Drama

• The Passion of the Christ | DVD | (31/08/2004) from £6.49   |  Saving you £13.50 (67.50%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Director Mel Gibson's controversial retelling of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ.

• The Long Kiss Goodnight | DVD | (01/10/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Geena Davis and her former husband, director Renny Harlin, attempted to pick up the pieces after the debacle of their box-office disaster, Cutthroat Island. What they came up with was The Long Kiss Goodnight, a repulsive ode to American film noir, based on a script by Shane Black (Lethal Weapon) about an amnesiac schoolteacher (Davis) who searches for her true identity and finds she is actually a secret agent immersed in a deadly plot to topple the government. Mechanistic in its violence, obnoxious in its attitude, the film makes Davis, a once-promising actress, nothing more than a special effect. She tosses one to sadists in the audience by allowing her character to be beaten, punched unconscious and tortured. --Tom Keogh

• Millennium - Season 2 | DVD | (27/09/2004) from £20.58   |  Saving you £19.41 (94.31%)   |  RRP £39.99

  After 10 years with the FBI former FBI serial killer profiler Frank Black (Lance Henriksen) returns home to Seattle with his family . However his work experience has left him able to ""see"" into the minds of killers. This makes him a valued member of the Millennium Group a shadowy organisation dedicated to tracking evil and bringing its perpetrators to justice... The second season of episodes comprising: 1. The Beginning And The End 2. Beware Of The Dog 3. Sense And Antisense

• YI YI | Blu Ray | (05/03/2018) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Edward Yang's Family Epic, One Of The Most Acclaimed Movies Of The Decade. The extraordinary, internationally embraced Yi Yi (A One and a Two . . .), directed by the late Taiwanese master EDWARD YANG (A Brighter Summer Day), follows a middleclass family in Taipei over the course of one year, beginning with a wedding and ending with a funeral. Whether chronicling middleage father NJ's tentative flirtations with an old flame or precocious young son YangYang's attempts at capturing reality with his beloved camera, the filmmaker deftly imbues every gorgeous frame with a compassionate clarity. Warm, sprawling, and dazzling, this intimate epic is one of the undisputed masterworks of the new century. Features: Newly restored digital transfer, with DTSHD Master Audio soundtrack. Audio commentary by writerdirector Edward Yang and Asiancinema critic Tony Rayns. Video interview with Rayns about Yang and the New Taiwan Cinema movement. Theatrical trailer

• Precious | DVD | (24/05/2010) from £7.05   |  Saving you £12.94 (183.55%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In Harlem, an overweight, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enrol in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.

• The Magdalene Sisters | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The award winning story of the Magdalene Asylums of 1960s Ireland, where countless young women were ritually abused by the Catholic Church.

• Entourage: Complete HBO Seasons 1&2 Box Set | DVD | (01/01/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £30.99

  Entourage is everything viewers have come to expect from an HBO series: smart, hilarious, and highly addictive, especially when taken in full-season, DVD form. As implied in the title, the show follows Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), a rising Hollywood star with bedroom eyes and an over-active libido, along with his three childhood companions-turned-hangers-on. Kevin Dillon plays Johnny Drama, Vincent's less-attractive, B-list actor of a brother (he is Matt Dillon's less-attractive, B-list actor of a brother in real life). Jerry Ferrara plays Turtle, the weasel, and Kevin Connolly appears as Eric, the Everyman hero who hopes to parlay his friendship with Vincent (plus two years of community college) into a career in talent management. Along the way Eric contends with the predictable self-doubt, romantic indecision, etc. The cast is rounded out by Jeremy Piven (Doug Hughley from Singles) as a foul-mouthed agent reminiscent of Jay Mohr's short-lived Peter Dragon character. Finally, it's produced by Marky Mark himself--and you've got to believe that guy knows something about the star-entourage relationship. If possible, watch with a friend so you'll have someone to quote lines back to later. --Leah Weathersby The most clever thing producers did with the second season of Entourage, HBO's hip and hilariously accurate depiction of Hollywood, was to take the boys out of Hollywood. Sending star-on-the-rise Vincent Chase and his boys from Queens into places like Sundance and ComiCon created a whole new treasure trove of inside jokes, and for that we thank them. The usual clutter of celeb cameos abound (Hugh Hefner, Pauly Shore, Ralph Macchio,), but one main story arc takes up the entire season: Vincent's casting in Aquaman, the big-budget movie he didn't want to star in, and then had to vie against Leonardo DiCaprio to get. Mandy Moore turns up as the only girl who ever broke Vince's heart (on the set of A Walk to Remember, allegedly) and now re-enters his life as his Aquagirl, while James Cameron makes a few appearances as director of the superhero project. In the meantime, Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) goes from moocher to music manager, Eric (Kevin Connolly) gets courted to be a big-time agent, and Johnny "Drama" (Kevin Dillon, ever the punchline) ponders calf implants and gets fired from a "Movie of the Week" with Brooke Shields. The biggest turn of events, however, happens to Vince's slick agent Ari Gold (an Emmy-worthy Jeremy Piven), who pulls a "Jerry Maguire" by the end of the season. Ari's ability to switch sides on a dime -- that is, to choke up at his daughter's batmitzvah, then manipulate the family moment into a publicity stunt to lure his client away from a rival, continues to make Piven the firecracker of the bunch. Grenier is slightly less vacuous than last season, but still has the least interesting personality (which could be the point of the show--that it takes a village to make any Joe Actor into a movie star). One interesting extra on the DVD: Executive Producer Mark Wahlberg, on whom the show is based, interviews the cast and producers. The banter is interesting enough, but Wahlberg makes such a dull interviewer it's certain we won't see a talk-show host career in Vince's future. --Ellen A. Kim

• Pretty Woman/The runaway Bride | DVD | (20/08/2007) from £12.55   |  Saving you £5.44 (43.35%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Pretty Woman: Julia Roberts stars a street-wise down-on-her-luck working girl whose chance encounter with a handsome corporate mogul leads to an improbable love affair... and a modern-day Cinderella fantasy that has captured the hearts of movie-goers all over the world. Featuring a chart-topping soundtrack this is an irresistible and timeless romantic comedy. Runaway Bride: ""Roberts and Gere confirm their status as an eternal screen team"" in this delightful laugh-filled romantic comedy. Roberts plays small-town girl Maggie Carpenter whose marches down the aisle become a series of near Mrs. when she bolts before saying ""I Do"". Gere is Ike graham a cynical big city newspaper columnist eager to write a tell-all story about Maggie. But the more Ike finds out about skittish Maggie the more he finds he's falling in love...

• The Benny Goodman Story | DVD | (20/10/2008) from £6.35   |  Saving you £5.64 (88.82%)   |  RRP £11.99

  The music of Benny Goodman comes to life in this wonderful musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring all the outstanding songs and instrumentals made famous by the immortal clarinetist the story follows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938. Steve Allen (Casino The Player) Oscar winning actress Donna Reed (It's a Wonderful Life From Here to Eternity Dallas) and Sammy Davis Sr. star in this unforgettable tribute to Goodman and his music with performances by the original Benny Goodman Quartet (Gene Krupa Teddy Wilson Ben Pollack Edward Kid Ory and Lionel Hampton) along with Harry James Martha Tilton and Ziggy Elman. The priceless soundtrack highlights Goodman himself with classic renditions of Sing Sing Sing One O' Clock Jump Stompin' At The Savoy Moonglow Goody Goody and many more.

• Mary Queen Of Scots | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £22.39   |  Saving you £-6.40 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Political intrigue strong women weak men and countless conspiracies fuel this beautifully staged historical drama about the life of Mary Stuart Queen of Scots (Vanessa Redgrave). In the wake of the Protestant Reformation Mary Stuart becomes enmeshed in a labyrinthine power struggle to determine the fate of the British throne. Heads roll and dynasties crumble when Mary her unctuous husband Lord Darnley (Timothy Dalton) her jealous half-brother James Stuart (McGoohan) Scotland's rebellious nobility the Church of England the Pope and England's Virgin Queen Elizabeth I (Glenda Jackson) all vie for control of the crown.

• Blue Crush | DVD | (04/08/2003) from £6.79   |  Saving you £10.46 (189.15%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The story of three young women working as hotel maids in a remote Maui community who fill their time surfing until they become so good they enter a traditionally all-male surf competition.

• The Outlaws: Series 2 | DVD | (25/07/2022) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  BAFTA winner Stephen Merchant's lively comedy thriller returns. Can the outlaws beat a drug lord at his own game? While performing community service, Bristol's most unlikely outlaws have wound up on the wrong side of the law. Again The money the group ˜accidentally' stole is catching up with them, and the criminal underworld is tightening its grip. Literally. Rani manages to buy the group some extra time. There's just one catch: they're going to have to become drug dealers to earn back the stolen money. And they're going to have to do it with the police breathing down their necks and even worse community support officer Diane. It'll take all the gang's skills to outwit a criminal mastermind: Christian's street smarts, Myrna's community outreach work, Gabby's celebrity, John's business sense, Frank's con-artist tricks and Greg's really, really bad lawyering. But have the gang crossed a line and what if the thrill of the chase is too good to give up? Bonus Content About the Show Featurette

• Lady Jane | DVD | (17/05/2004) from £5.75   |  Saving you £10.24 (178.09%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This historical drama from acclaimed director Sir Trevor Nunn tells the true story of young royal Lady Jane Grey and how she was supplanted on the throne of England for a mere nine days by plotting ministers after the death of Henry VIII. Starring Helena Bonham Carter in her feature film debut and with a strong supporting cast including Patrick Stewart Lady Jane is a powerful and moving story of political corruption and the tragedy of love. Helena Bonham Carter gives a remarkable

• Love is the Devil (Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (23/11/2015) from £10.35   |  Saving you £9.64 (93.14%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Exploring the territory where art, love and sex collide, Love is the Devil charts the powerful and dangerous relationship betweens one of Britain's most controversial artists, Francis Bacon (Derek Jacobi) and his lover and muse George Dyer (Daniel Craig). This is a dazzling, audacious feature from John Maybury, one of Britain's most exciting directors, portraying a bawdy, decadent world of artists' studio, casinos and late night bars, including the infamous Colony Room Club, presided over by foul-mouthed patroness Muriel Belcher (Tilda Swinton). Derek Jacobi's portrayal of Bacon is precise and mesmerising, whilst Daniel Craig gives a raw, expressive performance as the tough petty thief who became the model for some of Bacon's most intense and celebrated paintings, his ultimate vulnerability throwing his lover's glory into sharp relief. The film's fantastic visual style captures the extraordinary dynamism of Bacon's art; the lighting and colour palette are inspired by his work, and the film's atmosphere is one of both beauty and grotesque.

• Julie and Julia | DVD | (08/03/2010) from £3.80   |  Saving you £16.19 (426.05%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Based on Julie Powell's book "Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen." Julie recounts how she conquered every recipe in Julia Child's 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' and how she enlivened her spirit in the process!

• Richard III | DVD | (06/02/2006) from £13.48   |  Saving you £1.51 (11.20%)   |  RRP £14.99

  ""Why I can smile and murder while I smile And cry 'Content' to that which grieves my heart And wet my cheeks with artificial tears And frame my face to all occasions..."" Soon after Edward IV is crowned King his brother Richard a hunchback twisted in mind as well as body starts scheming for the throne of England. He woos and wins Lady Anne and then poisons Edward's mind against their brother Clarence later organising his death. But even after his coronation

• Rollerball | Blu Ray | (23/03/2015) from £9.39   |  Saving you £10.60 (112.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Norman Jewison's dystopian Rollerball portrays a near-future in the aftermath of the Corporate Wars, in which nations have crumbled and conglomerates rule. In place of freedom the people are given bread and circuses: material comfort and rollerball itself. Played on a circular, slanted track by men on skates and motorbikes, this extreme sport is the ultimate extrapolation of the primitive blood lust implicit in many team sports. James Caan is outstanding as Jonathan E, star player with the Houston team. In the elegant detachment of Jewison's direction, emphasised by the stark, alienating use of classical music, there are echoes of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Notwithstanding the brilliantly staged arena sequences, Rollerball is essentially about freedom versus conformity and the corruption of unfettered capitalism, with Caan leading an existential rebellion in the tradition of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 which leads to a chilling, apocalyptic finale. Certainly the most prophetic film of the 1970s, Rollerball has an intelligence and power overlooked by those who simply denounce its brutal violence. On the DVD: Rollerball arrives on DVD with clear three-channel Dolby Digital sound, although obviously it lacks the impact of a more modern 5.1 soundtrack. The 1.77:1 transfer is anamorphically enhanced and is generally very sharp and detailed with excellent colour. Some scenes show a lot of grain, but this is presumably a consequence of having to shoot with very fast lenses to capture the swift and dramatic action under indoor lighting conditions. "Return to the Arena--The Making of Rollerball" is a new 25-minute documentary (4:3 with letterboxed film clips) that features Jewison, Harrison and various other personnel reminiscing about the making of the film. The highlight of the extras are commentary tacks from the Jewison and Harrison, and while there is inevitably some overlap of information, and some quite lengthy gaps in Harrison's track, there is also much to interest the serious film buff. Also included is an original seven-minute promotional featurette "From Rome to Rollerball: The Full Circle", the chilling original trailer, the teaser trailer and a trailer for the remake.--Gary S Dalkin

• Romeo And Juliet | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £5.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (166.94%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When beautiful heiress Juliet attends a dance, she's smitten with Romeo, the young man of her dreams. But with feuding families, their love is forbidden, so they meet secretly to declare their passion. When their deceit results in tragedy, they must separate and go into hiding. Will they risk their very lives for one more blissful embrace? Shakespeare's stunning testament to undying love is brilliantly visualized by Italian director Franco Zeffirelli in a classic motion picture that won four ...

• Law And Order Special Victims Unit - Series 1 | DVD | (28/02/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £44.99

  All the episodes from Season 1 of Law And Order: Special Victims Unit. Episodes Comprise : 1. Payback 2. A Single Life 3. ...Or Just Look Like One 4. Hysteria 5. Wanderlust 6. Sophomore Jinx 7. Uncivilized 8. Stalked 9. Stocks And Bondage 10. Closure: Part I 11. Bad Blood 12. Russian Love Poem 13. Disrobed 14. Limitations 15. Entitled 16. The Third Guy 17. Misleader 18. Chat Room 19. Contact 20. Remorse 21. Nocturne 22. Slaves

• Red Rocket | Blu Ray | (24/10/2022) from £6.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The audacious new film from writer-director Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine), starring Simon Rex in a magnetic, live-wire performance, Red Rocket is a darkly funny and humane portrait of a uniquely American hustler and a hometown that barely tolerates him.