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Six Minutes to Midnight (2020): A tense British period thriller loosely based on the true story of the disappearance of a school teacher at an elite girls' boarding school shortly…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Bombshell (2019): Charlize Theron leads an all–star cast in this scathing biographical drama based on real life events in which a group of female Fox network…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Professor and the Madman, The (2019): Biographical drama set in London in 1879, where a professor (Mel Gibson) compiling the first Oxford England Dictionary receives a submission of over…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Rocketman (2019): Musical biopic with Taron Egerton playing Elton John, capturing the flamboyant and troubled extremes of his life. Set in his early years when he was…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Yesterday (2019): 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
A Very English Scandal (TV Mini-series) (2018): 3–part BBC miniseries set in the 60's and 70's depicting the evolution of the "Jeremy Thorpe Scandal", in which the leader of the Liberal Party…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Avengers: Infinity War (2018): Bombastic Marvel Universe blockbuster teaming The Avengers with the Guardians of the Galaxy (and many more!) against the villain Thanos, who wants to…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Tea With the Dames (Nothing Like a Dame) (2018): British acting legends Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith discuss their remarkable lives at Plowright's country home in…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Battle of the Sexes, The (2017): Entertainingly playful telling of the story behind the milestone 1973 tennis match in which the 29–year–old women's champ Billie Jean…; Blu-Ray ~~$20~~ $15
Big Sick, The (2017): Pakistan–born comedian Kumail Nanjiani (SILICON VALLEY) and Zoe Kazan find the right chemistry in this winning culture clash rom–com that…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Dunkirk (2017): Christopher Nolan's grandiose staging of the famous evacuation of the French port of Dunkirk in May 1940 is a departure from the fantasy pictures the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Funny 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
Mountain (2017): A reflective but adrenaline–fueled documentary exploring our timeless enchantment with mountains, in the unique form of a collaboration between…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Wonder Woman (2017): Israeli actress Gal Gadot dazzles as the charismatic warrior princess who must leave her mythical island paradise and sail into WWI–embattled…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Fences (2016): August Wilson faithfully adapts his Pulitzer Prize–winning stageplay for the screen with Denzel Washington directing and starring as a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
First Monday in May, The (2016): Star–studded glimpse into the hectic preparation involved in the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most attended fashion exhibition…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
OJ: Made in America (TV Series) (2016): A hugely acclaimed, definitive exploration of the O.J. Simpson “Trial of the Century” from the producers of ESPN Films prodigious doco series "30…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Amy (2015): The compelling but undeniably downbeat story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks. From the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 (2-disc special edition)
Crossing Rachmaninoff (2015): Absorbing documentary follows aspiring piano soloist Flavio Villani as he prepares Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 for his first orchestral…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): Thrillingly turbo–charged fourth installment (and effective reboot) of the "salvage punk" action series set in post–apocalyptic Australia…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Trumbo (2015): Biting drama with Bryan Cranston as the legendary screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who at the height of communist paranoia finds himself jailed and…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Erebus: Operation Overdue (2014): The tragic yet compelling story of Air New Zealand's doomed DC–10 which crashed into Antarctica's Mount Erebus in 1979.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Mr. Turner (2014): Mike Leigh directs Timothy Spall in this acclaimed exploration of the last quarter century of the great, if eccentric, British painter J.M.W.…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
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
Theory of Everything, The (2014): Acclaimed look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife as he struggles with the onset of motor neuron disease.…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Utopia (2014): John Pilger looks at the Aboriginal plight and suppressed colonial past of his native Australia in this hard–hitting documentary which renews…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Behind the Candelabra (2013): Steven Soderbergh directs this classy HBO–produced biopic of flamboyant pianist Liberace (Michael Douglas) and his rocky relationship with…; DVD ~~$20~~ $10
Philomena (2013): Poignant drama stars Judi Dench as a elderly Irish woman searching for the child she was forced to give up while working at a convent as a teenager.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Top of the Lake (TV Series) (2013): An unnerving, atmosphere–rich 'feminist' policier from Australasian auteur Jane Campion, centred on the mystery of a 12–year–old…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $29.95 (Plus Top of The Lake: China Girl)
Angels' Share, The (2012): 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…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Hobbit, The - An Unexpected Journey (2012): Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth with this epic first chapter in The Hobbit saga, which follows Bilbo Baggins' quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Kiwi 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…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Last Tango in Halifax (TV Series) (2012): Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid play childhood sweethearts reunited via Facebook in their seventies in this thoughtful and engaging depiction of…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $29.95 (Series 1, 2 & 3)
Les Miserables (2012): Victor Hugo's classic novel set during the French revolution receives its latest big screen musical adaptation courtesy of dir. Tom Hooper (THE…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (TV Series) (2012): An elegant Melbourne socialite sleuths murder mysteries in between sipping martinis and bedding lovers in this spiffy crime series set during the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (Series 1)
Quartet (2012): Another pleasant surprise for the retiree set, this time centred on a home for retired musicians, and the recently arrived opera diva (Maggie Smith)…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
What Really Happened: Votes for Women (2012): Another edifying take on a key turning point in New Zealand history (following What Really Happened: Waitangi), this Sunday Theatre commission…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
A Dangerous Method (2011): Psychodrama auteur David Cronenberg directs this stimulating, if not entirely satiating exploration of the intense relationship between Carl Jung and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Great Expectations (Mini-Series) (2011): Suitably atmospheric and gripping three–part adaptation of Dickens' masterpiece following the twists and turns in the life of a young orphan.…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
My Wedding and Other Secrets (2011): Dir. Roseanne Liang adapts her winning documentary (BANANA IN A NUTSHELL) on the struggle to get her traditional Chinese parents to accept her Kiwi…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Nothing Trivial (TV Series) (2011): An agreeable and endearingly performed 'singles' comedy by way of modern day Auckland, centred on the romantic hang ups of five friends who compete…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 (Series 1)
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011): An enthralling, impeccably cast screen adaptation of John Le Carre’s quintessential cold war spy novel, centred on a retired George Smiley (Oldman)…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
When a City Falls (2011): Heavy–hearted chronicle of the impact of Christchurch’s devastating earthquakes, and on the lives of its resilient citizens.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Home By Christmas (2010): The director of WAR STORIES returns to the subject for this deeply personal yet affecting docu–drama focusing this time on a single story…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Kids Are All Right, The (2010): Feathers fly in this smart and insightful comedy–drama anchored by three terrific lead performances whose character's unique relationships are…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Mad Bastards (2010): Affecting tale of a violent father traveling thousands of miles across barren Australian landscape to see the troubled son he's never met. With a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Senna (2010): A thrilling motor–racing documentary on the fast life and times of Formula One legend and Brazilian hero, Ayrton Senna. An exemplar of the…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50 (Tin Box incl. Blu-Ray)
Story of Science, The (2010): Passionate overview of the forces that came together to create scientific knowledge. Revealing how scientific ideas have shaped the modern world this…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Billy T James - The Legend, The Man, The Cuz (2009): Latest compilation of the most popular sketches from irrepressible comedian Billy T James, including Te News, the Traffic Cop, the Hard Case, the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Bran 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 (as new)
Bright Star (2009): A resounding return–to–form for dir. Jane Campion, who is in full flourish with this delicate and deeply romantic tale of the doomed love…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Diagnosis: 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
District 9 (2009): Superb sci–fi blockbuster from first–time writer/director Blomkamp, set in an alternate–reality Johannesburg where an…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Inglourious Basterds (Inglorious Bastards) (2009): A cocky, revisionist war epic channeling spaghetti westerns and the Dirty Dozen, Quentin Tarantino’s long–time pet project is perhaps his…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
James May's Toy Stories (TV Series) (2009): A trip down memory lane with a modern twist: James May, disarming as ever, rediscovers the seminal toys of his childhood, then proceeds to…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Lovely Bones, The (2009): Peter Jackson’s errant, though wonderfully imagined murder mystery begins with the brutal death of a teenage girl in small town Pennsylvania,…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009): An adorable, "Kiwi–as" portrait of NZ's beloved folk–singing comedy duo, Jools and Lynda Topp, which also resonates as a ripely…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Trouble is My Business (2009): Keenly observational documentary about an empathetic assistant principal (Gary Peach) who battles to keep his students in school and out of trouble…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Vintner's Luck, The (2009): Contentious, opulent NZ–made adaptation of the much–loved Elizabeth Knox novel, ostensibly about the relationship between a guardian…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Whip It (2009): 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
Apron Strings (2008): Acclaimed short film director Sima Urale makes her feature film debut with this drama about fractious maternal connections that contrast two…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Breaking Bad - Complete Boxset (TV Series) (2008-2013): Boxed set edition of AMC's heavy–hitting TV series, about a high school chemistry teacher (Cranston) who turns to a life of drug–dealing…; DVD ~~$60~~ $45
Comic Genius of Billy T James, The - Legacy Edition (2008): 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
Investigator, The (TV Series) (2008): Probing Kiwi crime doco series investigating six unsolved New–Zealand crimes by delving into the pitfalls of the justice system in our country…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Louise Bourgeois - The Spider, the Mistress and the Tangerine (2008): At the ripe of age of 98, evergreen French artist and sculptor Louise Bourgeois continues to astound in this portrait of her captivating life's…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Man On Wire (2008): Oscar–winning doco about a truly remarkable, one–of–a–kind subject; a cavalier French daredevil called Phillipe Petit who in…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Rubbings From A Live Man (2008): Film–maker Florian Habicht finds the perfect portrait subject in Warwick Broadhead, a fiercely independent, 40–year veteran of performing…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Second-Hand Wedding (Secondhand Wedding) (2008): Sweet–natured Kiwi suburban rom–com that was a surprise hit at the local box office, with large audiences responding to a highly…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Show 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
Sir Edmund Hillary 1919 - 2008 (2008): Towering tribute to the late, great Sir Ed. Includes the documentary ‘Remembering Sir Ed: A Tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary’, an overview of the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2007): Award–winning documentary that examines the controversial legacy of the great explorer Captain James Cook. Hosted by geographer Vanessa…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 (TV Series) (2007): Local heroes Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie's unique two–man 'digi–folk' routine finds its way onto American screens in this applauded…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75 (Season 1 complete)
Here to Stay (TV Series) (2007): An enlightening, culturally pertinent reference point for the current make up of New Zealand society, this six part series revisits a number of key…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 (Series 1) , ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 (Series 2)
Kite Runner, The (2007): The ravages of Afghanistan and its effect on an American 'refugee' forms the basis of Khaled Hosseini's best–selling book, here given due…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Lions for Lambs (2007): A contemporary 'hot potato' issue is tackled from political, academic, militaristic and journalistic viewpoints, drawing an ultimately powerful…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007): Johnny Depp is centre stage once again for dir. Tim Burton in this fiendish screen rendition of Stephen Sondheim's twisted musical about a…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (2-Disc)
Departed, The (2006): A rip–roaring remake of Hong Kong actioner INFERNAL AFFAIRS, Martin Scorsese returns to the mean streets in this high–performance game of…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25 (2 Disc Special Edition)
Last Resort, The (2006): A modest coastal campground is the site of much dispute and debate in this thorny documentary casting light on New Zealand’s ceaseless ‘land…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Maddigan's Quest (TV Series) (2006): Nicely–produced local series for children – adapted from Margaret Mahy's bestseller – set in a post–technological future…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Maori Queen, The: 1931-2006 (Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu) (2006): Televised tribute to the 'Maori Queen', Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, on the occasion of her funeral in August 2006, edited down from…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
New World, The (2006): An epic naturalist meditation on the European settlement of America from dir. Terrence Malick (DAYS OF HEAVEN), which reveals a thoughtful and at…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Out of the Blue (Aramoana) (2006): A moving, uncomfortably harrowing account of New Zealand’s worst mass murder, bringing the trauma of 1990’s Aramoana massacre to the screen with…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Perfect Creature (2006): Ambitious, well–appointed Gothica set in a retro–alternate Aotearoa, where humans and their highly–evolved vampire colleagues…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
Elvis by the Presleys (2005): A comprehensive biographical portrait of 'The King', compiled by family and friends, that features special home movies, interviews and live footage…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Sedition (2005): Thorough and fascinating doco about the experiences of conscientious objectors in New Zealand during WW2 – particularly the social ostracism…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (TV Series) - Series 1 (2005): 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
Angels in America (TV Mini Series) (2004): An ambitious, multi–leveled portrait of the fractures, politics and metaphysical crises of 1980s America based on the stageplay by Tony…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Colour of War: The ANZACs (2004): Russell Crowe hosts this documentary TV series about the Australian and New Zealand military experience from the 1930s to Vietnam, utilising colour…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
In My Father's Den (2004): Achieving a new high watermark in production terms at least, this vivid New Zealand melodrama harnesses the complexities of Maurice Gee's…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Kill Bill - Vol. 2 (2004): The second half of Quentin Tarantino’s revenge saga is an uneven but redeeming affair that brings closure to his magnum opus with more character…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The (2004): 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
Phantom of the Opera, The (2004): An opulently kitschy version of the amazingly successful Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, in which the shadowy, disfigured 'phantom' (Butler) tries to…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Silver 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~~ $15
What the Bleep do we Know!? (What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?) (2004): A unique and certainly popular piece of 'New Age intellectualism", this follows the travails of a deaf photographer (Matlin) through life and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Blues Film Collection, The (Soul of a Man, Red, White and Blues, Feel Like Going Home, Godfathers and Sons, Piano Blues, The Road to Memphis, Warming by the Devil's Fire) (2003): A lavish collection of Blues documentary features made under the auspices of Martin Scorsese. Directed by an impressive line up of…; DVD ~~$69.95~~ $50
Fog of War, The (2003): A perfectly–formed, Oscar–winning documentary about the life and career of Robert S McNamara, who served as Secretary of Defense under…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003): Peter Jackson's adaptation of J R R Tolkien's fantasy trilogy of 'Middle Earth' reaches its spectacular climax, drawing the story–threads…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lost in Translation (2003): A coolly romantic and engaging tale of a “brief encounter” between two Americans stranded in Tokyo – a movie–star in midlife crisis…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Normal (2003): Tom Wilkinson takes on the brave role of an All–American husband and family man who one day tells his wife (Lange) that he "is a woman trapped…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Whale Rider (2003): A stirring, widely–acclaimed adaptation of Witi Ihimaera’s novel about a young girl’s struggle to win the approval of her patriarchal…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Adventure of English, The (2002): An involving lesson in linguistics, presenter Melvyn Bragg takes us back to the roots of the English language – which found its genesis in…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Bowling For Columbine (2002): Essential viewing from the dir. of ROGER AND ME, constructing another entertaining and devastating critique of the contradictions of the US of A,…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (As New 2-disc)
Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002): Peter Jackson’s mammoth adaptation of J R R Tolkien’s fantasy classic continues in grand fashion, with increased visual panache and…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Michael Palin Sahara (TV Series) (2002): Michael Palin takes his most celebrated journey into the vastness and strangeness of our world, here circling through the western and central Sahara…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Her Majesty (2001): A little–known, but sincerely crafted tale is set in 1950s New Zealand around a young girl's (Andrews) infatuation with Queen Elizabeth II,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lantana (2001): Quiet desperation in suburbia and mis–communication in marriage interlink the lives of four Sydney–side couples, who become further…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Monumental fantasy–epic and filmmaking accomplishment for local–boy–made–good Peter Jackson, transmutes the first part of J R…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001): 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
Billy Elliot (2000): While his father and brother bare the burden of the protracted miner's strike in early 80s Yorkshire, an 11–year–old lad skives off from…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000): 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
Stickmen (2000): 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
Games, The (TV Series) (1999): 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
Matrix, The (1999): Computer hacker Keanu Reeves is singled out by a high–tech guerilla network and trained as an operative to seize power from the evil guardians…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
New Zealand Wars, The (1999): Praised, yet inevitably controversial documentary series on New Zealand's 19th century history, in particular the various land–wars between…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 (Ep. 2)
Roy Orbison - Black and White Night (1999): The inimitable Roy Orbison performs 17 of his best songs with guest artists including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt and Tom Waits.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Sixth Sense, The (1999): A rarity here – an intelligent Hollywood horror movie with no teenagers and no comic relief (intended or otherwise). Story of a troubled…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
American History X (1998): Potent dissertation on generational anger among the skinhead community of Los Angeles' Venice Beach, that though flawed by brushes with cliche, is a…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Elizabeth (1998): Attended by much ballyhoo, Australian actress Cate Blanchett fruitfully represents England's famous Queen as a key player in the sex…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
From the Earth to the Moon (TV Series) (1998): Truly epic dramatisation of the Apollo space programme – produced by Tom Hanks after the success of APOLLO 13 – which looks at the entire…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75 (5-disc set)
Get Real (1998): This British tale of a teen schoolboy's frustratingly closeted affair with the athletic head boy of his high school makes the grade to appeal to…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Mask of Zorro, The (1998): Scabarding much of the swordplay of the Tyrone Power original for mega–budget stuntwork and destruction, this ultimately swaps one brand of…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Pleasantville (1998): 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
Rushmore (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
Saving Private Ryan (1998): Tom Hanks commands a squad assigned to retrieving a single man from behind German lines in WWII France. With 'sacrifice' the key theme,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Shakespeare in Love (1998): 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
Wedding Singer, The (1998): 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
What Dreams May Come (1998): Visually extravagant dive into the afterlife, courtesy of New Zealander Vincent Ward, applying his classically–educated eye to a…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
As Good As It Gets (1997): Obsessive–compulsive Jack Nicholson has his fear and loathing neutered by the straight–shooting solo–Mum waitress, Helen Hunt, in…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Good Will Hunting (1997): Toasted as the stars ascendant of New Hollywood, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck flaunt their writing/acting prowess in this affecting parable of how…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (Romeo + Juliet) (1997): Visionary director Baz Luhrmann takes his STRICTLY BALLROOM crew to the Americas and conjures a cinematic universe of striking originality and…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Safe (1996): This subtly gripping and rewarding portrait of neurosis stars Julianne Moore as a fragile '80s LA housewife who takes refuge at a health compound in…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Shine (1996): Geoffrey Rush's upset win of the Best Actor Oscar was the jewel in the crown of this little Oz movie's incredibly charmed life. A moving recital…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
When We Were Kings (1996): Dateline: Zaire, 1974, the 'Rumble in the Jungle'. The hype and drama of the Muhammad Ali/George Foreman boxing match is brilliantly caught in this…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Apollo 13 (1995): An All–American true story in which Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon are astronauts aboard the ill–fated mission to the moon, while…; Blu-Ray ~~$20~~ $15
Nixon (1995): With almost Shakespearian gravitas, Anthony Hopkins portrays a flawed but fully–rounded Richard Nixon. Instead of the anticipated whitewash,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
War Stories (War Stories our Mothers never told us) (1995): Remarkable documentary manages to compel almost exclusively via the spoken word as seven elderly women offer candid yet articulate and boldy frank…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Fearless (1994): Jeff Bridges plays an air–crash survivor whose new–lease on life leads him to believe he is invulnerable to death. Multi–layered,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Muriel's Wedding (1994): Crowd–pleasing suburban fairy tale replays the ugly duckling motif and kitsch comedy from STRICTLY BALLROOM, but gone is the modest charm…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Once Were Warriors (1994): As sensational as it is important, Lee Tamahori's adaptation managed to transform Alan Duff's relentlessly down–beat novel about domestic…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Secret of Roan Inish, The (1994): A young girl is sent to live with her grandmother at a coastal town in Ireland, 1949, and makes an unexpected connection with its mystical history…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Bronx Tale, A (1993): Robert De Niro makes an accomplished directing debut with this vivid '60s rites–of–passage tale about a boy whose loyalty is divided…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1993): 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
Joy Luck Club, The (1993): From Amy Tan's novel, this story of four Chinese–American women and their daughters will touch a chord with mums and daughters of all races,…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Malice (1993): An unlikely but nonetheless ripping yarn unfolds when a brilliant but dubious doctor is sued for medical negligence by his college pal's wife.…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Manhattan 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
Piano, The (1993): A romantic masterpiece set in pioneering New Zealand worthy of its reputation and phenomenal success. Worth a second glance for the cast's impeccable…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Husbands 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
Pole to Pole (TV Series) (1992): Michael Palin's followup to his model travel–series AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Here he journeys from the North Pole to South Pole across Asia…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Red Curtain Trilogy (Strictly Ballroom; Romeo and Juliet; Moulin Rouge) (1992-2001): Australian dir. Baz Luhrmann's three visionary modern musicals given a lavish box–set presentation.; DVD ~~$35~~ $25
Strictly Ballroom (1992): 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
Boyz N the Hood (1991): Sincere and authentic street gang fable focuses on a group of friends living in a black, working–class neighbourhood in South Central L.A. A…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Dogfight (1991): Satisfying romantic comedy about a U.S. marine who surrenders his machismo for one night to have an unlikely and sensitive affair with an 'ugly…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Awakenings (1990): A maverick doctor experiments with a new drug on a group of catatonic patients, with mixed results. De Niro steals the show with a performance of…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
House of Cards, The (TV Series) (1990-1993): A sardonic and blackly humourous look at British politics, with a reptilian Ian Richardson plotting and blackmailing his way into power in three…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Licence to Kill (License to Kill) (1990): Dalton continues as a tougher and more cynical Bond, as he attempts to avenge the murder by ruthless drug lord Franz Sanchezz, of his best friend.…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Mo' Better Blues (1990): This male flipside to Lee's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT sees talented musician caught between two women and his passion for jazz. A cinematic feast for the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Reversal of Fortune (1990): In his best performance, Jeremy Irons won an Oscar for portraying Claus Von Bulow, a European émigré who was accused of trying to poison his wife…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
When Harry Met Sally (1990): 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
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 (Vol. 3)
Glory (1989): Time and place is perfectly re–created in this moving account of the plight of Negro soldiers during the American civil war.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Michael Palin Around the World in 80 Days (TV Series) (1989): The first of Michael Palin's successful globe–trotting escapades follows the scheme of Jules Verne's novel – a circumnavigation of the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Big Blue, The (1988): Visually, aurally (and literally) breathtaking tale of two rival free–fall divers, an American journalist, and the glorious Mediterranean.…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Captain James Cook (TV Mini Series) (1987): Lavishly–produced series about the epochal sea voyages of Captain James Cook, who set out from Britain in 1768 to observe the transit of Venus…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
House of Games (1987): Psychiatrist Lindsay Crouse is lured into the world of charming con–racketeer Joe Mantegna, where trust is a fragile concept. David Mamet…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Lethal Weapon (1987): Enjoyable caper–comedy, teaming up Gibson and Glover as partners–in–crime–fighting, struck a winning formula and inspired a…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25 (Director's Cut)
Mission, The (1986): Jeremy Irons plays a Jesuit missionary in the jungles of 18th Century Brazil. Robert De Niro is his agressive adversary who gradually comes to seek…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Purple Rose of Cairo (1985): Exceptional comic fantasy about a depression–era housewife (Mia Farrow) whose solace in the movies blossoms into a romance with a screen…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Witness (1985): Cop Harrison Ford goes undercover at an Amish community after one of their young witnesses a murder. Consummate Hollywood thriller, quite brilliantly…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Killing Fields, The (1984): Devastating and award–winning account of Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1980): Probing account of events surrounding the much–publicised Crew murders that put an innocent farmer, Arthur Allan Thomas, behind bars for ten…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
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 (Volume 2)
Fred Dagg - All Purpose (1974-2006): 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 (single disc) , ~~$25~~ $18.75 (plus CD)
Panda Go Panda (1972): An early proto–Studio Ghibli kids flick (made as a 2–part TV special) features Hayao Miyazaki as writer and character designer and…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
This is New Zealand (1969): A long–awaited DVD release of the landmark three camera/three projection spectacle, produced by the National Film Unit for the New Zealand…; DVD ~~$34.95~~ $26.20
Children's Hour, The (1961): Good performances from the two leads as lesbian school–teachers who are involved in smalltown scandal when a trouble–making student…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70

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