Drama

• Take Shelter | DVD | (19/03/2012) from £6.49   |  Saving you £8.50 (130.97%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Working-class husband and father Curtis, (Michael Shannon) questions whether his terrifying dreams of an apocalyptic storm is a warning of something real to come or the onset of an inherited mental illness he's feared his whole life. Faced with the proposition that his disturbing visions signal disaster of one kind or another, Curtis confides in Samantha (Jesscia Chastain), testing the power of their bond against the highest possible stakes.

• The Piano | Blu Ray | (19/05/2014) from £24.99   |  Saving you £-2.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Jane Campion's The Piano struck a deep chord (if you'll excuse the expression) with audiences in 1993, who were mesmerised by the film's rich, dreamlike imagery. It is the story of a Scottish woman named Ada (Holly Hunter), who has been mute since age 6 because she simply chose not to speak. Ada travels with her daughter Flora (Anna Paquin) and her beloved piano to a remote spot on the coast of New Zealand for an arranged marriage to a farmer (Sam Neill). She gives piano lessons to a gruff neighbor (Harvey Keitel) who has Maori tattoos on his face, and, well, things develop from there. The picture takes on a powerful dream logic that simply defies synopsis. It's a breathtakingly beautiful and original achievement from Campion, a unique stylist. The Piano won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Oscars for Hunt, Paquin and Campion's screenplay. --Jim Emerson

• The Halfway House | Blu Ray | (25/11/2019) from £12.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  From stalwart Ealing director Basil Dearden (The Blue Lamp, Pool of London) comes this enjoyable yet creepy wartime tale of a group of strangers driven to take shelter at a remote Welsh inn during a storm. What they don't know is that the inn was bombed by a German plane a year ago and their hosts were killed in the blast. Starring Mervyn Johns (A Christmas Carol) and real-life daughter Glynis Jones (Mary Poppins), The Halfway House was written by Anghus Mcphail (Whiskey Galore!, It Always Rains on Sunday), Diana Morgan (Went The Day Well?, Pink String and Sealing Wax) and T.E.B. Clarke (Passport to Pimlico, The Titfield Thunderbolt) from the stage play by Dennis Ogden. Extras: Interview with Matthew Sweet, Stills gallery

• My Favourite Cake | Blu Ray | (09/12/2024) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A beautifully delicate and nuanced concoction of a film, My Favourite Cake, co-written and directed by Iranian filmmakers Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, explores themes of love, regret and second chances with nuance and grace. It's set against the backdrop of a country with strict rules and restrictions, especially when it comes to the rights and freedoms of women.

• Great British Actors - Dirk Bogarde | DVD | (28/05/2012) from £18.98   |  Saving you £8.00 (47.09%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Titles Comprise: Esther Waters High Bright Sun Once a Jolly Swagman Simba So Long at the Fair

• Downfall | Blu Ray | (15/12/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

  The last days of Hitler and the Third Reich are examined in this German drama.

• Wild Things | DVD | (01/10/1999) from £4.54   |  Saving you £11.45 (252.20%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Wild Things is the kind of lurid, trashy thriller that you'll either dive into with unabashed pleasure or turn away from in prudish disgust; it's entirely your choice, but we suggest the former option since it's obviously much more fun. The plot's so convoluted it's hardly worth describing, except to say that it's set in humid Florida and involves a respected high school teacher (Matt Dillon--yes, Matt Dillon as a teacher!) who is faced with accusations of rape by a student (Denise Richards, from Starship Troopers) who had been giving him the kind of attention most people would consider improper for such a "nice" young lady. Another student (Neve Campbell) raises a similar charge against the teacher, and that's when a police officer (Kevin Bacon) begins to investigate the allegations. Just when you think the movie's gone overboard with its shameless sex and absurdly twisted plot, in drops Bill Murray as an unscrupulous lawyer (of course) to spice things up with insurance scams and welcomed comic relief. As directed by John McNaughton (who has a way of making just the right moves with this kind of film noir melodrama), Wild Things is a bona fide guilty pleasure--the kind of movie you may be ashamed to enjoy, but what the heck, you'll enjoy it anyway. --Jeff Shannon

• The Silence | DVD | (20/02/2012) from £12.59   |  Saving you £5.40 (42.89%)   |  RRP £17.99

  2 missing girls. Same place. Same time. 23 years apart. History repeats itself in this knife-edged thriller, which has been described as the natural successor to The Killing. An ageing detective comes out of retirement in the hope of solving a missing girl case, which is believed to be connected to an unsolved mystery that happened 23 years ago. Over the long hot summer days, tensions start to reach breaking point as our troubled detective closes in on the deeply methodical serial killer.A striking debut, The Silence follows on from European crime thrillers such as The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and Wallander as it delves into the psyche of detectives and criminals to deliver a chilling story of murder and betrayal.

• The Hunchback Of Notre Dame | DVD | (23/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Classic version of Hugo's tragic tale of unrequited love. Quasimodo is the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame taunted and brutalised by the townspeople because of his repellent appearance. Despite his outward appearance however Quasimodo has a tender heart as he demonstrates when he falls in love with beautiful gypsy girl Esmerelda.

• The Consequences Of Love | DVD | (24/10/2005) from £7.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (150.19%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A lonely man learns to love too perhaps too late in life in this Italian drama.

• Planes, Trains And Automobiles | Blu Ray | (21/11/2022) from £21.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  One of the most outrageous and beloved holiday comedies of all time, Steve Martin and John Candy star in director John Hughes' hysterical and heartwarming tale of travel gone awry. Neal Page (Martin) is an uptight advertising executive trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving. When rerouted to Wichita, Neal reluctantly partners with Del Griffith (Candy), an obnoxious yet loveable salesman. Together, they embark on a cross-country adventure that includes multiple modes of transportation, unbelievable mishaps, intimate motel accommodations, and unforgettable rental car shenanigans. Special Features Getting There is Half the Fun: The Story of Planes, Trains and Automobiles John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast (2-Part Documentary) John Hughes for Adults A Tribute to John Candy BONUS LOST LUGGAGE BLU-RAY™ Legacy and New Special Features NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES Audition - Dylan Baker Owen

• The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button | DVD | (08/06/2009) from £3.95   |  Saving you £16.04 (406.08%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Director David Fincher adapts "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", a tale of one man (Brad Pitt), born in to his 80s, who ages backwards.

• It's a Wonderful Life (4K Remastered) | Blu Ray | (04/11/2019) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Digitally restored and remastered Frank Capra's heart-warming masterpiece has been embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world! George Bailey (James Stewart) sets aside his dreams of world travel to run his father's small community bank, and protect the people of Bedford Falls from greedy businessman Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore). When a costly mistake pushes George to the brink of despair, a visit from a kindly angel (Henry Travers) will show George how the life of one good man can change the world forever. Now you can watch the holiday classic like never before, newly remastered from the original fi lm negatives and more vibrant than ever in High Dynamic Range! DISC 1: 4K UHD FEATURE FILM Remastered Black & White Version DISC 2: BLU-RAY FEATURE FILM Remastered Black & White Version Special Features: Restoring a Beloved Classic in 4K Original Cast Party Home Movies and More! 4X the Resolution of Full HD, HDR (HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE) for More Detail, Brightness and Greater Contrast

• Crush | DVD | (01/09/2008) from £8.11   |  Saving you £7.88 (97.16%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The story of Kate, a forty something headmistress in a small English village and her two single friends who get together every Monday to drink, eat chocolate and decide who is The Saddest Of The Week!

• Benny & Joon | Blu Ray | (04/09/2023) from £7.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Oscar Nominee Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean), Mary Stuart Masterson (Bed of Roses) and Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall) star in this wonderfully unique and delightfully offbeat romantic comedy. Joon (Masterson) is a little unbalanced. Sometimes, without warning, her sweet nature gives way to odd behaviour - including a penchant for setting fires! She lives with her older brother Benny (Quinn), who has spent his life taking care of her since her parents died. One night, while playing a poker game with unusual stakes, Joon loses her hand and wins Sam (Depp), a whimsical misfit who soon charms his way into Joon's heart. Now if they can only find the perfect mate for her protective brother... With charm, humour and an outstanding supporting cast that includes Oliver Platt (A Time to Kill) and Julianne Moore (Hannibal). Benny and Joon is the perfect movie for everyone. Product Features Audio Commentary by Jeremiah Chechick - Deleted Scenes - Costume & Make Up Tests & Stunt Reel - Music Video - Original Theatrical Trailer

• LES MISÉRABLES | Blu Ray | (08/12/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The most thorough of all film adaptations of Victor Hugo's immortal novel Les misérables [The Wretched] was a triumph for director Raymond Bernard one of the more overlooked filmmakers of the early French cinema. Originally released in quick succession as three separate features in 1934 Bernard's film recounts the story of the ex-convict Jean Valjean (Harry Baur) harried by the wicked Inspector Javert (Charles Vanel); of the virtuous Fantine (Florelle née Odette Rousseau) who sells herself into prostitution for the welfare of her daughter Cosette (Gaby Triquet as the young girl Cosette and Josseline Gaël as the young woman); and of intersections of these threads and more in an impressive rendering of Hugo's stately tapestry. Newly restored in 4K at its original length by Pathé Les misérables is a major accomplishment on the level of storytelling and a major component in the history of French film. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Raymond Bernard's magnum opus for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD in the UK. Special Features: New presentation of the film in its complete length from the new Pathé 4K digital restoration 40-PAGE BOOKLET with new and vintage writing rare archival material and more! A host of additional extras to be announced

• Country Girl | DVD | (08/11/2004) from £22.49   |  Saving you £-9.50 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Failing singer/actor Frank Elgin (Crosby) has the chance to make a comeback when director Bernie Dodds (Holden) offers him the lead role in a new musical. Georgie (Kelly) Frank's wife finds herself coping with everything as her husband turns to alcohol in an attempt to shield his insecurities. Georgie decides to team up with Bernie in an attempt to boost Frank's self-esteem. Some fantastic performances especially from the three leads; Grace Kelly won an Oscar for her performance

• Never Let Me Go (2010) | DVD | (27/06/2011) from £7.85   |  Saving you £12.14 (154.65%)   |  RRP £19.99

  As children Ruth Kathy and Tommy spend their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they grow into young adults they find that they have to come to terms with the strength of the love they feel for each other while preparing themselves for the haunting reality that awaits them.

• To Catch A Thief | Blu Ray | (20/02/2023) from £8.00   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Cary Grant is John Robie, reformed jewel thief who was once known as The Cat, in this suspenseful Alfred Hitchcock classic; presented here newly remastered from a 4K film transfer. When Robie is suspected of a new rash of gem thefts in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, he must set out to clear himself. Meeting pampered heiress Frances (Grace Kelly), he sees a chance to bait the mysterious thief with her mother's (Jessie Royce Landis) fabulous jewels. His plan backfires, however, but Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape. In a spine-tingling climax, the real criminal is exposed. Product Features New - Filmmaker Focus: Leonard Maltin On To Catch A Thief Behind The Gates (2009): Cary Grant And Grace Kelly Commentary By: Dr. Drew Casper, Hitchcock Film Historian Original Theatrical Trailer

• The Hunt | Blu Ray | (07/08/2017) from £8.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  THE LIE IS SPREADING Alongside Lars Von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg (Festen, Far From the Madding Crowd) is one of Danish cinema s finest modern exports. Perhaps his greatest film, The Hunt, is a sublimely orchestrated exercise in tension which features a tour-de-force central performance from Mads Mikkelsen (Rogue One, Casino Royale), who was awarded Best Actor at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for his performance. Mikkelsen is Lukas, a recently-divorced primary school teacher locked in an acrimonious custody battle over his teenage son but just as his fortunes begin to change with the arrival of a new love his world is torn apart by an innocent lie. Persecuted by his local community, accusations escalate and Lukas soon faces unanimous condemnation from everyone around him, including his closest friends. Featuring a stellar supporting cast from Danish Film and TV s finest including Thomas Bo Larsen (Pusher), Anne Louise Hassing (The Idiots) and Susse Wold (Unit 1), The Hunt, eschews the rules of Vinterberg and his colleagues filmmaking manifesto Dogme95 for one of the most beautifully photographed and perfectly scripted films in recent years. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS: High Definition digital transfer Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo options Optional English subtitles The Making of The Hunt - featuring director Thomas Vinterberg and star Mads Mikkelsen Deleted and extended scenes Alternate ending Outtakes Original trailer Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Booklet featuring new writing on the film and a contemporary interview with Thomas Vinterberg, illustrated with original production stills.