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• Ned's Atomic Dustbin - Lunatic Magnets | DVD | (23/02/2009) from £42.34   |  Saving you £-33.35 (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  Formed in the West Midlands in 1987 Ned s Atomic Dustbin were named after an episode of The Goon Show. The Ned's slotted perfectly into the indie rock scene which was flourishing in the late 80's and early 90's in the UK with their guitar heavy thrash gaining widespread approval. Their fanatically loyal fanbase became known for adding a stage diving/moshing general mayhem feel to their gigs and the Ned's toured and added vibrancy to dates with The Wonder Stuff Mega City Four Senseless Things Jesus Jones and many others. Despite 5 Top 40 singles in the early 90's the band went their own ways in 1995 but reformed in 2000 for a Christmas show in Dudley West Midlands returning to their roots. The show was an enormous success and has been repeated every year since. This DVD was shot in 1993 and was their first scripted movie and contains 3 UK top 40's together with 2 overseas Top 40 hits. Tracklist: 1. Trust 2. Scrawl (New) 3. Grey Cell Green (U.S Promo) 4. Spring (New) 5. Not Sleeping Around 6. Intact 7. Walking Through Syrup 8. Who Goes First 9. Featuring Mr. Baine Jakey

• Scarlet Street | DVD | (17/11/2003) from £11.80   |  Saving you £-6.81 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  In a way, Scarlet Street is a remake. It's taken from a French novel, La Chienne (literally, "The Bitch") that was first filmed by Jean Renoir in 1931. Renoir brought to the sordid tale all the colour and vitality of Montmartre; Fritz Lang's version shows us a far harsher and bleaker world. The film replays the triangle set-up from Lang's previous picture, The Woman in the Window, with the same three actors. Once again, Edward G Robinson plays a respectable middle-aged citizen snared by the charms of Joan Bennett's streetwalker, with Dan Duryea as her low-life pimp. But this time around, all three characters have moved several notches down the ethical scale. Robinson, who in the earlier film played a college professor who kills by accident, here becomes a downtrodden clerk with a nagging, shrewish wife and unfilled ambitions as an artist, a man who murders in a jealous rage. Bennett is a mercenary vamp, none too bright, and Duryea brutal and heartless. The plot closes around the three of them like a steel trap. This is Lang at his most dispassionate. Scarlet Street is a tour de force of noir filmmaking, brilliant but ice-cold. When it was made the film hit censorship problems, since at the time it was unacceptable to show a murder going unpunished. Lang went out of his way to show the killer plunged into the mental hell of his own guilt, but for some authorities this still wasn't enough, and the film was banned in New York State for being "immoral, indecent and corrupt". Not that this did its box-office returns any harm at all. On the DVD: sparse pickings. There's an interactive menu that zips past too fast to be of much use. The full-length commentary by Russell Cawthorne adds the occasional insight, but it's repetitive and not always reliable. (He gets actors' names wrong, for a start.) The box claims the print's been "fully restored and digitally remastered", but you'd never guess. --Philip Kemp

• Then & Now | DVD | (01/02/2010) from £17.72   |  Saving you £-0.73 (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  The NOW section of this DVD features footage from the 2005 Burg Herzberg Festival in Germany together with a new interview with Manfred. Tracklist Then: 1. I'm Gonna Have You All (ABC GKT Special 1972) 2. Black And Blue (ABC GKT Special 1972) 3. Captain Bobby Stout (ABC GKT Special 1972) 4. Mighty Quinn (ABC GKT Special 1972) 5. Interview With The Earth Band (ABC Hit Scene 1972) 6. One Way Glass (ABC 1972) Now: 7. Dancing In The Dark/House Of The Rising Sun (edit) (Rockpalast Germany 2005) 8. Father Of Night Father Of Day (Rockpalast Germany 2005) 9. She Was/Blinded By The Light (Rockpalast Germany 2005) 10. Demolition Man (Rockpalast Germany 2005) 11. Davy's On The Road Again (Rockpalast Germany 2005) 12. Mighty Quinn (Rockpalast Germany 2005)

• The Story Of King's College Choir - The Boast Of Kings | DVD | (01/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

• Stargate S.G -1: Season 2 (Vol. 3) | DVD | (24/04/2000) from £7.58   |  Saving you £12.41 (163.72%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The 1994 movie Stargate was originally intended as the start of a franchise, but creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin were distracted celebrating their Independence Day. Episodic TV treatment was the natural next step. Since neither Kurt Russell nor James Spader would be able to commit, it gave the producers licence to tinker with the cast and the universe they'd explore. Replacing the roles of Colonel Jack O'Neill and Dr. Daniel Jackson respectively are Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks. They're joined by Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and guilt-stricken former alien baddie Teal'c (Christopher Judge) to form the teacher's pet primary unit SG-1 With a seemingly endless network of Stargates found to exist on planets all across the known universe, their mission is to make first contact with as many friendly races as possible. Chasing their heels at almost every turn are the "overlord" pharaohnic Goa'uld--the ancient Egyptian Gods who are none too chummy after the events of the original film. The welcome notion of a continued plot thread sees offshoots that follow the reincarnation of Daniel's wife, Sam's father literally joining a renegade faction of the Goa'uld, and Jack in an unending quest to out-sarcasm everyone. There's something of The Time Tunnel to the show's premise, but amid a dearth of derivative look-a-likes, Stargate has held its own with stories that put the science fiction back into TV sci-fi. One of many romances for the supposedly grief-stricken Jackson puts SG-1 in jeopardy again. "Need" refers to several aspects of the plot, but someone should do something about Daniel's libido! A return to planet Cimmeria tests their battle savvy as "Thor's Chariot" links the Asgard race to the plot once more. There's a rather unfriendly "Message in a Bottle" delivered to O'Neill in the form of a spear through his shoulder. This fantastic episode demonstrates every aspect of the show's appeal. Finally in "Family", Teal'c's son Rya'c performs a role reversal on his father that puts the Goa'uld's motivations in question. --Paul Tonks

• Stargate S.G -1: Season 4 (Vol. 19) | DVD | (28/01/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  The 1994 movie Stargate was originally intended as the start of a franchise, but creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin were distracted celebrating their Independence Day. Episodic TV treatment was the natural next step. In the roles of Colonel Jack O'Neill and Dr Daniel Jackson respectively are Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks. They're joined by Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and guilt-stricken former alien baddie Teal'c (Christopher Judge) to form the teacher's-pet primary unit SG-1. With a seemingly endless network of Stargates found to exist on planets all across the known universe, their mission is to make first contact with as many friendly races as possible. Chasing their heels at almost every turn are the "overlord" Goa'uld--the ancient Egyptian Gods who are none too chummy after the events of the original film. There's something of The Time Tunnel to the show's premise, but Stargate has held its own with stories that put the science fiction back into TV sci-fi. On the DVD: Episodes: Double Jeopardy and Exodus. In "Double Jeopardy", SG-1 experiences a bogus journey when they're reunited with their robot doppelgangers (from "Tin Man"). Some welcome resolution is given to their separate story line, since they'd basically been left to fend for themselves. The split-screen effects are excellent allowing the actors to interact with themselves. This was the directorial debut of Michael Shanks (Dr Jackson). The big Season Four finale had a lot of continuity to pull together before allowing our heroes their "Exodus". Sam gets to spend more time with her Tokra father than has been possible while everything disintegrates around them. While Teal'c goes out of his way to avenge the death of an old lover (how many wives has he had?), the unveiling of Earth's most recently acquired piece of technology seems to turn the tide of battle against the Goa'uld. And then all is lost. Including them.--Paul Tonks

• Stargate S.G - 1: Season 4 (Vol. 16) | DVD | (29/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The 1994 film Stargate was originally intended as the start of a franchise, but creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin were distracted celebrating their Independence Day. Episodic TV treatment was the natural next step. In the roles of Colonel Jack O'Neill and Dr. Daniel Jackson respectively are Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks. They're joined by Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and guilt-stricken former alien baddie Teal'c (Christopher Judge) to form the teacher's pet primary unit SG-1 With a seemingly endless network of Stargates found to exist on planets all across the known universe, their mission is to make first contact with as many friendly races as possible. Chasing their heels at almost every turn are the "overlord" Goa'uld--the ancient Egyptian Gods who are none too chummy after the events of the original film. The welcome notion of a continued plot thread sees offshoots that follow the reincarnation of Daniel's wife, Sam's father literally joining a renegade faction of the Goa'uld, and Jack in an unending quest to out-sarcasm everyone. There's something of The Time Tunnel to the show's premise, but amid a dearth of derivative look-a-likes, Stargate has held its own with stories that put the science fiction back into TV sci-fi. On this DVD: "Scorched Earth" presents the kind of moral dilemma Star Trek: The Next Generation often explored. The SG-1 team aren't exactly hampered by a Prime Directive, but searching questions are asked when they discover two civilisations attempting to colonise a world simultaneously. This is a great episode for seeing the friends disagree over personal principles, and features some stunning FX. "Beneath the Surface" refers to several things at once. The team are literally in an underground environment; enforced slave labour is taking place without the general government's knowledge; memories have been suppressed. But most tellingly for this season's story arc, Jack and Sam are free to express their secret love for one another."Point of No Return" is light relief after several episodes of angst and continuity. Willie Garson guest stars as Martin, a worryingly well-informed conspiracy theorist. It's a chance for the team to interact with the real world for a change and leads to several hotel room luxuries, such as the sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still for Jack and a vibrating bed for Teal'c! "Tangent" puts Jack and Teal'c in the worst kind of danger. Two years on from the capture of Goa'uld gliders (The Serpent's Lair), Earth scientists have developed their own. It all goes horribly wrong through a trap laid by old nemesis Apophis, and strands the two men in space with out enough oxygen to reach safe harbour. --Paul Tonks

• The Three Marias | DVD | (17/10/2005) from £21.58   |  Saving you £-3.59 (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  This stirring drama from Brazilian director Aluisio Abranches takes as its themes: women anger murder and revenge. When the male members of a close-knit family are brutally murdered a mother and her daughters take it upon themselves to fight back and avenge the family name. Setting off on a trek across a remote area of northeastern Brazil the women stalk through the landscape thirsty for blood.

• Reach For The Stars - Karaoke Versions Of Songs Made Famous By S Club 7 | DVD | (18/06/2001) from £11.35   |  Saving you £-1.36 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Tracks include: 'Bring It All back' 'You're My Number One' 'Two In A Million' 'S Club Party' 'Everybody Wants Ya' 'Reach' 'Natural' 'Bring The House Down' 'I'll Be There' and 'Stand By You'. Does not contain any live film footage of S Club 7.

• Sniper - 23 Days Of Fear In Washington D.C. | DVD | (13/09/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £51.99

  SNIPER - 23 DAYS OF FEAR IN WASHINGTON DC tells the story of the 23 day shooting spree that gripped Washington DC. Charles Dutton stars as Chief Charles Moose, whose job it is to piece together the clues and apprehend the sniper on the rampage.

• Henry's Cat Too | DVD | (04/08/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  More animated adventures with Henry's Cat.

• Anpadh | DVD | (08/09/2003) from £12.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-116.70%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Bollywood drama about romantic love.

• Rockabilly Guitar 2 - Licks And Techniques Of The Rock Pioneers | DVD | (01/01/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £21.99

  In this lesson, Jim analyzes and demonstrates the great trademark licks and rhythm patterns of Chuck Berry and the innovative solos of Eddie Cochran.

• Doctor Jekyll And Mr Hyde | DVD | (14/05/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In this one of the original versions of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde silent matinee idol John Barrymore is Henry Jekyll a clean living cultured doctor who helps the poor and who is in love with the beautiful Millicent Carew. But Jekyll is open to temptation particularly by Millicent's father Sir George who corrupts the saintly Jekyll by introducing him to the fleshpots of Victorian London. Considered in his day as the Screen's greatest actor this film is regarded as many as the bench mark from which all others are judged. A true classic film.

• The Best Of RESFEST - Vol. 2 | DVD | (29/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

• Stargate S.G -1: Season 3 (Vol. 9) | DVD | (26/02/2001) from £6.98   |  Saving you £13.01 (186.39%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The 1994 movie Stargate was originally intended as the start of a franchise but creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin were distracted celebrating their Independence Day. Episodic TV treatment was the natural next step. In the roles of Colonel Jack O'Neill and Dr Daniel Jackson respectively are Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks. They're joined by Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and guilt-stricken former alien baddie Teal'c (Christopher Judge) to form the teacher's pet primary unit SG-1. With a seemingly endless network of Stargates found to exist on planets all across the known universe, their mission is to make first contact with as many friendly races as possible. Chasing their heels at almost every turn are the "overlord" Goa'uld--the ancient Egyptian Gods who are none too chummy after the events of the original film. The welcome notion of a continued plot thread sees offshoots that follow the reincarnation of Daniel's wife, Sam's father literally joining a renegade faction of the Goa'uld, and Jack in an unending quest to out-sarcasm everyone. There's something of The Time Tunnel to the show's premise but amid a dearth of derivative look-a-likes, Stargate has held its own with stories that put the science fiction back into TV sci-fi. --Paul Tonks On this DVD: On planet Orban, Daniel Jackson is intrigued by a population's scientific advances over only a few years. An exchange of knowledge is agreed and the precise "Learning Curve" of their children is revealed. Still recalling the original movie, O'Neill is concerned for the siblings because of the loss of his son. Some more continuity tests the memory back to the episode "There But For the Grace of God", when Jackson discovered a dimensional mirror. Here, in "Point of View", it allows the Sam Carter and Major Kawalsky from an alternate reality to shelter from their Goa'uld threat. The problem being that Sam's married to Jack in her reality, and Kawalsky's dead in ours! The show is blessed with a star turn from Flash Gordon himself in "Deadman Switch" when Sam J Jones guests as Aris Boch, an alien bounty hunter working for the Goa'uld. Lastly, in "Demons" some serious lambasting of organised religion occurs in a storyline concerning a medieval Christian village that's being terrorised by a giant Goa'uld servant creature. This episode both brings to light and questions each of the principal characters' beliefs. As well as trailers for the next volume, this disc includes an interview with Amanda Tapping on her character, Samantha Carter. There's also a featurette on the general workings of the show called "Producing the Stargate". --Paul Tonks

• The Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge - Ave Verum - Popular Choral Classics | DVD | (19/07/2005) from £18.45   |  Saving you £6.54 (35.45%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Part One: 1. Ave Verum 2. Insanae Et Vanae Curae 3. How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings 4. Ave Verum 5. Locus Iste 6. Denn Er Hat Seinen Engeln 7. Where Thou Reignest 8. Bring Us O Lord God 9. O! For A Closer Walk With God Part Two: 1. Crucifixus 2. Pie Jesu Domini 3. O Salutaris Hostia 4. Cantique De Jean Racine 5. Thou O God Art Praiset 6. Hymn Of The Cherubim 7. Ave Maria 8. Panis Angelicus 9. Ave Verum 10. Thou Will Keep Him Performed by the Choir Of St. John's Colleg

• Stargate S.G -1: Season 2 (Vol. 4) | DVD | (29/05/2000) from £6.52   |  Saving you £13.47 (67.40%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The 1994 movie Stargate was originally intended as the start of a franchise, but creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin were distracted celebrating their Independence Day. Episodic TV treatment was the natural next step. Since neither Kurt Russell nor James Spader would be able to commit, it gave the producers licence to tinker with the cast and the universe they'd explore. Replacing the roles of Colonel Jack O'Neill and Dr. Daniel Jackson respectively are Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks. They're joined by Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and guilt-stricken former alien baddie Teal'c (Christopher Judge) to form the teacher's pet primary unit SG-1 With a seemingly endless network of Stargates found to exist on planets all across the known universe, their mission is to make first contact with as many friendly races as possible. Chasing their heels at almost every turn are the "overlord" pharaohnic Goa'uld--the ancient Egyptian Gods who are none too chummy after the events of the original film. The welcome notion of a continued plot thread sees offshoots that follow the reincarnation of Daniel's wife, Sam's father literally joining a renegade faction of the Goa'uld, and Jack in an unending quest to out-sarcasm everyone. There's something of The Time Tunnel to the show's premise, but amid a dearth of derivative look-a-likes, Stargate has held its own with stories that put the science fiction back into TV sci-fi. Returning to the planet from the original Stargate movie, Daniel catches up with his lost wife and painfully discovers her "Secrets". Teal'c gets stung by a giant insect in "Bane", and O'Neill is crippled in "Spirits". The best is saved to last on this volume in "The Tok'ra (Part I)". Sam's estranged father is dying of cancer, but her obligations sway her toward saving a member of the Goa'uld renegade Tok'ra who is also dying. Although the resolution may seem apparent a mile off, the series takes one of many brave steps in not chickening-out at the last moment. --Paul Tonks

• The Laurel And Hardy Collection - Utopia | DVD | (15/02/2005) from £9.01   |  Saving you £-3.02 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In this their last film together Stan and Ollie fly to London for the reading of a Stan's late uncle's will. After all Stan's uncle's cash is used to pay the solicitors death duties and tax the only thing left are a yacht and a South Sea Island! At the docks they take receipt of their yaught and also a displaced seaman and a stowaway. Together the four set sail but are shipwrecked on an Atoll during a storm. There they meet singer Cherie L'amour who is escaping her fiancee. When he turns up unexpectedly to chart the Atoll he discovers it to be rich in uranium and soon the super powers want it. Meanwhile the five occupants form their own government and vote Oliver their Governor! Can he save their island?

• L.A. Riot Spectacular | DVD | (21/07/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Fans and critics are hailing this outrageous all-star satire which bravely tackles Los Angeles' devastating riots that erupted after the Rodney King beating verdict -- a subject most filmmakers wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole! As funny as it is thought-provoking this gloriously politically incorrect comedy reenacts the videotaped beating and continues through the police officers' trial and the destructive aftermath. The film riffs on the city's explosive ethnic and social tensions skewers the media's hunger for higher ratings and digs into the hypocrisy of the Los Angeles Police Department.