Re-released on a different label for this engaging David Cronenberg film
about a mysterious new virtual reality game that takes experiences to bigger
heights than ever before due to the fact that your controller plugs into the
bioport implanted into your spine. As reality and fantasy mix together, things
are rarely what they seem for the game's creator Allegra (Jennifer Jason
Leigh and security guard Ted (Jude Law) and take a nasty turn.
Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, the extras
are three audio commentaries taking in opinions from Cronenberg himself, the
director of Photography and the Visual and SFX Supervisor, a trailer, a 53-minute
FX documentary and an "Exclusive Sega Dreamcast Interactive Menu", for all the
difference that'll make now.
A 14th Century action/comedy romp with Heath Ledger (Mel Gibson's eldest son in
The Patriot)
who pretends to be a knight and takes on the jousting world. The cast includes
Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell & Paul Bettany, it's presented in 2.35:1
anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and extras in the form of
an audio commentary from Paul Bettany and director Brian Helgeland, a making-of
featurette, a behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes, music videos
from Robbie Williams and Queen, a trailer, screensaver, weblink and filmographies.
Michael Dudikoff stars as US army private Joe Armstrong escorting a
supply convoy when it's ambushed by rebels and he defends himself with the
art of Ninjistu - yes, he's a lone warrior fighting corruption within his
ranks. The usual sort of thing.
The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Surround sound
and the only extra is a trailer.
The Dogs of War (£12.99, MGM)
A tough action story based on the Frederick Forsyth novel about a mercenary
who leads his team of hired killers into a scheme to oust a West African
dictator. Christopher Walken & Tom Berenger star.
The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Surround sound
and the only extra is a trailer.
Roadhouse (£12.99, MGM)
A Patrick Swayze actioner as he plays bouncer Dalton, hired by the boss
of the Double Deuce Club, to clean up its soiled reputation, but he has to put
paid to protection racketeer Wesley (Ben Gazzara).
The film is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Surround sound
and the only extra is a trailer.
Mia Farrow plays Alice Tate, a bored housewife who seems to have
everything she could possibly want, but seeks out a new life while under the
influence of a Chinese healer. The film also stars William Hurt, Alec
Baldwin, Cybill Shepherd & Joe Mantegna. A rather lightweight effort from
Woody Allen.
The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen
and the only extra is a trailer.
Broadway Danny Rose (£15.99, MGM)
An eccentric Broadway agent fights to revive the sagging career of one of his
singer clients. His misguided efforts land him right in the middle of a
gangland battle. Starring Woody Allen & Mia Farrow.
The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen
and the only extra is a trailer.
Crimes and Misdemeanours (£15.99, MGM)
Another that's far from Woody Allen's best works, starting with the
man playing Cliff Stern, an idealistic filmmaker offered the chance to shoot
a flattering profile of a pompous TV producer (Alan Alda). Several other
lives intertwine in a film that also features Martin Landau, Claire Bloom,
Angelica Huston & Mia Farrow.
The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen
and the only extra is a trailer.
Radio Days (£15.99, MGM)
Woody Allen's critically-acclaimed comedy tale of an adolescent who is
besieged by hovering relatives and is utterly bewitched by the radio with
music from the era of big bands such as Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey & Glenn Miller.
The film stars Jeff Daniels, Dianne Wiest, Julie Kavner, Michael Tucker,
Mia Farrow, Danny Aiello, Diane Keaton & Seth Green.
The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen
and the only extra is a trailer.
Robocop: Director's Cut (£19.99, MGM)
For the first time ever, this classic violent film is available in both the
original and director's cut form with more gore where it counts, directed by
Paul Verhoven and starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox.
Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound,
extras: Flesh and Steel: The Making of Robocop, Audio commentary, 1987 Featurettes,
Deleted Scenes, Trailers, Storyboard Comparison with Phil Tippett Commentary and
Still Galleries. A boxset will also be available containing all 3 films,
although don't expect the second two to contain half as many extras.
WWF No Mercy 2001 (£19.99, Silver Vision)
Recorded on October 21st last year, it's another 158 minutes of action, with
the WWF Championship Triple-Threat Match between Stone Cold Steve Austin,
Rob Van Dam and Kurt Angle. Other matches include the WCW Championship between
The Rock and Chris Jericho and the First Ever Lingerie Match between Torrie
Wilson and Stacy Kiebler.
Shown in 4:3 fullscreen, stereo sound and presented in region-free NTSC.
WWF Unforgiven 2001 (£19.99, Silver Vision)
This event, recorded on September 23rd, 2001, sees Kurt Angle and Stone Cold
Steve Austin unleash their pent-up rage over 158 minutes of fighting footage,
starting with their WWF Championship Match, as well as the Handicap Match for
the WCW Championship between The Rock vs Booker T and Shane McMahon and US
Championship Matches featuring Tajiri, Torrie Wilson, Rhyno, Perry Saturn,
Raven and Terri.
Shown in 4:3 fullscreen, stereo sound and presented in region-free NTSC.
A classic Victorian story based on the best-selling novel by John Fowles about
a scandalous romance between a "gentleman" (Jeremy Irons) and a "tainted"
woman (Meryl Streep).
The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Surround sound
and the only extra is a trailer.
Muhammad Ali "AKA Cassius Clay" (£15.99, MGM)
A documentary about the famous, now almost brain-dead, boxer, with real-life
fight footage, news reel and documentary coverage and in-depth interviews
with the man himself.
Presented in 4:3 fullscreen and the only extra is a trailer.
Truly, Madly, Deeply (£12.99, MGM)
A romantic comedy in parts, but more a drama in others as Nina's (Juliet
Stevenson) lover Jamie (Alan Rickman) dies and he reappears as a
ghost to give her the strength to carry on. However, the picture on the right
is from the VHS cover - at the time of posting - and I can't think what made
them come up with that dreadful effort.
Sadly the picture is only in 4:3 fullscreen while the sound is Dolby Surround
and the only extra is a trailer.
Futurama is what Simpsons creator Matt Groening did next.
It follows pizza delivery boy Philip J. Fry just as the Y2K celebrations begin,
but a freak accident places him in a time machine and fast-forwards him 1000
years to the year 3000. He has hopes for a better job, but in the future you're
assigned whatever they give you and he becomes... an intergalactic delivery
boy, amongst sexy cyclopean Captain Leela, Bender the robot, Professor Hubert
Farnsworth and Doctor Zoidberg.
Presented in 4:3 fullscreen, and extras include a full commentary for each
episode, deleted scenes, Season 1 trailer, interactive gallery of stills
and concept art, animatics, script and storyboard for "Space Pilot 3000", the
first episode.
Stargate SG1 Vol 19: Series 4 Episodes 21-22 (£19.99, MGM)
The final two episodes of the hit TV sci-fi series starring Richard Dean Anderson,
Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge and Don Davis,
namely: "Double Jeopardy" and "Exodus", but still a full-price DVD. Both
episodes are in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound with
extras of featurettes and trailers for the forthcoming Season 5, an SG1 video
diary and audio commentaries for the two episodes on this disc.
A drippy romantic comedy with Jennifer Lopez & Matthew McConaughey
that's as predictable as day following night.
Presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and extras
in the form of a trailer, making-of featurette, deleted scenes with commentary
and a full-length director's commentary.
WWF Summerslam 2001 (£19.99, Silver Vision)
This event, recorded on August 19th 2001, saw the long-awaited return of The
Rock and both WWF and WCW titles were defended at the same event for the first
time ever, respectively between Booker T & The Rock and Stone Cold Steve
Austin & Kurt Angle. Extras include "Alliance Women Attack!", two interviews
and a special ceremony for Austin. Shown in 4:3 fullscreen, stereo sound and
presented in region-free NTSC. Running time: 195 mins.
Another compilation video from Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen), this time
including an interview with former vice president Alexander Haig, Ali's
stunning encounter with "real life" ER surgeons, his on-location guide to
gang warfare in South Central L.A. and other favourite USA moments never
previously released on video. Also includes Ali's interview with Posh & Becks
filmed for Comic Relief.
Presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Stereo sound.
Amores Perros (Love's a Bitch) (£19.99, Optimum)
Winner of many "Best Film" awards including Cannes in 2000, the film interweaves
the stories of a bone-crushing car accident's three victims. Presented in
16:9 anamorphic widescreen and DD5.1 sound, the extras are a feature-length
commentary from the director and writer, a behind-the-scenes documentary,
three music videos, a trailer and campaign development.
The Arrival (£12.99, Entertainment in Video)
One of EiV's budget releases, this sci-fi flick sees Charlie Sheen as
radio astronomer Zane Ziminsky (who thinks up these stupid names?) who finally
gets the signal he's been looking for, but as he digs deep into the airwaves
his superior sacks him and, intrigued, Zane wants to find out what's behind
it all.
Extras include a featurette, trailer, gallery, filmographies and
"Behind the scenes", totalling 14 minutes, while the film is in 4:3 fullscreen
(why does the box say "4:3 (1.77:1)" ?) and a standard surround soundtrack.
BBC Great Comedy Moments (£15.99, BBC)
A compilation of BBC humour on the small screen taking on some of the great
comedy shows such as The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise, Only Fools and
Horses, Blackadder, The Likely Lads, One Foot in the Grave, The Good Life,
Yes Minister, Hancock, Last of the Summer Wine, Steptoe and Son & Some Mothers
Do Ave Em.
Brum: Airport and other stories (£14.99, VCI)
Brum is a car that has fun and adventures in the Big Town. He's full of energy
and can always fix things. In fact, he's clever than an adult. This DVD
lasts 52 minutes and is in 4:3 fullscreen with stereo sound.
Cronos (£19.99, Tartan)
A modern vampire tale for the first film directed by Guillermo del Toro
and winner of countless awards, the Cronos is a mysterious clockwork device
which grants the user eternal youth in exchange for an unquenchable thirst
for blood.
Presented in fullscreen, the extras are star and director filmographies,
stills gallery, film notes and the Tartan Terror Trailer Reel.
Croupier (£rental, VCI)
Available to rent only at the moment, Clive Owen plays aspiring writer
Jack Manfred, a croupier who finds himself in the middle of a plan to rob
the casino. Also starring Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston, Nicholas Ball
and Gina McKee, this DVD comes in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen and
Dolby Surround sound.
Ed Gein (£19.99, Tartan)
The shocking story of America's first serial killer, thus spake the front
cover about Ed Gein (Steve Railsback), a simple man trying to lead
a simple life on the remote family farm, but within a family or crops, leaving
him to indulge in his passions of reincarnation, head-shrinking, cannibalism
and the delights of the female anatomy.
Presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen, the film is a 15-cert, but some of
the trailers in the Tartan Terror Trailer Reel have made the overall package
an 18. Other extras include filmographies, production notes and deleted
scenes.
Emmanuelle 1 to 4 (£9.99, Momentum Pictures)
The first four films in the infamous series starring Sylvia Kristel
and based on the banned 1957 novel by Emmanuelle Arsan, these erotic films
are presented in 1.66:1 anamorphic widescreen (within a 16:9 frame) and
only contain a trailer as extras, but they're only a tenner each.
Encounters of the Spooky Kind (£19.99, Medusa)
Directed by and starring Sammo Hung, he teams up with a rival priest
to do battle with deadly opponents of this world and the next (nice trick if
you can manage it). Presented in remastered anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen,
sound comes in both original Cantonese with remastered English subtitles and
dubbed English, with extras of an audio commentary from Sammo Hung and Hong
Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan, an animated biography showcase, trailer gallery,
interview with Sammo Hung and a restoration featurette.
The Fly (1958) / Return of the Fly (1959) (£19.99, Fox)
While the remakes come out as a double-disc set, so do the originals, both
starring Vincent Price. Both are in anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen and
contain a trailer. The first film is in colour and surround sound, while the
second is black-and-white and stereo.
Glengarry Glen Ross (£9.99, Carlton)
A fantastic tour de force for its stars, Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Kevin Spacey,
Ed Harris and Alec Baldwin, as well as the inspiration for The
Simpsons' down-on-his-luck character Gil, after Lemmon's veteran real-estate
salesman. Adapted from the David Mamet play, the film follows the team's
fortunes and failures as they're told that the person who sells the most gets
a Cadillac Eldorado. Second prize? Set of steak knives... Third prize is
"you're fired". It's a film that cries out to be seen in its stunning 2.35:1
widescreen, but it's dumped in the Silver Collection with an open-matte 4:3
print, Dolby Surround sound and just a trailer for company. Shame on you,
Carlton.
Gonin (£19.99, Tokyo Bullet/MIA)
One of the first releases on MIA's "Tokyo Bullet" label, this film was directed
by Takashi Ishii and starring "Beat" Takeshi Kitano. The film
takes a group of five desperate men through the robbery of a Yakuza gangster
outfit and the bloody revenge that follows. Presented
in 1.85:1 non-anamorphic widescreen, the disc contains English subtitles,
extras in the form of a Theatrical Trailers, "Beat" Takeshi
Biography/Filmography, Production Stills Gallery and Tokyo Bullet previews,
but only 10 chapters to the film.
The Grinch (£19.99, Columbia)
Based on the Dr. Seuss tale, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", Ron Howard
directs Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor and Anthony Hopkins in a
live-action SFX-laden version presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and
English dialogue in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1. Extras include
Spotlight on Location, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, Who School, Makeup Application
and Design, Seussian Set Decoration, Visual Effects, Theatrical Trailer, Wholiday Recipies,
By the Numbers, Production Notes, Cast and Filmmakers notes, DVD-ROM extras,
Grinch Game Trailer, Faith Hill "Where Are You Christmas?" music video.
The League of Gentlemen: Series 2 (£19.99, BBC)
All six episodes from the second series of this bizarre comedy first broadcast
in Jan and Feb 2000, presented in stereo and anamorphic 16:9 widescreen.
The extras include character biographies, cast commentary, photo gallery,
over 20 minutes of unseen material, but not, surprisingly, the Xmas 2000 special.
Megadeth: Behind the Music - Extended Version (£15.99, Sanctuary)
A VH1 documentary running for 76 minutes in 4:3 with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound
and extras showing bonus footage, a discography, info about the band, weblinks
and a "Moto Psycho" video.
MTV 20: Rock (£19.99, Pinnacle)
To celebrate 20 years of MTV, this is a DVD devoted to rock music with contributions
from Robert Palmer, The Cult, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jesus Jones, Aerosmith,
Counting Crows, Soundgarden, Blues Traveler, Primus, Everclear, Goldfinger,
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Monster Magnet, Cake, Blink 182 & Godsmack.
The ratio of each video varies but any widescreen ones are non-anamorphic and
the sound is in stereo.
Extras include artist profiles and selected discographies with selectable
on-screen artist and music trivia.
Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower (£17.99, Vision Video)
Actually recorded at the bottom of the Blackpool Tower, excellent Bolton
comedian Peter Kay runs through his 71-minute show with extras in the
form of bonus footage on stage and an interview, totalling 25 minutes.
Presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen and stereo sound with excellent
animated menus resembling how teletext used to look.
Planes, Trains And Automobiles (£19.99, Paramount)
Quite simply one of the funniest comedies ever made and easily one of
director John Hughes' finest moments, as Steve Martin attempts to get
home for Thanksgiving any way he can, picking up shower curtain salesman
John Candy along the way. Alas, the same courtesy wasn't extended to
the DVD which does get a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and 16:9 anamorphic
widescreen picture, but absolutely sod all else.
Queensryche: Live Evolution (£15.99, Sanctuary)
A concert recorded in July 2001 at the Moore Theater, Seattle, Washington,
in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound with interviews,
a photo gallery and some PC DVD-ROM extras.
Ricky Tomlinson Live: Laughter My Arse! (£19.99, Vision Video)
A near-90 minute live comedy video with additional footage of Ricky taking you
round his favourite Liverpool haunts, plus brief chat of Ricky with some
friends, outtakes and comedian Eddie Archer. Presented in 4:3 fullscreen and
stereo sound.
The Royle Family Series 3 (£19.99, Granada)
Word has it this will be the last series ever made, but thankfully it went out
with a bang rather than a whimper - and note that the last words we'll ever
hear out of Jim Royle's mouth will be - "Roger, my arse!". All six
episodes are here plus the 2000 Xmas special in 4:3 and stereo sound, but
sadly no extras.
Scrapheap Challenge: The Commandments (£19.99, VCI)
The best moments from series 3. A junkyard, two teams, a couple of experts
and Red Dwarf's Robert Llewelyn as the rules of science are
bent and man's abilities are tested as they use the resources available to
design and build the best machine of the day to challenge their rival team.
Presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen and stereo sound.
The Slim Shady Show (£17.99, MIA)
Eminem goes animated as a number of alter-egos in this ego-fest cartoon series,
60 minutes of which are on this disc. If you're a fan of the man then you'll
probably lap it up. Including the extras of a 'making of' and "The Lost Episode",
as well as profiles of Slim Shady's crew, it's presented in 4:3 and stereo.
Space (£19.99, BBC)
All six episodes of the TV series presented by Sam Neill, broadcast
in July and August last year, which was largely about man's best guesses to
date about the creation of the universe, asking whether we'll see the wonders
of space for ourselves and how, eventually, the sun will burn up the Earth
so we'd better get a move on in the space race. Showing in 16:9 anamorphic
widescreen, the soundtrack was made in Dolby Digital 5.1, which is something
you won't have heard on TV, along with extras of a photo gallery, Space Facts
encyclopaedia, on-location film and "Behind the Graphics".
Stargate SG1 Vol 18: Series 4 Episodes 17-20 (£19.99, MGM)
Four more episodes of the hit TV sci-fi series starring Richard Dean Anderson,
Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge and Don Davis,
namely: "Absolute Power", "The Light", "Prodigy" and "Entity". All episodes
are in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound with extras of
the Secret Files of the SGC, 4 Promo TV Trailers and audio commentaries.
Sugar Ray: Music In High Places (£19.99, Pinnacle)
A concert performed in Australia, barely lasting an hour, including the
tracks: Someday, Just a Little, Ours, When It's Over, Fly, Falls Apart,
Stay On, Waiting and, their only UK hit to date, Every Morning.
Presented in 16:9 non-anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound with
extras: interview, featurette, promo spots, location footage and biography.
Terms of Endearment (£19.99, Paramount)
An engaging tale of a 30-year relationship with a mixture of slapstick and
sentiment, with Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger as mother
and daughter, plus Jack Nicholson as a former astronaut falling on
boozy times as MacLaine's neighbour. Yes, it's Dot Cotton and Jim Branning
all over again. Presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1
sound, the extras are a trailer and an audio commentary from director James L.
Brooks, co-producer Penny Finkelman and production designer Polly Platt.
No contributions from the cast then?
Town & Country (£19.99, Entertainment in Video)
An all-star cast of Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Garry
Shandling, Andie MacDowell and Charlton Heston, this appeared to
bypass the cinema but has reached DVD in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and
Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, with 20 chapters and English subtitles, but the
only extras are a trailer and cast & crew filmographies.
Violent Cop (£19.99, Tokyo Bullet/MIA)
One of the first releases on MIA's "Tokyo Bullet" label, this film was directed
by and starred "Beat" Takeshi Kitano playing renegade cop Azuma who tries to
save a corrupt colleague up to their neck in drugs and organised crime. Presented
in 1.85:1 non-anamorphic widescreen, the disc contains English subtitles,
extras in the form of a Japanese Theatrical Trailer, "Beat" Takeshi
Biography/Filmography, Production Stills Gallery and Tokyo Bullet previews,
but only 12 chapters to the film.
Woman on Top (£19.99, Fox)
A cooking comedy with Penelope Cruz as the Spanish equivalent of
Delia Smith, leaving her husband and moving to a new city to start a new life.
Presented in anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, the only
extras are 2 trailers and 3 TV spots.
WWF: Action (£17.99, Silver Vision)
As the back cover states, a collection of the most exciting matches in Federation
history. From hard-hitting Hardcore, to Trish's irresistable allure and the
Invasion 2001. Runs for 193 mins in region-free NTSC and 4:3 fullscreen.
WWF: Invasion 2001 (£17.99, Silver Vision)
Recorded on July 22nd last year at Cleveland, Ohio's Gund Arena, featuring
matches for starts from WWF, WCW and ECW, with all the regulars and the
First-Ever Tag Team Bra & Panties Match starring Trish Stratus, Lita, Torrie
Wilson & Stacy Keibler.
Runs for 194 mins in region-free NTSC and 4:3 fullscreen.
WWF: Undertaker - This is My Yard (£17.99, Silver Vision)
Running for 176 minutes in region-free NTSC and 4:3 fullscreen, this is a
profile of the man who's spent 10 years in the ring in both WCW and WWF events,
looks at classic battles with Shawn Michaels, Mankind and Steve Austin with extras
comprising of interviews and bonus matches including Triple H, Kurt Angle and
Kane.
The "Bad Girls" get even more bad as Tabitha (Chloe) is subjected to more
of the pleasure-pain theory in just three episodes this time, not four, Jail
Bait, Sting in the Tail and Scrubbers in Heat.
Presented in 4:3 fullscreen and stereo sound, the extras are of bonus
footage, a picture gallery, presenter profile and trailers.
The Best of Night Calls 3 (£15.99, Medusa)
A compilation of the best calls from the show and what presenters Emma and Jodi
get up to, as sad blokes ring up and get the presenters to do certain things
for them, as the girls dress up in various uniforms and outfits, touching each
other up.
Presented in 4:3 fullscreen and stereo sound, the only extras are stats on the
girls and a picture gallery.
Class Action Vol.2 (£15.99, Medusa)
As the opening of each episode proclaims "All actors are over 18", even though
they're dressed up not to look it and posh girl Cynthia (Tamara) gets
to grips with the sexy students and schoolmistresses in three more episodes,
Student Bodies, Hunting Pink & Rich Bitch.
Presented in 4:3 fullscreen and stereo sound, the extras are of a picture
gallery, presenter profile and trailers.
A former Page 3 girl, this Yorkshire lass talks about her roots and her love
of modelling, as well as being a self-confessed exhibitionist.
Running for 52 minutes, and presented in 4:3 fullscreen and stereo sound,
the only extras are trailers and a picture gallery.
Playboy: The Complete Anna Nicole Smith (£15.99, Medusa)
At 75 mins, this is an extended look at the blonde bimbo/bombshell* (*delete as applicable) as
an A-Z biography with news footage, celeb interviews and never-before-seen
nude clips chronicling her life.
Presented in 4:3 fullscreen and stereo sound, the only extra is a picture
gallery.
Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras (£15.99, Medusa)
A 55-minute flesh-fest as pretty girls flirt themselves to the sound of New Orleans'
sultry rhythms, apparently. "From dusk till dawn the party never ends", it
claims. Well, in just under an hour, actually. Presented in 4:3 fullscreen
and stereo sound, the only extra is a picture gallery.
Star Whores Vol.1 (£15.99, Medusa)
The Adult Channel's bustiest presenter Michelle Thorne goes all sci-fi
for another excuse to show off lesbian antics as she and another girl go round
the universe on the trail of intergalactic pussy. The first four episodes
are included here: Earth Girls Are Sleazy, The Filth Element, Things From
Uranus & Alien Club Nation.
Presented in 4:3 fullscreen and stereo sound, the extras are a picture gallery,
trailers and Michelle's profile.
Originally a 2D game on the PSX, this sequel goes 3D for the PS2, but only
really as 3D as games like Pandemonium were, so not really 3D because
the world rotates in 3D but you can generally only move in two different
directions.
Popstar Maker (Playstation) (£29.99, Eidos)
Become the new Nasty Nigel or Simon Cowell. As manager, you'll pick your band
members, style their image and choose a name for the group. Take on every
aspect of the job as they record their first single and are then interviewed
on TV and in the press. Will your band be the new "Hear'Say" or the new
"Liberty"?
Red Faction (PC) (£29.99, THQ)
The PS2 hit, a review of which can be found
HERE, now
available on the PC. A fantastic first-person shooter, what sets this apart
from all others is the Geo-Mod technology which allows you to blast apart
scenery where you'd normally have to find keys, although this is restricted
at times so you can't blow everything into pieces.
Syphon Filter 3 (Playstation) (£29.99, Sony)
Agents Gabe Logan and Lian Xing are on trial for crimes they did not commit
and as the Syphon Filter virus is secretly being unleashed throughout the
world. Working against time they must prevent worldwide catastrophe while
discovering who is behind the plot to create global terror.
Twisted Metal Black (Playstation 2) (£39.99, Sony)
The latest in the action driving series, it's a vehicular combat game
with 11 single player and 18 multiplayer battlegrounds, enhanced player
environments with moving traffic, changing weather, living pedestrians and
interactive objects. Game modes include deathmatch, endurance and co-operative.
As of April 2009, Blu-rays and DVDs reviewed by the editor are watched on a Panasonic TH-37PX80B
37" Plasma TV with a Sony BDP-1500 Blu-ray player and played through a Yamaha DSP-AX820 amplifier.
PC games reviewed by the editor are on:
Since Jan 2011: Intel Quad Core Dell XPS 8100, i7 CPU 860 @ 2.80Ghz, 8Gb RAM, nVidia GeForce GTS 240, Windows 7
Since Nov 2005: Intel Pentium D 830 3.0Ghz, 1Gb RAM, 128Mb nVidia GeForce 6700XL, Windows XP
Since Aug 2003: Intel Pentium 4 2.66Ghz, 512Mb RAM, 128Mb GeForce4 MX440 graphics, Windows XP
Since May 2003: Intel Pentium 4 2.6Ghz, 512Mb RAM, 128Mb ATI Radeon 9600TX graphics, Windows XP
Since Jun 2002: Intel Pentium III 600Mhz, 384Mb RAM, Windows 98 SE, 64Mb ATI Radeon 8500LE
Since May 2000: Intel Pentium III 600Mhz, 384Mb RAM, Windows 98 SE, Voodoo 3 3000 AGP
Existenz (£19.99, Momentum)
A Knight's Tale (£19.99, Columbia)
American Ninja (£12.99, MGM)
The Dogs of War (£12.99, MGM)
Broadway Danny Rose (£15.99, MGM)
Crimes and Misdemeanours (£15.99, MGM)
Radio Days (£15.99, MGM)
Robocop: Director's Cut (£19.99, MGM)
The French Lieutenant's Woman (£12.99, MGM)
Muhammad Ali "AKA Cassius Clay" (£15.99, MGM)
Truly, Madly, Deeply (£12.99, MGM)
Futurama Season One (£39.99, Fox)
Stargate SG1 Vol 19: Series 4 Episodes 21-22 (£19.99, MGM)
The Wedding Planner (£17.99, Fox)
WWF Summerslam 2001 (£19.99, Silver Vision)
Ali G: Bling Bling (£19.99, VCI)
Amores Perros (Love's a Bitch) (£19.99, Optimum)
The Arrival (£12.99, Entertainment in Video)
BBC Great Comedy Moments (£15.99, BBC)
Brum: Airport and other stories (£14.99, VCI)
Cronos (£19.99, Tartan)
Croupier (£rental, VCI)
Ed Gein (£19.99, Tartan)
Emmanuelle 1 to 4 (£9.99, Momentum Pictures)
Encounters of the Spooky Kind (£19.99, Medusa)
The Fly (1958) / Return of the Fly (1959) (£19.99, Fox)
Glengarry Glen Ross (£9.99, Carlton)
Gonin (£19.99, Tokyo Bullet/MIA)
The Grinch (£19.99, Columbia)
The League of Gentlemen: Series 2 (£19.99, BBC)
Megadeth: Behind the Music - Extended Version (£15.99, Sanctuary)
MTV 20: Rock (£19.99, Pinnacle)
Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower (£17.99, Vision Video)
Planes, Trains And Automobiles (£19.99, Paramount)
Queensryche: Live Evolution (£15.99, Sanctuary)
Ricky Tomlinson Live: Laughter My Arse! (£19.99, Vision Video)
The Royle Family Series 3 (£19.99, Granada)
Scrapheap Challenge: The Commandments (£19.99, VCI)
The Slim Shady Show (£17.99, MIA)
Space (£19.99, BBC)
Stargate SG1 Vol 18: Series 4 Episodes 17-20 (£19.99, MGM)
Sugar Ray: Music In High Places (£19.99, Pinnacle)
Terms of Endearment (£19.99, Paramount)
Town & Country (£19.99, Entertainment in Video)
Violent Cop (£19.99, Tokyo Bullet/MIA)
Woman on Top (£19.99, Fox)
WWF: Action (£17.99, Silver Vision)
WWF: Invasion 2001 (£17.99, Silver Vision)
WWF: Undertaker - This is My Yard (£17.99, Silver Vision)
Banged Up Vol.2 (£15.99, Medusa)
The Best of Night Calls 3 (£15.99, Medusa)
Class Action Vol.2 (£15.99, Medusa)
Playboy: Celebrity Special: Adele Stevens (£15.99, Medusa)
Playboy: The Complete Anna Nicole Smith (£15.99, Medusa)
Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras (£15.99, Medusa)
Star Whores Vol.1 (£15.99, Medusa)
Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Playstation) (£19.99, Disney)
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil (Playstation 2) (£39.99, Sony)
Popstar Maker (Playstation) (£29.99, Eidos)
Red Faction (PC) (£29.99, THQ)
Syphon Filter 3 (Playstation) (£29.99, Sony)
Twisted Metal Black (Playstation 2) (£39.99, Sony)
