Release date: 2001-12-03
Run time: 100 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £2.99
Review Robbie Williams - Live At The Albert / EMI:For one night only the Robbie Williams showcase Live At The Albert is a fantastic testament to what was a very special evening. The concert offered tracks from his Rat Pack covers album Swing When You're Winning an album that finally gave him across the board appeal from nostalgic Grannies to hormonally imbalanced teenagers. With the average ticket price well into three figures and the likes of Tara Palmer-Tompkinson, Bob Geldof and Nicole Kidman in the stalls, this was no ordinary Robbie concert. Backed by a full swing band, accompanied by a slew of glamorous dancers, compered by Rupert Everett and featuring duets with John Lovitz, Jane Horrocks, the scene-stealing Jonathan Wilkes and even Old Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra (albeit in video form), Robbie takes centre stage and performs like never before. Classic track follows classic track-from "The Lady is a Tramp" (which Robbie dedicates to his last three girlfriends), to "Mr Bojangles" to "My Way", each and every one of them is instantly recognisable, even to most of the younger members of the audience. Directed by Hamish Hamilton (the man behind the spectacular U2 Elevation DVD) this is a great up close and personal view of an intimate gig. On the DVD: The disc is lovingly put together in glorious 5. 1 surround sound. The DVD also features the documentary "Well Swung" which follows Robbie all the way to Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, where he recorded some of the tracks for the album with members of Frank's original band. There is also a gallery of luscious shots of Robbie on location and at the Capitol Studios. [+]At times it does tend towards the schmaltzy, with Robbie fighting back the tears when the video footage of Frank singing booms out across the Albert Hall, but this is scant criticism. All in all this is a fantastic performance from a legend in the making. -Helen Marquis.
Actors & Directors
- Mark Powlett
- Guy G.D.W. Harvey
- Kevin McGreevy
- Toyah Willcox
- Robert Goodman
Run time: 52 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £2.70
Review Brum - Airport And Other Stories / 2 Entertain Video:Quietly tucked away in a car-collection garage, Brum is only conspicuous by his size. When the owner turns his back at the start of the day however, Brum blazes into action; ready to fight crime and do good deeds in the "big town". TV has tried lots of ideas with cars that think for themselves, but never managed to convey the charm that this series offers. Whether it's thwarting the escape of some naughty bank robbers, or saving a newlywed bride who inadvertently steps on a runaway skateboard, the little car with the big heart is always the perfect gentleman. Each episode sets up a crime to solve or dilemma to resolve, and by way of handy ramps and elevators, Brum is cheerily applauded and waved at by the town's residents. Every so often there's an outburst of song that will unite good guys and bad guys alike, and then there's always the sing-along at the end to look forward to. Warning to parents: expect a look of abject disappointment on the face of the tot who discovers their toy cars won't do any of the tricks on TV. -Paul Tonks.
Actors & Directors
- Finty Williams
- Keith Wickham
- Roger McIntosh
- Judi Dench
- Jo Wyatt
- Kitty Taylor
Run time: 65 min.
Creator: Paul Larson
RRP: £9.99
Price: £0.68
Review Angelina Ballerina - Lights, Camera, Action! / Hit Entertainment:
Run time: 58 min.
RRP: £6.99
Price: £44.99
Review Little Nezha Fights Great Dragon Kings / 2 Entertain Video:
Run time: 44 min.
Price: £9.99
Review He-Man And She-Ra - A Christmas Special / 2 Entertain Video:
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Actors & Directors
- Ted Ross
- Michael Jackson
- Mabel King
- Sidney Lumet
- Nipsey Russell
- Diana Ross
Run time: 128 min.
Creator: William F. Brown
RRP: £10.99
Price: £5.40
Review The Wiz [1978] / Universal Pictures UK:Directed by Sidney Lumet (Serpico) and penned by Joel Schumacher (Batman and Robin), this lavish 1978 adaptation of the Broadway hit The Wiz was the biggest production filmed in New York City up to that point, utilising the newly revamped Astoria Studios and locations around the city. Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, and Ted Ross (reprising his Tony-winning role as the Lion) star in this Academy Award-nominated musical for the whole family. The Wiz is probably the grandest take on L. Frank Baum's classic tale The Wizard of Oz. The production team created sets with a sense of urban magic and spectacle: a New York subway station literally comes to life, and the massive plaza between the World Trade Center towers is transformed into the Emerald City, featuring nearly 400 dancers with three costume changes. Like all good musicals, the Quincy Jones arrangements are highly hummable long after viewing (especially the funky "Ease On Down the Road" and the inspirational "Brand New Day"). In an era before MTV, the camera stays nearly stationary as Ross and Lena Horne vocally soar through their numbers. Their stage-like performances successfully make the leap to film, making The Wiz a testament to their singing talents and star presence. The then-thirtysomething Ross raised some eyebrows playing the traditionally teenaged Dorothy, but she and her supporting cast (including Richard Pryor as the Wiz) carry the tunes with an infectious verve that will appeal to folks of all ages. -Shannon Gee.
Run time: 45 min.
Price: £8.99
Review Transformers - The Big Broadcast Of 2006 / Fight Or Flee / Multiple Sound Dist. (Defunct):
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Release date: 1994-05-09
Run time: 76 min.
Price: £8.99
Review The Pink Panther's Greatest Hits [1993] / MGM Entertainment:
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Actors & Directors
- John Hurt
- Donald Pleasance
- Jack Wild
- Diana Dors
- Jacques Demy
- Donovan
Review Pied Piper [1972] / Video Gems MKPP0019:The classic Grimms' Fairy Tale of the enchanted minstral who cast a spell onthe 14th-century German village of Hamlein. Abounding with all the mediaeval splendour of the original Grimm Brothers' fairy tale. Brought to life as a parable for modern times, in a new musical collaboration between Donovan and lyrical director Jacques Demy ('Umbrellas of Cherbourg').
Actors & Directors
- Jack Kinney
- Trigger
- Roy Rogers
- Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians
- Hamilton Luske
- Clyde Geronimi
- Dennis Day
- Wilfred Jackson
- The Andrews Sisters
Run time: 75 min.
Creator: Hardie Gramatky
Price: £14.99
Review Melody Time / Walt Disney Home Video:
Run time: 50 min.
Creator: Robin Parkinson
Review Mice Play On Button Moon / Lollipop:Mice Play On Button Moon,The Scout's Garden Fete,Egbert Goes Camping,The New Canoe & The Little Red Hen.
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Release date: 1997-05-12
Run time: 53 min.
Creator: Gordon Murray
RRP: £5.99
Price: £2.99
Review Camberwick Green - Vol. 6 - A Ride To Chigley [1966] / Firefly Entertainment:
Actors & Directors
- Sharon Stone
- Christina Ricci
- Brad Silberling
- Cathy Moriarty
- Bill Pullman
- Denis Leary
- Tim Johnson
- Eric Darnell
- Joe Dante
Run time: 281 min.
Price: £12.99
Review Antz / Small Soldiers / Casper [1995] / 4 Front Video:
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Actors & Directors
- Robin Bartlett
- Eve Gordon
- Dean Cundey
- Rick Moranis
- Stuart Pankin
- Bug Hall
Run time: 72 min.
Creator: Nell Scovell
RRP: £10.99
Price: £2.44
Review Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves [1997] / Walt Disney Home Video:
Release date: 1992-02-10
Run time: 60 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £9.78
Review Rosie And Jim - Washing / Cte Video:
Actors & Directors
- Roy Kinnear
- Jack Albertson
- Mai Zetterling
- Mel Stuart
- Gene Wilder
- Nicolas Roeg
- Anjelica Huston
RRP: £12.99
Price: £3.46
Review Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory / The Witches [1971 / 1990) - (Movie Double Feature: The Amazing World Of Roald Dahl) / Warner Home Video:
Actors & Directors
- Lesleh Donaldson
- Dan Hennessey
- Alyson Court
- Jim Henshaw
- Cree Summer
- Ken Stephenson
Creator: George Lucas
Price: £10.99
Review Ewoks - 6 / 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment:
Actors & Directors
- Joey McIntyre
- Dominic Orlando
- Jordan Knight
- Jonathan Knight
- Loren Lester
- Brian Stokes Mitchell
Run time: 44 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £2.95
Review New Kids On The Block - The New Kid In The Class / Sheik Of My Dreams / Sony Bmg:
Actors & Directors
- Sylvester
- Porky Pig
- Bugs Bunny
- Daffy Duck
Price: £2.49
Review Space Looney Tunes / Warner Bros:6 full length Looney Tunes Cartoons: Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century, Jumpin' Jupiter, Rocket Bye Baby, Hare-Way To The stars, Rocket Squad and The Hasty Hare.
Price: £4.99
Review Huxley Pig - In Space [1991] / Entertainment UK Ltd.:
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