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Subgenre Sampler

 
Red, White and BrassRed, White and Brass (2023)Aro Favourite
John–Paul Foliaki leads a lovable ensemble cast in this joyous, uplifting comedy set in the Tongan community of Te…
DVD $29.95
UproarUproar (2023)Recommended
Set in Dunedin in 1981, a rugby–obsessed country is divided over the arrival of the South African Springboks team, sparking nationwide…
DVD $29.95
Flux GourmetFlux Gourmet (2022)Aro Favourite
Required viewing for those with an interest in the machinations of the Arts, director Peter Strickland steps up as the rightful heir to British…
DVD $29.95
Nude TuesdayNude Tuesday (2022)Aro Favourite
A full–frontal body and sex–positive farce performed entirely in a made–up “gibberish” language (and then subtitled later by…
DVD $29.95
The Origin of EvilThe Origin of Evil (2022)Recommended
A black comedy thriller from France about riches, bitches and patriarchal pricks, because when it comes to money all bets are off and all knives come…
DVD $29.95
Triangle of SadnessTriangle of Sadness (2022)Recommended
Gilded privilege gets a stinging taste of reality in this brilliantly orchestrated Palm D'Or–winner from the dir. of THE SQUARE and FORCE…
DVD $29.95
I'm Your ManI'm Your Man (2021)Aro Favourite
A fabulously entertaining high concept comedy from Germany about a skeptical scientist who agrees to a three week product test of a humanoid robot…
DVD $29.95
Language LessonsLanguage Lessons (2021)
A Spanish teacher and her American student develop an unexpected friendship over a series of conference calls in this quirky, Co–Vid inspired…
DVD $29.95
My Salinger YearMy Salinger Year (2021)
Light drama set in the world of literary arts in the pre–digital era, from French–Canadian director Philippe Falardeau (MONSIEUR…
DVD $29.95
Next DoorNext Door (2021)
A dark and witty German comedy exploring gentrification and social inequality in Berlin, marking the directorial debut of accomplished actor Daniel…
DVD $29.95
Silent NightSilent Night (2021)
A grinch of a Christmas movie that on the surface looks like LOVE ACTUALLY but has a premise as black as coal. A bunch of…
DVD $29.95
Worst Person in the World, TheWorst Person in the World, The (2021)Aro Favourite
Gloriously provocative and richly perceptive comedy drama from talented Norwegian director Joachim Trier (THELMA), which follows an unpredictable,…
DVD $29.95
A Friendly TaleA Friendly Tale (Le bonheur des uns) (2020)
A charming four–hander from the director of LE CHEF in which a sparkling cast play two forty–something couples whose professional and…
DVD $29.95
Antoinette in the CevennesAntoinette in the Cevennes (2020)
A warm hearted French comedy from writer director Caroline Vignal, starring Laure Calamy as a school teacher on a journey of self–discovery in…
DVD $29.95
Baby DoneBaby Done (2020)Recommended
Appealing Kiwi comedy with award–winning stand–up comedian Rose Matafeo playing a reluctant soon–to–be parent in a state of…
DVD $29.95
Bill and Ted Face the MusicBill and Ted Face the Music (2020)
Time–traveling rock 'n' roll nerds Bill and Ted are back for another adventure, now as middle–aged dads. From the director of GALAXY…
DVD $29.95
Comeback Trail, TheComeback Trail, The (2020)
Crime comedy based on an 80's film of the same name, with Robert De Niro playing a greedy grindhouse film producer who casts an aging, washed up…
DVD $29.95
County, TheCounty, The (2020)
A quintessentially Icelandic serio–comedy from the director of RAMS about one woman’s fight against a monopolistic co–op stifling the…
DVD $29.95
Dinner in AmericaDinner in America (2020)Recommended
Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs lend plenty of charisma to this stroppy–sweet black comedy as an on–the–lam punk rocker and an…
DVD $29.95
FatmanFatman (2020)
Mel Gibson indulges his curmudgeonly side as a rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus who is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, a neglected…
DVD $24.95
Freshman YearFreshman Year (S#!%house) (2020)Recommended
An intimate microbudget indie depicting the experience of an awkward, lonely college freshman who unexpectedly makes a connection with a girl at a…
DVD $29.95
How to Be a Good WifeHow to Be a Good Wife (2020)
Feather lite French comedy set in 1968, with the predictably scene–stealing Juliette Binoche playing an immaculate and morally upright teacher…
DVD $29.95
I Used to Go HereI Used to Go Here (2020)
Clever indie dramady exploring millennial ennui from writer–director Kris Rey, with the always likeable Gillian Jacobs playing a struggling…
DVD $29.95
Intelligence (TV Series)Intelligence (TV Series) (2020)
British workplace comedy created by and starring Nick Mohammed as an inept and tactless computer analyst who is enlisted by a pompous American NSA…
DVD $29.95
Legend of Baron To'a, TheLegend of Baron To'a, The (2020)
Ridiculously bad–ass action comedy set in South Auckland where a displaced Tongan man discovers the championship wrestling belt that was a…
DVD $29.95
LimboLimbo (2020)Recommended
A moving cross–cultural comedy about the refugee experience, set on a remote Scottish island where a promising young Syrian musician is waiting…
DVD $29.95
Man in the Hat, TheMan in the Hat, The (2020)
Road–trip comedy–musical about a man who sets off from Marseilles in a small Fiat 500, with five angry men in a Citroën Dyane…
DVD $29.95
Mole Agent, TheMole Agent, The (2020)Recommended
An Academy Award–nominated documentary set in a nursing home in Chile, where a private investigator has hired a charismatic…
DVD $29.95
Never Gonna Snow AgainNever Gonna Snow Again (2020)
Assured Polish Oscar contender about a Ukrainian immigrant who unexpectedly develops a cult–like following while working as a masseur in a…
DVD $29.95
Rosa's WeddingRosa's Wedding (2020)Recommended
Delightful Spanish comedy about a hard–working seamstress in her mid–40's who decides to turn her life around after spending years…
DVD $29.95
Rose Maker, TheRose Maker, The (La fine fleur) (2020)
Gentle French comedy with Catherine Frot (THE MIDWIFE) playing a rose maker on the verge of financial ruin, who hires three hapless misfits with no…
DVD $29.95
This TownThis Town (2020)
Goofy small–town NZ rom–com about a socially awkward man (played by writer–director David White) who finds unlikely romance despite…
DVD $29.95
Trip to Greece, TheTrip to Greece, The (2020)
The fourth and final gastronomic expedition of British comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, who play fictionalised version of themselves retracing…
DVD $29.95
Wedding Speech, TheWedding Speech, The (Le discours) (2020)
Smart and sophisticated crowd–pleaser from French director Laurent Tirard (NICHOLAS ON HOLIDAY), following an anxiety–ridden man who is…
DVD $29.95
Wild Mountain ThymeWild Mountain Thyme (2020)Recommended
John Patrick Shanley, who created MOONSTRUCK, brings his sweeping romantic vision to Ireland with Wild Mountain Thyme. The headstrong farmer Rosemary…
DVD $29.95
Willy's WonderlandWilly's Wonderland (2020)
Nicolas Cage continues his late career "cult" movie run with this bonkers action–comedy–horror playing a quiet drifter who is tricked…
DVD $29.95
An Unexpected LoveAn Unexpected Love (El amor menos pensado) (2019)
Argentinian romantic comedy exploring the lives of a couple who, after 25 years of marriage, decide to explore being single, with hilarious and…
DVD $29.95
Come As You AreCome As You Are (2019)
A remake of the acclaimed Belgian film 'Hasta La Vista', this endearing and often funny bro comedy follows three young men with disabilities who hit…
DVD $29.95
Day Shall Come, TheDay Shall Come, The (2019)
Brilliantly absurd comedy from boundary–pushing British director Chris Morris (FOUR LIONS) following an impoverished and somewhat unhinged…
DVD $29.95 $15, $29.95
Days of the Bagnold SummerDays of the Bagnold Summer (2019)Recommended
Charming coming–of–age comedy–drama starring newcomer Earl Cave (son of Nick Cave) as a teenage heavy metal fan struggling to get…
DVD $29.95 $15, $29.95
Heroic LosersHeroic Losers (2019)Recommended
Winning underdog comedy from Argentinian director Sebastian Borensztein (CHINESE TAKEAWAY) based on the novel by Eduardo Sacheri (THE SECRET IN THEIR…
DVD $29.95
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten RomansHorrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans (2019)
Live action historical farce based on the book and TV series of the same name, about a teenager in the Roman era who is forced to join the Roman Army…
DVD $29.95
I Feel GoodI Feel Good (2019)
Oscar winner Jean Dujardin (THE ARTIST) stars in this quirky French comedy about a man with a ridiculous get–rich–quick scheme involving…
DVD $29.95
It Must Be HeavenIt Must Be Heaven (2019)Recommended
Brilliantly absurdist comedy of errors following a Palestinian filmmaker who leaves his country for the West and the promise of a new and better…
DVD $29.95
My Days of GloryMy Days of Glory (Mes jours de gloire) (2019)
French comedy about a self–absorbed, unemployed twenty–something who shamelessly sponges off his parents after his promising career as a…
DVD $29.95
Mystery of Henri Pick, TheMystery of Henri Pick, The (Le mystère Henri Pick) (2019)Recommended
Delectable literary–themed French comedy caper based on the book of the same name by David Foenkinos. The titular Henri Pick is a…
DVD $29.95 $20, $29.95
Of Love and LiesOf Love and Lies (2019)
Uplifting French dramedy about a diminutive but spirited 12–year old boy who challenges his lonely disillusioned dad into embracing life again…
DVD $29.95
PerfumesPerfumes (2019)
Anne (Emmanuelle Devos) was once the star of her industry – a perfumer whose ability to produce enticing new fragrances was second to none. She…
DVD $29.95
Room 212Room 212 (Chambre 212, On a Magical Night) (2019)
Playful French rom–com from acclaimed writer–director Christophe Honore (MA MERE, DAN PARIS). Set over the course of one night, where…
DVD $29.95
Take Home PayTake Home Pay (2019)
New Zealand–set Samoan action comedy from the director of THREE WISE COUSINS and HIBISCUS AND RUTHLESS, following a man who hires a wannabe…
DVD $29.95
Truth, TheTruth, The (2019)Aro Favourite
Dazzling modern family drama from master auteur Kore–eda Hirokazu (SHOPLIFTERS), pairing French screen icons Catherine Deneuve and Juliette…
DVD $29.95
YesterdayYesterday (2019)Recommended
Another smash hit from writer Richard Curtis which, like ABOUT TIME, works a fantasy element into his patented brand of well–scrubbed English…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Breaker Upperers, TheBreaker Upperers, The (2018)Aro Favourite
Madeleine Sami and Jackie Van Beek write, direct and star in this frisky and flat–out hilarious Kiwi comedy as heart–burned pals who form…
DVD $19.95
Destination WeddingDestination Wedding (2018)
Two hopelessly mismatched wedding guests develop a mutual affection while contending with their own spiteful feelings about the wedding, the guests,…
DVD $29.95
Good Girls (TV Series)Good Girls (TV Series) (2018)
A female–centric take on the premise of BREAKING BAD in which three suburban moms who're tired of trying to make ends meet take a leap into…
DVD $29.95, $34.95, $34.95
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, TheGuernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The (2018)
Warm and picturesque romantic comedy from the director of FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL. Set in 1946, the charismatic and free–spirited writer…
DVD $19.95
Guns AkimboGuns Akimbo (2018)
Daniel Radcliffe plays a nerdy video game developer who tries to save his ex–girlfriend from kidnappers while competing in an illegal…
DVD $29.95
Happy New Year, Colin BursteadHappy New Year, Colin Burstead (2018)
Director Ben Wheatley (HIGH RISE, FREE FIRE) applies his absurd mix of humour and violence to the dysfunction family genre in this comedy about a man…
DVD $29.95
Hibiscus & RuthlessHibiscus & Ruthless (2018)
A bolder but no less charming sophomore effort from the writer–director of THREE WISE COUSINS, following a young Samoan woman who is starting…
DVD $29.95
Humor MeHumor Me (Humour Me) (2018)
A down–on–his–luck New York playwright (Jermaine Clement) moves in with his widowed father after his wife leaves him. But living in…
DVD $29.95
My Big Gay Italian WeddingMy Big Gay Italian Wedding (2018)
Enjoyable silly comedy adaptation of the off–Broadway play about a gay couple in Berlin who decide to get married in a small village in Italy,…
DVD $29.95
Normandy NudeNormandy Nude (Normandie nue, Naked Normandy) (2018)
Francois Cluzet leads a sizeable cast of mostly non–actors in this warm–hearted French comedy from the dir. of THE WOMEN ON THE 6TH FLOOR…
DVD $29.95
Old BoysOld Boys (2018)
A fresh and modern re–working of the classic French comedy Cyrano de Bergerac, set at an English all–boys boarding school, where the…
DVD $29.95
Sink or SwimSink or Swim (Le grand bain) (2018)
A group of 40–something guys, all on the verge of a mid–life crisis, decide to form their local pool's first ever synchronized swimming…
DVD $29.95
Trouble With You, TheTrouble With You, The (En liberté!) (2018)
Sparkling, action filled rom–com from director Pierre Salvadori (PRICELESS, WILD TARGET) where a principled detective on the French Riviera is…
DVD $29.95
Wellington Paranormal (TV Series)Wellington Paranormal (TV Series) (2018)Aro Favourite
An inspired spin–off TV series from WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS that expands the role of lovably clueless police officers O'Leary and Minogue…
DVD $29.95 $15, $29.95, $29.95, $34.95
Woman at WarWoman at War (2018)Aro Favourite
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
20th Century Women20th Century Women (2017)Aro Favourite
Recalling her turn in THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, Annette Bening shines once again as a bohemian Californian mom, who here enlists Greta Gerwig and Elle…
DVD $20 $15
Ali's WeddingAli's Wedding (2017)
An unusual rom–com set within Australia's Muslim community, following a likeable musician who is the son of a Muslim cleric, and is struggling…
DVD $29.95
AuroreAurore (I Got Life!) (2017)
Actress and co–writer Jaoui is the heart and soul of this witty if overly–familiar rom–com as the eponymous 50–year–old…
DVD $29.95
Battle of the Sexes, TheBattle of the Sexes, The (2017)Aro Favourite
Entertainingly playful telling of the story behind the milestone 1973 tennis match in which the 29–year–old women's champ Billie Jean…
DVD $20 $15
Big Sick, TheBig Sick, The (2017)Recommended
Pakistan–born comedian Kumail Nanjiani (SILICON VALLEY) and Zoe Kazan find the right chemistry in this winning culture clash rom–com that…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
C'est La VieC'est La Vie (Le sens de la fête) (2017)Recommended
An archetypically bubbly, if not quite champagne quality, French comedy from the creators of THE INTOUCHABLES in which an irritable veteran wedding…
DVD $29.95
Decline and Fall (TV Mini-series)Decline and Fall (TV Mini-series) (2017)
When a dedicated divinity student is unfairly expelled from Oxford, he is forced to take a position as a teacher at a rural boarding school in Wales.…
DVD $29.95
Disaster Artist, TheDisaster Artist, The (2017)Aro Favourite
A satirical yet empathetic adaptation of Greg Sestero's autobiographical book of the same name depicting his friendship with one Tommy Wiseau, the…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Funny CowFunny Cow (2017)
Maxine Peake is tremendous in this role as a stand–up comedian touring the working men's clubs in the stifling cultural climate of 1970's…
DVD $25 $18.75
Imposters (TV Series)Imposters (TV Series) (2017)
TV series following a relationship con–artist, who gets involved with men and women under the guise of invented personalities, before using…
DVD $39.95
Love, Lies and Records (TV Series)Love, Lies and Records (TV Series) (2017)
6–episode TV Series from the pen of BAFTA award–winning writer Kay Mellor (SYNDICATE, IN THE CLUB). Kate Dickenson has just been…
DVD $34.95
Mom and DadMom and Dad (2017)Aro Favourite
Pitch–black horror–comedy featuring Nicolas Cage in a wonderfully crazed performance alongside an impressive Selma Blair as parents who…
DVD $29.95
Other Side of Hope, TheOther Side of Hope, The (2017)Recommended
This Finnish take on the European migrant crisis – proclaimed to be last directed by auteur Aki Kaurismäki – is a poignant yet typically…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Party, TheParty, The (2017)
A bitingly sharp social satire from the usually more experimental director Sally Potter (ORLANDO) with an experienced ensemble cast lead by Patricia…
DVD $29.95
Pork PiePork Pie (2017)Aro Favourite
Geoff Murphy's beloved and iconic New Zealand road movie is given a souped–up and delightfully witty make–over by his son, Matt Murphy,…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Trip to Spain, TheTrip to Spain, The (2017)Recommended
Spoiled–rotten comedians Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan return for the third round of gastronomic tourism and improvised comedy – a tango…
DVD $29.95, $29.95
Bad Santa 2Bad Santa 2 (2016)
More of the same raunchy Christmas spirit is delivered in this outrageous sequel, which follow Willie's plan to rob a charity on Christmas Eve,…
DVD $29.95
DeadpoolDeadpool (2016)Recommended
Super–smug but irresistible super–(anti)hero riff based on the Marvel comic about a wise–cracking former Special Forces operative…
Poster (VG) $15
Delicious (TV Series)Delicious (TV Series) (2016)
A darkly comedic infidelity drama with a foodie twist. Dawn French plays a passionate cook who engages in a complicating affair with her celebrity…
DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Emo the MusicalEmo the Musical (2016)
Unashamedly cliched adolescent angst musical, developed from Australian writer–director Neil Triffitt's 16–minute short. A suicidal emo…
DVD $24.95
Greasy Strangler, TheGreasy Strangler, The (2016)Recommended
A good–dumb–fun excerise in bad taste about a creepy father–and–son team who run a disco walking tour and become rivals for…
DVD $34.95
Hunt for the WilderpeopleHunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)Aro Favourite
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
Kiki, Love to LoveKiki, Love to Love (2016)
Vibrant Spanish sex comedy that follows a collection of lovers in Madrid through a series of five intertwined stories, delivering an outrageously…
DVD $29.95
Like CrazyLike Crazy (La Pazza Gioia) (2016)
Gratifying comedy–drama following two women, one a troubled introvert, one an impassioned mythomaniac, who break out of a psychiatric facility…
DVD $29.95
Lost in ParisLost in Paris (Paris pieds nus) (2016)Aro Favourite
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
Mum (TV Series)Mum (TV Series) (2016-2019)Recommended
Quality British character comedy following twelve months in the life of a newly widowed mother in her late fifties who attempts to rebuild her life…
DVD $29.95, $34.95
Olive Tree, TheOlive Tree, The (El olivo) (2016)
Spanish actor–director Iciar Bollain and Ken Loach's regular screenwriter Paul Laverty join forces for this warm and sometimes humorous road…
DVD $39.95
Search Party (TV Series)Search Party (TV Series) (2016)Recommended
A dark comedy with Alia Shawkat as a unfulfilled Brooklyn NY resident whose friend goes missing, inspiring her to launch a private investigation with…
DVD $29.95
Sing StreetSing Street (2016)Recommended
A more commerical but no–less–engaging Irish music film from the dir. of ONCE, about a boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s who…
DVD $20 $15
Slack BaySlack Bay (Ma Loute) (2016)
In a Northern French coastal town in 1910, a family of bourgeois eccentrics are holidaying in a picturesque cliff–top villa. But when tourists…
DVD $24.95
Swiss Army ManSwiss Army Man (2016)
Off–the–wall buddy flick in which a man stranded on a deserted island befriends a dead body and together they go on a surreal journey to…
DVD $29.95
This Beautiful FantasticThis Beautiful Fantastic (2016)
A talented but reclusive girl develops a friendship with her cantankerous neighbour in this contemporary fairy tale set against the backdrop of a…
DVD $29.95
Three Wise CousinsThree Wise Cousins (2016)
Affable comedy about a young Samoan man who ventures to his motherland to try and impress his crush who claims she only likes "real" Pacific Island…
DVD $29.95
Two is a FamilyTwo is a Family (Demain tout commence) (2016)
An elegantly crafted, crowd–pleasing comedy–drama in fine French tradition, following a bachelor (Omar Sy, THE INTOUCHABLES) who enjoys a…
DVD $29.95
Up For LoveUp For Love (Un homme à la hauteur) (2016)
Warm hearted French rom–com about a lawyer who unexpectedly falls for a man with short stature (Jean Dujardin, star of THE ARTIST and the OSS…
DVD $34.95
War on EveryoneWar on Everyone (2016)
The Irish writer/director of CALVARY and THE GUARD goes Stateside for this comic actioner about two corrupt cops who gleefully blackmail and frame…
DVD $34.95
800 Words (TV Series)800 Words (TV Series) (2015)Recommended
From the writers of OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE come this gentle dramedy that follows the travails of a widowed Sydney columnist as he up sticks for life in…
DVD $49.95
DeathgasmDeathgasm (2015)
Bloody–minded Kiwi horror–comedy has two teenage metal fans stirring up trouble in small–town New Zealand when they accidentally…
DVD $24.95
Diary of a Teenage Girl, TheDiary of a Teenage Girl, The (2015)Aro Favourite
This brave and bittersweet portrait of an unusual sexual awakening has Bel Powley as a fledgling cartoonist entering into a relationship with her…
DVD $20 $15
Dressmaker, TheDressmaker, The (2015)Recommended
Kate Winslet cuts a dashing figure (and a true–blue Aussie accent) as a talented dressmaker who returns home from Paris to the tiny isolated…
DVD $19.95
GrandmaGrandma (2015)Aro Favourite
Satisfying indie comedy–drama starring Lily Tomlin in a rare starring role as an acerbic lesbian grandmother who receives an unexpected visit…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Looking for GraceLooking for Grace (2015)
Set in hot and desolate Western Australia, this tells its story of a runaway teenager and her parents endeavours to track her down from multiple…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Master of None (TV Series)Master of None (TV Series) (2015)Recommended
Based on the comedic viewpoints of its lead Aziz Ansari, this follows the personal and professional life of his 30–year–old…
DVD $34.95
Odd Mom Out (TV Series)Odd Mom Out (TV Series) (2015)
Comedy series set in New York and following a mother who is torn between two worlds – the quirky and unconventional life she leads with her…
DVD $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
People Places ThingsPeople Places Things (2015)Recommended
Bittersweet indie comedy distinguished by a romantic lead performance by Jemaine Clement as a newly single graphic novelist balancing parenting his…
DVD $19.95
Ruben GuthrieRuben Guthrie (2015)
A comedic examination of Australian drinking culture follows a boozy ad–man as he struggles to keep of the sauce in order to win back his…
Schitt's Creek (TV Series)Schitt's Creek (TV Series) (2015)
Eugene Levy and his son, Dan Levy, developed and star in this dryly witty Canadian sitcom about a filthy–rich video store magnate and his…
DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $39.95
Sleeping with Other PeopleSleeping with Other People (2015)
Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis star as a good–natured womanizer and a serial cheater who form a platonic relationship that helps reform them in…
DVD $29.95
SuckerSucker (2015)
Comedian Lawrence Leung co–writes and stars in this colourful comedy about a teenager who after destroying his med school prospects falls in…
DVD $19.95
SuperBobSuperBob (2015)
Middling superhero farce with a mild–mannered postie given superpowers after a freak meteor storm, but his greatest challenge is finding a…
DVD $34.95
TrumanTruman (2015)Recommended
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
Westside (TV Series)Westside (TV Series) (2015-2019)
A period prequel to OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE. Legendary safe cracker and career criminal, Ted West and his first wife Rita Build their fortune in the slums…
DVD $24.95, $29.95, $39.95, $44.95
Agatha Raisin (TV Series)Agatha Raisin (TV Series) (2014)
The Cotswolds–based PR guru turned amateur sleuth returns for a series of comedic murder–mysteries based on the books by M.C. Beaton.…
DVD $34.95, $34.95, $34.95, $59.95
Angriest Man in Brooklyn, TheAngriest Man in Brooklyn, The (2014)
One of Robin Williams' last completed films, this finds the beloved comedian playing a curmudgeon who is informed by his doctor that he has 90…
Detectorists (TV Series)Detectorists (TV Series) (2014-2017)Aro Favourite
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, $34.95
Doll & Em (TV Series)Doll & Em (TV Series) (2014)
Lightweight Hollywood satire stars Emily Mortimer (as herself) and best friend Dolly Wells who is hired as the actress' new personal assistant, with…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Folies BergèreFolies Bergère (Paris Follies) (2014)
Isabelle Huppert stars in this lighty comic French tale as a as a farmer’s wife who takes off to Paris on a whim and finds romance in unexpected…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Infinitely Polar BearInfinitely Polar Bear (2014)
Bittersweet drama in which a bipolar father takes over sole responsibility for his two spirited daughters while his wife attends graduate school in…
DVD $19.95
Learning to DriveLearning to Drive (2014)
Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley headline this undemanding comedy about the unlikely friendship between a literary agent and a Sikh driving…
DVD $19.95
Listen Up PhilipListen Up Philip (2014)
Acidic, stylistically bold portrait of a young narcissistic writer (Schwartzman) who petulantly refuses to promote his second novel, and instead…
DVD $19.95
Rick and Morty (TV Series)Rick and Morty (TV Series) (2014)
A wacky, profane Adult Swim series from COMMUNITY creator Dan Harmon, centred on the adventures of an alcoholic scientist and his young…
DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Sex, Love and TherapySex, Love and Therapy (The Missionaries) (2014)
Frothy sex comedy with Patrick Bruel as a marriage counsellor and recovering sex addict whose abstinence is tested by the discovery that his new…
DVD $24.95
Shooting for SocratesShooting for Socrates (2014)
Heartfelt sports drama follows Northern Ireland's participation in the 1986 soccer World Cup told from the point of view of a player and a young fan.
DVD $29.95
Short Poppies (TV Series)Short Poppies (TV Series) (2014)
Rhys Darby plays multiple characters in this mock–umentary series in which journalist David Farrier goes on a trek around small town New…
DVD $19.95
Skeleton Twins, TheSkeleton Twins, The (2014)Recommended
Piercing black comedy about two estranged twins, having both coincidentally cheated death on the same day, struggling to mend their relationship.
DVD $20 $10
Spoils of Babylon, The (TV Mini-Series)Spoils of Babylon, The (TV Mini-Series) (2014)
A florid send–up of the 'event mini–series' genre – a regular fixture on televisions in the 70s and 80s – that incorporates…
Trip to Italy, TheTrip to Italy, The (2014)Recommended
More of the same is not a bad thing when concerning another gastronomic trip with British comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. Here, the prickly…
DVD $29.95
What We Do in the ShadowsWhat We Do in the Shadows (2014)Recommended
Follow the lives of Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav – three flatmates who are just trying to get by and overcome life’s obstacles, like being…
DVD $14.95
Adult WorldAdult World (2013)
A struggling college graduate with aspirations of becoming a poet slums it at a small town sex shop in this dry indie comedy.
DVD $29.95
Alan Davies: Life is PainAlan Davies: Life is Pain (2013)
The witty star of JONATHAN CREEK and Stephen Fry’s QI returns to his standup roots with this routine covering growing up in the ‘70s, Facebook,…
DVD $24.95
Cheap ThrillsCheap Thrills (2013)Aro Favourite
A devilishly effective black comedy about a pair of old friends who enter into an increasingly bloody game of one–upmanship with a wealthy…
DVD $29.95
Life of CrimeLife of Crime (2013)
Elmore Leonard adaptation has two crims get more than they bargained for after kidnapping the wife of a corrupt real–estate developer who shows…
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May in the SummerMay in the Summer (2013)
Jordanian set drama of cultural misunderstanding about a successful author returning to her familial hometown Amman in preparation for her impending…
DVD $19.95 $10
Orange is the New Black (TV Series)Orange is the New Black (TV Series) (2013)Aro Favourite
A bracing, darkly humorous addition to the women–in–prison genre, centred on the plight of a privileged young woman whose fling with a…
DVD $20 $15
Still LifeStill Life (2013)
Eddie Marsan excels as a lonely, obsessive council worker made redundant from his job tracking down relatives of those who have died alone who…
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Warm BodiesWarm Bodies (2013)
A young, sensitive zombie falls for a human girl in this savvy romantic comedy which turns the walking dead genre on its head.
DVD $14.95
WetlandsWetlands (2013)
Provocative comic tale of an eccentric girl who has strange attitudes towards hygiene and sexuality longs for the reunion of her divorced parents.
DVD $29.95
Angels' Share, TheAngels' Share, The (2012)Recommended
Vintage social realist crime caper from Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty, about a group of roughnecks who scheme to liberate a barrel of rare…
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Another Woman's LifeAnother Woman's Life (2012)
Juliette Binoche is typically radiant in this otherwise slight variation on the time–leap genre. She plays a well–to–do woman who…
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Black Dynamite (TV Series)Black Dynamite (TV Series) (2012)
A funky Adult Swim spin–off of the feature film blaxploitation parody, with Michael Jai White returning to voice the eponymous baadasssss in…
DVD $29.95
Danger 5 (TV Series)Danger 5 (TV Series) (2012)
Spot–on Australian spy parody follows a team of groovy international agents whose mission is to take down Hitler in an alternate 1960s…
DVD $29.95
Fly Me to the MoonFly Me to the Moon (Un plan parfait) (2012)
The French churn out another dispensable yet dishy rom–com, this time centred on a woman (Diane Kruger, she of the supermodel looks) who…
DVD $29.95
Hyde Park on HudsonHyde Park on Hudson (2012)
Pleasant chronicle of the affair between President Roosevelt (Bill Murray) and his distant cousin, Daisy (Laura Linney), which comes to light during…
DVD $14.95
It's a DisasterIt's a Disaster (2012)
A blackly comic chamber piece in which a Sunday brunch between friends literally turns into a disaster when a nerve gas attack spells the end of the…
John Dies at the EndJohn Dies at the End (2012)Recommended
Two college dropouts–cum–amateur exorcists must save the world from an inter–dimensional invasion caused by a powerful new drug…
DVD $29.95
Kiwi FlyerKiwi Flyer (2012)
Amiable family fun follows twelve–year old Ben as he sets out to win Nelson's annual trolley derby, but he's up against some stiff Aussie…
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Mindy Project, The (TV Series)Mindy Project, The (TV Series) (2012)
A young doctor who 'wants her life to be like a romantic comedy' balances her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co–workers…
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Moonrise KingdomMoonrise Kingdom (2012)Recommended
Wes Anderson's latest exquisite comedy, about two 12–year–olds in 1960s New England who consummate their adolescent romance by running…
DVD $19.95
QuartetQuartet (2012)Recommended
Another pleasant surprise for the retiree set, this time centred on a home for retired musicians, and the recently arrived opera diva (Maggie Smith)…
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Save Your Legs!Save Your Legs! (2012)
Playing with a straight bat, dir. Boyd Hicklin turns his 2005 documentary about amateur Australian cricketers on a tour of India into a…
DVD $24.95
Sleepwalk with MeSleepwalk with Me (2012)
A struggling stand–up grapples with life, relationships, and a chronic sleepwalking disorder in this fine indie comedy.
DVD $29.95
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar MovieTim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012)
The stars of the Tim and Eric Awesome Show are granted funds to turn their bizarre 15–minute sketch series into a feature length movie. Their…
DVD $29.95
Why Stop Now?Why Stop Now? (2012)
Jesse Eisenberg plays a piano prodigy determined to get his drug addicted mother (Melissa Leo) into rehab – with the help of a bumbling dealer…
A Few Best MenA Few Best Men (2011)
A hilarious Olivia Newton–John lets loose in this otherwise derivative wedding farce, in which a group of British lads must hightail it to the…
DVD $14.95
Ages of LoveAges of Love (Manual of Love 3) (2011)
Third installment in the fluffy romantic series has benefits from the presence of De Niro as a visiting professor seduced by his neighbour's…
DVD $29.95
And If We All Lived TogetherAnd If We All Lived Together (2011)
Five 70–something friends resolve to move in together when faced with life in a retirement home, much to the fascination of a ethnology student…
DVD $29.95
BernieBernie (2011)Recommended
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
My Wedding and Other SecretsMy Wedding and Other Secrets (2011)Recommended
Dir. Roseanne Liang adapts her winning documentary (BANANA IN A NUTSHELL) on the struggle to get her traditional Chinese parents to accept her Kiwi…
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Nothing Trivial (TV Series)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…
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Peace, Love & MisunderstandingPeace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011)
Light comedy about an uptight NYC lawyer takes her two teenagers to her hippie mother's farmhouse upstate for a family vacation.
SkylabSkylab (2011)
Julie Delpy directs this nostalgic crowd–pleaser, set around a rowdy family gathering in the summer of 1979, whose youngest member believes…
DVD $29.95
This Girl is Badass!!This Girl is Badass!! (2011)
Jija Yanin (CHOCOLATE) stars in this martial arts comedy about a girl whose family life is turned upside–down when she gets mixed up with…
DVD $29.95
Women on the 6th Floor, TheWomen on the 6th Floor, The (2011)Recommended
An immensely entertaining comedy of the classes, about an uptight Parisian couple who welcome a gaggle of Spanish maids into their lives for the…
DVD $19.95
AbelAbel (2010)
Sweet and satisfyingly unpredictable child fantasy about an imaginative young boy who returns from a psychiatric ward to declare himself the father…
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Age of Reason, TheAge of Reason, The (With Love... from the Age of Reason) (2010)
A frazzled career woman at breaking point reconnects with her childhood in this soul–searching romantic comedy. More melodramatic, and less…
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Casino JackCasino Jack (2010)
A cracking script that favours comedy through absurdity over a heavyweight statement on American politics energises this dramatization of the scandal…
Check it Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (TV Series)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
Father of InventionFather of Invention (2010)
A former 'king of infomercials' struggles to win back his estranged family and his top–billing in the tele–marketing world in this…
Him & Her (TV Series)Him & Her (TV Series) (2010)
A bold British sitcom centred on the inert lives of a twentysomething couple whose unemployed and unmotivated existence is played for laughs. Crude…
DVD $29.95, $29.95
It's a Wonderful AfterlifeIt's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010)
The director of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM serves up an less–than–subtle mix of cultural satire, black comedy, and Ealing–style humour in…
DVD $14.95
Kids Are All Right, TheKids Are All Right, The (2010)Aro Favourite
Feathers fly in this smart and insightful comedy–drama anchored by three terrific lead performances whose character's unique relationships are…
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Nothing to DeclareNothing to Declare (2010)Recommended
Actor–director Dany Boon follows up his hit regional comedy WELCOME TO THE STICKS with another lite French farce founded in stubborn parochial…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Offspring (TV Series)Offspring (TV Series) (2010)Recommended
A neurotic obstetrician and her extended Melbourne family navigate love and other disasters in this bright comedy series. While not particularly…
DVD $49.95 $25, $49.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 6Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 6 (2010)Recommended
Explosive final season of the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight.
DVD $24.95
Peep WorldPeep World (2010)
This creaky dysfunctional family comedy about a gathering of bickering adult siblings to celebrate their youngest brother's success as a novelist may…
DVD $29.95
Russian SnarkRussian Snark (2010)
A pair of Russian refugees settle in Auckland to make art and a new home in this eccentric yet accessible 'art comedy' from screenwriter and…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Stephen K Amos - The Feel Good FactorStephen K Amos - The Feel Good Factor (2010)
Live at the Hammersmith Apollo, Britain's 'feel–good' comedian delivers another hilarious stand–up routine, with many of Amos's sketches…
DVD $29.95, $34.95
Trip, TheTrip, The (2010)Aro Favourite
Comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a jovial restaurant tour of the North of England in this hilarious culinary road trip movie derived…
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Trip, The (TV Series)Trip, The (TV Series) (2010)Aro Favourite
The complete, original BBC incarnation of Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's culinary romp through the North of England, as popularised by Michael…
DVD $39.95
Wedding Party, TheWedding Party, The (2010)
Bubbly Aussie comedy with a cash–strapped young man's plan to marry a Russian immigrant for money, going less than smoothly after his family…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
All About SteveAll About Steve (2009)
Misguided neurotic rom–com stars Sandra Bullock (who's had better days) as a loony crossword puzzler who gains an unhealthy obsession with…
DVD $19.95
Billy T James - The Legend, The Man, The Cuz Billy T James - The Legend, The Man, The Cuz (2009)Recommended
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
Bran Nue DaeBran Nue Dae (Brand New Day) (2009)
Lively comedy adapted from the stage musical that follows a teenage Aborigine who runs away from Catholic boarding school in the mid…
DVD $20 $15
Calvin MarshallCalvin Marshall (2009)
Sweet–natured drama has a young man chasing his dream of playing Major League Baseball with little success. Low–key and agreeably folksy,…
DVD $29.95
City IslandCity Island (2009)
Winning ensemble stars Andy Garcia as a would–be actor–cum–corrections officer who brings a young ex–con home from work, much…
Cold SoulsCold Souls (2009)
A existentialist tragi–comedy in which Paul Giamatti plays himself, a New York actor in crisis, who literally has his soul extracted, only to…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Diagnosis: DeathDiagnosis: Death (Diagnosis Death) (2009)
Stand–up comedian and writer Raybon Kan casts himself in this schlocky horror spoof as a terminal patient who becomes a human guinea pig at a…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
French Kissers, TheFrench Kissers, The (Les Beaux Gosses) (2009)
Gallic hormonal comedy about two unkempt, sex–obsessed adolescents and their wavering exploits with the school's most popular girl. Is quite…
DVD $29.95
Haunted World of El Superbeasto, TheHaunted World of El Superbeasto, The (2009)
Crude R–Rated animation from horror fanatic Rob Zombie (adapted from his own dirty comic) concerns the sex–addicted exploits of a washed…
HumpdayHumpday (2009)Recommended
Though easily mistaken for another Judd Apatow dude comedy, this hilarious indie bromance about two macho BFs engaged in a dare to go ‘beyond…
DVD $14.95
K-On! (TV Series)K-On! (TV Series) (Keion!) (2009)
Based on the popular Manga, this breezy anime series follows five sprightly teenagers who strive to keep their high school music club alive by…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Le Donk & Scor-zay-zeeLe Donk & Scor-zay-zee (2009)
Rock roadie Paddy Considine and a would–be hip hop sensation seek out their musical breakthrough at an Arctic Monkeys gig in this improvised…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Margaret Cho: BeautifulMargaret Cho: Beautiful (2009)
Fearless Comedian Margaret Cho explores the facets of beauty in this bold and raunchy concert film, and classily does so while using almost every…
DVD $19.95
My SuicideMy Suicide (2009)
A disaffected teenager announces that he intends to document his impending suicide on camera in this heavy handed, if potent youth indie. Built on…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
No Petrol, No Diesel!No Petrol, No Diesel! (2009)
Dir. Harris reunites the cast of THE WAIMATE CONSPIRACY for this spirited sequel of sorts, in which the people of Temuka find themselves battling a…
DVD $34.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 5Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 5 (2009)Recommended
Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series 5:…
DVD $24.95
Paper HeartPaper Heart (2009)
Cutesy indie combination of documentary and narrative as Charlyne Yi travels America interviewing couples about their relationships. Meanwhile,…
Parks and Recreation (TV Series)Parks and Recreation (TV Series) (2009)
Absurdist comedy set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana follows the efforts an ever–chirpy bureaucrat as she strives to make the city a…
DVD $30 $22.50, $30 $22.50, $30 $22.50
Russell Peters: Red, White, and BrownRussell Peters: Red, White, and Brown (2009)
Live performance of the Canadian comic from his sell–out Madison Square Gardens show. Peters delivers material from his record–breaking…
DVD $24.95
Separation CitySeparation City (2009)
Kiwi comedy penned by satirical cartoonist Tom Scott , musing on the struggle of long–term relationships among a group of…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Titan Maximum (TV Series)Titan Maximum (TV Series) (2009)
Offbeat sci–fi spoof from the creators of ROBOT CHICKEN parodies 'Super Robot' serials and other intergalactic tropes with an obscure, but…
DVD $29.95
Trailer Park Boys - Countdown to Liquor DayTrailer Park Boys - Countdown to Liquor Day (2009)
A final fling for the trailer trash bumpkins, with Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles out of the slammer and battling a luxury redevelopment of their beloved…
Vampire Girl vs Frankenstein GirlVampire Girl vs Frankenstein Girl (2009)
Another enjoyable stock effort from the makers of TOKYO GORE POLICE et. al, this combines home–brewed splatter, ropey special effects, and…
DVD $29.95
Whip ItWhip It (2009)Recommended
Drew Barrymore's directorial debut is a joyful tale of a small town outsider (Page) who empowers herself through the bruising sport of roller…
DVD $15 $11.25
Adventures Of PowerAdventures Of Power (2008)
Destined for future cult–status perhaps, this upbeat and endearing underdog tale features dir. Gold as a small–town mine–worker…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
BoltBolt (2008)Recommended
Dog–gone charming furball flick about a pampered puppy called Bolt (voiced by Travolta) who stars in his own superhero show and believes his…
Comic Genius of Billy T James, The - Legacy EditionComic Genius of Billy T James, The - Legacy Edition (2008)Recommended
Must–have DVD & CD collection of Billy T. James Greatest Hits. DVD includes over an hour of newly released material from the TVNZ vaults…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Complete History of My Sexual Failures, AComplete History of My Sexual Failures, A (2008)
Taking self–absorbed, cinema–as–confessional to excruciating extremes, film–maker Chris Waitt turns the camera on himself to…
DVD $29.95
Dean SpanleyDean Spanley (2008)Aro Favourite
This Kiwi–British production cross–breed is a charmingly eccentric, surprisingly moving 'drawing room' drama set in Edwardian Britain in…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Delocated (TV Series)Delocated (TV Series) (2008)
An anonymous family join the witness protection program after testifying against the Russian mob, only to exploit the situation by starring in their…
DVD $29.95
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 (TV Series)Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 (TV Series) (2008)Recommended
Second series of the hit musical sitcom starring Kiwis Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie as they continue to haplessly chase success in New York…
DVD $25 $18.75
How To BeHow To Be (2008)
Another delayed release for eager Robert Pattinson fans sees the heartthrob play a listless musician living in London who enlists the help of a…
DVD $34.95
LOLLOL (2008)
Sassy French comedy stars Sophie Marceau as the loving, long–suffering mother of a rebellious teen lass.
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Mid-August LunchMid-August Lunch (2008)Recommended
A comedy of manners and good taste in form and content, this soulful comedy sets up a middle–aged man forced to play host to a gaggle of…
DVD $25 $18.75
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 4Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 4 (2008)Recommended
Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series…
DVD $24.95
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (TV Series) - Series 2Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (TV Series) - Series 2 (2008)Recommended
Second series of this un–PC yet tremendously popular Kiwi comedy series tracking the old fashioned teaching methods of Mr Gormsby and his…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Show of HandsShow of Hands (2008)
Quaint but contrived Kiwi rom–dram set in New Plymouth in which a grab–bag of townsfolk compete for new 4–wheel drive by keeping…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Silent WeddingSilent Wedding (2008)
Gentle comedy of a bride and groom whose wedding is interrupted by the death of Stalin, and the period of one weeks mourning effective immediately.…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Somers TownSomers Town (2008)Recommended
A gentle, winsome offering from dir. Shane Meadows, centred on an unlikely friendship between a shy Polish teen, and a knockabout runaway from the…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Trailer Park Of TerrorTrailer Park Of Terror (2008)
Yet another installment in the zombie–comedy genre sees a group of troubled high–school students get stranded in a trailer park occupied…
DVD $29.95 $14.95
Wackness, TheWackness, The (2008)
Smitten with nostalgia for a bygone early–90's New York, this coming–of–age drama follows a listless, pot–dealing teenager as…
DVD $29.95 $14.95
Wallace and Gromit - A Matter of Loaf and DeathWallace and Gromit - A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008)
BAFTA–winning animation from the unstoppable clay characters of cheese–loving Wallace and his trusty dog Gromit. This time round the…
DVD $15 $11.25
Aaah Zombies!Aaah Zombies! (Wasting Away) (2007)
After chowing down on experimental goo four friends find themselves zombiefied in this rather sweet horror–comedy. Latest entry in the…
DVD $34.95
ClublandClubland (Introducing the Dwights) (2007)
Australian comedy–drama stars Brit Brenda Blethyn (LITTLE VOICE, SECRETS AND LIES) as a bawdy, comedy diva Mum gone downunder, whose midlife…
DVD $29.95
Comedians of Comedy, The - Live at the TroubadourComedians of Comedy, The - Live at the Troubadour (2007)
Live performance from 14 of today's 'edgiest' comedians at the Los Angeles Troubadour rock 'n' roll club. For aficionados, this is like the 'dream…
DVD $29.95
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 (TV Series)Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 (TV Series) (2007)Aro Favourite
Local heroes Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie's unique two–man 'digi–folk' routine finds its way onto American screens in this applauded…
DVD $25 $18.75
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 3Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 3 (2007)Recommended
Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series…
DVD $24.95
Razzle DazzleRazzle Dazzle (2007)Recommended
Family–friendly Australian mockumentary goes behind the scenes of kids’ dance competitions, spinning the BEST IN SHOW concept to reasonably…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Star Wars: Robot Chicken SpecialStar Wars: Robot Chicken Special (2007)
'Adult Swim' stop–motion satire created by Seth Green (AUSTIN POWERS) expounding on the 'Star Wars' segments from the show 'Robot Chicken'…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $29.95
Super High MeSuper High Me (2007)
Stand–up comedian Doug Benson decides to smoke (and eat) marijuana for 30 days straight and chronicle the side effects in this SUPER SIZE ME…
DVD $29.95
Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)Recommended
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
Ten, The Ten, The (2007)Recommended
Off–the–wall and often outrageous star–studded comedy from the dir. of the cult classic WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER that devises a…
DVD $29.95
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV Series)Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV Series) (2007)
From the makers of TOM GOES TO THE MAYOR this bizarre 'adult swim' comedy sketch show with a unique sense of humour incorporates live action and…
DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Black SheepBlack Sheep (2006)
A slick splatter–comedy in the Kiwi tradition of BAD TASTE, about a herd of rabid, flesh–eating sheep run amok in rural New…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
CashbackCashback (2006)
British crush–comedy about a heartbroken, insomniac art student and his nightjob in a supermarket, where he whiles away the hours by freezing…
DVD $29.95
Dynamite WarriorDynamite Warrior (2006)
As if to accommodate an escalating reputation for martial arts outrageousness, Thailand’s stunt extraordinaires risk life and limb in their most…
DVD $19.95 $10
Frisky Dingo (TV Series)Frisky Dingo (TV Series) (2006)
Twisted sci–fi animation from the 'adult swim' company (SEALAB 2021) introduces us to Xander Crews–playboy by day and superhero…
DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Jason Byrne: Out of the BoxJason Byrne: Out of the Box (2006)
Versatile Irish comic Jason Byrne lives up to reputation as a man whose shows are never the same twice in this lively performance recorded in Dublin,…
DVD $29.95
Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The (TV Series)Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The (TV Series) (2006)
A warped, unpredictable anime series centred on the titular Haruhi Suzumiya: an eccentric high school girl whose unconscious ability to alter reality…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $39.95
Metalocalypse (TV Series)Metalocalypse (TV Series) (2006-2013)Recommended
Vicious metal–inspired satire details the exploits of Dethlok, a mega–successful heavy metal band partial to a little violence, revolt,…
DVD $34.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
No Mercy For The RudeNo Mercy For The Rude (2006)
A mute hitman limits his contract killings to ‘rude’ individuals, saving up for a voice–restoring operation in this unconventional riff on…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of SpiesOSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006)
Dusting off a little–known French spy spoof from the 1960's, this remake upgrades rather than updates the franchise, combining the Bond school…
DVD $19.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 2Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 2 (2006)Recommended
Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series Two:…
DVD $19.95
Sasquatch Dumpling Gang, TheSasquatch Dumpling Gang, The (2006)Recommended
A bogus bigfoot turd discovery excites geeks, wonks, cops and redneck bullies in this deadpan teen dork comedy with a top 80s soundtrack and some…
DVD $19.95
Scenes of a Sexual NatureScenes of a Sexual Nature (2006)
An afternoon in the London sun is the setting for this amiable British ensemble piece of couples debating the vagaries and politics of modern sexual…
DVD $34.95
Waimate Conspiracy, TheWaimate Conspiracy, The (2006)
With good jest, this disarming rural mock–unmentary unravels the story of a group of local Waimate Maori contesting the ownership of tribal…
DVD $34.95
Billy Connolly - World Tour of New Zealand (TV Series)Billy Connolly - World Tour of New Zealand (TV Series) (2005)
The special New Zealand segment of comedian Billy Connolly's 2004 world tour, which has the crazed Scot covering the length of the country over eight…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Boston Legal - Season 2 (TV Series) Boston Legal - Season 2 (TV Series) (2005-2006)
Further episodes from the irreverent spinoff to THE PRACTICE, based around the cases and happenings of the civil law section of a renowned Boston…
DVD $30 $22.50
Bro' Town - Series 2 (TV Series)Bro' Town - Series 2 (TV Series) (2005)
Further animated adventures from the excellent comedy series set in South Auckland. Series 2 episodes: Zeelander, Survival of the Fattest, Honky…
DVD $15 $11.25
Corpse BrideCorpse Bride (Tim Burton's Corpse Bride) (2005)Recommended
An animated tour–de–force from dir. Burton which fuses spindley puppetry and subtle CGI for its mythic tale of a sallow young bridegroom…
DVD $15 $11.25
Curb Your Enthusiasm - Season 5 (TV Series)Curb Your Enthusiasm - Season 5 (TV Series) (2005)
More episodes in the quirky celebrity–studded comedy. Celebrities appearing this season include Ted Danson, Rosie O'Donnell, Hugh Hefner,…
DVD $15 $11.25
Insiders Guide to Love, The (TV Series)Insiders Guide to Love, The (TV Series) (2005)
Adopting the whimsical style of series forerunner INSIDERS GUIDE TO HAPPINESS, this spiffy companion–piece assembles an entirely new set of…
DVD $49.95 $37.45
League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse, TheLeague of Gentlemen's Apocalypse, The (2005)
Big–screen graduation for the cult TV series set around the inbred Northern English town of "Royston Vasey", where which the trio of Gatiss,…
Poster (U) $12.95
Look Both WaysLook Both Ways (2005)Recommended
A melancholy comedy with inspired flashes of animation, this impressive feature film debut from writer–director Sarah Watt nicely freshens the…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Moral Orel (TV Series)Moral Orel (TV Series) (2005)
Controversial, caustic parody of religious mores remixes in the Adult Swim tradition existing morally–centred shows around laregly offensive…
DVD $34.95
Mrs Henderson PresentsMrs Henderson Presents (2005)Recommended
Set in the grey drabness of 1930s England, this charming wee feel–gooder tells the true story of an eccentric, somewhat difficult dowager…
DVD $15 $11.25
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 1Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 1 (2005)Recommended
Mining similar territory to the feature–film SAVAGE HONEYMOON, this is a considerably more successful attempt at capturing the customs, mores…
DVD $19.95
Robot Chicken (TV Series)Robot Chicken (TV Series) (2005)
Devilish stop–motion animated series jiving an array of random sketch–comedy segments to the tune of pop–cultural parody, rounded…
DVD $19.95, $29.95, $34.95
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (TV Series) - Series 1Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (TV Series) - Series 1 (2005)Recommended
Gleefully un–PC series stars David McPhail as an aggressively behind the times 'relief teacher' in a small New Zealand secondary school, whose…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Agatha and The StormAgatha and The Storm (Agata e la tempesta) (2004)
Loosely woven tale of a middle–aged bookshop owner, who becomes embroiled in a surreal swirl of romance and family secrets of infidelity, her…
DVD $24.95
As it is in HeavenAs 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 $19.95
Bro' Town - Series 1 (TV Series)Bro' Town - Series 1 (TV Series) (2004)Recommended
An instant hit with local audiences, this 'Simpsons of the South Pacific', catches a humourous and authentic South Auckland vibe, with its teenage…
DVD $30 $22.50
Corner Gas (TV Series)Corner Gas (TV Series) (2004)
Praised in certain quarters, this unheralded Canadian sitcom recalls in spirit the irreverent ‘nothingness’ of SEINFELD, extracting smart and…
DVD $15 $11.25
Garden StateGarden State (2004)
Sitcom actor Zach Braff compliments his career in "Scrubs" as the ambitious writer, director and star of this personal, melancholy comedy that became…
DVD $15 $11.25
I Heart HuckabeesI Heart Huckabees (2004)Recommended
The meaning of life and capitalism in the post–millenial age are ambitiously tackled in this "existential comedy" from the dir. of FLIRTING…
DVD $15 $11.25
John Safran vs God (TV Series)John Safran vs God (TV Series) (2004)Aro Favourite
Ozzie media–satirist John Safran explores religion in the modern world with high irreverance, low humour and agnostic scepticism. Among the…
DVD $29.95
Life and Death of Peter Sellers, TheLife and Death of Peter Sellers, The (2004)
An entertaining, if disturbing summary of the turbulent life of British comedian Peter Sellers, with Geoffrey Rush starring as the man who famously…
DVD $15 $11.25
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, TheLife Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The (2004)Recommended
Another snorkle into the 'Cinema Absurd with Wes Anderson', delivering an intricate comedic conceit woven around a washed–up oceanographer…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Matando CabosMatando Cabos (2004)
Energetic Mexican 'farce of errors' in which two teenagers kidnap a coldly ruthless businessman, not realising he is also a coveted prize for a…
DVD $29.95
Narco: Secret Adventures of Gustav KloppNarco: Secret Adventures of Gustav Klopp (2004)
A narcoleptic comic–book writer finds illusion and reality blurring between his fantastical imagination, a succession of dead–end day…
DVD $29.95 $14.95
Shortcut to HappinessShortcut to Happiness (Devil and Daniel Webster, The) (2004)
Alec Baldwin's sole directorial outing is something of a misfire, with Baldwin as a struggling author who's Faustian bargaining is his…
DVD $34.95
SidewaysSideways (2004)Aro Favourite
Reserve quality odd–couple comedy–drama from the consistent talent behind ELECTION and ABOUT SCHMIDT, about two middle–aged friends…
DVD $14.95 $11.20
Silver CitySilver City (2004)
Oddly tangled satire of Bush–era American politics in which a George Dubya soundalike (Cooper) goes on the campaign trail in Colorado, while…
DVD $20 $15
Strangerhood, The (TV Series)Strangerhood, The (TV Series) (2004)
The creators of RED vs BLUE trade their gamepads for mousepads in appropriating popular 'life simulation' THE SIMS, overdubbing the computer game's…
DVD $29.95
Tom Goes to the Mayor (TV Series)Tom Goes to the Mayor (TV Series) (2004)
One of Adult Swim's more unclassifiable animations, this surreal comedy of small town banter revolves around a diligent citizen of Jefferson, Tom…
DVD $34.95
UnconsciousUnconscious (Inconscientes) (2004)
Boisterous 'Freudian farce' set amidst the extravagent architecture of Barcelona in 1913, where a disturbed psychiatrist suddenly adandons his…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
BeautyBeauty (2003)
Brit comedy in which a cloistered aristocrat, represented by Martin Clunes (DOC MARTIN), scarred by years of inbreeding has chosen to "trap" himself…
DVD $14.95, $39.95
Big FishBig Fish (2003)Aro Favourite
A fantasy of substance from dir. Tim Burton, set around a dying father (Finney) and his son (Crudup), who relives the father's tall stories, piecing…
DVD $20 $15
King of FridgesKing of Fridges (2003)
Brit comedy in which an enthusiastic electrical store worker gets the chance to be manager on the all important busy bank holiday, but finds himself…
DVD $14.95, $39.95
Kung Faux (TV Series)Kung Faux (TV Series) (2003)
Postmodern comic conceit, where a series of classic kung–fu films are redubbed with new music and voiceovers by various hiphoppers –…
DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95, $19.95
NicotinaNicotina (2003)
A stylish crime caper set in Mexico City, featuring an array of storylines, all featuring frustrated cigarette addicts, who finally intersect in a…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Pieces of AprilPieces of April (2003)
The uncomfortably comic family reunion done in the DAYTRIPPERS mold, with a tattooed Katie Holmes as the spacey black sheep of the clan, who invites…
Poster (G) $9.95
Secret Lives of Dentists, TheSecret Lives of Dentists, The (2003)
Typically quirky adult fare from dir. Alan Rudolph about two dentists who find cavities in their marriage, this takes imaginative yet distracting…
DVD $29.95
Von TrappedVon Trapped (2003)
Brit comedy in which a jilted mother, portrayed by Caroline Quentin (JONATHAN CREEK), with a religious–like devotion to THE SOUND OF MUSIC…
DVD $14.95, $39.95
About SchmidtAbout Schmidt (2002)Recommended
Age becomes Jack Nicholson in a beautifully modulated comedy of late life lament that doubles as an affectionate satire of middle…
DVD $14.95 $11.20
Bend It Like BeckhamBend It Like Beckham (2002)Recommended
Adding exotic, gender–twisting charm and two vivacious performances to the underdog–feelgood formula, this…
DVD $14.95
Cruise of the GodsCruise of the Gods (2002)
Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan set sail in this cult precursor to THE TRIP, where showbiz rivalry and jealously again rears its ugly head. The comedic…
DVD $24.95
Kissing Jessica SteinKissing Jessica Stein (2002)
After a series of ‘straight’ failures, straight–laced Jessica Stein dabbles with same–sex romance and finds a twisted kind of…
Poster (VG) $12.95
Laurel CanyonLaurel Canyon (2002)
Dropping in on the LA music scene, the writer–director of HIGH ART returns to her pet theme of conservatism yielding to a bohemianism, but…
DVD $19.95
Office, The (TV Series)Office, The (TV Series) (2002)Aro Favourite
A BAFTA–winning, mock–documentary–style situation comedy about a team of paper–merchant administrators who allow a film crew…
DVD $35 $26.25
Once Upon a Time in the MidlandsOnce Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002)
The bittersweet dramatics of dir. Meadows (ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS) get a fresh telling in this Nottingham drama, with the added spin of some ironic…
Poster (VG) $12.95
All Over the GuyAll Over the Guy (2001)
An indie gay homage to generic Hollywood romancers, centred round the crack–up of Richard Ruccolo and Dan Bucatinky’s stilted…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Always Greener (TV Series)Always Greener (TV Series) (2001)
Whimsical Australian 'dramedy' follows the mis/fortunes of two related families – the Taylors from suburban Sydney, and the Todds from rural New…
DVD $39.95, $39.95
AmelieAmelie (2001)Recommended
A charming romantic comedy stamped with the purely cinematic style of dir. Jean–Pierre Juenet, who here remixes intricate set pieces, editing…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Autumn SpringAutumn Spring (Babí léto) (2001)Recommended
Spry Czech comedy of elderly bad manners, concerns an aging prankster (Brodsky) who spends his retirement impersonating people in league with a…
DVD $29.95
Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackJay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
The profane, less–than–dynamic duo that appeared in all of dir. Kevin Smith’s previous films get their own feature – a road…
DVD $39.95
Monsoon WeddingMonsoon Wedding (2001)Recommended
Exotically charmed with a glamorous cast and a tremendous soundtrack, various members of an extended Indian family busy themselves with the mystery…
Poster (G) $14.95
Royal Tenenbaums, TheRoyal Tenenbaums, The (2001)Aro Favourite
Spinning another pathologically eccentric comedy, the dir. of BOTTLE ROCKET and RUSHMORE will either have you declining to be amused or else…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Sealab 2021 (TV Series)Sealab 2021 (TV Series) (2001)
Savvy Adult Swim comedy is another redux of a dead–and–buried Hanna Barbara cartoon: an undersea–themed adventure series now…
DVD $34.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Son of the BrideSon of the Bride (El Hijo de la novia) (2001)
Wittily contrived drama, where various family problems revolve around a successful restauranteur Darín, himself undergoing a mid–life crisis…
Poster (VG) $9.95
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps (TV Series)Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps (TV Series) (2001)
Brit sitcom following a group of five 20 somethings in Cheshire who regularly meet at the local pub to discuss the trials and tribulations of life.…
DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Va SavoirVa Savoir (Who Knows) (2001)Recommended
Skilful romantic farce interweaves the lives of six characters connected to an Italian theatre troupe on tour in Paris (doing Pirandello’s ‘As…
DVD $14.95
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (TV Series)Aqua Teen Hunger Force (TV Series) (2000)
More irreverent animated shenanigans by way of the Adult Swim Network, this time rounding up three hapless, delinquently–inclined superheroes…
DVD $29.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Brak Show, The (TV Series)Brak Show, The (TV Series) (2000)
Space Ghost’s talk show nemesis, evil Zorak and sidekick Brak, get their own spin–off TV series parodying cheesy suburban sitcoms within the…
DVD $34.95, $34.95
CrackerjackCrackerjack (2000)
Not too bad at all, this comedy follows in the footsteps of THE CASTLE, as club–members rally to save the fading fortunes of a lawn bowls…
DVD $20
Da Ali G Show (TV Series)Da Ali G Show (TV Series) (Ali G, Innit; Ali G, Aiii; Ali G in da USAiii) (2000-2004)Aro Favourite
A hilarious batch of subversive, satirical interviews and gags from Britain’s preposterous hiphopping comedy host, played by Sacha Baron Cohen.
DVD $19.95, $19.95
Maybe BabyMaybe Baby (2000)
Brit comic whizz–kid Ben Elton has a crack at the directing whip, adapting his semi–autobiographical novel about infertility;…
DVD $11.95
Most Fertile Man in Ireland, TheMost Fertile Man in Ireland, The (2000)
Kris Marshall is the Irishman with the high sperm–count, who is recruited by Catholics and Protestants alike to boost their numbers.…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
O Brother, Where Art Thou?O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)Aro Favourite
The Coen Brothers' return to their best form with what they neatly describe as the Rolls–Royce of 'hayseed' movies (by which they mean a…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
State and MainState and Main (2000)Recommended
When a harried film–crew descends upon the leafy streets of Waterford, Vermont to film a period drama, the worlds of apple–pie America…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
StickmenStickmen (2000)Recommended
A crowd–pleasing and assured sports–fetish movie, this doesn't shy from being dubbed 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Pool Cues', with its…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
The Best Man's WeddingThe Best Man's Wedding (Jalla! Jalla!) (2000)Recommended
A racy comic swirl through the family, romantic, sexual and general personal dilemmas of two Swedish best friends. While one must suffer the…
DVD $24.95 $19.95
WayDownTownWayDownTown (Way Down Town) (2000)Recommended
An imaginative low–budget comedy, has office workers in Calgary, Canada running a wager to see who can avoid going into the outside world the…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)Recommended
Slightly hand–me–down it may be, but gag–for–gag, this extravagant sequel arguably tops the original and seals Austin Powers…
DVD $14.95 $11.20
Bang Bang It's Reeves & Mortimer (TV Series)Bang Bang It's Reeves & Mortimer (TV Series) (1999)
Follow–up to the duo's original sketch show hit, featuring some of their best and funniest characters, performed with the usual anarchic,…
DVD $24.95
Bedrooms and HallwaysBedrooms and Hallways (1999)Aro Favourite
Utterly delightful relationship comedy about men, and gay men in particular, but appealing to human beings of any of the three sexual orientations…
Poster (VG) $9.95
Being John MalkovichBeing John Malkovich (1999)Aro Favourite
Surrealist comic marvel distinguished by the most bizarre of plots – washed–up puppeteer John Cusack's new position as a filing clerk…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
DogmaDogma (1999)Recommended
Eccentric meditation on Roman Catholicism in a modern–day context from writer/director Kevin Smith (CHASING AMY), that's just as bizarre as it…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
ElectionElection (1999)Aro Favourite
Mid–life crisis intersects with teenage foibles in this cheerily cynical high–school tale for adults, as crumpled teacher Matthew…
DVD $25 $18.75
Freaks and Geeks (TV Series)Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) (1999)Aro Favourite
Much loved but unfortunately short lived classic about two distinct groups of teenagers dealing with high school in the eighties. Created by a…
Games, The (TV Series)Games, The (TV Series) (1999)Recommended
An exacting TV–satire that paralleled the lead–up to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, turning the 'real TV' documentary format on its head…
DVD $29.95 $20
GoGo (1999)
The director of SWINGERS switches focus to the reckless chic of LA's twentysomething rave scene, brandishing a slew of racy taboos, an impossibly…
Poster (G) $9.95
KikujiroKikujiro (Kikujiro no Natsu) (1999)
An uncharacteristically easy–going, episodic road movie from one–man movie machine, Beat Takeshi, whose impassive screen persona snugly…
Poster (U) $12.95
L.A. Without a MapL.A. Without a Map (1999)
A young Scottish undertaker (Tennant) follows an aspiring American actress back to La–la land, where he competes with the shallow excesses and…
Poster (G) $9.95
ScarfiesScarfies (1999)Recommended
Kiwi icons – Dunedin, rugby, Flying Nun music, student life – upholster a formula but well–executed crime plot in which five…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Soft FruitSoft Fruit (1999)
From NZ short film dir. Christina Andreef comes this ripely entertaining comic drama about the ties that separate and bind as four Aussie siblings…
Poster (VG) $12.95
Dinner Game, TheDinner Game, The (1998)Recommended
Gourmet–grade French farce from the maestro of the genre – well–packaged, delivered without haste, indeed delicious, if a slightly…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
I'll Make You HappyI'll Make You Happy (1998)
A comical hotchpotch set among Auckland's K–Road denizens, featuring Jodie Rimmer as a peppy prositute who plots to rip–off pimp Michael…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
PleasantvillePleasantville (1998)Recommended
A pair of nineties teenagers are beamed into a starched black and white 50s TV show, where their modern 'freedoms' gradually liberate/corrupt the…
DVD $25 $18.75
RushmoreRushmore (1998)
Bamboozling minds everywhere is this oblique comedy from Wes Anderson (BOTTLE ROCKET), re–envisioning that Hollywood mainstay, Highschool USA,…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Shakespeare in LoveShakespeare in Love (1998)Aro Favourite
Shakespeare's art imitates life according to this gloriously fanciful, Oscar–winning tragicomedy, as the Bard himself (Joseph Fiennes), stuck…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Strange PlanetStrange Planet (1998)
Three girl–friends and three guy–friends collide by chance for New Years Eve in a remote beach–house, mixing–n–matching…
DVD $39.95
Wedding Singer, TheWedding Singer, The (1998)Recommended
Slightly premature 80s nostalgia comedy, though the benefit of hindsight makes amends on much of the genuine article (PRETTY IN PINK et al). This…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
As Good As It GetsAs Good As It Gets (1997)Recommended
Obsessive–compulsive Jack Nicholson has his fear and loathing neutered by the straight–shooting solo–Mum waitress, Helen Hunt, in…
DVD $15 $11.25
Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryAustin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)Recommended
American cat Mike Myers draws on his predilection for British comedy for this spot–on spy movie satire. He plays both the swinging '60s spy…
DVD $14.95 $11.20
Dad (TV Series)Dad (TV Series) (1997)
A creaky generation–gap sitcom centred on the familial conflict between a stuffy patriarch (Cole), his son (McNally), and his grandson.…
DVD $24.95, $29.95
Fierce CreaturesFierce Creatures (1997)
John Cleese reunites the cast of A FISH CALLED WANDA for his self–penned farce set in a British zoo. His pointed satire of corporate ethics…
DVD $14.95
TouchTouch (1997)
Auteur of urban paranoia Paul Schrader opts for a lighter touch in this satirical roam through the vagaries of contemporary American religion and its…
DVD $24.95
Cold Comfort FarmCold Comfort Farm (1996)Recommended
A beguiling comedy transpires when a penniless woman of society is forced to live with her yokel cousins. Full of eccentric dialogue and characters,…
DVD $19.95
GuantanameraGuantanamera (1996)
A quirky mix of low–speed road movie and romantic comedy following the unsteady progress of a funeral procession across the length of Cuba…
Poster (G) $9.95
Love and Other CatastrophesLove and Other Catastrophes (1996)
The indie success story of '96 was made by 23–year–old Croghan on a shoestring with her Melbourne film school buddies. Love is a…
Poster (VG) $12.95
Love SerenadeLove Serenade (1996)Aro Favourite
Two sisters fall for a middle–aged, schmoozing radio–jock in this perfectly measured Australian comedy set in a tinpot outback town.…
Poster (VG) $14.95
Mars Attacks!Mars Attacks! (1996)Aro Favourite
Tim Burton once again turns tacky into an art form, but this time with a monster budget to match the alien carnage. This gleefully (though…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Spin City (TV Series)Spin City (TV Series) (1996)
Michael J. Fox fronted this zippy workplace sitcom about the political staff running the New York City Mayoral office. Pretty conventional in terms…
DVD $34.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Trigger HappyTrigger Happy (Mad Dog Time) (1996)
Grinning mob–boss Richard Dreyfuss is fresh out of the asylum, gunning down wisecracking old friends and enemies alike. Old friends is indeed…
DVD $39.95
Mall RatsMall Rats (1995)
A scrubbed–up pseudo–remake of Kevin Smith's own CLERKS, set in a suburban shopping mall. The indie spirit gets buried under all that…
DVD $10 $7.50
Next Of Kin (TV Series)Next Of Kin (TV Series) (1995)
BBC comedy centered around a happily retired couple who gain custody of their three demanding grandchildren after their son and…
DVD $39.95
Cool RunningsCool Runnings (1994)
By–the–numbers but kinda irresistible fare in which a Jamaican bob–sled team are the ultimate underdogs. The late John Candy plays…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Due South (TV Series)Due South (TV Series) (1994)
CRASH dir. Paul Haggis served as creator of this offbeat, mildly popular fish–out–of–water policier about a Canadian Mountie in…
DVD $34.95, $59.95, $69.96
High Life, The (TV Series)High Life, The (TV Series) (1994)
Short–lived Scottish sitcom set on the fictional airline 'Air Scotia', home to the worst cabin crew in the United Kingdom, headed by the…
DVD $19.95
Kill the MoonlightKill the Moonlight (1994)
Idiosyncratic 'slacker' feature from prolific music video dir. Hanft, observes the efforts of a deadbeat California cleaner (Hendrix) to make it as a…
DVD $39.95
Pie in the Sky (TV Series)Pie in the Sky (TV Series) (1994)
Brit crime series following a retirement age detective hanging up his mystery solving hat to fulfil a goal of owning his own restaurant, but it seems…
DVD $64.95
Priscilla: Queen of the DesertPriscilla: Queen of the Desert (Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, The) (1994)Recommended
Three drag queens drive to Alice Springs in a bus called Priscilla. A perfect ensemble cast make this classic "out" in the outback roadtrip as…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Space Ghost Coast to Coast (TV Series)Space Ghost Coast to Coast (TV Series) (1994)
Hilarious, rambling Adult Swim oddity employs another washed up superhero as the host of a late–night talk show. Everything that can go wrong…
DVD $29.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveAce Ventura: Pet Detective (1993)
Carrey overdoes it as an obnoxious private eye with an animal niche and finds himself catapulted to mega–stardom. Not the schlock comedy…
DVD $15 $11.25
Four Weddings and a FuneralFour Weddings and a Funeral (1993)Aro Favourite
Hugh Grant plays a loveable bachelor who is forever celebrating the romantic union of his friends, but is dreadfully reluctant to take the plunge…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
If You See God, Tell Him (TV Series)If You See God, Tell Him (TV Series) (1993)
Richard Briers (ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE), injured by a freak accident that reduces his attention span to a mere 30 seconds, becomes fixated with TV ads…
DVD $29.95
Manhattan Murder MysteryManhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
Woody Allen reunites with Diane Keaton as insecure marrieds who get involved in solving what could be a neighbourhood murder. Alan Alda and Anjelica…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Nanny, The (TV Series)Nanny, The (TV Series) (1993-1999)
Fresh out of Queens, NYC, a high–pitched Drescher is accidentally hired by a genteel Broadway producer to look after his children. Fairly…
DVD $54.95
Serial MomSerial Mom (1993)
Prickly domestic satire stars Kathleen Turner as the perfect mom – one who'll go to murderous lengths to protect her family.…
DVD $20 $15
Sleepless in SeattleSleepless in Seattle (1993)Recommended
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan consummate a romance over 3000 miles via a soapy talk–back show. The two leads and a witty, old–fashioned script…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Smell of Reeves & Mortimer, The (TV Series)Smell of Reeves & Mortimer, The (TV Series) (1993)
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer form the hilarious double–act of this cult sketch show famous for its loopy, off–the–wall humour and…
DVD $29.95
Sumo Do, Sumo Don'tSumo Do, Sumo Don't (1993)
Unabashed low–brow comedy about a gang of misfits who tussle it out in a Tokyo University wrestling ring, which also serves as the circle in…
DVD $29.95
Anglo Saxon Attitudes (TV Series)Anglo Saxon Attitudes (TV Series) (1992)
TV drama based on the post–war satirical novel by Angus Wilson, following an aging historian (Richard Johnson) as he reflects on his youth, his…
DVD $29.95
Bill Hicks - RelentlessBill Hicks - Relentless (1992)
Stand–up genius recorded during the 1991 Montreal Comedy Festival at the Centaur Theatre, and showcasing the much–acclaimed Bill Hicks at…
DVD $29.95
Broadway BoundBroadway Bound (1992)
Third film in the trilogy based on the Neil Simon's memoirs remains faithful to its stage origins. His alter–ego aspires to write successful…
Poster (G) $9.95
Husbands and WivesHusbands and Wives (1992)
A Woody Allen 'art–imitates–life' parable about aging intellectuals with the twenty–year itch. Judy Davis, Sydney Pollack and Liam…
DVD $20 $15
Leon the Pig FarmerLeon the Pig Farmer (1992)
Well–written comic gem has Jewish boy Mark Frankel discovering (shock! horror! the guilt!) that his real parents are not the suburban…
Poster (G) $9.95
Simple MenSimple Men (1992)
Hartley's third feature re–visits his deadpan, sexy and intellectual world in which two brothers set off to find their estranged father.
Poster (U) $9.95
SinglesSingles (1992)
Despite the grungy soundtrack and the Seattle setting, this ain't a gritty depiction of long–hairs trying to put their anarchic stamp on the…
Poster (U) $14.95
Strictly BallroomStrictly Ballroom (1992)Aro Favourite
An extraordinary comedy set in the world of ballroom dancing, appropriately loaded with glitz, self–mocking and brashness. While at its…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Commitments, TheCommitments, The (1991)
Surprise hit simply chronicles the rise and fall of a Dublin soul band, formed by a group of teens with naught better to do. Unashamedly light fare,…
DVD $20 $15
Red Dwarf (TV Series) - Series 4Red Dwarf (TV Series) - Series 4 (1991)
More classic episodes with Rimmer, Lister, Cat, Kryten and Holly in the brilliant British sci–fi comedy. Available on 2 VHS tapes or a…
DVD $25 $18.75
Gravy Train, The (TV Mini-series)Gravy Train, The (TV Mini-series) (1990-1991)
Intriguing political TV Mini–series based around a scheming Director of European Economic Community and his naive assistant travelling across…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $39.95
Sgt. KabukimanSgt. Kabukiman (1990)
A modest New York cop is gifted the supernatural powers of a Japanese hero enabling him to kick criminal butt, Kabuki–style! Finally, a…
DVD $14.95
Shock to the System, AShock to the System, A (1990)
Plagued by mediocrity, bad luck and an intolerant wife, Michael Caine discovers that murder is the remedy for success.
DVD $12.95
User FriendlyUser Friendly (1990)
An exuberant comic jaunt in which a mysterious kanine statuette becomes the object of hot pursuit for a number of crackpots, each keen to exploit its…
DVD $14.95
When Harry Met SallyWhen Harry Met Sally (1990)Recommended
Thirtysomething favourite that amicably flirts with the subject of platonic relationships between men and women. Meg Ryan's priceless 'fake orgasm'…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
You Rang, M'lord? (TV Series)You Rang, M'lord? (TV Series) (1990)
An 'upstairs, downstairs' sitcom from TV writers David Croft and Jimmy Perry (DAD'S ARMY), featuring much of the cast that appeared in the creators'…
DVD $29.95
A Bit of a Do (TV Series)A Bit of a Do (TV Series) (1989)
A curly class comedy based the books by REGINALD PERRIN author David Nobbs, this gets good mileage out of its premise of two families – one…
DVD $39.95
Billy T James Show, The (TV Series)Billy T James Show, The (TV Series) (CUZ FM) (1989)
Episodes from the hit sitcom "CUZ FM", centred around the unique persona of NZ's best loved entertainer. Billy plays a radio personality who…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Darling Buds of May, The (TV Series)Darling Buds of May, The (TV Series) (1989-1991)
Top–rating TV comedy based on the H. E. Bates books, set in a not–so–innocent rural England. The complete three series, plus two…
DVD $59.95
Do the Right ThingDo the Right Thing (1989)Aro Favourite
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
Ghostbusters 2Ghostbusters 2 (1989)
A cash–in for sure, but as much fun as the original, with the paranormal pests here thriving on all the "bad vibes" of grumpy Manhattanites.…
Red Dwarf (TV Series) - Series 3Red Dwarf (TV Series) - Series 3 (1989)
More classic episodes with Rimmer, Lister, Cat, Kryten and Holly in the brilliant British sci–fi comedy. Available on 2 VHS tapes or a…
DVD $25 $18.75
See No Evil, Hear No EvilSee No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)
Average teaming of Wilder and Pryor as a deaf man and a blind man on the lam. The high obscene–language level doesn't yield much comic results.
Weekend at BerniesWeekend at Bernies (1989)Recommended
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
An Audience with Peter UstinovAn Audience with Peter Ustinov (1988)
Multi–talented actor and writer Ustinov performs a set full of over–the–top anecdotes with his unique brand of observational humour…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Red Dwarf (TV Series) - Series 2Red Dwarf (TV Series) - Series 2 (1988)
More classic episodes with Rimmer, Lister, Cat, Kryten and Holly in the brilliant British sci–fi comedy. Available on 2 VHS tapes or a…
DVD $25 $18.75
Wonder Years, The (TV Series)Wonder Years, The (TV Series) (1988-1993)Recommended
One of the more endearing US TV series of the period, depicts the 'growing up' of its adolescent protagonists with humour and empathy. This disc…
DVD $24.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
InnerspaceInnerspace (1987)Recommended
The premise of FANTSTIC VOYAGE is comically reworked with a vastly different plotline involving a miniaturized Dennis Quaid is inadvertently injected…
DVD $20 $15
Lethal WeaponLethal Weapon (1987)Recommended
Enjoyable caper–comedy, teaming up Gibson and Glover as partners–in–crime–fighting, struck a winning formula and inspired a…
DVD $15 $11.25
Tutti Frutti (TV Series)Tutti Frutti (TV Series) (1987)Recommended
This beautifully sardonic Scottish miniseries launched the careers of it's lead actors, offering a brilliant satire of the music industry and a deft…
DVD $20 $15
Class of Nuke 'em HighClass of Nuke 'em High (Atomic High School) (1986)
One of the better Troma–trash productions in which pupils at a high school next to a nuclear power plant start acting and looking strange after…
DVD $19.95
Robin Williams - Live at the MetRobin Williams - Live at the Met (1986)
Vintage, foul–mouthed Robin Williams performance features the zany comedian at his best in a series of improvisations and loopy character…
DVD $19.95, $19.95, $39.95
Billy Connolly - An Audience WithBilly Connolly - An Audience With (1985)
Selected highlights of Connelly's legendary television appearance in 1985 in front of a studio audience. A leopard skin shirt, long hair and the…
DVD $24.95
Home To Roost (TV Series)Home To Roost (TV Series) (1985)
John Thaw plays a middle aged happily divorced man living alone until his life is disrupted when his son,Reece Dinsdale, decides after seven years…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $39.95
Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, TheSecret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, The (1985)Recommended
Engaging TV adaptation of Sue Townsend's much–loved book about the pains of adolescence chronicled by a teenage diarist as he struggles to come…
DVD $24.95
Bloodbath at the House of DeathBloodbath at the House of Death (1984)
Horror comedy about six scientists investigating a creepy manor, where a mysterious massacre killed 18 guests in a single night many years…
DVD $19.95
Lonely Guy, TheLonely Guy, The (1983)
Steve Martin could do no wrong in his early film career, and this is another example. The tragicomedy is beautifully played as he and Charles Grodin…
DVD $15 $11.25
Family Ties (TV Series)Family Ties (TV Series) (1982-1989)Aro Favourite
Perhaps the quintessential 80's family sitcom, based around the 'politically–correct' ex–hippie parents who find themselves in the…
DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Midsummer Night's Sex ComedyMidsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982)
A breezy romp in the fresh fields of a country estate with three ill–assorted couples at the turn of the century. Under–rated Woody Allen…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Robin Williams - An Evening WithRobin Williams - An Evening With (1982)Recommended
The unique lunacy of Robin Williams is captured live in concert on his home turf – The Great American Music Hall in San…
DVD $29.95, $39.95
TootsieTootsie (1982)Aro Favourite
Much–loved classic, with unemployed actor Dustin Hoffman donning a dress to pay the bills. Unfortunately, his TV–soap character, Dorothy…
DVD $25 $18.75
Britannia HospitalBritannia Hospital (1981)
Political allegory dressed as raucous Blighty comedy going all out, but it hasn't quite the magic of cult predecessors IF... and O LUCKY MAN!
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Goodbye Pork PieGoodbye Pork Pie (1981)Aro Favourite
This little beauty was the first Kiwi film to make international inroads. An amoral tale about a gang of misfits who travel the length of the country…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Naked Civil Servant, TheNaked Civil Servant, The (1981)
The life and times of homosexual Quentin Crisp, as drawn from his autobiography. John Hurt is a revelation as this courageous man who endured major…
DVD $19.95
That's My Boy (TV Series)That's My Boy (TV Series) (1981)
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?'s kooky Mollie Sugden broke ranks with this batty British sitcom, in which she played the hired housekeeper of a young married…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $39.95
An Audience with Dame EdnaAn Audience with Dame Edna (1980-1988)
A compilation of three TV specials starring the indefatigable and imperious Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries in drag) as she shares her opinions on…
DVD $24.95
Any Which Way You CanAny Which Way You Can (1980)
Clint Eastwood returns with his ill–tempered pet orangutan 'Clyde', as a truckie fist–fighting his way through the troubles of life. A…
DVD $14.95 $11.20
Blues Brothers, TheBlues Brothers, The (1980)Recommended
Smash comedy with great soul music and epic sight–gags.
DVD $25 $18.75
Kremmen - The MovieKremmen - The Movie (1980)
Animated sci–fi comedy with Kenny Everett voicing the egotistical superhero.
DVD $39.95
Magnum P.I. (TV Series)Magnum P.I. (TV Series) (1980)
After a tour of duty in Vietnam, the ever–affable Tom Selleck cruises Hawaii in his Porsche as a private investigator. Classic,…
DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Nude Bomb, TheNude Bomb, The (1980)
An aging Don Adams tries to re–ignite the GET SMART magic in this latter–day feautre film spin–off. Strictly for completists only.
Stir CrazyStir Crazy (1980)
The first and best of the Pryor/Wilder comedies, about a pair of clumsy crooks who land in jail. Plenty of laughs – though fairly predictable…
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)
A classic Agatha Christie TV adaptation in which a vicar sets out to discover the meaning behind "Why didn't they ask Evans?", the last words spoken…
DVD $24.95
Yes Minister (TV Series)Yes Minister (TV Series) (1980-1982)
The excellent, mildly pointed satire on British politics in Whitehall, with aristocratic bureaucrats Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds gently guiding…
DVD $15 $11.25
ManhattanManhattan (1979)Aro Favourite
This classy introspective comedy from Woody Allen tributes his beloved city while his neurotic alter–ego searches for romantic and intellectual…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
MeatballsMeatballs (1979)
A laidback Bill Murray injects some meat into the summer camp cliche, here playing a trainee counselor in charge of a group of misfit stereotypes:…
DVD $19.95
Middle Age SpreadMiddle Age Spread (1979)Aro Favourite
Grant Tilly is priceless as the philandering high–school deputy who reluctantly hosts a dinner party for six. Based on the play by Roger Hall,…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Potter (TV Series)Potter (TV Series) (1979)
Memorable British sitcom of a busybody retiree who occupies his time by meddling in other people's business – much to the chagrin of his…
DVD $39.95
BBC Shakespeare Collection: Series 3BBC Shakespeare Collection: Series 3 (The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, All's Well That Ends Well, The Winter's Tale, Timon of Athens, Antony & Cleopatra) (1978)
The third in a series of boxed–sets compiling the BBC's comprehensive Shakespeare adaptations for television. This set includes: The Taming…
DVD $54.95
BBC Shakespeare Collection: Series 4BBC Shakespeare Collection: Series 4 (Othello, Troilus and Cressida, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) (1978)
The fourth in a series of boxed–sets compiling the BBC's comprehensive Shakespeare adaptations for television. This set includes: Othello:…
DVD $39.95 $30
Every Which Way But LooseEvery Which Way But Loose (1978)
Rambling, but loosely enjoyable road–movie, has truckie Eastwood 'befriending' a rowdy orangoutan and following a country singer (Locke) across…
DVD $14.95 $11.20
Flying HighFlying High (Airplane!) (1978)Aro Favourite
Side–splittingly funny lampoon of the Airport / Disaster movie genre, voted the best comedy of all time in 1999 by EMPIRE magazine.
DVD $15 $11.25
Annie HallAnnie Hall (1977)Aro Favourite
The 'hall'mark of Woody Allen's career – it won him an Oscar for Best Picture and made him a household name. It's a hilarious send–up of…
DVD $20 $15
Confessions of a Driving InstructorConfessions of a Driving Instructor (1977)
Third in the series has Askwith once again in the titular role. Expect jokes about stick shifts.
DVD $34.95
Kiwi Gold Kiwi Gold (feat. Letter to Blanchy, Gliding On, Pete & Pio, A Week of It, More Issues, Rabbiter's Rest, Radio Times Theatre) (1977-1994)
Three tasty samplers of Kiwi television sitcoms and current affairs skit shows featuring some of our best known comic talents. VOLUME 1 contains…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Bad News BearsBad News Bears (1976)Recommended
Delightfully cynical baseball comedy starring Walter Matthau as an alcoholic ex–baseball pitcher who becomes a coach for a youth baseball team…
Laverne & Shirley (TV Series)Laverne & Shirley (TV Series) (1976)
From the golden age of sitcoms, this HAPPY DAYS spin–off followed the fortunes of two salty, life–long friends (Penny Marshall and Cindy…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Rich Little Show, The (TV Series)Rich Little Show, The (TV Series) (1976)
World famous impressionist Rich Little attempted to forge his own persona in this well–remembered sketch series, though invariably, reverted…
DVD $49.95
Love and DeathLove and Death (1975)Recommended
Woody Allen's finely wrought parody of 'War and Peace'.
DVD $20 $15
Saturday Night Live (TV Series)Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (SNL) (1975-1976)Recommended
The legendary, long–running NBC variety show, responsible for incubating the careers of every major American comedian since 1975. Original cast…
DVD $69.95
Blazing SaddlesBlazing Saddles (1974)Recommended
Classic Mel Brooks spoof–Western that almost killed the genre off!
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Confessions of a Window CleanerConfessions of a Window Cleaner (1974)
First in the series of bawdy "true life" tales is generally regarded as the strongest with Askwith as the naughty windowcleaner with voyeuristic…
DVD $34.95
Fred Dagg - All PurposeFred Dagg - All Purpose (1974-2006)Aro Favourite
Fred Dagg finally makes it to DVD in this “Authorised Daggography” from legendary Kiwi comic (and now honorary Australian) John Clarke, collating…
DVD $19.95 $14.95, $25 $18.75
Happy Days (TV Series)Happy Days (TV Series) (1974)Aro Favourite
Rockin’ and rollin’ time capsule nostalgia recaptures the simple, all–American life of the Cunninghams in the jukebox fifties, and their…
DVD $15 $11.25
American GraffitiAmerican Graffiti (1973)Recommended
Seminal coming–of–age comedy set in '62 spawned a hit TV show (Happy Days), a mega–selling soundtrack and boosted many careers.
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Father, Dear Father: The MovieFather, Dear Father: The Movie (1973)
Spin–off movie version of the British sitcom of the same name is decidedly un–cinematic but worth a look for fans of the series.
DVD $14.95
Love Thy Neighbour - The MovieLove Thy Neighbour - The Movie (1973)
Card–carrying unionist Eddie Booth, a socialistic avowed racial discriminator who maintains a constant barrage of abuse at his neighbor, a…
DVD $14.95
No Sex Please We're BritishNo Sex Please We're British (1973)
"Riotous" British sex farce based on the long–running stageplay about a swell of "adult literature" that floods a prudish small town by the way…
DVD $19.95
SleeperSleeper (1973)Recommended
Woody Allen plays a health–food shop owner who is frozen and awakened 200 years later in a fascist state. His campy version of the future…
DVD $25 $18.75
Last Goon Show, TheLast Goon Show, The (1972)
Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan reunite in 1972 to perform a live show and reminisce their years as the kings of BBC radio comedy.
DVD $19.95
Love Thy Neighbour (TV Series)Love Thy Neighbour (TV Series) (1972)
Devised to defuse some of the racial tension of the day, this controversial 70s Brit sitcom hilariously pits black and white neighbours…
DVD $99.95
PulpPulp (1972)Recommended
After completing the phenomenal GET CARTER Caine and dir. Hodges reteamed for this lightweight, yet highly watchable comedy thriller. Caine plays…
DVD $15 $11.25
Steptoe and Son / Steptoe and Son Ride AgainSteptoe and Son / Steptoe and Son Ride Again (1972-1973)
Two spinoff feature films starring the same rag–and–bone men from the classic TV Series. In STEPTOE AND SON, Harold disastrously marries…
DVD $14.95, $14.95
Up the Chastity BeltUp the Chastity Belt (1972)
More Howerd led malarkey, set in the middle ages, with Frankie as a servant comically defending his master's daughter.
DVD $14.95
Up the FrontUp the Front (1972)
One of Frankie Howerd's bigscreen starring roles in a spinoff of the 'Up Pompeii' TV Series. Here he plays an WWII soldier who has invasion plans…
DVD $14.95
Two Ronnies, The (TV Series)Two Ronnies, The (TV Series) (1971)
Classic, long–running BBC series from two of Britain’s all–time comedy greats in what is considered the perfect double–act. "Best…
DVD $60 $45
Up PompeiiUp Pompeii (1971)
Frankie Howerd's bawdy comedy with a Roman slave inadvertently becoming the possessor of a scroll naming the proposed assassins of the Emperor Nero.
DVD $14.95
Carry On Up the JungleCarry On Up the Jungle (1970)
The 'Carry On' crew encounter familiar humour in darkest Africa, shipping the concept to the days of the British Raj.
DVD $12.95
Goodies, The (TV Series)Goodies, The (TV Series) (1970-1981)Aro Favourite
Inspired by Monty Python and The Goons, The Goodies – a three man agency whose brief is to do "anything, anytime" – are a British comedy…
DVD $34.95
Mary Tyler Moore Show, The (TV Series)Mary Tyler Moore Show, The (TV Series) (1970-1974)Recommended
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)Odd Couple, The (TV Series) (1970)Recommended
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
Out-of-Towners, TheOut-of-Towners, The (1970)
Playing on the prejudices of 'ordinary folk' towards the Big Bad City of New York, writer Neil Simon cranks out a series of escalating indignities…
Things of Life, The Things of Life, The (Les Choses De La Vie) (1970)
Golden Palm nominated French comedy focusing on the life of a fatally injured man who upon seeing his life flash before his eyes realizes he must…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Assassination Bureau, TheAssassination Bureau, The (1969)
Spirited crime caper which translates Jack London's novel of the same name to Europe on the cusp of WWI. Diana Rigg plays an aspiring journalist…
Benny Hill Show, The (TV Series)Benny Hill Show, The (TV Series) (1969-1989)Recommended
Despite his political incorrectness, Benny had one of the funniest comedy shows of the 70s – the greatest 'its of which are fondly assembled…
DVD $14.95
Liver Birds, TheLiver Birds, The (1969)
Two very different single girls share a flat in the age of glam–rock, the pill and women's lib in this hugely popular BBC sitcom that was the…
DVD $29.95
Magic Christian, TheMagic Christian, The (1969)
From Terry Southern's novel, a wildly loopy satire about an eccentric multi–millionaire (Peter Sellers) who adopts a destitute son (Ringo…
DVD $19.95
Me, NatalieMe, Natalie (1969)
Thoughtful, though occasionally mawkish coming–of–age tale with Patty Duke as a young woman struggling with low self esteem and fighting…
DVD $29.95
Mister JericoMister Jerico (1969)
Cheesy 60s crime caper stars AVENGERS actor Patrick Macnee as a conman set out to rob a diamond from a millionaire, only to have his plans disrupted…
DVD $14.95
Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series)Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series) (1969-1974)Recommended
Britain's most infamous comic ensemble present four seasons of inspired madness. Complete seasons 1–4 available over seven discs.
Secret of Santa Vittoria, TheSecret of Santa Vittoria, The (1969)
Bombastic war comedy with Quinn as a wine sodden local buffoon who through a number of contrivances becomes town mayor. When the townsfolk learn of a…
DVD $25 $18.75
Father, Dear Father (TV Series)Father, Dear Father (TV Series) (1968-1973)
A long–running British sitcom about a thriller writer who is left in charge of his two teenage daughters when his wife leaves and marries his…
DVD $99.95
Here's Lucy (TV Series)Here's Lucy (TV Series) (1968)Recommended
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
Italian Job, TheItalian Job, The (1968)Recommended
Petty crook Michael Caine and an incarcerated Noel Coward have a crack at the big one in this ebullient caper movie memorable for its glam car chases…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Odd Couple, TheOdd Couple, The (1968)Aro Favourite
Neil Simon's genius was in full force when he wrote this smash Broadway play – a letter–perfect, belly–aching examination of men in…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Party, TheParty, The (1968)Recommended
Pink Panther cohorts Peter Sellers and Blake Edwards reunite to send up Tinseltown in merciless slapstick fashion. Sellers plays a bungling Indian…
DVD $19.95
Producers, TheProducers, The (1968)Aro Favourite
Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel cavort in Mel Brooks' first (and best?) film, a Broadway–musical satire highlighted by the classic 'Springtime for…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Graduate, TheGraduate, The (1967)Aro Favourite
An endearing Dustin Hoffman in his first leading role, is seduced by a middle–aged woman and then falls in love with her daughter. A brilliant…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Guess Who's Coming to DinnerGuess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)Recommended
Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy become perplexed parents of son–in–law Sidney Poitier, in this agreeable mixed–marriage comedy.
DVD $14.95 $11.20
President's Analyst, ThePresident's Analyst, The (1967)
Madcap comedy suspense tracking a hapless guy awarded the task of being the president's assistant, who then must deal with bribes and death threats…
DVD $15 $11.25
AlfieAlfie (1965)
The film that made Michael Caine a household name. His eponymous anti–hero is that of a likely lad who likes to 'ave a go wiv the birds. They…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Get Smart (TV Series)Get Smart (TV Series) (1965-1968)Aro Favourite
Iconic 60's spy spoof series following the enduringly hilarious adventures of an enthusiastic but incompetent secret agent and his loyal, glamorous…
DVD $29.95 $20
That Funny FeelingThat Funny Feeling (1965)
Third of the Darin and Dee comedies is a comic misadventure in which a New York publisher humors an actress/maid who tries to pass off his apartment…
DVD $14.95
Yellow Rolls-Royce, TheYellow Rolls-Royce, The (1964)
Star–studded omnibus following three consecutive owners of a cute Rolls Royce Pantom II. An English aristocrat, a Chicago gangster and a…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Marriage Lines (TV Series)Marriage Lines (TV Series) (1963-1965)
A classic domestic comedy with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales as a newly married couple jumping hurdles both at home and at work. Included here…
DVD $39.95
Nutty Professor, TheNutty Professor, The (1963)Recommended
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
McHale's Navy (TV Series)McHale's Navy (TV Series) (1962-1965)
Predating MASH, Borgnine and Flynn engage in naval nonsense in this fondly remembered maritime comedy of hierarchical hi–jinks and seaman…
DVD $29.95, $39.95, $39.95
2000 Year Old Man, The - The Complete History2000 Year Old Man, The - The Complete History (1961-1998)
Mel Brooks, playing the 'oldest man in the world' in conversation with Carl Reiner, fronts this all–time classic comedy sketch, much of which…
Great Impostor, TheGreat Impostor, The (1961)
Tony Curtis bluffs his way though society in this comic caper based on the true story of Ferdinand Demara who successfully passed himself off as a…
DVD $14.95
Parent TrapParent Trap (1961)
Breezy comedy in which Hayley Mills plays estranged twin sisters who meet at summer camp and conspire to bring together their divorced parents.
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Too Many CrooksToo Many Crooks (1959)
Four incompetent, would–be criminals make a meal of a kidnapping–ransom plot in this farcical crime caper from the Rank Organisation.
DVD $14.95
A King in New YorkA King in New York (1957)Recommended
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
Leave It to Beaver (TV Series)Leave It to Beaver (TV Series) (1957)
One of the most beloved family sitcoms of its time set around the mischief–making exploits of young Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver.
DVD $49.95
Bus StopBus Stop (1956)Recommended
Marilyn Monroe excels in this comedy/drama as a distraught southern showgirl who becomes the object of desire and marriage for an obsessive and naive…
DVD $20 $15
Artists and ModelsArtists and Models (1955)Recommended
Bubbly, brain–addled comedy with comic–artist Dean Martin getting his ideas from roommate Jerry Lewis’ wild nocturnal mutterings. Rated…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Father Knows Best (TV Series)Father Knows Best (TV Series) (1954-1960)
Cloying sitcom bathed in the idealised glow of 50's apple–pie America, centred on a suburban family and their typically patriarchal upbringing.…
DVD $39.95, $39.95
Norman Wisdom Collection, The Norman Wisdom Collection, The (Trouble in Store, Up in the World, On the Beat.) (1953-1962)
Collection of three comedies – Trouble in Store, Up in the World and On the Beat – from admired British slapstick comedian Norman Wisdom,…
DVD $25 $18.75
Importance of Being EarnestImportance of Being Earnest (1952)Recommended
Screen version of Oscar Wilde's brilliant comedy of manners starring a host of British stage thesps.
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Adam's RibAdam's Rib (1949)Recommended
A bittersweet battle of the sexes in which married lawyers find themselves on opposite sides of an attempted murder case. High–brow romp was…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonMr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)Recommended
Another brilliant comic parable from Frank Capra, in the wake of MR. DEEDS. The endearing Jimmy Stewart plays a young idealist who discovers the…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
PygmalionPygmalion (1938)Recommended
Leslie Howard trains Wendy Hiller to be a lady, in an excellent version of the G B Shaw play.
DVD $19.95
Storm in a TeacupStorm in a Teacup (1937)
Capra–lite comedy set in Scotland with Harrison as a journalist falling for a local politicians daughter.
DVD $34.95
Steamboat Bill JrSteamboat Bill Jr (1928)Aro Favourite
One of Buster Keaton's best films begins as sly farce, with his wimpish city–slicker meekly tussling with a thuggish steamboat–captain…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Britain's Greatest Comedy HeroesBritain's Greatest Comedy Heroes
Healthy tribute to Britain's late kings of comedy relives some of their funniest skits, spoofs and sketches, with added commentary from friends and…
DVD $34.95, $49.95

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