because he cannot afford hospital care. ELISE: When his colleague Hilda Pierce is nearly killed in an attempted assassination Foyle must re-examine her top secret role during the war to find out if there was a traitor at the heart of the Special Operations Executive.

• Buffalo Soldiers | DVD | (07/02/2005) from £6.36   |  Saving you £4.89 (95.88%)   |  RRP £9.99

  An Army-base comedy about soldiers "with nothing to kill except time", Buffalo Soldiers invites casual comparison to Catch-22 and M*A*S*H. It's 1989: the Berlin Wall is falling, completing the Cold War's thaw and Ray Elwood (Joaquin Phoenix)--a clerk with the 317th Supply Battalion, stationed in west Germany--combats boredom with a variety of black-market schemes, from cooking heroin for the base's corrupt MPs to dealing stolen arms to the highest bidder, in addition to having a shallow affair with the two-timing wife (Elizabeth McGovern) of his outgoing commander (Ed Harris). Elwood's new CO (Scott Glenn) clamps down on his illegal activities while protecting his daughter (Anna Paquin) from Elwood's advances. Fine casting and positive buzz couldn't prevent this movie's ironic fate: acquired by Miramax one day before the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Buffalo Soldiers was shelved for nearly two years, by which time this dark and defiantly amusing exercise in political incorrectness--based on the novel by Robert O'Connor--had been overshadowed by world events. --Jeff Shannon

• Saving Hope: Season 1 | DVD | (28/10/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  When charismatic Chief of Surgery Charlie Harris of Toronto's Hope-Zion Hospital ends up in a coma he leaves the hospital in chaos – and his fiancée and fellow surgeon Alex Reid in a state of shock. Along with newly-arrived star surgeon Joel Goran Alex and her fellow doctors press on to save Charlie's life and those of their other patients as they deal with the complicated and courageous decisions that are made in their daily struggle to keep hope alive.

• Arrival | 4K UHD | (19/11/2018) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker star in this sci-fi drama directed by Denis Villeneuve. After mysterious alien spacecraft land on Earth, American linguistics professor Dr Louise Banks (Adams) finds herself working with the army to decode the aliens' communications. Under the command of Colonel Weber (Whitaker), Louise and military scientist Ian Donnelly (Renner) try to learn more about the aliens' language so they can communicate with them and discover why they have come to Earth, before someone else across the globe decides to attack first. But with the CIA and global leaders monitoring their interactions, will they be able to make their breakthrough without any unwanted interference? The film was nominated for nine BAFTAs, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Leading Actress (Adams), two Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (Adams) and Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Jóhann Jóhannsson), and eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director (Villeneuve) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

• Wilde | Blu Ray | (14/12/2015) from £6.93   |  Saving you £11.06 (159.60%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Wilde could easily have been nothing more than another well-dressed literary film from the British costume drama stable, but thanks to a richly textured performance from Stephen Fry in the title role, it becomes something deeper--a moving study of how the conflict between individual desires and social expectations can ruin lives. Oscar Wilde's writing may be justifiably legendary for its sly, barbed wit, but Wilde the film is far from a comedy, even though Fry relishes delivering the great man's famous quips. It takes on tragic dimensions as soon as Wilde meets Lord Alfred Douglas, known as Bosie, the strikingly beautiful but viciously selfish young aristocrat who wins Oscar's heart but loses him his reputation, marriage and freedom. Fry is brilliant at capturing how the intensity of Wilde's love for Bosie threw him off balance, becoming an all-consuming force he was unable to resist. Jude Law expertly depicts both Bosie's allure and his spitefully destructive side, there are subtle supporting performances from Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle and Zoe Wanamaker, and the period trappings are lavishly trowelled on. But this is Fry's show all the way: from Oscar the darling of theatrical London to Wilde the prisoner broken on the wheel of Victorian moralism, he doesn't put a foot wrong. It feels like the role he was born to play. --Andy Medhurst

• The Waltons - Season 2 | DVD | (03/07/2006) from £28.90   |  Saving you £11.09 (38.37%)   |  RRP £39.99

  The welcome mat's out on Walton's Mountain. A year has gone by on Walton's Mountain. The Depression has deepened but so have the love and respect that hold the Waltons together. Share good times and hard times with America's favourite family in this 5-disc set featuring all 24 of the episodes from season 2 including 'The Thanksgiving Story' a poignant movie-length tale that won an Emmy Award for Best Writing in Drama (Series). This is the year John-Boy graduates from high