Drama

• Raging Bull : Ultimate Edition (1980) | DVD | (12/09/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Raging Bull is arguably the finest work produced from the Scorsese and De Niro partnership. De Niro gives an amazing portrayal of real-life boxer Jake LaMotta whose animal side lurks just beneath the surface ever ready to erupt. Vivid and unremitting in its uncompromising brutality and honesty the fight sequences are famed for their realism. Jake LaMotta is a boxer whose psychological and sexual complexities erupt into violence both in and out of the ring. Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty are unforgettable as the brother who falls prey to Jake's mounting paranoia and the fifteen-year-old girl who becomes his most prized trophy. Violent throughout this film is a testament to Scorsese's and De Niro's skills creating a thoroughly absorbing film about such an unlikable character. Renowned for throwing himself into the roles of his character De Niro went on a diet to gain fifty pounds during production for the role of the faded star. Raging Bull garnered eight Oscar'' nominations and won two including Best Actor for De Niro - the second of two Golden statues for the Italian-American method actor.

• Night Tide | DVD | (31/10/2011) from £18.49   |  Saving you £-5.50 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Seaman Johnny Drake (Dennis Hopper) on shore leave finds a Mermaid sideshow attraction at the marina operated by Captain Murdock (Gavin Muir). The Mermaid Mora (Linda Lawson) who lives in a hotel above the marina merry-go-round (the movie was filmed at the Santa Monica pier) and Johnny fall for each other. Everyone around them is wary of the romance as her previous lovers have died mysteriously. Filmed in an interesting era for independent cinema in Los Angeles beginning with John Parker's Dementia (1955) director Curtis Harrington was influenced by Edgar Allen Poe making use of Arcane overtones murder and mystery all are at play in this work of screen art. Dennis Hopper (Easy Rider 1969) displays his early genius and intensity touched with a gritty navet'. Shot against the backdrop and landscape of 1950's LA Noir. Thanks to the diligence of Roger Corman this film has been preserved and digitally remeastered from a new 35mm print for posterity and this is it's first UK release.

• What Love Sees | DVD | (01/09/2003) from £10.59   |  Saving you £-4.60 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Jean Treadway a beautiful young girl in her twenties comes from a world of wealth and privilege. Gordon Holly is a handsome but humble rancher the pride of his small town and honest to a fault. But they share something which makes the love that blossoms between them all the more pure and intense they are both totally blind. Against all the odds they marry and head out west to Gordon's ranch. There side by side they build a fortune which includes passion responsibility and above all independence. Spanning 15 years during the turmoil of the Second World War this is an incredible and inspiring saga of two young people whose very special relationship helps them fulfil each other's dreams share each other;'s heartaches and find the courage to face life's daunting challenges. Both compassionate and highly emotional What Love Sees is truely a story which ouches the heart. Based on a true story...

• Cry In The Wild - The Taking Of Peggy Ann | DVD | (26/11/2001) from £5.76   |  Saving you £0.23 (3.99%)   |  RRP £5.99

  When a former mental patient decides to take a wife he literally does just that. A teenager returning home from school is abducted and to her horror she herself in the wilds with a madman. Based on a true story.

• There's Always Vanilla | Blu Ray | (12/03/2018) from £10.59   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Available for the first time on Blu-ray, Night of the Living Dead director George A. Romero's second feature film, There's Always Vanilla a biting satire of early '70s American society and an unjustly overlooked entry in the late director's filmography. When young drifter Chris meets beautiful model Lynn by a chance occurrence, the pair hit it off and a romantic relationship ensues. But with their wildly contrasting outlooks on life, it soon becomes clear that the coupling is doomed from the outset. Starring Judith Streiner (born Judith Ridley) from Night of the Living Dead and Ray Laine, who would go on to appear in Romero's next film, Season of the Witch, There's Always Vanilla is a unique entry in the director's canon and one that's ripe for reappraisal. Features: Brand new 2K restoration from original film elements High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original Uncompressed PCM Mono Audio English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford Affair of the Heart: The Making of There's Always Vanilla brand new documentary featuring interviews with producers John Russo and Russell Streiner, stars Judith Streiner and Richard Ricci, and sound recordist Gary Streiner Digging Up the Dead The Lost Films of George A. Romero archive interview with Romero discussing his early films There's Always Vanilla and Season of the Witch Location Gallery with audio commentary by Romero historian Lawrence DeVincentz Memorabilia Gallery Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newlycommissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx

• The Cemetery Club | DVD | (19/07/2004) from £5.38   |  Saving you £9.61 (178.62%)   |  RRP £14.99

  An all-star cast lights up the screen with irresistible laughter and charm in the heartwarming comedy The Cemetery Club. When three spirited widows throw caution to the wind and go in search of eligible bachelors they discover that the transition from mating to dating is a tricky proposition filled with unexpected surprises. Academy Award winners Olympia Dukakis 1987 Best Supporting Actress (Moonstruck) and Ellen Burstyn 1974 Best Actress (Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore) plu

• Pittsburgh | Blu Ray | (06/12/2021) from £11.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott and John Wayne wrestle with love and greed in this all-star gold rush adventure set in a turn-of-the-century Alaskan boomtown. Dietrich is savvy saloon owner Cherry Malotte, whose honest former beau (Wayne) looks like being swindled out of his claim by no-good town kingpin McNamara (Scott). It's a tale as wild as the frozen north itself, featuring an all-out fight to the finish between western icons Wayne and Scott, which is still considered one of the most spectacular action sequences ever filmed. Special Features Presented in High Definition Feature commentary by film historian Toby Roan Music and effects track Gallery of stills and publicity materials

• The Lost City | DVD | (11/05/2009) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-1.54 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Andy Garcia stars and directs his latest film The Lost City. The film is Mr. Garcia's dramatic and historical romantic tribute to his native Cuba. Written by the Cuban master novelist Guillermo Cabrera Infante the film follows the tale of one family three brothers and a beautiful woman whose fates are dramatically tied to that of a nation caught up in revolutionary turmoil.

• The Great Defender | DVD | (18/08/2014) from £7.98   |  Saving you £4.00 (66.78%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A skilfully constructed melodrama with a genuinely thrilling dénouement The Great Defender tells the story of an artist wrongly accused of murdering his model and of the efforts of an eminent KC to clear him. Featuring a characteristically powerful performance from Matheson Lang the classical actor who became one of Britain's most successful screen stars during the twenties this superb feature is presented here in a brand-new digital transfer from original film elements. Sir Douglas Rolls is a highly respected defence lawyer of many years' experience. Now in rapidly failing health he is advised to retreat from the courtroom and pursue more pleasurable activities. But it is just at this point in his life that his great lost love - a woman his own strong sense of duty led him to give up twenty years ago and whom he still loves deeply - walks into his chambers to ask that he defend her adulterous husband now to stand trial for murder. Reluctantly agreeing to take on the case Sir Douglas soon finds there is more to the story than meets the eye... Special Features: Promotional Material PDF

• Fifty Shades Freed (4KUHD + Blu-ray + digital download) | 4K UHD | (18/06/2018) from £8.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Freed, the climactic chapter based on the worldwide bestselling 'Fifty Shades' phenomenon. Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardise their happy ending before it even begins.

• Jim Jarmusch Collection Vol.2 | DVD | (05/01/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The Jim Jarmusch Colection: Volume 2 Box Set - Mystery Train / Night On Earth / Dead Man

• The Fifteen Streets | DVD | (14/04/2003) from £4.96   |  Saving you £3.03 (61.09%)   |  RRP £7.99

  a powerful drama set against the harsh and turbulent background of poverty and class distinction in Tyneside at the beginning of the century. A young docker John O'Brien falls deeply in love with Mary Llewellyn the daughter of a local shipbuilder. Their love unites them but the fifteen streets which separate poverty from wealth threaten to stand in their way.

• Monday Morning | DVD | (28/04/2003) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Vincent decides that he can't take the monotonous routine of another Monday morning: the long commute from his home village his uninspiring job at a factory and demanding family obligations that always interrupt his passion for painting. In the hope of finding what's missing from his life he decides one day to see a little of the world and travel to Venice encountering a delightful array of eccentric characters en route. Reminiscent of Jacques Tati Iosseliani's droll comedy is a w

• The Day I Became A Woman | DVD | (24/06/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Day I Became a Women continues the upsurge, following years of cultural control, of vital films to have come out of Iran (remember 1999's Blackboards?). Marziyeh Meshkini's poignant and uninhibited feature packs a great deal into its 74 minutes: the arrival of nine-year-old Hava at the brink of puberty and the consequent loss of her childhood; the frustrated determination of Ahoo to take part in a cycle race against her family's wishes (some breathtaking camerawork here); and the pleasure of an ageing widow, amassing the material possessions long denied her as she creates the perfect home for her final years. Together, these stories present a three-stage study of the position of women in Eastern societies, facing up to often harsh realities with not a little courage. The contrasts between the unyielding landscape and expansive coastal scenery--much more a presence than a mere backdrop--is tellingly caught, and reproduces well in the widescreen format. At a time when the debate over the standardisation of cinema is again in full swing, Meshkini shows how social restrictions can be channelled into filmmaking of emotional power and artistic vision. --Richard Whitehouse

• Foyle's War - French Drop / Enemy Fire | DVD | (07/03/2005) from £12.96   |  Saving you £15.02 (150.65%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Set during World War II Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) is a Detective Chief Superintendent who is refused his request of a transfer to join the war effort and remains on the home front. As the war rages in Europe Foyle finds his skills at detection in high demand as he battles against murder anti-Semitism mystery and betrayal on the south coast of England... Featuring the first 2 episodes of series 3.

• Out Of The Blue | DVD | (04/03/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Part of the gritty, punk-inspired wave of US independent cinema of the early 1980s, Out of the Blue is a bleak, harrowing drama. Essentially the vision of actor and director Dennis Hopper, the film finds the man behind the sepia-tinged soul searching of Easy Rider at a far lower ebb, in terms of the tone of the film and his own character, Donny. The undoubted star of the movie, however, is Linda Manz, who plays the troubled 15-year-old CB, a troubled teenage girl on the brink of adulthood. Waiting for Donny to return from a jail sentence for manslaughter, CB is living with her drug-addicted mother and seeking solace in the Sex Pistols and Elvis Presley. The events that unfold on Donny's return are often unbearably grim (the final scenes are practically unwatchable) but produce a movie that is worthy of its hallowed status. Hopper in particular is an uncomfortable sight, made all the more unsettling by the knowledge that it is hard to tell where his character ends and he begins. It's hard work, but more than worth the effort. On the DVD: for its first release on DVD much effort has been made to give Out of the Blue the treatment it deserves. The enhanced visuals are excellent, focusing on Hopper's inspired direction. The audio soundtrack is available in Dolby Digital sound, particularly effective on the recurring use of Neil Young's fragile "Hey, Hey, My, My (Out of the Blue)", the song which gave the movie its title. Hopper's audio commentary is fascinating and reflects his dedication to the project, a film that he practically rewrote on set after stepping in to replace the original director. The movie's place in both Hopper's career and alongside works such as Repo Man and Driller Killer is also examined in an excellent 12-page booklet. --Phil Udell

• WINTERS TALE (BLU-RAY) - VARI | Blu Ray | (06/11/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Lucky Chances 1 | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Based on the novels ""Chances"" and ""Lucky"" by Jackie Collins this miniseries features the rise of Gino Santangelo in the Las Vegas casino industry... The story begins in 1933 with handsome young street punk Gino Santangelo bootlegging illicit booze while he desperately searches for a way to climb the ladder of success. Catching the eye of a man-hungry socialite he becomes her willing pupil in love-making and her sleazy Senator husband is soon guiding him into the lucrative world of b

• The Ledge | Blu Ray | (16/04/2012) from £12.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (38.49%)   |  RRP £17.99

  An affair with a neighbour's wife (Liv Tyler) ends badly when Gavin (Charlie Hunnam - 'Sons of Anarchy TV Series') is forced onto a high rise ledge and given one hour to jump by a jealous husband (Patrick Wilson). A cop (Terrence Howard) is looking to save both their lives but will he have enough time?

• Mr Holland's Opus/Broadcast News/Pushing Tin | DVD | (05/03/2007) from £24.99   |  Saving you £-12.00 (-92.40%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Mr. Holland's Opus: In an Academy Award-nominated performance Richard Dreyfuss stars as Glenn Holland in this uplifting story about a musician/composer who reluctantly accepts a day job as a teacher. But soon the job becomes his true passion as he strives to inspire his students to love music as much as he does. Broadcast News: Tom (Hurt) is the station's golden boy. Handsome and irresistible he's got everything going for him. Aaron (Brooks) is a brilliant reporter desperate to be a star but destined to fail. Jane (Hunter) is the youngest and most talented producer around. Loved by both men she has to choose between them and her career... Pushing Tin: In the tradition of Grosse Point Blank comes an unconventional comedy about two air traffic controllers whose intense rivalry and penchant for one-upmanship causes hilarious havoc with their careers their marriages - and the planes in their airspace. Nick Falzone (John Cusack) is the busiest and the best air traffic controller on Long Island - until Russell Bell (Billy Bob Thornton) roars into town like a motorcycle - riding cowboy. Fueled by caffeine and machismo the two men embark upon an uproarious contest of wit and wills that can ultimately only have one winner...