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Perfect Days (2023): The irrepressibly handsome Kôji Yakusho stars as a solitary man who cleans public lavatories for a living but seems to have a rich inner life…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Wild Mountain Thyme (2020): John Patrick Shanley, who created MOONSTRUCK, brings his sweeping romantic vision to Ireland with Wild Mountain Thyme. The headstrong farmer Rosemary…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
First Cow (2019): A western set in the Pacific Northwest from acclaimed director Kelly Reichardt (MEEK'S CUTOFF), patiently depicting the hardscrabble way of life of…; DVD $29.95
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2019): A documentary exploring the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller who was famously portrayed by Robin Williams in AWAKENINGS…; DVD $29.95
A Star is Born (2018): Bradley Cooper debuts impressively as director while sparking the right chemistry in front of the camera with real–life pop…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Mandy (2018): Psychedelic horror director Panos Cosmatos follows up his beguiling and underrated BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW with this no–holds–barred…; DVD $29.95
My Brilliant Friend (TV Mini-series) (L'amica geniale) (2018): Evocative Neapolitan drama adapted from the international best–selling novel by Elena Ferrante, following an elderly woman as she recounts her…; DVD $39.95
Tea With the Dames (Nothing Like a Dame) (2018): British acting legends Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith discuss their remarkable lives at Plowright's country home in…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Woman at War (2018): A droll yet heroic tale of a fifty–year–old environmental activist who is secretly waging a one–woman–war on the local…; DVD $29.95
My Year With Helen (2017): With unique access to high–ranking candidate Helen Clark, filmmaker Gaylene Preston casts a wry eye on proceedings as the United Nations turns…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Pecking Order (2017): Members of the Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club prepare for the NZ National Championships in this hilarious, heartwarming slice of Kiwi…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Deadpool (2016): Super–smug but irresistible super–(anti)hero riff based on the Marvel comic about a wise–cracking former Special Forces operative…; Poster (VG) $15
Ethel & Ernest (Ethel and Ernest) (2016): Beautiful hand–drawn animation based on the Raymond Briggs book of the same name, telling the true story of the author's own parents, Londoners…; DVD $19.95
heART of the matter, The (2016): A valuable historical documentary tracing the remarkable shifts in educational philosophy in New Zealand during the post WWII years, in which…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016): A feel–good comic misadventure in which a rebellious city kid and his reluctant foster uncle become subjects of a manhunt after they "go bush"…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Lost in Paris (Paris pieds nus) (2016): Another gem from husband–and–wife team, Abel & Gordon, featuring a roster of typically clever sight gags that follows the trail of a…; DVD $29.95
Month of Sundays, A (2016): Underrated Australian drama with LaPaglia as an emotionally troubled real estate agent, unable to sell his house or bond with his teenage son after…; DVD $29.95
Truman (2015): Spanish cinema stars Ricardo Darin and Javier Camara team up for this sensitive comedy as childhood friends who reunite after many years when one of…; DVD $29.95
Wild (2015): Vivid adaptation of the memoir by Cheryl Strayed, which chronicled her 1100–mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent…; Blu-Ray ~~$20~~ $15
Detectorists (TV Series) (2014-2017): Irresistible comedy about lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who spend their days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $29.95, $49.95
What We Do in the Shadows (2014): Follow the lives of Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav – three flatmates who are just trying to get by and overcome life’s obstacles, like being…; Blu-Ray $19.95
20 Feet From Stardom (Twenty Feet From Stardom) (2013): [This] is the most satisfying music documentary of the last five years, maybe even longer, and that is really saying something. It is the story of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Great Beauty, The (2013): This Academy–Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film has dir. Paolo Sorrentino's regular frontman Toni Servillo as an aging Roman…; DVD $19.95
Shadow Men, The (Spin; Les Hommes De L'Ombre) (2012): Political drama series follows the actions of a group of spin doctors who each advance their own cause after the assassination of the French…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Bernie (2011): A memorable (Jack) Black comedy about a gregarious Texas mortician who befriends a clingy spinster (Maclaine), with murderous results. The film's…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$19.95~~ $10
Headshot (2011): Thai new waver Pen–ek Ratanaruang directs this zen–like "Buddist noir" about a hitman who seeks enlightenment after a bullet to the head…; DVD $29.95
Check it Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (TV Series) (2010): John C. Reilly fronts this bizarre dead–of–the–night oddity, in which he 'checks out' various facets of life, including (not…; DVD $24.95
In the Electric Mist (2009): Improving on previous James Lee Burke adaptation HEAVEN’S PRISONERS, this sturdy New Orleans thriller has Tommy Lee Jones assuming the plum role of…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
35 Shots of Rum (35 rhums) (2008): A gorgeous meditation on child–parental devotion, centred on a middle–aged widower (Descas) who, in the tradition of Yasujiro Ozu (which…; DVD ~~$30~~ $20
Departures (2008): Poignant Oscar–winner that’s won over many hearts with its affecting tale of self–discovery, centered on a failed cellist whose career…; DVD $14.95
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) (2008): Utterly irresistible, Miyazaki’s latest animated triumph is one for all ages (even toddlers!); a Little Mermaid–inspired adventure of a…; DVD $34.95
George Gently (TV Series) (Inspector George Gently) (2007): Retro policier with a superb attention to detail, starring Martin Shaw as the eponymous inspector whose old–school detective methods are caught…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Noise (2007): An impressive Australian modern 'noir', refreshingly off–centred around a hearing–afflicted cop who is assigned the night shift at a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
An Inconvenient Truth (2006): Stark and compelling warning about the imminent effects of climate change – largely being stoked by carbon emissions from human activities…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Shine A Light (2006): Scorsese turns his gaze on the elder statesmen of rock 'n' roll –– The Rolling Stones –– as they bang out hits and fan…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Singer, The (Quand j'étais chanteur) (2006): Gerard Depardieu works his rotund charm as a journeyman lounge singer, crooning his way through half–empty nightclubs while forging an unlikely…; DVD $24.95
Breakfast on Pluto (2005): Cillian Murphy glitters in this whimsical drama as an Irish transgender escort during the social and political upheaval of the 70s. Despite the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
As it is in Heaven (Så som i himmelen) (2004): A feelgood arthouse hit about a renowned classical music conductor who rediscovers his roots in the far north of Sweden. Acquiring a rundown…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Birth (2004): An absorbing psychological drama about a young widow (Kidman) whose New York life is disrupted when a 10 year–old boy claims to be the…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Dig! (2004): Arguably the best and most illuminating of the recent wave of 'rock docs', this intimately charts the polarising fortunes of two buddy rock bands,…; DVD $29.95
Howl's Moving Castle (2004): Yet another miraculous animated odyssey from Hayao Miyazaki, who finds a perfect vehicle in the English fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones, about a…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Memories of Murder (Salinui chueok) (2003): A darkly lyrical thriller, set around the true–life hunt for South Korea's first documented serial killer in 1986, during the years of Chun…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Six Feet Under - Season 3 (TV Series) (2003): Further episodes of the acclaimed HBO drama set around a funeral home. 13 episodes over 5 DVDs: Perfect Circles, You Never Know, The Eye Inside,…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress (2002): Lovingly photographed fable of freedom, set during China's 'Cultural Revolution' in 1971 and based on the dir.'s own adolescence. Two young…; Poster (G) $7.95
Foyle's War (TV Series) (2002-2015): A distinguished drama series of mysteries set at the dawn of World War II, from the makers of Midsomer Murders. Michael Kitchen stars as charismatic…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Spirited Away (2002): Animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki gets to fully unlock his boundless imagination through the otherworldly adventures of an innocent young girl that…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Amelie (2001): A charming romantic comedy stamped with the purely cinematic style of dir. Jean–Pierre Juenet, who here remixes intricate set pieces, editing…; DVD $14.95
Gosford Park (2001): A handsome recital of Agatha Christie–style whodunnit and ‘upstairs–downstairs’ class–drama set in the confines of an English…; Poster (VG) $14.95
Six Feet Under - Season 1 (TV Series) (2001): The acclaimed, innovative HBO comedy–drama about an extremely dysfunctional family that operate a funeral home presided over by their deceased…; DVD ~~$59.95~~ $30
Chopper (2000): An unruly character–portrait of Australia's most notorious living criminal, Mark 'Chopper' Read, whose attention–grabbing exploits in the…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $15, $29.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Straight Story, The (2000): Far from wild at heart, this soft–peddle road movie from the infamous David Lynch is a serene, supremely dignified fable (though based on a…; Blu-Ray $29.95
New Zealand Wars, The (1999): Praised, yet inevitably controversial documentary series on New Zealand's 19th century history, in particular the various land–wars between…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75, ~~$25~~ $18.75, ~~$25~~ $18.75, ~~$70~~ $50
Fifth Element, The (1997): Whether you think it's a gorgeous sci–fi masterpiece or narcissistic fluff, French director Luc 'Nikita' Besson's multi–million dollar…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime) (1997): A landmark animation that set box–office records in Japan and was a hit worldwide due to it’s stunningly smooth visuals, and complex,…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Beast Wars (TV Series) (1996): CGI–animated TV–series set in a semi–futuristic world where various ‘beasts’ battle it out. Although the imagery is often…; DVD $49.95, $59.95
Day of the Beast (1996): If Almodovar made a horror movie it might look like this – beautifully shot and designed, funny and exciting. Though he can't quite sustain the…; Poster (U) $12.95
Bridges of Madison County (1995): Meryl Streep's exceptional talent finds a worthy vessel in a repressed housewife whose passions become enflamed by a nomadic photographer (Clint…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Groundhog Day (1993): Bill Murray is perfectly cast as a cranky TV weatherman who gets stranded in a tin–pot town, where he wakes every day in the same day, over and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Naked (1993): David Thewlis gives a bravura performance in a difficult role, somehow bringing humility to a complex yet unpleasant character – misogynist,…; Poster (F) $10.95
Three Colours: Blue (1993): Immaculate, introspective meditation on grief, redemption and liberty, Kieslowski's masterpiece borders on the pretentious. This redefines ART…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Man Bites Dog (1992): Disturbing black comedy unravels itself as a media satire but its barbaric humour won't tickle everyone's funnybone. Staged as a documentary, a film…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Cinema Paradiso (1990): Enchanting, achingly sweet film in which young Toto falls into a lifelong adoration of movies at the village theatre and its grumpy old…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Twin Peaks - Season 1 (TV Series) (1990): An eccentric, mystical FBI agent arrives in a small Pacific Northwest town to investigate the murder of a young high school girl. Iconic, influential…; DVD ~~$50~~ $37.50
Do the Right Thing (1989): Spike Lee's tour–de–force of racial friction and personal politics, forged his status as the most important black director in history.…; DVD $39.95
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989): A magical animation from the masterful Japanese dir. Miyazaki, which delivers a contemporary fairytale with strong characters, rich visuals and a…; Blu-Ray $34.95, $39.95
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
Mauri (1988): Rural slice–of–life centres around an embittered man's search for fulfilment by returning to his roots. It gently illuminates the…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30
My Neighbour Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) (1988): Dir. Miyazaki’s first huge hit in Japan is a model family film: realistic characters responding to realistic crises in a realistic way, though…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Ngati (1988): A moving and powerful drama about an Australian immigrant who encounters the spiritual home of the local 'Ngati' or tribe, which triggers his own…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Drowning by Numbers (1987): Blackly comic tale of three women who each drown their husbands. Peppered with references to game–playing, you can take part by counting to…; Poster (VG) $12.95
Jean De Florette (1986): A modern classic of love, greed and revenge set against the beauty of 1920s French Provence, superbly performed by three of France's biggest…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Transformers - The Movie (1986): Accompanying the mid–80s craze for ‘Transformer’ toys – robots which could transform into cars, planes etc. – was this animated…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Birdy (1984): Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage star in this complex yet compelling tale of a disturbed war veteran's descent into believing he is a bird. A bold and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Keep, The (1983): German soldiers camping in a Romanian castle are visited by various ghoulies in Michael Mann's off–beat supernatural yarn set during WWII,…; DVD $19.95
Utu - Redux (1983-2013): With lavish technical enhancement and narrative streamlining, this 'Redux' version of the 1983 epic restores its rightful place in the canon of great…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $14.95, ~~$39.95~~ $24.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$39.95~~ $34.95
Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) (1982- 1983): Fondly remembered British television series of self–contained stories – each with a twist – inspired by the adult macabre of Roald…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Time Bandits (1980): John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall and others star in this breathlessly inventive fantasy in which a young boy journeys through history to…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Duellists, The (1977): Napoleonic officers Harvey Keitel and Keith Carradine have a lengthy, stylish series of face–offs in this esteemed Ridley Scott–directed…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Dersu Uzala (1975): Kurosawa ventured to Russia for this Oscar–winning epic detailing the experiences of a Russian military explorer in Siberia, and his friendship…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Godfather Part 2, The (1974): The Corleone saga continues with the same passion and exacting standards, it both broadens the scope and bolsters the stature of the original. Hailed…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Exorcist, The (1973): Landmark, influential horror film tells its tale of a child diagnosed with a case of demon–possession in explicit detail. A penetrating sense…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
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
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971): Ambling across a relentless roadscape of diners and gas stations, young petrol–heads James Taylor (yes, the pop singer) and Dennis Wilson (yes,…; DVD ~~$50~~ $37.50
Zulu (1969): Vivid historical epic about a British army post besieged by the Zulu hordes in 19th century South Africa. Half of the film is a blow by blow recount…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968): A 13–minute credit sequence opens this riveting frontier saga, arguably the finest film of the genre. Charles Bronson steps in to Clint…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Sound of Music, The (1965): Enduring Rogers and Hammerstein musical based on the real–life Von Trapp family, who deserted their homeland to escape the Nazis.…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Fellini's 8 1/2 (1963): Fellini's most revered film is a self–analytical exercise casting Marcello Mastroianni as a troubled director trapped by his own visions and…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30
Rear Window (1954): Convalescing photographer Jimmy Stewart observes what may have been a murder in an opposing apartment. A Hitchcock must.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Seven Samurai, The (1954): Kurosawa's classic 'Eastern Western' about a village who hire an elite band of warriors to fend off marauders. Compassionate storytelling with combat…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
High Noon (1952): Retiring marshal Gary Cooper faces a crisis of conscience when he learns an old adversary wants revenge. A classic that derives its impact through…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Importance of Being Earnest (1952): Screen version of Oscar Wilde's brilliant comedy of manners starring a host of British stage thesps.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Singin' in the Rain (Singing in the Rain) (1952): The quintessential Hollywood musical happens to be about the movie biz. Its blend of vivacious style and humour, catchy numbers and dazzling…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Red Shoes, The (1948): Beloved dance classic is a strikingly realised story of a young ballerina who, in an echo of the Hans Christian Andersen story, becomes torn between…; DVD ~~$30~~ $20
Bringing Up Baby (1938): Definitive screwball comedy, has paleatologist Cary Grant and tiger–owning Katharine Hepburn striking sparks.; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Metropolis (1926): Fritz Lang's masterpiece is a magnificent marriage of pure cinema innovation and startlingly ambitious set design. Set around the year 2000, a…; Blu-Ray $19.95

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