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Babyteeth (2019): Australian coming–of–age drama marking the feature debut for director Shannon Murphy (KILLING EVE), from a screenplay by Rita Kalnejais,…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Booksmart (2019): Sensational directorial debut for actor Olivia Wilde, who transforms the High School coming–of–age comedy into a riotous celebration of…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
For My Father's Kingdom (2019): Director Vea Mafile'o crafts this deeply personal documentary portrait of her father, a Tongan patriarch whose dedication to pouring large amounts of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
A Simple Favour (2018): Featuring a knowing cocktail of far–fetched twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, this stylish post–modern film noir stars Anna…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
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
Widows (2018): A contemporary heist thriller from director Steve McQueen following four windowed women who attempt to pay back the crime boss that their husbands…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Battle of the Sexes, The (2017): Entertainingly playful telling of the story behind the milestone 1973 tennis match in which the 29–year–old women's champ Billie Jean…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Big Sick, The (2017): Pakistan–born comedian Kumail Nanjiani (SILICON VALLEY) and Zoe Kazan find the right chemistry in this winning culture clash rom–com that…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Born Racer: The Scott Dixon Story (2017): Portrait of 5–time Indy Car world champion, New Zealander Scott "Iceman" Dixon. Provides a unique glimpse into the world of motor sport with…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Wife, The (2017): An intelligent drama exploring the 40 year marriage between a Nobel Prize winning novelist and his wife, who has remained in the shadows as her own…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Great Maiden's Blush, The (2016): A precarious friendship develops between two first–time single mothers – one a taxi–driver and girl racer, the other a pianist and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Hacksaw Ridge (2016): The true World War II story of a conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa, won the Medal of Honor for his bravery and regard for his…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
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
Jackie (2016): A portrait of Jackie Kennedy following the assassination of her husband John F. Kennedy. Natalie Portman provides an intimate and sensitive portrayal…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Why Am I?: The Science of Us (2016): An internationally lauded four part series that details the findings of a 40–year study by the Otago School of Medicine that follows every baby…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Amy (2015): The compelling but undeniably downbeat story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks. From the…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Ground We Won, The (2015): A revealing portrait of contemporary manhood as observed through the rites and rituals of a rural New Zealand rugby club made up of…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Jinx, The (TV Series) (The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst) (2015): Riveting series examines the complicated life of reclusive real estate icon, Robert Durst, the key suspect in a series of unsolved crimes.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Mavis! (2015): Rousing chronicle of the life and music of singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Suffragette (2015): Rousing account of the suffragette movement in Edwardian Britain seen through the eyes of a working mother who's galvanized into political action by…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Birdman (Birdman: or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014): A nimble, bravura Oscar–winning black comedy that cannily casts Michael Keaton as a washed–up actor who, having once played an iconic…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Cure, The (2014): An American–accented medical thriller in which Antonia Prebble plays a scientist who discovers that the pharmaceutical company she works for is…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Dead Lands, The (2014): After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, a Maori chieftain's son, must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Blackfish (2013): A series of deaths caused by a Seaworld killer whale is used to shed light on harmful living conditions in this persuasive activist documentary.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Dallas Buyers Club (2013): Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto both won Oscars for their performances in this dramatization of the story of Ron Woodroof, an AIDS–afflicted…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Philomena (2013): Poignant drama stars Judi Dench as a elderly Irish woman searching for the child she was forced to give up while working at a convent as a teenager.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (2013): A galvanizing portrait of the all–female punk rockers whose headline–grabbing music and performance art continues to bring Putin's…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Hobbit, The - An Unexpected Journey (2012): Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth with this epic first chapter in The Hobbit saga, which follows Bilbo Baggins' quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Quartet (2012): Another pleasant surprise for the retiree set, this time centred on a home for retired musicians, and the recently arrived opera diva (Maggie Smith)…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Two Little Boys (2012): Set in the early 90's, this Kiwi "mullet" comedy follows the arrested development of two 'bogan' mates whose situation and relationship goes…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
What Really Happened: Votes for Women (2012): Another edifying take on a key turning point in New Zealand history (following What Really Happened: Waitangi), this Sunday Theatre commission…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Coriolanus (2011): Ralph Fiennes directs this fierce adaptation of Shakespeare's second–longest play, transposing the Bard's text to modern day Rome, where…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Curb Your Enthusiasm - Season 8 (TV Series) (2011): More episodes in the quirky celebrity–studded comedy. Eighth season finds Larry relocating to New York while moving his way back into the dating…; DVD ~~$50~~ $40 (Seasons 1-8 ~ 17 discs)
Hook, Line and Sinker (Hook, Line & Sinker) (2011): A blue–collar truck driver struggles to cope with his failing eyesight, despite the love and support of his family, in this grassroots gem from…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Hugo (2011): A state–of–the–art fantasy and homage to the origins of film and one of its earlier innovators, George Méliès (Kingsley), whose…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
My Wedding and Other Secrets (2011): Dir. Roseanne Liang adapts her winning documentary (BANANA IN A NUTSHELL) on the struggle to get her traditional Chinese parents to accept her Kiwi…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Nothing Trivial (TV Series) (2011): An agreeable and endearingly performed 'singles' comedy by way of modern day Auckland, centred on the romantic hang ups of five friends who compete…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 (Series 1)
Rest for the Wicked (2011): Jolly late–life crime–caper with Tony Barry as a former cop who poses undercover as a resident of a retirement village in an effort to…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75 (W/- Apron Strings)
Super City (TV Series) (2011): Award–winning comedy series directed by Taika Waititi and starring the brilliant Madeleine Sami, who alternates between multiple characters all…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 (Series 1)
Tree of Life, The (2011): Terrence Malick’s astonishing Cannes–winning epic, centred ostensibly on the life of a Midwestern family in the 50s (presided over by a gruff…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
When a City Falls (2011): Heavy–hearted chronicle of the impact of Christchurch’s devastating earthquakes, and on the lives of its resilient citizens.; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Home By Christmas (2010): The director of WAR STORIES returns to the subject for this deeply personal yet affecting docu–drama focusing this time on a single story…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Senna (2010): A thrilling motor–racing documentary on the fast life and times of Formula One legend and Brazilian hero, Ayrton Senna. An exemplar of the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Billy T James - The Legend, The Man, The Cuz (2009): Latest compilation of the most popular sketches from irrepressible comedian Billy T James, including Te News, the Traffic Cop, the Hard Case, the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Nine (2009): A stonkingly glamorous screen musical based on FELLINI'S 8 1/2, with famous film auteur Guido Contini struggling to realize his cinematic masterpiece…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009): An adorable, "Kiwi–as" portrait of NZ's beloved folk–singing comedy duo, Jools and Lynda Topp, which also resonates as a ripely…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Hurt Locker, The (2008): Nerve–jangling Iraq War set drama follows a gung–ho bomb disposal expert with a seeming addiction to adrenaline. The most…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Second-Hand Wedding (Secondhand Wedding) (2008): Sweet–natured Kiwi suburban rom–com that was a surprise hit at the local box office, with large audiences responding to a highly…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Sir Edmund Hillary 1919 - 2008 (2008): Towering tribute to the late, great Sir Ed. Includes the documentary ‘Remembering Sir Ed: A Tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary’, an overview of the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2007): Award–winning documentary that examines the controversial legacy of the great explorer Captain James Cook. Hosted by geographer Vanessa…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 (TV Series) (2007): Local heroes Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie's unique two–man 'digi–folk' routine finds its way onto American screens in this applauded…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Forbidden Lie$ (Forbidden Lies) (2007): Thoroughly engrossing docudrama investigates the truth behind disgraced bestselling author Norma Khouri, who claimed to be a Jordanian campaigner…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Here to Stay (TV Series) (2007): An enlightening, culturally pertinent reference point for the current make up of New Zealand society, this six part series revisits a number of key…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 (Series 1) , ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 (Series 2)
Kissy Kissy (2007): Aro Valley–made DV drama concerns the intersecting lives of a cast and crew on a low budget movie, and the all–too–familiar…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Lovely Rita - A Painter's Life (2007): Evocative, celebratory remembrance of New Zealand’s Rita Angus, told primarily through a collection of over 300 letters the artist wrote to…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007): Johnny Depp is centre stage once again for dir. Tim Burton in this fiendish screen rendition of Stephen Sondheim's twisted musical about a…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (2-Disc)
War and Peace (TV Mini-Series) (2007): Extremely lavish – the most expensive mini–series produced in the EU – adaptation of Tolstoy's classic story of five aristocratic…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (sun fade on spine)
We're Here to Help (2007): Hearty bureaucratic broadside with Australian Erik Thomson well cast as Kiwi property developer Dave Henderson, who became hounded and eventually…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Zodiac (2007): Intense, painstaking thriller from the dir. of SEVEN magnifies San Francisco's unsolved ‘Zodiac’ killings with obsessive compulsion and…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Last Resort, The (2006): A modest coastal campground is the site of much dispute and debate in this thorny documentary casting light on New Zealand’s ceaseless ‘land…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Maddigan's Quest (TV Series) (2006): Nicely–produced local series for children – adapted from Margaret Mahy's bestseller – set in a post–technological future…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Maori Queen, The: 1931-2006 (Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu) (2006): Televised tribute to the 'Maori Queen', Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, on the occasion of her funeral in August 2006, edited down from…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
No. 2 (Number 2) (2006): Playwright Toa Fraser adapts his acclaimed stageplay about a hard–bitten matriarch determined to bring her grandchildren together for a…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Perfect Creature (2006): Ambitious, well–appointed Gothica set in a retro–alternate Aotearoa, where humans and their highly–evolved vampire colleagues…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
Road to Guantanamo, The (2006): A searing, politically pertinent docu–drama from the prolific Michael Winterbottom (w/ co–dir. Whitecross), reenacting with…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Pixies - Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour (2005): An excellent DVD document of Boston–based alt–rock band The Pixies performing during their 2004 reunion tour at the Eurockeennes…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Prison Break - Season 1 (TV Series) (2005): Making a masterfully gripping series out of its preposterous premise, this finds a wealthy architect (Miller) enfurl an elaborate plan to rescue his…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50 (Season 1-4 set ~ as new)
Wah-Wah (2005): A caustic memoir of colonial growing pains from actor Richard E. Grant (WITHNAIL AND I), chronicling his own adolescence in Swaziland during the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
World's Fastest Indian, The (2005): Feelgood drama with a core of goodhearted Kiwi common sense and realism, this relates the true story of Invercargill legend Burt Munro (Hopkins), who…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (2-Disc Collector's Edition)
Colin McCahon: I Am (2004): A sterling examination of the life and work of New Zealand's most renowned modern artist, Colin McCahon, who was born in 1919 and blossomed into a…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Good Night, and Good Luck (2004): An astutely–judged freezeframe of an important symbolic moment in 20th century American history, when CBS television presenter Edward Murrow…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Phantom of the Opera, The (2004): An opulently kitschy version of the amazingly successful Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, in which the shadowy, disfigured 'phantom' (Butler) tries to…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Vera Drake (2004): An impeccable period drama from Mike Leigh that ranks alongside the director's best work, this is the moving story of a middle aged woman who was…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Fog of War, The (2003): A perfectly–formed, Oscar–winning documentary about the life and career of Robert S McNamara, who served as Secretary of Defense under…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Whale Rider (2003): A stirring, widely–acclaimed adaptation of Witi Ihimaera’s novel about a young girl’s struggle to win the approval of her patriarchal…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Bowling For Columbine (2002): Essential viewing from the dir. of ROGER AND ME, constructing another entertaining and devastating critique of the contradictions of the US of A,…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (As New 2-disc)
Hysterical Blindness (2002): A red–maned Uma Thurman comes to terms with her 'Jersey Girl' existence in this noted telemovie from dir. Mira Nair (MONSOON…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Her Majesty (2001): A little–known, but sincerely crafted tale is set in 1950s New Zealand around a young girl's (Andrews) infatuation with Queen Elizabeth II,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lantana (2001): Quiet desperation in suburbia and mis–communication in marriage interlink the lives of four Sydney–side couples, who become further…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
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 (With Series 2 & Series 3)
Trio at the Top (2001): Playful Kiwi doco telling the story of the 'golden age' of New Zealand motor sport in the 60s, when Bruce McLauren, Denny Hulme and Chris Amon were…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (Plus CD Soundtrack)
Best in Show (2000): Aided by much of the same cast from his small–town character–driven satire, WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, dir. Christopher Guest applies his…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75 (Multipack W/- Waiting For Guffman & A Mighty Wind)
Boys Don't Cry (1999): Widely touted dramatisation of the true–life 'Brandon Teena' tragedy set in the grim badlands of America's Midwest, where a teenage girl…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
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 (Ep. 3) , ~~$25~~ $18.75 (Ep. 4) , ~~$25~~ $18.75 (Ep. 5)
Room for Romeo Brass, A (1999): This extraordinary coming–of–age story places two twelve–year–old boys in the company of a well–meaning but…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Roy Orbison - Black and White Night (1999): The inimitable Roy Orbison performs 17 of his best songs with guest artists including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt and Tom Waits.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
From the Earth to the Moon (TV Series) (1998): Truly epic dramatisation of the Apollo space programme – produced by Tom Hanks after the success of APOLLO 13 – which looks at the entire…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Get Real (1998): This British tale of a teen schoolboy's frustratingly closeted affair with the athletic head boy of his high school makes the grade to appeal to…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Memory and Desire (1998): Director Niki Caro pulls out the art–house stops for her feature debut: a love–story about a mismatched Japanese couple whose honeymoon…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Saving Private Ryan (1998): Tom Hanks commands a squad assigned to retrieving a single man from behind German lines in WWII France. With 'sacrifice' the key theme,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Thin Red Line, The (1998): A studiously arthouse rendition of WWII, isolating a crucial battle of the Pacific campaign (Guadacanal) as a minutely observed microcosm of humanity…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Waking Ned Devine (1998): When national lottery winner Ned Devine carks it, a cunning old codger (Ian Bannen) assumes his identity to claim the loot, and finds no shortage of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Full Monty, The (1997): British success story of the decade is small but perfected–formed tale of triumphant underdogs. That it convinces that five pretty unsexy…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Gattaca (1997): The big league writer/directing debut of ex–pat Wellingtonian and former London adman Niccol, is a highly intriguing thriller about the scary…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Titanic (1997): Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet cross class lines to consummate their passion just before the iceberg severs the stern from the bow in…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30 (4-disc Deluxe Set)
Crucible, The (1996): A theatrical yet wrenchingly emotional treatment of Arthur Miller's classic play about the horrific witch–hunt hysteria that swept through…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (as new)
Evita (1996): The Broadway Extravaganza, complete with Madonna, wall–to–wall songs and political melodrama, is bravely swallowed whole by Hollywood. …; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Flirting with Disaster (1996): This terrific, sophisticated comedy from the director of SPANKING THE MONKEY possesses broad audience appeal without compromising its integrity. Ben…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Looking for Richard (1996): Al Pacino's pet project, and his directing debut, explores the American actor's paradoxical obsessions with Shakespeare, debunking some of the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
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
War Stories (War Stories our Mothers never told us) (1995): Remarkable documentary manages to compel almost exclusively via the spoken word as seven elderly women offer candid yet articulate and boldy frank…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Once Were Warriors (1994): As sensational as it is important, Lee Tamahori's adaptation managed to transform Alan Duff's relentlessly down–beat novel about domestic…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Joy Luck Club, The (1993): From Amy Tan's novel, this story of four Chinese–American women and their daughters will touch a chord with mums and daughters of all races,…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Piano, The (1993): A romantic masterpiece set in pioneering New Zealand worthy of its reputation and phenomenal success. Worth a second glance for the cast's impeccable…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Schindler's List (1993): Spielberg deservedly swept the '94 Oscars with this compassionate, consummately–crafted tale of a prominent Nazi's precarious mission to save…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992): Gripping transposition of David Mamet's savage stageplay about ruthless real estate salesmen who reel under a do–or–die sales ultimatum.…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
League of Their Own, A (1992): Good–natured comedy centres around the female baseball league that formed while the men were off fighting in WW2.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Red Curtain Trilogy (Strictly Ballroom; Romeo and Juliet; Moulin Rouge) (1992-2001): Australian dir. Baz Luhrmann's three visionary modern musicals given a lavish box–set presentation.; DVD ~~$35~~ $25
Sneakers (1992): This reworks the spy–caper genre to dazzling effect as an endearing team of security crackpots attempt to outwit bad egg Ben Kingsley whose…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Cape Fear (1991): Excruciating but masterful telling of a convicted rapist (Robert De Niro) who calculates revenge on his former attorney by way of his family. Scores…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
An Angel at My Table (1990): Multi–award winning adaptation of Janet Frame's three autobiographies, deserving of its big reputation through compassionate storytelling and…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Reversal of Fortune (1990): In his best performance, Jeremy Irons won an Oscar for portraying Claus Von Bulow, a European émigré who was accused of trying to poison his wife…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
My Left Foot (1989): Daniel Day Lewis won the Oscar for his incredible portrayal of Irishman Christy Brown who, in spite of his severe physical handicap became a…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Hope and Glory (1987): Well–crafted account of Dir. Boorman's childhood in wartime London.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Local Hero (1983): Peter Riegert plays an American oil executive assigned to buy out a small Scottish community where, of course, not everyone takes the bait. Burt…; DVD ~~$30~~ $20
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 (3-pk w/ Innerspace & Night Shift)
MASH (TV Series) (M*A*S*H) (1972-1983): Long running and much loved TV Series loosely based on Robert Altman’s 1969 film set in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in the Korean…; DVD ~~$80~~ $50 (Complete 11 Seasons + Movie BOX)

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