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• For The Boys | DVD | (25/02/2013) from £9.43   |  Saving you £0.56 (5.94%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Bette Midler poured her heart and soul into For the Boys, the story of a pair of entertainers who repeatedly took time from their careers to entertain US troops at war, from World War II to Vietnam--and it sank like a stone at the box office. Granted, it's corny and emotionally over the top. It is the tale of an unlikely team of singer and comedian (played by Midler and James Caan), who are brought together for a reunion show in their dotage. As they nervously anticipate seeing each other for the first time in years, they are flooded with memories of their earlier days as a hot show-biz couple whose own troubles always took second place to their patriotic urge to buoy the boys in uniform. Some say this was a veiled film version of the Martha Raye story; Midler gives it her all and Caan isn't bad. But director Mark Rydell lays on the schmaltz so thickly at times that it overpowers the tougher material. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com

• The Wash | DVD | (22/08/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The rent is due and his car's been booted. Sean has to come up with some ends... and fast! With his best friend and roommate Dee Loc he gets a job busting suds down at the local car wash. The first order of business is impressing Mr Washington the gun-toting dominoes-playing owner of The Wash. Comic tensions fly when Mr Washington hires Sean as Dee Loc's supervisor. Then they start getting harrassed by menacing phone calls from a disgruntled ex-employee. Then Dee Loc begins to susp

• Fat Slags | DVD | (11/04/2005) from £6.75   |  Saving you £13.24 (196.15%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Leaving their hometown of Fulchester in the North of England Sandra and Tracey head for the bright lights of London shagging and boozing their way to fame and fortune. Sean Cooley an internationally renowned billionaire suffers a blow to the head rendering him temporarily insane on the day the Fat Slags arrive in London. Spotting them on a popular daytime TV chat show he falls in love with their larger than life look and approach! Determined to make them stars he forces fashio

• Silver Bullet | DVD | (22/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Silver Bullet is a generic, by-the-numbers Stephen King film with a Stephen King screenplay adapted from an earlier novella. Back in the innocent days of 1976--the age of innocence gets later every year--the town of Tarker's Fall finds itself in the grip of mass hysteria when something starts tearing people apart. Only a crippled child Martie (Corey Haim) works out the truth, which is that the new pastor is a werewolf. Eventually he manages to convince his supercilious sister Janey and his unreliable drunk Uncle Red (Gary Busey) and there is the usual confrontation involving a silver bullet melted down from the children's religious jewellery; the title also refers to the boy's motorised wheelchair. The film neglects interesting possibilities--the lynch-mob mentality that takes over the town fizzles after the major vigilantes are killed, the pastor tries to justify the killings to himself--in favour of stock ultra-violent confrontations and extended metamorphoses; its major strength is a familiar King theme, the helplessness of being a child in a world full of people who will not listen to you. On the DVD: The DVD comes with a director's commentary by Daniel Attias and dubbed versions in German, French and Italian. The soundtrack has Dolby sound which brings out the stylised fairy-tale elements in the score and the widescreen picture is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic ratio. The sometimes muddy-looking night-scenes are balanced by brisk pastoral daylight scenes that have their own innocence. --Roz Kaveney

• For The Love Of Nancy | DVD | (01/09/2003) from £25.00   |  Saving you £-19.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The trus story of a family who suddenly realise that their young daughter is dying from anorexia. They must risk their relationship and their daughter's love in order to try to save her life...

• Vice Versa | DVD | (17/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Marshall Seymour is a divorced stressed-out workaholic executive vice-president with little time for his young son Charlie. But they become much closer when a mysterious oriental skull transforms a father into his son and vice versa!

• Trial By Fire | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £6.97   |  Saving you £2.01 (50.50%)   |  RRP £5.99

  When does kindness become an indiscretion? And when does a teacher's concern for a pupil's welfare tip over into inappropriate behaviour? These are the troubling questions raised by Trial By Fire a dramatic reconstruction of the events surrounding the court-room ordeal suffered by San Diego high-school teacher Paulette Gill following the suicide of a pupil with whom she had been accused of having a sexual relationship.

• Fraud Squad - The Complete Series 1 | DVD | (11/03/2013) from £19.98   |  Saving you £22.00 (122.29%)   |  RRP £39.99

  A well-remembered police procedural drama from the late 1960s, Fraud Squad showcases the exploits of Detective Inspector Gamble and his aide, Detective Sergeant Vicky Hicks, Metropolitan officers on the trail of the con-men and fraudsters who operate at all levels of society - from boardroom to bingo hall. Fraud Squad was notable for being one of the earliest British television dramas to feature a female detective in a leading role, while several storylines focus on Gamble's tangled personal...

• Tomcats | DVD | (15/10/2001) from £4.98   |  Saving you £8.01 (160.84%)   |  RRP £12.99

  One might reasonably expect Tomcats to be the Porky's of 2001: after all, it concerns a group of young, sexist morons and their fears and fantasies about young women. But Tomcats isn't quite as brain-dead as that, though it is phenomenally more neurotic. Jerry O'Connell plays one of two remaining bachelors within a group of wealthy pals who set aside a cash reward, years before, earmarked for the last among them to get married. O'Connell needs the money to pay off a gambling debt, but his problem is that the other bachelor is a horrendous pig (Jake Busey) unlikely ever to land a gal. A general mean-spiritedness flows through this wearying comedy, manifest in such ugly moments as watching someone's girlfriend run over by a golf cart and an excised, cancerous testicle kicked around hospital hallways. If you're looking for female flesh, however, forget it: Tomcats is far more driven to explore male nudity, while making equally naked today's masculine fears of impotence, mothers and lesbians. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

• 101 Dalmations / 101 Dalmations 2 | DVD | (03/09/2012) from £9.49   |  Saving you £17.50 (184.40%)   |  RRP £26.99

  101 Dalmatians 101 Dalmatians has charmed audiences for generations with its irresistible tailwagging stars, memorable story and wonderful blend of humour and adventure. Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, sets the fur-raising adventure in motion when she dognaps all of the Dalmatian puppies in London - including 15 from Pongo and Perdita's family. Through the power of the Twilight Bark, Pongo leads a heroic cast of animal characters on a dramatic quest to rescue them all in a story the whole family will enjoy again and again. 101 Dalmatians 2: Patch's London Adventure Puppies, puppies and more puppies are packed into this entertaining and exciting sequel to Disney's classic, 101 Dalmatians. The adventure begins when Pongo and Perdita's pup Patch, who is not satisfied being just one out of 101, gets the chance to meet his TV hero, Thunderbolt, the One-Of-A-Kind Wonderdog. When Thunderbolt's trusty sidekick Lightning reveals that the show's producers are on the lookout for a new star, Thunderbolt - with Patch in tow - struts out into the real world to perform true acts of heroism. And when puppy-obsessed Cruella De Vil returns, it's Patch and Thunderbolt's teamwork and friendship that will save the day. Special Features: 101 Dalmatians 101 Pop-Up Trivia Facts For The Family 101 Pop-Up Trivia Facts For The Fan 101 Dalmatians 2: Patch's London Adventure No Special Features

• It's Only Money | Blu Ray | (06/02/2023) from £14.49   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A hapless television repairman, Lester March, aspires to be a private investigator like his friend, Pete Flint. When Lester catches wind of an elderly electronics mogul, who is searching for her nephew, he decides to try his hand at sleuthing. Soon Lester, who looks remarkably like the missing man, is involved in a plot to gain the family's riches, and he runs afoul of the scheming lawyer Gregory DeWitt. Product Features High-Definition Transfer UK Blu-ray™ Premiere Optional English SDH Subtitles

• Maureen O'Hara - Screen Goddess | DVD | (28/08/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

  The Quiet Man (Dir. John Ford 1952): John Ford's The Quiet Man celebrates one of Hollywood's most romantic and enduring epics. The first American feature to be filmed in Ireland's picturesque countryside Ford richly imbued this masterpiece with his love of Ireland and its people. Sean Thornton is an American who swears off boxing after accidentally killing an opponent. Returning to the Irish town of his birth he finds happiness when he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate. Though he is sorely tempted to pick up the gloves against her brother the town bully Sean is determined not to use his fists. Mary Kate and Sean wed but her brother refuses to pay the dowry. Sean would rather walk away than accept this challenge. Even when his new wife accuses him of cowardice Sean stands firm. But when she boards a train to leave he is finally ready to take matters into his own hands. Rio Grande (Dir. John Ford 1950): John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara are embroiled in an epic battle with the Apaches and each other in this John Ford classic. Lt Col. Yorke (Wayne) heads to the Rio Grande to fight a warring tribe. But Yorke faces his toughest battle when his unorthodox plan to outwit the elusive Apaches leads to possible court-martial. Locked in a bloody war he must fight to redeem his honour and save his family. Against All Flags (Dir. George Sherman 1952): In 1700 the pirates of Madagascar menace the India trade; British officer Brian Hawke has himself cashiered flogged and set adrift to infiltrate the pirate ""republic."" There Hawke meets lovely Spitfire Stevens a pirate captain in her own right and the sparks begin to fly; but wooing a pirate poses unique problems. Especially after he rescues adoring young Princess Patma from a captured ship. Meanwhile Hawke's secret mission proceeds to an action-packed climax. Rare Breed (Dir. Andrew V. McLaglen 1966): In the 1880s Englishwoman Martha Price (Maureen O'Hara) and her daughter Hilary (Juliet Mills) come to America to sell their prize Hereford bull at an auction. When he is purchased by Bowen a wild Scotsman (Brian Keith) the women hire a footloose cowhand named Burnett (James Stewart) to help them transport the animal to its new owner. So begins an adventure that tests the mettle of all involved as they battle killers cattle stampedes and each other. But when they reach Bowen's ranch even greater obstacles force them to summon up extraordinary courage if they and the prize bull are to survive... Our Man In Havana (Dir. Carol Reed 1959): Jim Wormold (Alec Guinness) a vacuum cleaner salesman in Havana is recruited by the British Intelligence Services. As he has nothing to report he invents facts and pretends to discover secret operations...with disastrous consequences. Carol Reed directs this adaptation of the Graham Greene story. Lady Godiva Of Coventry (Dir Arthur Lubin 1955): Fictionalized account of events leading up the famous nude ride (alas her hair covers everything) of the militant Saxon lady

• Man Of The West | DVD | (14/03/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A rancher on his way to hire a schoolteacher is stranded miles from anywhere after the train he is on is robbed. Taking shelter with outlaw relatives he used to run with they all decide he can assist on one last bank job...

• Capricorn one | Blu Ray | (29/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  James Brolin Sam Waterston and O.J. Simpson star as three astronauts who agree to spare the government embarrassment by faking their historic landing on Mars after their spacecraft is determined to be unsafe for blastoff. When a scheming mission controller (Hal Holbrook) plots to kill the astronauts in a staged capsule fire the trio embarks on a dangerous mission to expose the truth.

• The Ultimate Carry On Interactive Quiz | DVD | (15/10/2008) from £7.48   |  Saving you £12.51 (167.25%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Test your knowledge of the bawdy British comedies with this fantastic interactive quiz. Featuring various rounds and classic clips from the films this is a game sure to delight all those followers of the Carry On series. Features over 600 questions and there is an 'expert round' for hardcore Carry On fans! Features: Presented by Richard O'Brien - Carry On enthusiast and national treasureDVD game contains over 600 questions based on all the Carry On filmsLegendary archive moments including original footage from 1958 to present dayFeatures a combination of video clips stills and infamous quotes'Expert Round' for hardcore Carry On fansFeatures stars Sid James Kenneth Williams Barbara Windsor1 - 4 teams or players

• The IT Crowd Series 1 & 2 Box Set | DVD | (01/10/2007) from £13.99   |  Saving you £16.00 (114.37%)   |  RRP £29.99

  The brand new sitcom written by Graham Linehan (Father Ted Black Books) and produced by Ash Atalla (The Office) The IT Crowd centres on the worlds of Roy Moss and Jen who make up the IT department of Reynholm Industries. While their social betters work upstairs in fantastic surroundings the IT dept. work in a horrible dark basement underneath it all... The IT Crowd will strike a chord with everyone who dreads getting stuck in a corner with the IT boys at the office party or who's ever phoned their IT deptartment only to be asked ""Have you tried turning it off and on again?"" Filmed on location and in front of a live studio audience The IT Crowd is a surreal look at the underclass of a company.

• Weekender | Blu Ray | (19/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  1990. The rave scene has arrived from Ibiza and warehouse parties are exploding across the UK. In Manchester, best mates Matt and Dylan have embraced the culture with open-arms, but they have dreams of being more than just punters.As the government moves to outlaw the scene, it’s now or never and they quickly rise through the ranks to join the promoting elite. They are taken on a wild journey from the exclusive VIP rooms of London clubs to the outrageous parties in Ibiza super-villas and the hedonism of Amsterdam. It’s everything they dreamed of and more.But as their success continues to grow, they find themselves caught up in a darker and far more sinister world. Matt and Dylan start to drift apart as they are forced to question the dreams they set out to achieve and their once solid friendship.

• She'll Be Wearing Pink Pyjamas | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £12.15   |  Saving you £-6.16 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  She'll be Wearing Pink Pyjamas (1984) epitomises the early work of the FilmFour brand: solid productions, usually awash with issues, a strong dose of prickly humour and a reliable ensemble of British character actors. This tale of female bonding concerns a miscellaneous group of women thrown together on an Outward Bound course. They've all come for their own reasons--men (the lack of, or to escape from), midlife crisis, feelings of now-or-never--and as the course escalates, these are discovered and shared. Even the rather tiresome and bossy course leader has a moment of revelation. Think Steel Magnolias in a tent. Will they make it? The bonding scenes are sufficiently well counterpointed by the wet and muddy action to keep you guessing. There are plenty of laughs to keep the clichés at bay, although John Goldschmidt's direction could have been tighter. The performances, led by Julie Walters at her most attention-seeking, are good and often touching. All in all this is a brittle but warm-hearted little comedy about optimism and survival. On the DVD: She'll be Wearing Pink Pyjamas is presented in 4:3 picture format with a dull mono soundtrack, which betrays its made-for-television origins. There are no subtitles and, apart from a scene index, no extras. --Piers Ford

• John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man | DVD | (09/07/2012) from £10.78   |  Saving you £4.21 (39.05%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A fascinating and revealing documentary that explores the making of the Oscar-winning film which took Ford twenty years to bring to the big screen. Featuring heartfelt discussions with star Maureen O'Hara and fellow directors Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich and Jim Sheridan, as well as original home-movie footage of the cast and crew's time in Ashford Castle during filming.

• Vertical Limit | Blu Ray | (21/05/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A spectacular action movie set on K2, one of the highest and most dangerous mountains in the world. Chris O'Donnell stars as a mountaineer who has less than a day to rescue his sister, trapped on the mountain.