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Wild Mountain Thyme (2020): John Patrick Shanley, who created MOONSTRUCK, brings his sweeping romantic vision to Ireland with Wild Mountain Thyme. The headstrong farmer Rosemary…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
First Cow (2019): A western set in the Pacific Northwest from acclaimed director Kelly Reichardt (MEEK'S CUTOFF), patiently depicting the hardscrabble way of life of…; DVD $29.95
For My Father's Kingdom (2019): Director Vea Mafile'o crafts this deeply personal documentary portrait of her father, a Tongan patriarch whose dedication to pouring large amounts of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2019): A documentary exploring the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller who was famously portrayed by Robin Williams in AWAKENINGS…; DVD $29.95
Mandy (2018): Psychedelic horror director Panos Cosmatos follows up his beguiling and underrated BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW with this no–holds–barred…; DVD $29.95
My Brilliant Friend (TV Mini-series) (L'amica geniale) (2018): Evocative Neapolitan drama adapted from the international best–selling novel by Elena Ferrante, following an elderly woman as she recounts her…; DVD $39.95
Woman at War (2018): A droll yet heroic tale of a fifty–year–old environmental activist who is secretly waging a one–woman–war on the local…; DVD $29.95
My Year With Helen (2017): With unique access to high–ranking candidate Helen Clark, filmmaker Gaylene Preston casts a wry eye on proceedings as the United Nations turns…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Deadpool (2016): Super–smug but irresistible super–(anti)hero riff based on the Marvel comic about a wise–cracking former Special Forces operative…; Poster (VG) $15
Ethel & Ernest (Ethel and Ernest) (2016): Beautiful hand–drawn animation based on the Raymond Briggs book of the same name, telling the true story of the author's own parents, Londoners…; DVD $19.95
Great Maiden's Blush, The (2016): A precarious friendship develops between two first–time single mothers – one a taxi–driver and girl racer, the other a pianist and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
heART of the matter, The (2016): A valuable historical documentary tracing the remarkable shifts in educational philosophy in New Zealand during the post WWII years, in which…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016): A feel–good comic misadventure in which a rebellious city kid and his reluctant foster uncle become subjects of a manhunt after they "go bush"…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Lost in Paris (Paris pieds nus) (2016): Another gem from husband–and–wife team, Abel & Gordon, featuring a roster of typically clever sight gags that follows the trail of a…; DVD $29.95
Mahana (2016): Lee Tamahori and Temuera Morrison re–team for this evocative adaptation of Witi Ihimaera's saga of warring families in 1960's New…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Month of Sundays, A (2016): Underrated Australian drama with LaPaglia as an emotionally troubled real estate agent, unable to sell his house or bond with his teenage son after…; DVD $29.95
Paterson (2016): A profound ode to small–town life and the beauty found within everyday simplicity, director Jim Jarmusch here creates a masterful, carefully…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Why Am I?: The Science of Us (2016): An internationally lauded four part series that details the findings of a 40–year study by the Otago School of Medicine that follows every baby…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Truman (2015): Spanish cinema stars Ricardo Darin and Javier Camara team up for this sensitive comedy as childhood friends who reunite after many years when one of…; DVD $29.95
Detectorists (TV Series) (2014-2017): Irresistible comedy about lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who spend their days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $29.95, $49.95
Paddington (2014): Britain's beloved bear gets the big screen treatment as he travels to London in search of a home, and where he catches the eye of a museum…; DVD $19.95
What We Do in the Shadows (2014): Follow the lives of Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav – three flatmates who are just trying to get by and overcome life’s obstacles, like being…; Blu-Ray $19.95
Great Beauty, The (2013): This Academy–Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film has dir. Paolo Sorrentino's regular frontman Toni Servillo as an aging Roman…; DVD $19.95
Shadow Men, The (Spin; Les Hommes De L'Ombre) (2012): Political drama series follows the actions of a group of spin doctors who each advance their own cause after the assassination of the French…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Bernie (2011): A memorable (Jack) Black comedy about a gregarious Texas mortician who befriends a clingy spinster (Maclaine), with murderous results. The film's…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$19.95~~ $10
Headshot (2011): Thai new waver Pen–ek Ratanaruang directs this zen–like "Buddist noir" about a hitman who seeks enlightenment after a bullet to the head…; DVD $29.95
Boy (2010): Taika Waititi continues his dream run as director with this fictionalised coming–of–age tale that draws on his own experience growing up…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Check it Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (TV Series) (2010): John C. Reilly fronts this bizarre dead–of–the–night oddity, in which he 'checks out' various facets of life, including (not…; DVD $24.95
In the Electric Mist (2009): Improving on previous James Lee Burke adaptation HEAVEN’S PRISONERS, this sturdy New Orleans thriller has Tommy Lee Jones assuming the plum role of…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Departures (2008): Poignant Oscar–winner that’s won over many hearts with its affecting tale of self–discovery, centered on a failed cellist whose career…; DVD $14.95
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) (2008): Utterly irresistible, Miyazaki’s latest animated triumph is one for all ages (even toddlers!); a Little Mermaid–inspired adventure of a…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Big Man Japan (Dai-Nipponjin) (2007): A genuine inductee to the 'Incredibly Strange' hall of fame, this gonzo monster mash bounds between deadpan mock–u–mentary following the…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
George Gently (TV Series) (Inspector George Gently) (2007): Retro policier with a superb attention to detail, starring Martin Shaw as the eponymous inspector whose old–school detective methods are caught…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Noise (2007): An impressive Australian modern 'noir', refreshingly off–centred around a hearing–afflicted cop who is assigned the night shift at a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Amazing Grace (2006): Stirring dramatisation of the true story of 18th–century abolitionist William Wilberforce and his revolt against Britain’s slave…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
An Inconvenient Truth (2006): Stark and compelling warning about the imminent effects of climate change – largely being stoked by carbon emissions from human activities…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Children of Men (2006): Clive Owen is pursued across a dystopian England of 2027 in this stimulating, pertinent sci–fi parable, rendered with stunning virtuosity by…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Singer, The (Quand j'étais chanteur) (2006): Gerard Depardieu works his rotund charm as a journeyman lounge singer, crooning his way through half–empty nightclubs while forging an unlikely…; DVD $24.95
As it is in Heaven (Så som i himmelen) (2004): A feelgood arthouse hit about a renowned classical music conductor who rediscovers his roots in the far north of Sweden. Acquiring a rundown…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Birth (2004): An absorbing psychological drama about a young widow (Kidman) whose New York life is disrupted when a 10 year–old boy claims to be the…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Dig! (2004): Arguably the best and most illuminating of the recent wave of 'rock docs', this intimately charts the polarising fortunes of two buddy rock bands,…; DVD $29.95
Howl's Moving Castle (2004): Yet another miraculous animated odyssey from Hayao Miyazaki, who finds a perfect vehicle in the English fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones, about a…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Memories of Murder (Salinui chueok) (2003): A darkly lyrical thriller, set around the true–life hunt for South Korea's first documented serial killer in 1986, during the years of Chun…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Six Feet Under - Season 3 (TV Series) (2003): Further episodes of the acclaimed HBO drama set around a funeral home. 13 episodes over 5 DVDs: Perfect Circles, You Never Know, The Eye Inside,…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress (2002): Lovingly photographed fable of freedom, set during China's 'Cultural Revolution' in 1971 and based on the dir.'s own adolescence. Two young…; Poster (G) $7.95
Foyle's War (TV Series) (2002-2015): A distinguished drama series of mysteries set at the dawn of World War II, from the makers of Midsomer Murders. Michael Kitchen stars as charismatic…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Spirited Away (2002): Animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki gets to fully unlock his boundless imagination through the otherworldly adventures of an innocent young girl that…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Together (He Ni Zaiyiqi) (2002): Touching story of a father and his 13–year–old son, a shy violin prodigy, who scrape up their meagre savings and set off from their…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Amelie (2001): A charming romantic comedy stamped with the purely cinematic style of dir. Jean–Pierre Juenet, who here remixes intricate set pieces, editing…; DVD $14.95
Gosford Park (2001): A handsome recital of Agatha Christie–style whodunnit and ‘upstairs–downstairs’ class–drama set in the confines of an English…; Poster (VG) $14.95
Man Who Wasn't There, The (2001): The Coen Brothers chalk up another film in love with film, an attractive but slender paean to 1950s pulp melodramas, with its nostalgia–soaked…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Six Feet Under - Season 1 (TV Series) (2001): The acclaimed, innovative HBO comedy–drama about an extremely dysfunctional family that operate a funeral home presided over by their deceased…; DVD ~~$59.95~~ $30
Chopper (2000): An unruly character–portrait of Australia's most notorious living criminal, Mark 'Chopper' Read, whose attention–grabbing exploits in the…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $15, $29.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Straight Story, The (2000): Far from wild at heart, this soft–peddle road movie from the infamous David Lynch is a serene, supremely dignified fable (though based on a…; Blu-Ray $29.95
New Zealand Wars, The (1999): Praised, yet inevitably controversial documentary series on New Zealand's 19th century history, in particular the various land–wars between…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Waking Ned Devine (1998): When national lottery winner Ned Devine carks it, a cunning old codger (Ian Bannen) assumes his identity to claim the loot, and finds no shortage of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Fifth Element, The (1997): Whether you think it's a gorgeous sci–fi masterpiece or narcissistic fluff, French director Luc 'Nikita' Besson's multi–million dollar…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime) (1997): A landmark animation that set box–office records in Japan and was a hit worldwide due to it’s stunningly smooth visuals, and complex,…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Beast Wars (TV Series) (1996): CGI–animated TV–series set in a semi–futuristic world where various ‘beasts’ battle it out. Although the imagery is often…; DVD $49.95, $59.95
Day of the Beast (1996): If Almodovar made a horror movie it might look like this – beautifully shot and designed, funny and exciting. Though he can't quite sustain the…; Poster (U) $12.95
Bridges of Madison County (1995): Meryl Streep's exceptional talent finds a worthy vessel in a repressed housewife whose passions become enflamed by a nomadic photographer (Clint…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Persuasion (1995): This spirited run–through of Jane Austen's final novel boasts an impressive theatrical pedigree. Distinguished out of the recent crop with…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Naked (1993): David Thewlis gives a bravura performance in a difficult role, somehow bringing humility to a complex yet unpleasant character – misogynist,…; Poster (F) $10.95
Piano, The (1993): A romantic masterpiece set in pioneering New Zealand worthy of its reputation and phenomenal success. Worth a second glance for the cast's impeccable…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Delicatessen (1992): Two former Ad–men splash down with an audacious, darkly comic masterpiece set in a vegetarianist, post–apocalyptic future. Consumed with…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Man Bites Dog (1992): Disturbing black comedy unravels itself as a media satire but its barbaric humour won't tickle everyone's funnybone. Staged as a documentary, a film…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Fried Green Tomatoes (Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe) (1991): Kathy Bates strikes up a friendship with Jessica Tandy who waxes nostalgic about a pair of Southern belles who triumphed over adversity in the '30s.…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Do the Right Thing (1989): Spike Lee's tour–de–force of racial friction and personal politics, forged his status as the most important black director in history.…; DVD $39.95
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989): A magical animation from the masterful Japanese dir. Miyazaki, which delivers a contemporary fairytale with strong characters, rich visuals and a…; Blu-Ray $34.95, $39.95
Weekend at Bernies (1989): A tacky but highly inventive comedy about two young execs who must ensure their deceased boss at least appears that way in order to enjoy his luxury…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
My Neighbour Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) (1988): Dir. Miyazaki’s first huge hit in Japan is a model family film: realistic characters responding to realistic crises in a realistic way, though…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Ngati (1988): A moving and powerful drama about an Australian immigrant who encounters the spiritual home of the local 'Ngati' or tribe, which triggers his own…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Drowning by Numbers (1987): Blackly comic tale of three women who each drown their husbands. Peppered with references to game–playing, you can take part by counting to…; Poster (VG) $12.95
Transformers - The Movie (1986): Accompanying the mid–80s craze for ‘Transformer’ toys – robots which could transform into cars, planes etc. – was this animated…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Birdy (1984): Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage star in this complex yet compelling tale of a disturbed war veteran's descent into believing he is a bird. A bold and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Keep, The (1983): German soldiers camping in a Romanian castle are visited by various ghoulies in Michael Mann's off–beat supernatural yarn set during WWII,…; DVD $19.95
Utu - Redux (1983-2013): With lavish technical enhancement and narrative streamlining, this 'Redux' version of the 1983 epic restores its rightful place in the canon of great…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $14.95, ~~$39.95~~ $24.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$39.95~~ $34.95
Blade Runner (1982): This sci–fi neo–noir classic is an exercise in style over substance, but what style! A work of towering imagination and extraordinary…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15, ~~$25~~ $18.75
Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) (1982- 1983): Fondly remembered British television series of self–contained stories – each with a twist – inspired by the adult macabre of Roald…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Time Bandits (1980): John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall and others star in this breathlessly inventive fantasy in which a young boy journeys through history to…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Duellists, The (1977): Napoleonic officers Harvey Keitel and Keith Carradine have a lengthy, stylish series of face–offs in this esteemed Ridley Scott–directed…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Rocky (1976): The simple yet effective story of a two–bit boxer's quest for self–respect and fame was a feat paralleled by the film's writer and star,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Dersu Uzala (1975): Kurosawa ventured to Russia for this Oscar–winning epic detailing the experiences of a Russian military explorer in Siberia, and his friendship…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Blazing Saddles (1974): Classic Mel Brooks spoof–Western that almost killed the genre off!; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Deliverance (1972): Four businessmen encounter the dark side of both human and mother nature on their weekend canoe trip in the deep South. Aided by that unmistakable…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Wake In Fright (Outback) (1971): After many years in obscurity, this drama has been dusted off and deservingly reappraised as an Australian classic – a waking nightmare of…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Zulu (1969): Vivid historical epic about a British army post besieged by the Zulu hordes in 19th century South Africa. Half of the film is a blow by blow recount…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): Stanley Kubrick's milestone sci–fi film is a magnificent visual wonder. Based on the short story 'The Sentinal' by Arthur C. Clarke, this…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Lion in Winter, The (1968): An acting feast for Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn (who won an Oscar) as tempestuous King Henry II and his estranged wife who fiercely…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Oliver! (1968): Perfect screen adaptation of the 1960 stage musical by British writer and composer Lionel Bart, based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale. For a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Sundays and Cybele (Les Dimanches de Ville d'Avray) (1962): Touching, if occasionally over–sentimentalised drama that contemplates the relationship between a mentally scarred bomber pilot and the…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961): Audrey Hepburn is just lovely as an uptown Manhattan socialite who proves a major distraction for her writer neighbour. A chic, carefree frolic based…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Rio Bravo (1959): John Wayne plays a sheriff who has captured a high profile bandit. With the state Marshall many days away and a gang of thugs planning a raid from…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957): The legendary Doc Holliday–Wyatt Earp clash with the Clayton gang with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas in the leading spurs. A textbook Western.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Seven Samurai, The (1954): Kurosawa's classic 'Eastern Western' about a village who hire an elite band of warriors to fend off marauders. Compassionate storytelling with combat…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
High Noon (1952): Retiring marshal Gary Cooper faces a crisis of conscience when he learns an old adversary wants revenge. A classic that derives its impact through…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Harvey (1950): Jimmy Stewart's personal favourite role is his middle–aged drunk who has a six–foot rabbit friend that only he can see. From Mary Chase's…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Red Shoes, The (1948): Beloved dance classic is a strikingly realised story of a young ballerina who, in an echo of the Hans Christian Andersen story, becomes torn between…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Casablanca (1942): The role that immortalised Bogart is that of Rick, the laconic cafe–owner who assists old flame Ingrid Bergman to escape the Nazis with her…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Metropolis (1926): Fritz Lang's masterpiece is a magnificent marriage of pure cinema innovation and startlingly ambitious set design. Set around the year 2000, a…; Blu-Ray $19.95

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