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Lean On Me (1989): Principal Morgan Freeman whips the pupils of a troubled high–school into shape in this formulaic but likeable example of the genre.; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Weekend at Bernies (1989): A tacky but highly inventive comedy about two young execs who must ensure their deceased boss at least appears that way in order to enjoy his luxury…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Broadcast News (1987): Superb TV newsroom dramedy in which vacuous newsreader Hurt and neurotic reporter Brooks compete for the attentions of Holly Hunter.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Witches of Eastwick (1987): Lively comic fantasy about three bored spinsters whose dreams of Mr. Right unwittingly conjure up a diabolical Jack Nicholson.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Out of Africa (1985): Epic, elegant retelling of Karen Blixen's African memoirs. Winner of seven Oscars including Best Picture.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (TV Series) (1983-2004): Much loved and admired British drama series about a gang of construction labourers who take slightly dodgy, yet lucrative jobs in Europe and…; DVD ~~$64.95~~ $24.35, $64.95
Risky Business (1983): A kind of '80s update of THE GRADUATE, this imaginative comedy propelled a 17–year old Tom Cruise into the limelight. Uncommonly stylish and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Terms of Endearment (1983): Classic family saga of loss and reconciliation with Shirley Maclaine and Jack Nicholson, who both won Oscars, as did the film.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Gandhi (1982): Epic retelling of the life of the inspirational Indian leader with Ben Kingsley as 'The Mahatma'. Won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Bad News Bears (1976): Delightfully cynical baseball comedy starring Walter Matthau as an alcoholic ex–baseball pitcher who becomes a coach for a youth baseball team…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Hard Times (Street Fighter) (1975): During the Great Depression Charles Bronson fights economic gloom with his fists in this invigorating punch–fest from the action ace Walter…; DVD $19.95
Gambler, The (1974): A typically gritty 70s crime drama, adapted from a story by Dostoevsky, that boasts a fine performance by James Caan as a well–respected…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV Series) (1974-1975): Darkly comic supernatural series following newspaper reporter Carl Kochak as he attempts to uncover supernatural occurrences in downtown Chicago.…; DVD $49.95
Little House on the Prairie (TV Series) (1974-1982): Gently focused account of a settler family building their 'little house' on the plains of Minnesota in the 1870s. While not exactly gritty, this is…; DVD $39.95, $169.95
Sting, The (1973): Classic vehicle for Robert Redford and Paul Newman playing two Depression–era conmen. Winner of seven Oscars including Best Picture. Music by…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Mary Tyler Moore Show, The (TV Series) (1970-1974): A highly polished, somewhat revolutionary sitcom following the career path and domestic life of a determinedly single newsroom journalist, this made…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Odd Couple, The (TV Series) (1970): Spinning off from the feature film based on Neil Simon's Broadway play, this small screen version winningly supplants the Lemmon–Matthau double…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Patton (1970): George C. Scott is unnervingly convincing as the real life WW2 General with whose military convictions were indeed unnerving. Co–written by…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Waterloo (1970): Napoleonic epic from the Russian director of WAR AND PEACE is dramatically woolly, but includes superb, sprawling battle–scenes. Rod Steiger…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Here's Lucy (TV Series) (1968): Audiences still loved Lucy in this swansong sitcom for the beloved comedian. Ball plays a zany widow; her real–life son and daughter play her…; DVD $29.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Lion in Winter, The (1968): An acting feast for Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn (who won an Oscar) as tempestuous King Henry II and his estranged wife who fiercely…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Bonnie and Clyde (1967): One of the seminal films of the late 1960s, an artful depiction of the exploits of Depression–era bank–robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Cool Hand Luke (1967): Sure–footed, entertaining chain–gang yarn with a famously repulsive egg–eating contest.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Wait Until Dark (1967): A blind Audrey Hepburn is trapped in her apartment by psycho–beatnik Alan Arkin, who's looking for hidden heroin. Based on a stageplay, this…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Time Tunnel, The (TV Series) (1966-1967): One of producer Irwin Allen's (LOST IN SPACE) most ambitious and successful series, finds two US scientists working on the secret time–travel…; DVD $59.95
War Lord, The (1965): Charlton Heston stars in this muscular historical adventure as an honoured knight who takes over a castle tower in the swampland of Normandy.…; DVD $29.95
Fistful of Dollars, A (1964): Perhaps the most famous of the spaghetti Westerns, with Clint Eastwood influencing a generation of tough guy anti–heroes with his formidable,…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Kitten with a Whip (1964): Ann–Margaret brings white–hot intensity to this cult classic about a teenage girl on the run from the law who blackmails a clueless…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Hud (1963): Handsome idler Paul Newman sows the seeds of trouble in this excellent modern–day Texas western, with his piercing eyes and calculated slouch…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Nutty Professor, The (1963): Jerry Lewis' most hilarious, certainly most personal work uses the Jekyll–and–Hyde device to exploit his comic genius as both awkward…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
That Kind of Girl (1963): Another gem rescued from obscurity by the BFI's Flipside label, this one deals with the hush–hush topic of venereal disease against a backdrop…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962): Moving adaptation stars Gregory Peck in an Oscar–winning performance as the genial lawyer who defends an innocent Negro accused of rape in the…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961): Audrey Hepburn is just lovely as an uptown Manhattan socialite who proves a major distraction for her writer neighbour. A chic, carefree frolic based…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Children's Hour, The (1961): Good performances from the two leads as lesbian school–teachers who are involved in smalltown scandal when a trouble–making student…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Magnificent Seven, The (1960): Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson head other famous faces–to–be in this popular remake of Kurosawa's THE SEVEN SAMURAI.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Spartacus (1960): First–rate epic details the revolt of the ancient Roman slaves as led by Kirk Douglas in the title role. Production spares little expense but…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Ben-Hur (1959): Spectacular production of the Jews plight against the Roman empire, complete with landmark chariot race, awesome sea battle and a cast of thousands…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Cat On a Hot Tin Roof (1958): Compelling melodrama based on Tennessee Williams' play of greed, lust and impotence in a wealthly Southern family. Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
I Married a Monster From Outer Space (1958): An exceptional, well–directed 1950's B–movie in which a race of monster–like aliens try to conquer Earth by taking over a…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Night to Remember, A (1958): Vivid re–enactment of events that led to the sinking of the Titanic, with careful attention payed to the human drama. Kenneth More leads a…; Blu-Ray $34.95
A King in New York (1957): Mild satire, in which Chaplin plays the leader of 'Estrovia' whose visit to NYC is beset by witchhunts, noise, and 1950s conservatism. Has often…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Nights of Cabiria (1957): Giulietta Masina is marvelous as a waifish prostitute dreaming of a rich, wonderful life but always finding sorrow. Tragicomic masterpiece won an…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Ladykillers, The (1955): Priceless Ealing black comedy in which bungling robbers Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers et al conspire to snuff out their rich old landlady, an…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Man from Laramie, The (1955): An angst–ridden James Stewart seeks retribution on arms dealers whose illegal trade resulted in the ambushing of his brother's cavalry patrol.…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Ray Harryhausen: Special Edition Collection (1955-1977): It Came From Beneath The Sea Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers The 3 Worlds of Gulliver Mysterious Island Jason and the Argonauts The 7th Voyage of…; DVD $79.95 | Blu-Ray $119.95
Rebel Without a Cause (1955): James Dean's intense portayal of an alienated youth from a wealthy family opened the eyes of a generation and catapulted him to stardom. One of the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Dambusters, The (Dam Busters, The) (1954): British inventor Barnes Wallis's ingenious attempts to destroy German dams during WWII forms the basis of this splendid thriller. Michael Redgrave…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
On the Waterfront (1954): Brooding tour–de–force with Marlon Brando in his prime as the square–jawed misfit entangled in corrupt union politics. Winner of 8…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Samurai Trilogy, The (Musashi Miyamoto, Duel at Ichijoji Temple, Duel at Ganryu Island) (1954-1956): Sweeping saga of a legendary 17th century samurai Musashi Miyamoto, that made an icon of actor Toshiro Mifune. Played out against the turmoil of a…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30
Harvey (1950): Jimmy Stewart's personal favourite role is his middle–aged drunk who has a six–foot rabbit friend that only he can see. From Mary Chase's…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
All the King's Men (1949): Broderick Crawford brilliantly plays a well intentioned but bullheaded Southern senator whose thirst for power sets him on the road to ruin. Fine…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Queen of Spades (1949): Expressionistic ghost story in which an obsessive army officer in 18th Century Russia becomes convinced an elderly countess has gained the ability to…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Twelve O'Clock High (1949): Gregory Peck is at his peak as a General brought in to restore morale to a squadron engaged in daily bombing raids over Germany. One of the great…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Black Narcissus (1946): Visually stunning film about a group of nuns who try to establish a mission on a remote Himalayan outpost in the face of formidable conditions. One…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Great Expectations (1946): Esteemed treatment of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a young orphan aided by a mysterious benefactor brought major international success to the…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Mildred Pierce (1945): Joan Crawford won an Oscar for her career–defining role as a stoical housewife–turned–waitress who finds success in business, but…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Henry V (1944): Brimming with zest, this Shakespeare adaption became an instant classic when released, featuring Laurence Olivier in full sail as the youthful…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
National Velvet (1944): Ever–exciting family classic, with 12 year–old budding equestrian Elizabeth Taylor, taking her horse Velvet all the way to the Grand…; DVD $14.95
Mrs. Miniver (1942): An unabashed patriotic war drama, so effective in that capacity it garnered political commendation as well as six Oscars, including Best Picture and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Only Angels Have Wings (1939): Quintessential Hawks fare in which men are men and women have to be equally tough. At a South American outpost, mail pilot Cary Grant becomes…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Pygmalion (1938): Leslie Howard trains Wendy Hiller to be a lady, in an excellent version of the G B Shaw play.; DVD $19.95
Lost Horizon (1937): Wonderful fantasy adventure about five people who find sanctuary in a Tibetan Valley where good health, peace and longevity reign. A haunting and…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Modern Times (1936): A last hurrah for the Little Tramp, who finds himself a casualty of industrial turmoil. Chaplin's produced this silent classic in spite of the sound…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Duck Soup (1933): A commercial bomb when released, this has since emerged as The Marx Brothers' tour–de–force, and the most popular among fans on account…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Little Women (1933): Constantly enjoyable version of Louisa Alcott's novel about four sisters and their mother coping while their father fights in the Civil War. Splendid…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Storm Over Asia (Potomok Chingis-Khana) (1928): An epic of silent Russian cinema to rival Eisenstein, this is set around a young Mongol fur–trapper who is swindled by traders and develops a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919): An evil doctor uses a sleepwalker to carry out his barbarous fantasies in this seminal foray into horror and expressionist cinema. Notable for its…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70

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