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I'd sell my granny - but I'd never sell these..
Downfall (2 Disc Edition) [2005] [DVD] [2004]Downfall (2 Disc Edition) [2005] [DVD] [2004]
Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £3.47
Claustrophobic and disturbingly realistic depiction of the last days of Hitler, played superbly by Bruno Ganz. Oh and Alexandra Maria Lara is the most delightful eye candy
Swingers  (Special Edition)  [DVD] [1996]Swingers (Special Edition) [DVD] [1996]
Buy used from: £9.35
Every man should find consolation in the knowledge that we're all equally pathetic.Wincingly amusing, though you may not fully appreciate it on a first viewing- or indeed if you happen not to be a man
Walk the Line (Two Disc Set) [DVD] [2005]Walk the Line (Two Disc Set) [DVD] [2005]
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £1.81
A little syrupy but great genuine vocal performances from the leads - though it sounded a hell of a lot better in the cinema than on my TV..
Tombstone [DVD] [1993]Tombstone [DVD] [1993]
Buy used from: £5.78
Val Kilmer's Doc Holliday gives hope to all scrawny guys wishing to appear tough. Ok so maybe its a bit lightweight but I didn't think I liked Westerns before this..
The Lives Of Others [DVD] [2007]The Lives Of Others [DVD] [2007]
Buy new: £4.08 / Used from: £4.00
Until I saw this I wasn't fully aware how close Orwell's 1984 was to the reality of 1984 in Eastern Germany. Out of all the films here this one is my highest recommendation.
This Is England (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2006]This Is England (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2006]
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £2.10
A simple and familiar tale, but very watchable nonetheless - and very amusing in parts
The Best of Chet Baker SingsThe Best of Chet Baker Sings by Chet Baker
Buy new: £5.58 / Used from: £3.49
You either love his singing or hate it - wistful romantic songs. Skip the first track though, unless you want terminal depression
MTV Unplugged In New YorkMTV Unplugged In New York by Nirvana
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.41
The lighter side of Nirvana works surprisingly well. Worth buying for their cover of Bowie's The Man Who Sold The World alone
The Pianist (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2003]The Pianist (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2003]
Buy used from: £3.30
Chopin's beautiful music in the haunting setting of Poland's darkest days. Drags in the middle, but otherwise thoroughly recommendable.
The Voice of War:  The Second World War Told By Those Who Fought ItThe Voice of War: The Second World War Told By Those Who Fought It
Buy used from: £0.50
A fascinating collection of a myriad of WWII perspectives - in bite sized pieces too which even I can digest. Much less dry to read than, say, "Stalingrad". An outrageous bargain, buy it immediately
The Ultimate CollectionThe Ultimate Collection by Billie Holiday
Buy new: £47.49 / Used from: £21.99
Looking for a nice Xmas present? This beautifully presented set might just be the answer. Don't be put off by the rather scratchy first 10 tracks
The Beatles Complete ScoreThe Beatles Complete Score by Tim Cain
Buy new: £47.45 / Used from: £40.00
The only worthwhile Beatles tabs I've come across. Just be sure to bring your reading glasses for tiny print...
Northern Exposure - Series 1-4 - Complete [DVD]Northern Exposure - Series 1-4 - Complete [DVD]
Buy used from: £32.99
Unique series, wonderful characterisation. Shame they couldn't have kept the incidental music from the original series though as it was one of its charms
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm NotWhatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.35
Quality debut from the Northern upstarts. Clever modern urban observational lyrics which tell familiar tales, much more so than the second album. I also prefer the raw production of this first album
Cold Water SongsCold Water Songs by The Broken Family Band
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £5.64
Rather good, or at least in parts. Did I mention my band? If you need a pub rock band and nobody else can help then you need to hire The Returns - check out www.returnslive.com
The 48 Laws Of Power (A Joost Elffers Production)The 48 Laws Of Power (A Joost Elffers Production) by Robert Greene
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Learn from history's most successful con artists and evil dictators - indispensable
Rachmaninov: Piano ConcertosRachmaninov: Piano Concertos
Buy new: £23.98
Probably better off buying this one than wasting your money on several cheapo versions - though if its the Rach 3 you're especially after get the Martha Argerich recording
Django Reinhardt (10cd Set)Django Reinhardt (10cd Set) by Django Reinhardt
A guy whose handicap wasn't going to prevent him being able to play his way out of any musical corner. His work here is often overshadowed by orchestras but nevertheless this is good value
La Vie En Rose [DVD] [2007]La Vie En Rose [DVD] [2007] by Marion Cotillard
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.38
Thought this would be a total chick flick but it was superbly done - an unexpected favourite
Fashion NuggetFashion Nugget by Cake
Buy new: £19.99 / Used from: £3.99
Definitely different..their version of I Will Survive is something of an embittered classic
Siamese DreamSiamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
Buy new: £18.09 / Used from: £5.49
They never could follow this one - try listening through headphones, this one has depth
Wall and PieceWall and Piece by "Banksy"
Buy new: £8.14 / Used from: £4.50
Having a bad day? This should make you smile. Genius.
3 Iron [DVD] [2004]3 Iron [DVD] [2004]
Buy new: £5.88 / Used from: £3.49
Probably not one to buy but definitely worth a hire when you have a quiet evening to yourself (and the missus of course)
Fight Club - 2-disc Special Edition [DVD] [1999]Fight Club - 2-disc Special Edition [DVD] [1999]
Buy used from: £1.99
I would tell you how good this film is - if only the rules didn't prevent me talking about it...
Spaced - Definitive Collectors' Edition [DVD]Spaced - Definitive Collectors' Edition [DVD]
Buy new: £9.38 / Used from: £9.99
Perfect slacker tv. Simon Pegg has since gone on to bigger things but he'll struggle to better this (especially on the evidence of Hot Fuzz)