Flash Gordon
on DVD
(1980) Starring:Sam Jones, Ornella Muti, Melody Anderson Director:Mike Hodges Certificate:
New York football star Flash Gordon vaults into outer space to battle the nefarious Ming, supreme ruler of the planet Mongo. Ming intends to conquer planet earth, and hunky Flash teams up with several of his daring female admirers, as well as the brilliant Dr. Zarkov, in an effort to thwart the ..read more »
Anchorman
on DVD
(2004) Starring:Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd Director:Adam McKay Certificate:
It's the early 1970s and the local anchorman is not only a source of news but a revered local hero. In San Diego, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), a moustachioed bachelor with a taste for scotch, unparalleled passion for the jazz flute, and a near-telepathic connection with his spirited mutt, Baxter, ..read more »
Best performance by Nicholas Cage. Heartbreakingly sad.
Leaving Las Vegas
on DVD
(1995) Starring:Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands Director:Mike Figgis Certificate:
With LEAVING LAS VEGAS, director Mike Figgis spun critical gold out of what would appear to be a maudlin and hackneyed premise--a down-and-out drunk meets a hooker with a heart of gold. The reason for the film's success lies partly in its refusal to moralize, but mostly it is the strong ..read more »
The Thing
on DVD
(1982) Starring:Kurt Russell, T.K. Carter, Richard Dysart Director:John Carpenter Certificate:
Based on both the short story by John W. Campbell, Jr. and the 1951 film produced by Howard Hawks, THE THING is John Carpenter's stunning masterpiece of horror. A group of weary scientists enduring the winter in an isolated camp deep in Antarctica chance upon an alien spacecraft buried in the ice. ..read more »
Once
on DVD
(2006) Starring:Alaistair Foley, Catherine Hansard, Glen Hansard Director:John Carney Certificate:
A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.
Star Wars Trilogy
(4 discs)
on DVD
(1977) Starring:Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher Director:George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Richard Marquand Certificate:
The complete original STAR WARS trilogy in one set, in their 1997 remastered Special Edition versions, with an extra disc containing a documentary and other amazing extras. STAR WARS - A NEW HOPE, George Lucas's stunning sci-fi masterpiece, is arguably one of the most inventive and entertaining ..read more »
Tell No One
on DVD
(2006) Starring:Francois Cluzet, Marie-Josee Croze, Andre Dussollier Director:Guillaume Canet Certificate: Watch now:Subscribe and watch this as part of an unlimited package.
Pediatric Alex Beck (Francois Cluzet), still devastated by the savage murder of his wife Margot (Marie-Josee Croze) in the early days of their marriage eight years ago, receives an anonymous email. When he clicks on the link he sees a woman's face standing in a crowd and being filmed in real time - ..read more »
Cronos
on DVD
(1993) Starring:Ron Perlman, Frederico Luppi, Claudio Brook Director:Guillermo del Toro Certificate:
A modern vampire tale, elevated from the usual trappings of fangs and garlic, Cronos is living evidence that the vampire movie is disturbingly undead, stylishly reworking the ancient themes of dread and desire in a sophisticated and unique way. Packed with startling imagery and a strong visual ..read more »
The Devil's Backbone
on DVD
(2001) Starring:Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Frederico Luppi Director:Guillermo del Toro Certificate:
During the Spanish Civil War, newly orphaned Carlos (Fernando Tielve) is taken to a school for the children of those who died fighting against fascism. He is given the bed that formerly belonged to Santi, a boy who recently died during an attack in which a bomb dropped, landing in the school's ..read more »