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• Pups | DVD | (25/09/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  As a post-modern response to the growing trend of senseless gun-related violence amongst American teenagers Pups chronicles the story of rebellious teenager Stevie (Cameron Van Hoy) who stumbles upon his mother's gun and instead of heading to school he and his girlfriend Rocky (Mischa Barton) venture on an impromptu bank robbery that catches national media attention. As tensions inside the bank heighten an FBI agent (Burt Reynolds) negotiates the boy's absurd demands exemplified by an interview with MTV personality Kurt Loder...

• The Sopranos: Series 1 (Vol. 3) | DVD | (16/04/2001) from £33.02   |  Saving you £-17.77 (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  The Sopranos, writer-producer-director David Chase's extraordinary television series, is nominally an urban gangster drama, but its true impact strikes closer to home: This ambitious TV series chronicles a dysfunctional, suburban American family in bold relief. And for protagonist Tony Soprano, there is the added complexity posed by heading twin families, his collegial mob clan and his own, nouveau riche brood.The series' brilliant first season is built around what Tony learns when, whipsawed between those two worlds, he finds himself plunged into depression and seeks psychotherapy--a gesture at odds with his mid-level capo's machismo, yet instantly recognisable as a modern emotional test. With analysis built into the very spine of the show's elaborate episodic structure, creator Chase and his formidable corps of directors, writers and actors weave an unpredictable series of parallel and intersecting plot arcs that twist from tragedy to farce to social realism. While creating for a smaller screen, they enjoy a far larger canvas than a single movie would afford, and the results, like the very best episodic television, attain a richness and scope far closer to a novel than movies normally get.Unlike Francis Coppola's operatic dramatisation of Mario Puzo's Godfather epic, The Sopranos sustains a poignant, even mundane intimacy in its focus on Tony, brought to vivid life by James Gandolfini's mercurial performance. Alternately seductive, exasperated, fearful and murderous, Gandolfini is utterly convincing even when executing brutal shifts between domestic comedy and dramatic violence. Both he and the superb team of Italian-American actors recruited as his loyal (and, sometimes, not-so-loyal) henchman and their various "associates" make this mob as credible as the evocative Bronx and New Jersey locations where the episodes were filmed.The first season's other life force is Livia Soprano, Tony's monstrous, meddlesome mother. As Livia, the late Nancy Marchand eclipses her long career of patrician performances to create an indelibly earthy, calculating matriarch who shakes up both families; Livia also serves as foil and rival to Tony's loyal, usually level-headed wife, Carmela (Edie Falco). Lorraine Bracco makes Tony's therapist, Dr Melfi, a convincing confidante, by turns "professional", perceptive and sexy; the duo's therapeutic relationship is also depicted with uncommon accuracy. Such grace notes only enrich what is not merely an aesthetic high point for commercial television, but an absorbing film masterwork that deepens with subsequent screenings. --Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com

• The Sopranos: Series 1 (Vol. 6) | DVD | (16/04/2001) from £16.79   |  Saving you £-1.54 (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  The Sopranos, writer-producer-director David Chase's extraordinary television series, is nominally an urban gangster drama, but its true impact strikes closer to home: This ambitious TV series chronicles a dysfunctional, suburban American family in bold relief. And for protagonist Tony Soprano, there is the added complexity posed by heading twin families, his collegial mob clan and his own, nouveau riche brood.The series' brilliant first season is built around what Tony learns when, whipsawed between those two worlds, he finds himself plunged into depression and seeks psychotherapy--a gesture at odds with his mid-level capo's machismo, yet instantly recognisable as a modern emotional test. With analysis built into the very spine of the show's elaborate episodic structure, creator Chase and his formidable corps of directors, writers and actors weave an unpredictable series of parallel and intersecting plot arcs that twist from tragedy to farce to social realism. While creating for a smaller screen, they enjoy a far larger canvas than a single movie would afford, and the results, like the very best episodic television, attain a richness and scope far closer to a novel than movies normally get.Unlike Francis Coppola's operatic dramatisation of Mario Puzo's Godfather epic, The Sopranos sustains a poignant, even mundane intimacy in its focus on Tony, brought to vivid life by James Gandolfini's mercurial performance. Alternately seductive, exasperated, fearful and murderous, Gandolfini is utterly convincing even when executing brutal shifts between domestic comedy and dramatic violence. Both he and the superb team of Italian-American actors recruited as his loyal (and, sometimes, not-so-loyal) henchman and their various "associates" make this mob as credible as the evocative Bronx and New Jersey locations where the episodes were filmed.The first season's other life force is Livia Soprano, Tony's monstrous, meddlesome mother. As Livia, the late Nancy Marchand eclipses her long career of patrician performances to create an indelibly earthy, calculating matriarch who shakes up both families; Livia also serves as foil and rival to Tony's loyal, usually level-headed wife, Carmela (Edie Falco). Lorraine Bracco makes Tony's therapist, Dr Melfi, a convincing confidante, by turns "professional", perceptive and sexy; the duo's therapeutic relationship is also depicted with uncommon accuracy. Such grace notes only enrich what is not merely an aesthetic high point for commercial television, but an absorbing film masterwork that deepens with subsequent screenings. --Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com

• Starship Troopers | UMD | (05/12/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £18.99

• ECW - Guilty As Charged Hard Hits | DVD | (08/10/2001) from £12.98   |  Saving you £-7.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  More Extreme Hardcore wrestling featuring New Jack Spike Dudley Steve Corino Rob Van Dam and others.

• Stag | DVD | (26/11/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Ever felt the chill wind of déjà vu? You will with Stag, as its entire premise follows that of director Peter Berg's none-more-black comedy Very Bad Things to the letter--except that Stag actually came first. While Very Bad Things starred Cameron Diaz and Christian Slater and therefore got a cinema release, Stag stars (oh dear) Mario Van Peebles, ex-Brat Pack star Andrew McCarthy and Taylor Dayne, and therefore didn't grace the silver screen. Van Peebles plays Michael, the loyal best friend and housemate of Victor (John Stockwell) who is poised to leave the buddy fold for marriage and domesticity. So, being a pal, Michael organises a surprise stag party for Victor, and invites along a host of their old crowd--including, regrettably, drug dealer and racketeer Pete (McCarthy), and the obligatory pair of strippers, Serena and Kelly (Dayne and Jenny McShane). Of course, things swiftly turn rowdy, Kelly falls to her wholly accidental death, and the boys have to cover up the death fast. Having established this nightmarish scenario, Stag veers away from the Gap-ad Grand Guignol of Very Bad Things and instead attempts to juggle suspense, melodrama, and a fairly ponderous examination of modern-male morality. The results aren't particularly edifying, but they do display a certain conviction, even if it's never satisfactorily explained why Van Peebles spends the entire film without eyebrows. Them's the breaks. --Danny Leigh

• Top Fighter | DVD | (15/05/2000) from £6.98   |  Saving you £13.01 (186.39%)   |  RRP £19.99

  TOP FIGHTER is an in-depth and action-packed look at the top stars in the field of martial combat. For the first time the very best of the best clash in an arena where each can show his specialities to the fullest. Using rare and hard-hitting footage 'Top Fighter' goes where no martial arts film has gone before - exploring the psychology of the combatant and how each has perfected his craft. Through exclusive interviews the secrets of Bruce Lee's art 'Jeet Kune Do' are shown; Jackie Chan explains the rigors of his training days in order to become the best; Van Damme's early years as a frail youth and how he turned into a mega-star in martial arts is revealed. The most outstanding masters in martial arts history stand together for the action extravaganza of the decade.

• Hell Night | DVD | (06/07/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Linda Blair plays virginal heroine Marti Gaines who together with fellow teens Seth Jeff and Denise takes up a challenge made by party animal Peter Bennett to spend a night at Garth Manor as part of a fraternity-sorority pledge. Garth has a notorious history: twelve years ago the owner massacred his wife and kids and then hanged himself in the house. To liven things up a bit a pack of drunken frat-boys descends on Garth Manor to scare Marti and her pals out of their wits. But something even more horrible has beaten them to it and begins to pick off the pledgers one-by-one through methods ranging from impalement to decapitation. As Garth Manor gives out its darkest secret will anyone come out alive?

• Paranormal Entity Collection | DVD | (17/10/2011) from £12.75   |  Saving you £3.24 (20.30%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Paranormal Entity:Twenty-three year old, Thomas Finley was arrested for the murder of his nineteen-year old sister, Samantha, as well as the murder of fifty-two year old, Edgar Lauren, a Professor and paranormal investigator.In the early morning hours, Police were called to the scene by Thomas Finley himself. He was found inside with his sister's body cradled in his arms.After questioning, Thomas was taken into custody. In his police statement, Thomas claimed that the victims were attacked by a demonic entity of unknown origin. Days later, he committed suicide.It is the opinion of those closely related to the family, that this video found at the scene be shown to the public as a final testament to what actually happened inside the Finley home in those final days.Paranormal Entity 2:John Wayne Gacy murdered 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 in suburban Chicago. 26 bodies were found in a crawl space beneath his house and 3 others were buried in the backyard.Although the house was completely demolished during the exhumation of the bodies, on May 15, 2004 a group of paranormal investigators wired the home that was built in its place with paranormal detection and surveillance equipment. The outcome of the investigation was grisly, terrifying and disturbing.Paranormal Entity 3:Witness one the most frightening demonic possession cases ever recorded with this release featuring authentic footage of the shocking events that inspired the film 'The Exorcism Of Emily Rose'.Compiled from the actual videotape and film recordings from over 76 exorcisms, this chilling horror is guaranteed to terrify.

• Van Der Graaf Generator - The Live Broadcasts | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  The music of Van der Graaf Generator is complex intelligent and inspired. It can also be obscure and unapproachable but it is undisputedly an art form in itself. The main part of this film was recorded at Charleroi Palais des Expos on 27th September 1975 this legendary gig captures the classic Van der Graaf line up of Hugh Banton Guy Evans David Jackson and Peter Hammill on their 1975 French tour. Although the band only recently reformed following Peter Hammill's solo projec

• Paul Van Dyk - Global | DVD | (20/10/2003) from £21.58   |  Saving you £-7.59 (-54.30%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Featuring the tracklist: 'We Are Alive' 'Seven Ways' 'Forbidden Fruit' 'Beautiful Place' 'Another Way' 'Tell Me Why' 'Step Right On' 'Words' 'Together We Will Conquer' 'A Magical Moment' 'For An Angel' 'Animacion' and 'My World'.

• The Octagon | DVD | (15/01/2007) from £8.08   |  Saving you £-2.09 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Scott James enlists an old friend to avenge the death of his girlfriend at the hands of a deadly band of Ninja Assassins.He discovers the Octagon a sinister training centre for Terrorism funded by International Extremists who are covertly sending out killers to cause worldwide mayhem.In a world of choices for Scott James there is no choice... he must face the truth of his inner demons and face the Octagon and its killing machine.

• Twilight Zone - Series 3 (Black & White) | DVD | (20/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £59.99

  There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow between science and superstition and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call...The Twilight Zone! Episodes comprise: 1. Two 2. The Arrival 3. The Shelter 4. The Passerby 5. A Game of Pool 6. The Mirror 7. The Grave 8. It's a Good Life 9. Death's Head Revisited 10. The Midnight Sun 11. Still Valley 12. The Jungle 13. Once Upon a Time 14. Five Characters in Search of an Exit 15. A Quality of Mercy 16. Nothing in the Dark 17. One More Pallbearer 18. Dead Man's Shoes 19. The Hunt 20. Showdown with Rance McGrew 21. Kick the Can 22. A Piano in the House 23. The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank 24. To Serve Man 25. The Fugitive 26. Little Girl Lost 27. Person or Persons Unknown 28. The Little People 29. Four O'Clock 30. Hocus-Pocus and Frisby 31. The Trade-ins 32. The Gift 33. The Dummy 34. Young Man's Fancy 35. I Sing the Body Electric 36. Cavender Is Coming 37. The Changing of the Guard.

• The Last Time I Saw Paris | DVD | (12/02/2008) from £6.72   |  Saving you £-3.73 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

• Severe Action Box set- 10 movies | DVD | (12/11/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  10 Severe action films on 3 discs! Timecop Set in the year 2004 where time travel is a reality and a new breed of crime has emerged. It is now possible to alter history and the Time Enforcement Commission has ruled that no-one goes back in time. But someone has broken the rule and Timecop Max Walker must prevent a change in history - and prevent the murder of his wife... Without Evidence While working late one night an ambitious and high-ranking state official is brutally assasinated. The entire community is stunned by the murder of this popular politician. The Police are quick to attribute the murder to a burglary gone wrong. His family are told to stop asking questions. Important evidence is censored and ignored. Festering under the surface is evidence that points to a chilling conspiracy at the highest level of both the government and Police department... Crime Spree An out-of-town heist becomes a nightmare for a crew of French burglars when they mistakenly rob the head of the Chicago Mafia. Pursued A fast-rising hi-tech executive must protect his career and family from the ruthless tactics of a homicidal corporate headhunter. Shadow of Fear Harrison French is faced with losing everything when a big money deal collapses. And things are about to get worse. At night on a deserted highway his car hits and kills a man. Desperate to avoid more trouble French hides the body before fleeing the scene of the incident. Suddenly his life is spiralling out of control. So when a rich and influential businessman offers to solve his problems French gladly accepts... Gun Crazy 'Gun Crazy' combines the spirit and dark humour of 'Thelma and Louise' with the dramatic action of 'Bonnie and Clyde' to create a stylish and compelling thriller. This explosive love story features a top class cast. Anita is a white trash teenager trapped in the boredom and misery of a small rural town who becomes infatuated with a very strange penpal... Hard Cash Thomas Taylor (Christian Slater) is finally out on parole. He returns to his girlfriend and daughter and gets a legit job at a betting parlor... or so it seems. Shade The hand is quicker than the eye in LA's underground gambling scene hustlers getting hustled and fortunes ride on every deal. Three small time grifters devise a plan to beat the ultimate card mechanic-The Dean. But a seat at The Dean's table doesn't come cheap... McBain When a group of U.S. Rangers save McBain from execution during the Vietnam War he vows to repay them. Years later when his saviour Santos is killed on a mission to reclaim Colombia for its people he finds himself called into action and regroups his army platoon to lead Santos rebel army... Ground Control When stormy weather and failing equipment put a flight in danger Jack Harris a retired air traffic controller still haunted by a past plane crash mst band together with a cocky young controller and his seasoned supervisor to prevent a fresh disaster.

• Magnificent Seven Ride Again | DVD | (02/06/2008) from £9.99   |  Saving you £-5.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  The fourth outing for the Magnificent Seven of mercenary cowboy heroes, set when the various heroes are all either too old to fight or languishing in jail. Chris Adams is newly married and trying to settle down with his wife but decides to help his buddy fight bandits after they kidnap his wife.

• The Legend Of Mu-lan | DVD | (12/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Based on a poem called Mu lan Ci recorded on the Soong Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Mu-lan is the Legend of a girl that convinced her elderly father that she must go to war to protect the family's honour because there was no elder son. A heroine who is courageous and wise respectful and loving and able to meet men on equal terms a classic family movie.

• Imagine Live Registration | DVD | (01/07/2013) from £14.83   |  Saving you £-2.84 (-23.70%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Face To Face Fine Without You Armin Only: Imagine Intro Imagine Ocean Drive Boulevard Not The End Walk The Edge Going Wrong If You Should Go Deep Psychosis Never Say Never Arena Who's Watching Zocalo Control Freak This World Is Watching Me Shivers Sail Serenity Yet Another Day Burned With Desire Communication Part 3 Big Sky Hold On To Me Tonight Is Forever Rain Thrill Quicksand Rush Hour Carte Blanche

• Van Cliburn - a Portrait | DVD | (12/07/2004) from £12.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (43.50%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Van Cliburn is one of the most celebrated pianists this country has produced. Though he will always be remembered as the winner of the first Tchaikovsky International Competition (and remains the only American pianist to have won it) this 1966 documentary from the archives of the Bell Telephone Hour highlights Cliburn's true distinction as a musician of remarkable range and depth. Cliburn narrates the film and offers many personal insights on music.Van Cliburn's dedication to the development of young artists is shown in his work with the Interlochen Music Camp. Leading a student orchestra Cliburn rehearses Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 for a concert in which he will both conduct and be piano soloist. The Russian composer Dmitri Kabalevsky also makes an appearance during this segment.Other highlights include a recording session of the Chopin b minor sonata; a visit with his parents followed by a trip to the site of his very first recital at age 5; Cliburn practicing Liszt's b minor sonata at his home in Arizona; hosting a White House concert of the winners of the Tchaikovsky International Competition at which Erich Leinsdorf also performs; and in rehearsal with Kiril Kondrashin for a Hollywood Bowl performance of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2. At the conclusion of the Hollywood Bowl concert Cliburn and Kondrashin offer the final movement of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 as an encore - a thrilling climax to this fascinating profile.

• Ali | UMD | (01/09/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99