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• Things to Come | Blu Ray | (18/06/2012) from £12.98   |  Saving you £9.00 (81.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A future history as scripted by the visionary writer H.G. Wells, Things To Come set a high benchmark for science fiction with its fantastic design, gigantic sets and spectacular special effects. Acknowledged as a landmark within the genre, Oscar-winning William Cameron Menzies creates an astounding vision of post-war desolation and utopian futurism. Starring Oscar-nominated Raymond Massey as John Cabal and his descendants and the award-winning Ralph Richardson as The Boss, Things To Come showcases a gorgeous, and instantly recognisable, score by Arthur Bliss. Presented for the first time in High Definition, this version of Things To Come has been painstakingly restored from the remaining film elements and represents the most complete version known to exist.It's Christmas 1940 and the people of Everytown, unprepared and ill-equipped, find themselves at war against an enemy who has been planning such a conflict for years. The land is devastated by the horrors of aerial bombardment as the war drags on for thirty years, causing a period of despair, with feudal tyrants ruling a downtrodden populace suffering famine and pestilence. Can the human race rise above its desperate circumstances and build a scientific utopia?

• Murder Rooms - The Dark Beginnings Of Sherlock Holmes | DVD | (24/03/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  So you're interested in the beginnings of Sherlock Holmes? Well then its elementary my dear Watson that you start here with 'The Dark Beginnings'... This BBC drama provides a fascinating insight into the fictional beginnings of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson the tale based on the real-life relationship between Arthur Conan Doyle and Doctor Joseph Bell his tutor at Edinburgh University.

• Trigger Point | Blu Ray | (04/04/2022) from £16.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Counter terrorism policing and the terrifying work of the Metropolitan Police Bomb Disposal Squad are the breath-taking backdrop for new high octane thriller, Trigger Point. Starring Vicky McClure and producer by Jed Mercurio. When a series of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) are found in the City, Expo officer Lana Washington is pushed to breaking point dealing with them, as well as her feelings for her fellow officer Nutkins and the growing suspicion that the Bomber may be someone she knows.

• Charles Dickens Collection | DVD | (24/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £99.99

  Martin Chuzzlewit (Dir. Pedr James 1994): Martin Chuzzlewit is a wealthy old man. But who will inherit his riches? He has disinherited his grandson young Martin suspecting the motives of the young man's love for Mary Chuzzlewit's nurse and companion. With such a prize to play for the rest of his family - including the snivelling hypocrite Pecksniff and the fabulously evil Jonas - bring forth all of their cunning greed and selfishness. With his grandson floundering in Amer

• The Heiress | DVD | (20/02/2006) from £7.90   |  Saving you £2.09 (26.46%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Olivia de Havilland won her second Academy Award for The Heiress giving one of her finest screen performances in this version of the Ruth and Augustus Goetz play based on Henry James's 'Washington Square'. In 1840's New York Catherine lives with her father Dr. Sloper a physician. Her mother died some years before and Dr. Sloper still idolizes her. He never misses an opportunity to compare his daughter to her - a comparison the daughter cannot win. When Morris Towns

• My Life As A Dog | DVD | (28/05/2001) from £9.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (100.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Simultaneously elegiac and raw, My Life as a Dog is an uneven--but unforgettable--tearjerker which tells the story of Ingemar, a 12-year-old working-class Swedish boy sent to live with his childless aunt and uncle in a country village when his mother falls ill. Beginning with several representations of the most savage, unsentimental domestic intensity imaginable (interplay between a sick parent and loving child has never looked anywhere near as explosive), My Life as a Dog wisely doesn't attempt to maintain that level of danger; rather, the change in locale to rural Sweden is accompanied by a slackening of pace and a whimsical breeziness. Nevertheless, the tragic condition of Ingemar's mother (and later, the indeterminate fate of Sickan, his beloved dog, consigned to a kennel) hovers over the narrative with a gripping portentousness. At times, director Lasse Hallström misplaces the rhythm, and the film threatens to degenerate into a series of rustic vignettes; luckily, Ingemar's relationship with Gunnar, the jocular yet somewhat sinister uncle who essentially adopts him, carries a fascinating charge. This was later rewritten, whether intentionally or not, by Spike Lee, who changed the gender of the child, set the story in New York City, added a 1970s soul soundtrack, and called it Crooklyn. Swedish, with subtitles --Miles Bethany, Amazon.com

• Greystoke - The Legend Of Tarzan, Lord Of The Apes | DVD | (13/09/2004) from £10.51   |  Saving you £3.48 (33.11%)   |  RRP £13.99

  An infant child is raised by apes after being shipwrecked off the west coast of Africa. As he grows he learns the laws of the jungle and eventually claims the title Lord of the Apes. Yet years later when he is returned to civilization as the Earl of Greystoke Tarzan (Christopher Lambert in his first English speaking role) remains uncertain as to which laws he should obey; those of man or those of the jungle...

• The Caesars | DVD | (03/04/2006) from £12.98   |  Saving you £9.00 (81.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Made in 1968 and broadcast to tremendous critical acclaim The Caesars was one of the last great drama productions made in black and white for ITV by Granada. The Caesars is an unrivalled period drama detailing the murder sex and madness that will forever have a place in the annals of ancient history. This six-part series is available for the first time anywhere on DVD. After a century of being wrecked by dissension and ruinous civil wars the Romans were willing to p

• Frank Sinatra | DVD | (03/07/2006) from £14.98   |  Saving you £-0.58 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.40

  Tony Rome: Tony Rome a tough Miami PI living on a houseboat is hired by a local millionaire to find jewelry stolen from his daughter and in the process has several encounters with local hoods as well as the Miami Beach PD. The Detective: A hard-boiled mystery starring Frank Sinatra as the tough-as-nails Detective Joe Leland 'The Detective' was based on a novel by Roderick Thorp. Called in to investigate the murder of Teddy Leikman the homosexual son of a well-conn

• My Cousin Vinny | Blu Ray | (17/04/2019) from £7.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (62.58%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Marisa Tomei won an Awscah (OSCAR) for her hilarious turn as a car-savvy fish-outta-watah in this must-own comedy! When Bill and Stan (Ralph Macchio and Mitchell Whitfield) are mistakenly accused of murder on a trip through Alabama they recruit Bill's cousin Vinny (OSCAR Winner Joe Pesci) a New York lawyer who's never gone to trial to represent them before the formidable Judge Haller (Fred Gwynne). Will justice follow Vinny and his girlfriend (Tomei) south when they try to save the day? It's the most hilarious culture clash ever when they hit the road in this tried-and-true favourite.

• Sister Act 2 - Back In The Habit | DVD | (08/04/2002) from £2.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (401.34%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Whoopi Goldberg returns in a gratuitous, poorly written sequel that contrives a reason to get her character back into Maggie Smith's convent. The "socially conscious" plot finds Goldberg being asked to relate to a bunch of street kids and pull them together into a choir. Since a bad guy is needed, the script grabs that old chestnut about a rich guy (James Coburn) preparing to close down the convent's school, and runs with it. The film is slow and unconvincing from start to finish, although co-stars Mary Wickes and Kathy Najimy get some good laughs, and the music is pretty spirited. --Tom Keogh

• A Bigger Splash | Blu Ray | (27/06/2016) from £6.99   |  Saving you £18.00 (257.51%)   |  RRP £24.99

  In 'A Bigger Splash', rock legend Marianne Lane is recuperating on the volcanic island of Pantelleria with her partner Paul when iconoclast record producer and old flame Harry unexpectedly arrives with his daughter Penelope and interrupts their holiday.

• They Were Not Divided | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £4.68   |  Saving you £8.31 (177.56%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Terence Young writes and directs this World War Two action drama. After the success of the Normandy landings, the British Guards Armoured Division sweeps across Europe, taking part in the liberation of Belgium before becoming entangled in the bloody German counter-attack in the Ardennes. Three soldiers are granted leave and return to their normal lives in England - but before long, they are recalled to duty and find themselves on the most perilous mission they have ever undertaken: a daring reconnaissance mission during the advance on Berlin.

• The Prince Of Egypt | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £9.97   |  Saving you £11.28 (129.51%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Nearly every biblical film is ambitious, creating pictures to go with some of the most famous and sacred stories in the Western world. DreamWorks' first animated film, The Prince of Egypt was the vision of executive producer Jeffrey Katzenberg after his ugly split from Disney, where he had been acknowledged as a key architect in that studio's rebirth (The Little Mermaid, etc.). His first film for the company he helped create was a huge, challenging project without a single toy or merchandising tie-in, the backbone du jour of family entertainment in the 1990s. Three directors and 16 writers succeed in carrying out much of Katzenberg's vision. The linear story of Moses is crisply told, and the look of the film is stunning; indeed, no animated film has looked so ready to be placed in the Louvre since Fantasia. Here is an Egypt alive with energetic bustle and pristine buildings. Born a slave and set adrift in the river, Moses (voiced by Val Kilmer) is raised as the son of Pharaoh Seti (Patrick Stewart) and is a fitting rival for his stepbrother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes). When he learns of his roots--in a knockout sequence in which hieroglyphics come alive--he flees to the desert, where he finds his roots and heeds God's calling to free the slaves from Egypt. Katzenberg and his artists are careful to tread lightly on religious boundaries. The film stops at the parting of the Red Sea, only showing the Ten Commandments--without commentary--as the film's coda. Music is a big part (there were three CDs released) and Hans Zimmer's score and Stephen Schwartz's songs work well--in fact the pop-ready, Oscar-winning "When You Believe" is one of the weakest songs. Kids ages 5 and up should be able to handle the referenced violence; the film doesn't shy away from what Egyptians did to their slaves. Perhaps Katzenberg could have aimed lower and made a more successful animated film, but then again, what's a heaven for? --Doug Thomas

• Richard III | DVD | (15/11/2021) from £10.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Shakespeare's powerful tale of the wicked deformed King and his conquests, both on the battlefield and in the boudoir.

• Elvis - Loving You | DVD | (02/06/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Digitally re-mastered for superior sound and picture quality Lovin’ You is a genuine Elvis classic and an absolute “must have” for any true fan of the undisputed King of Rock’n’Roll from the days when he was lean mean and magnificent and had a hip wiggle that drove the girls crazy. Only Presley’s second ever feature film and his first in colour this rocking romance uncannily mirrors Elvis’s own explosion onto the music scene and rocket ride to fame and fortune. His raw animal prescence leaps sensationally from the screen in the all-singing all-dancing story of a humble delivery boy turned rock’n’roll star Deke Rivers – featuring the hit songs Teddy Bear Got A Lot Of Lovin’ To Do Hot Dog Mean Woman Blues Party and of course the tender ballad Lovin’ You. First released in the cinema in 1957 the movie showed Elvis had genuine acting talent with his gritty and emotional portrayal of a simple country boy catapulted to stardom. Interestingly two versions of the title song were recorded for the film and although two versions are on the Complete Fifties Masters both are shorter than the 2 minutes 12 seconds on-screen version here!

• Columbia Horror (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (28/10/2024) from £44.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Six bone-chilling tales from the vaults of Columbia Pictures, starring a host of the classic horror genre's most celebrated names, including Ralph Bellamy (Lady on a Train), Nina Foch (Escape in the Fog), Rose Hobart (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), Jack Holt (Cat People), Boris Karloff (The Criminal Code), Peter Lorre (M), and Fay Wray (Thunderbolt).In Behind the Mask, the dastardly Dr ˜X' murders his patients and smuggles narcotics in their coffins. Black Moon sees a cursed daughter return to the island where her parents perished in a voodoo ceremony. In Air Hawks, pioneering aviators are tormented by rivals operating a horrifying death ray. Island of Doomed Men sees an undercover agent infiltrating a remote penal colony presided over by a madman. In Cry of the Werewolf, a beautiful female lycanthrope vows to murder those who discover her family's secret. And, for those whose nerves are still intact, The Soul of a Monster tells the tale of a woman who makes a diabolical deal to save her husband's life.This essential three-disc collection marks the UK Blu-ray premiere of all six films, and features an array of fascinating contextualising extras, including newly recorded commentaries, critical appreciations, and rare archival short films, as well as a 100-page book containing new and archival writings. Strictly limited to 6,000 individually numbered units.INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 3 x BLU-RAY BOX SET SPECIAL FEATURESHigh Definition remasters of Behind the Mask, Black Moon, Air Hawks, Island of Doomed Men, Cry of the Werewolf, and The Soul of a MonsterTinted and black-and-white presentations of Black MoonOriginal mono audioAudio commentary with filmmaker and film historian Daniel Kremer on Behind the Mask (2024)Audio commentary with critics and authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman on Black Moon (2024)Audio commentary with film historian Jeremy Arnold on Air Hawks (2024)Audio commentary with film historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson on Island of Doomed Men (2024)Audio commentary with academic and curator Eloise Ross on Cry of the Werewolf (2024)Audio commentary with critics and authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman on The Soul of a Monster (2024)Sheldon Hall on Jack Holt (2024): the author and academic assesses the forgotten star of Behind the Mask and Black MoonJonathan Rigby on Peter Lorre (2024): the author of American Gothic: Six Decades of Classic Horror Cinema looks at the iconic performerTom Vincent on Burnett Guffey (2024): the archivist provides an overview of the prolific cinematographer's award-winning careerThe BEHP Interview with Constance Cummings (1997): archival audio recording of the Behind the Mask actor in conversation with Roy FowlerNew York to Berlin in Twenty-Six Hours (1933): documentary short on the exploits of aviator Wiley Post, who plays himself in Air HawksDon't Kill Your Friends (1943): World War II short film featuring Cry of the Werewolf star Nina FochImage galleries: promotional and publicity materialsNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingLimited edition exclusive 120-page book with new essays by Bethan Roberts, Ellen Wright, Sergio Angelini, Paul Duane, Tim Snelson, and Jeff Billington; archival profiles of actors Boris Karloff, Fay Wray, and Rochelle Hudson; archival reports on the death of Air Hawks actor Wiley Post; extracts from Cry of the Werewolf's pressbook; a new piece on actor Rose Hobart's blacklisting; new writing on the short films; and film creditsWorld and UK premieres on Blu-rayLimited edition box set of 6,000 individually numbered units for the UKAll extras subject to change

• Khartoum | DVD | (31/03/2003) from £12.71   |  Saving you £3.28 (25.81%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Set in the expanse of the Sudan desert in the midst of holy war, Khartoum (1966) plays like an attempt to work the Lawrence of Arabia magic on the (mostly) true story of eccentric British general Charles "Chinese" Gordon in 1884 North Africa. The magnificent opening desert battle suggests David Lean's epic sweep, at least until the film settles into a more modest story of political games, military standoffs, and a battle of wits and wiles between two fierce leaders. Charlton Heston plays the Christian soldier as cocky, unconventional maverick, and Laurence Olivier (behind heavy make-up and a thick black beard) is almost as good as his cagey nemesis the Mahdi, the Islamic holy warrior on a mission of annihilation. More talk than spectacle, the film falls short of Lawrence but is nonetheless a compelling story of colonial politics, cynical manoeuvring and the unconventional heroics of another colourful British maverick abroad. --Sean Axmaker

• Genius - Albert Einstein | DVD | (12/03/2018) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  From executive producers and Academy Award® Winners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard*, National Geographic's first-ever scripted series, GENIUS, offers an extraordinary look into the life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein. Academy Award® Winner Geoffrey Rush stars as the rebellious daydreamer who went on to become the greatest scientific mind of the 20th century. Beyond his ground breaking theories of relativity, you'll witness Einstein's struggles to be a good husband and father and a man of principle during a time of global unrest. With Johnny Flynn as young Albert and Emily Watson as his second wife, Elsa, GENIUS takes you on an unprecedented, 10-episode journey of discovery guided by Einstein's wit, wisdom and insatiable thirst for knowledge.

• Lego DC Batman: Family Matters | DVD | (19/08/2019) from £5.59   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Batman, Robin and Batgirl must stick together even when Gotham's most dangerous villains attempt to pull them apart in LEGO DC: Batman Family Matters, the latest animated adventure in the LEGO DC series. In LEGO DC: Batman Family Matters, suspicion is on high after Batman, Batgirl, Robin and other DC superheroes receive mysterious invitations. However, family values must remain strong when Batman and his team encounter the villainous Red Hood, who is obsessed with destroying the Bat-family and all of Gotham.