Smiths UK: The Leading UK Book Store - Online! Books, Stationery, Music, Video and More... - Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets (WS) (DVD) The second of the Harry Potter films is a lot more cohesive than the introductory effort with Daniel Radcliffe proving assured as the boy wizard. Kenneth Branagh and Jason Isaacs steal the show however as the preening Gilderoy Lockhart and devious Lucius Malfoy respectively. The DVD features a host of extras including some 19 deleted scenes and interviews with author J.K. Rowling and screenwriter Steve Kloves. c 2008 Warner Home Video. HARRY POTTER characters names and related indicia are trademarks of and c Warner Bros. Harry Potter Publishing Rights c J.K. Rowling. ... Duran Duran: Arena (plus Making Of Arena) Doctor Duran (Milo O'Shea) the evil character in 'Barbarella' returns to earth crash landing his time machine directly underneath the giant stadium in Oakland California. He is bent upon doing battle with the 5 imposters above him (the band) who have stolen his name. The evil doctor sends out his henchmen to destrooy them as they perform to a packed stadium. Duran Duran continue to perform throughout as much chaos ensues around them. The 'Making Of Arena' documentary prises open the lid on the creative processes involved revealing how each member of the band contributed ideas and how after 2 years of work and a 1 million pound budget the film was created through the fusion of extraordinary sets stunning costumes original dance sequences and visual effects. ... Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition This practical nutrition handbook is designed for anyone wanting a performance advantage. This fully updated edition covers such topics as; maximising endurance strength and performance; calculating optimal calorie carbohydrate and protein requirements; rating of sports supplements and ergogenic aids; sports nutrition for women; and vegetarian eating. It also features 30 eating plans to cut body fat gain muscle and prepare for competition. The 'Complete Guide To' series is designed for the fitness professional coach and student packed with ready-made training programmes tips and strategies. ... My Secret Unicorn: Dreams Come True Lauren's pony Twilight changes into a unicorn when she whispers the magic words but Lauren must keep this a secret or it could put Twilight in great danger. Lauren's friend Mel is teased by girls at school because her pony Shadow can't jump. Shadow is afraid so Lauren and Twilight visit him secretly and use Twilight's unicorn magic to give Shadow the confidence to begin to overcome his fear. One night a powerful storm leaves Mel and Shadow trapped in a barn by a burning branch. Shadow is scared and can't jump but then he remembers Twilight's help and is filled with bravery. With a magnificent jump he soars over the burning branch carrying Mel to safety. ... AMERICAN BEAUTY (DVD) Lester Burnham an American suburbanite decides to face his mid-life crisis head on and quits his job starts bodybuilding and annoys his selfish wife and confused daughter. Finally finding happiness again before he dies. Elegant funny and emotionally lacerating drama staring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening. A smash hit with both critics and the cinema going public with its five Oscars and six BAFTAs it is possible to imagine American Beauty should be due for a serious backlash by now. It’s not going to happen though as this film is every bit as good as you’ve heard it is. Directed by respected and innovative Brit theatre director Sam Mendes American Beauty was pounced upon by British newspapers who used the directors nationality to proclaim the film as a triumph of the British film industry. A nonsense of course despite the obvious pleasures of seeing a local lad do well across the pond. Having said that while American Beauty is certainly beautiful it is oddly rather un-American at the same time. Kevin Spacey’s Lester Burnham is a white-collar suburban schmuck. His self-consciously perfect wife (Bening) and his angst-ridden daughter both think he’s a loser and he has to admit that they have a point. Matters don’t improve when he develops a crush on his daughter’s sultry class-mate but rather than descending into a Lolita-esque maelstrom Lester uses his mild-obsession as a catalyst to change his life. Quitting his job and blackmailing his ex-bosses Lester embarks on a quest for happiness which horrifies his wife (who is having an affair with her real-estate rival) and daughter (who is falling for the slightly sinister boy-next-door). However such a summary of the film does not do it justice at all. Mendes and writer Alan Ball have created an exquisite satire of American suburbia. An easy target perhaps but the film never takes the easy options. Each character manages to be both sympathetic and objectionable particularly Lester whose actions veer from the pathetic to the noble. Armed with a vivid colour palate Mendes manages to create something genuinely cinematic out of a premise which could – in lesser hands – have become restricted by its suburban setting. His actors respond splendidly – Spacey won his second Oscar here and proves once again that few actors can rival him when it comes to cinematic sarcasm. Bening is excellent too and the supporting cast (including Thora Birch Wes Bentley Mena Suvari and Chris Cooper) make an impression despite the leading couple’s screen stealing performances. Topped and tailed with an excellent score American Beauty is a film of exceptional quality. Comic but not specifically a comedy. Dramatic but not specifically a drama. It resembles the roses that grow in Bening’s garden: beautiful delicate and capable of drawing blood. 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He is bent upon doing battle with the 5 imposters above him (the band) who have stolen his name. The evil doctor sends out his henchmen to destrooy them as they perform to a packed stadium. Duran Duran continue to perform throughout as much chaos ensues around them. The 'Making Of Arena' documentary prises open the lid on the creative processes involved revealing how each member of the band contributed ideas and how after 2 years of work and a 1 million pound budget the film was created through the fusion of extraordinary sets stunning costumes original dance sequences and visual effects. ... Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition This practical nutrition handbook is designed for anyone wanting a performance advantage. This fully updated edition covers such topics as; maximising endurance strength and performance; calculating optimal calorie carbohydrate and protein requirements; rating of sports supplements and ergogenic aids; sports nutrition for women; and vegetarian eating. It also features 30 eating plans to cut body fat gain muscle and prepare for competition. The 'Complete Guide To' series is designed for the fitness professional coach and student packed with ready-made training programmes tips and strategies. ... My Secret Unicorn: Dreams Come True Lauren's pony Twilight changes into a unicorn when she whispers the magic words but Lauren must keep this a secret or it could put Twilight in great danger. Lauren's friend Mel is teased by girls at school because her pony Shadow can't jump. Shadow is afraid so Lauren and Twilight visit him secretly and use Twilight's unicorn magic to give Shadow the confidence to begin to overcome his fear. One night a powerful storm leaves Mel and Shadow trapped in a barn by a burning branch. Shadow is scared and can't jump but then he remembers Twilight's help and is filled with bravery. With a magnificent jump he soars over the burning branch carrying Mel to safety. ... AMERICAN BEAUTY (DVD) Lester Burnham an American suburbanite decides to face his mid-life crisis head on and quits his job starts bodybuilding and annoys his selfish wife and confused daughter. Finally finding happiness again before he dies. Elegant funny and emotionally lacerating drama staring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening. A smash hit with both critics and the cinema going public with its five Oscars and six BAFTAs it is possible to imagine American Beauty should be due for a serious backlash by now. It’s not going to happen though as this film is every bit as good as you’ve heard it is. Directed by respected and innovative Brit theatre director Sam Mendes American Beauty was pounced upon by British newspapers who used the directors nationality to proclaim the film as a triumph of the British film industry. A nonsense of course despite the obvious pleasures of seeing a local lad do well across the pond. Having said that while American Beauty is certainly beautiful it is oddly rather un-American at the same time. Kevin Spacey’s Lester Burnham is a white-collar suburban schmuck. His self-consciously perfect wife (Bening) and his angst-ridden daughter both think he’s a loser and he has to admit that they have a point. Matters don’t improve when he develops a crush on his daughter’s sultry class-mate but rather than descending into a Lolita-esque maelstrom Lester uses his mild-obsession as a catalyst to change his life. Quitting his job and blackmailing his ex-bosses Lester embarks on a quest for happiness which horrifies his wife (who is having an affair with her real-estate rival) and daughter (who is falling for the slightly sinister boy-next-door). However such a summary of the film does not do it justice at all. Mendes and writer Alan Ball have created an exquisite satire of American suburbia. An easy target perhaps but the film never takes the easy options. Each character manages to be both sympathetic and objectionable particularly Lester whose actions veer from the pathetic to the noble. Armed with a vivid colour palate Mendes manages to create something genuinely cinematic out of a premise which could – in lesser hands – have become restricted by its suburban setting. His actors respond splendidly – Spacey won his second Oscar here and proves once again that few actors can rival him when it comes to cinematic sarcasm. Bening is excellent too and the supporting cast (including Thora Birch Wes Bentley Mena Suvari and Chris Cooper) make an impression despite the leading couple’s screen stealing performances. Topped and tailed with an excellent score American Beauty is a film of exceptional quality. Comic but not specifically a comedy. Dramatic but not specifically a drama. It resembles the roses that grow in Bening’s garden: beautiful delicate and capable of drawing blood. DVD Version Widescreen Special Features Commentary by Sam Mendes and Alan Ball Behind the scenes featurette Storyboard Two theatrical trailers Bonus materials ... Elgar Collection (Exclusive) This superb value exclusive 3 CD boxset contains Elgar at his best. Includes: 'Imperial March' 'Concerto' and 'Romance' all performed by various musicians. ... . Smiths UK: The Leading UK Book Store - Online! Books, Stationery, Music, Video and More... Burtons Menswear, Evans, Joseph Banks, Oxendales, JD Williams, Blue Nile for Fine Jewelry, AA Home Insurance, Dabs, Evans Discount Pet Supplies .
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