Sunday 30 January 2011

True Story | Baltic Storm

The sinking of the MS Estonia in 1994 is considered the worst maritime disaster to occur in the Baltic sea in peacetime history. This drama follows a German journalist and a Swedish lawyer as they discover the truth behind the 1994 sinking of the "MS Estonia". For their amazing journey, click here.

Friday 28 January 2011

Alice In Wonderland | Family and Children

The novel Alice in wonderland is considered a timeless classic by many people. Now, you can own a film adaptation of the novel! First published in 1854 and written by the author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (pseudonym Lewis Carroll), the novel has been adopted for television and film multiple times. This DVD is the 1999 film version, featuring Tina Majorino as Alice, as well as an all star cast (Ben Kingsley, Martin Short, Whoopi Goldberg, Peter Ustinov, Christopher Lloyd, Gene Wilder, and Miranda Richardson). For a classic beloved by children and adults alike, click here.

Wednesday 26 January 2011

The Avengers | Television

The cult series The Avengers is back in a film adaptation. Released in 1998, the film stars Uma Thurman and Ralph Fiennes as the Emma Peel and John Stead. The film differs from the original series in a number of ways, most notably the romance between Emma and John. To find out more, click here.   

Friday 21 January 2011

Health and Fitness | Lower Body Yoga - Howard Napper

Continuing the New Years resolution theme on this blog, yoga is often used as a way to promote health and well being. Renowned yoga expert Howard Napper has created a lower body DVD that is ideal for helping you achieve your new years fitness goals. For a new you in 2011, click here.

Wednesday 19 January 2011

Health and Fitness | Body Control Pilates: The Back to Basics Workout

Everyone puts on weight over Christmas, and the new year is often used as a time to set new life goals. One is the ever popular lose weight and get fit. In fact, its the second most popular resolution in the UK, according to the Leeds Guide. With this in mind, you could try Pilates as introduced by Lynne Robinson. In this DVD she guides you through all the useful postures. For a healthier you in 2011, click here.

Monday 17 January 2011

Combat and War | Air Combat Today DVD

This DVD covers the top strike fighters and interceptors that are used today. Being deployed en masse since the 1960s, the interceptors have become an important part of military history as well as being useful today. You can find out more by clicking here.

Thursday 13 January 2011

Only Fools And Horses If They Could See Us Now | Television DVD

Only Fools And Horses- If They Could See Us Now pays another welcome visit to the trotter family in London at their various entrepreneurial exploits. Shown in 2001, this episode was the most watched television program of the 2000's. On the verge of bankruptcy, they are forced to return to Nelson Mandela Towers and resume their more humble lifestyle. For the most popular piece of television from the 2000's, click here.

Wednesday 12 January 2011

RUMBLE IN HONG KONG | Martial Arts DVD

Jackie Chan is back in this fast paced action film- where he actually plays a villain for a change! Released in 1973, this film is a detective film set in Honk Kong, with the main character Yuen Qiu playing the part of policewoman cho, as she tries to set a hostage free that is held by a criminal gang. For more info click here.

Tuesday 11 January 2011

BASEketball | Comedy DVD

High school buddies Joe "Coop" Cooper & Doug Remer ("South Park" creators Trey Parker & Matt Stone), invent a driveway game, a combination of baseball and basketball. Having made a runaway success of south park, they have turned their attention to this David Zucker film. You can watch the trailer here, and purchase the DVD here.

Thursday 6 January 2011

The Dutch Steam Fair | History DVD

This DVD provides an inside look at the Stiching stoon festival in Holland. Since 1985, the event has been one of the premiere European events for celebrating steam powered machinery. Covering all aspects of steam, you can enjoy footage of the machines in operation, such as this. For a closer look, click here.

Wednesday 5 January 2011

Anton Mosimann | Cookery DVD

The famous Swiss chef Anton Mosimann shares his culinary secrets on DVD. Born in 1947, he has been cooking professionally since the age of 15. This DVD also features the chefs Michel Del Burgo and Neil Perry. Click here to purchase a culinary lesson from the masters! 

Tuesday 4 January 2011

Drama DVD | Mossad

Alex a Mossad agent on a secret mission, meets Thea, and is deeply affected by her. Though he has felt her presence throughout his life, the prevailing circumstances fraught with violence and danger preclude the possibility of a relationship with her. For a closer look, click here.