Win 5 Classic Film DVDs From the Exclusive HMV Collection [closed]

I have yet another treat for film buffs - 5 fabulous classic film DVDs to give away.

The HMV Premium Blu-ray Collection, exclusive to HMV, contains special editions of sci-fi classics Logan’s Run, Soylent Green, Forbidden Planet, Them!, The Omega Man; horror classic The Shining; horror comedies Gremlins 2 and Little Shop of Horrors; and classic dramas Diner and All The President’s Men.

These come to Blu-ray® in the UK in these special editions for the first time from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

These beautifully packaged combo packs (featuring Blu-ray and DVD discs as well as digital download) include director’s cuts and extended cuts never seen before on Blu-ray. Each title is packed with extras and comes with a set of highly collectable film cards .

The 10 titles (£14.99 RRP each) are available to buy exclusively at HMV, right now and I have 5 of these for one lucky winner who will receive:-

The Omega Man
All the Presidents Men
Diner
Logan's Run
Gremlins2

Entry is via the Rafflecopter widget.  UK entrants only and additional terms and conditions apply to this giveaway which are to be found on my competitions page.

The giveaway will end at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 9th November.

Perfect for cold wintery evenings!


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Good luck!

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Win A Copy Of "ROOM" - A Powerful And Moving Film About A Mother's Love For Her Son [closed]

"Room" is an amazing and uplifting film about the bond between mother and child starring Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning actress Brie Larson.

I will warn you that the film, directed by Lenny Abrahamson and produced by STUDIOCANAL will warrant a large box of tissues and some waterproof mascara!

Based on the novel by Emma Donoghue, "Room" is the story of Ma and 5 year old Jack, a mother and son held captive in a garden shed.

It becomes clear that Jack and his mother are held captive by a man who has kidnapped her, raped her, impregnated her, and uses her as his sexual slave.

They call the small, locked shed "Room", but despite the fact that Jack has lived there for all of his life, Ma has managed to keep the truth of their situation from him for five years.

I won't spoil the film for you but the rest of the story is about their escape and Jack's discovery of the outside world.

This highly acclaimed and moving film really is a testament to the power of maternal love and about how we can use love to overcome the most terrible of situations.

Brie Larson won "Best Actress' Academy Award, a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for her role and was also nominated for a further three Academy Awards, two Golden Globes and one BAFTA.

"Room" is available on pay-to-view from 9th May and out on DVD and Blu-Ray on 16th May and I have one copy to give away.

Entry is via the Rafflecopter.  Terms and conditions apply.  UK entrants only.  The giveaway ends at 11:59 pm on Friday 20th May.

Good luck and I hope you have a chance to see this incredible film.

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Support A Budding Young Female Film-Maker with Her Historical Drama- "The Highway Woman"

I've talked about my lovely young niece Emily's film work before and she is now working on her graduation film - The Highway Woman.

Emily is responsible for writing, producing, directing and promoting and of course I have offered to help in any way I can.

She needs to raise £800 which she is doing via Crowdfunding and literally every pound contributed will be acknowledged and certainly put to good use.

‘The Highwaywoman’ (working title) is a short 15 minute period film set in the Stuart period.

At a time where women had little rights and thieving was at its peak, the ‘Highwaywoman’ is set around the idea of a young female who seeks adventure and chooses to become a highwayman at night.

The film is being created as a final degree film piece on the Media (film) Production course at Staffordshire University.

Emily's previous work includes the science fiction film ‘Type Rare’ and the documentary ‘Street Defence’ (Featured in Cinewomen magazine).

As a challenge, Emily wanted to create a period film that would stand out and demonstrate the fascinating stories that can be created from British history.

Heavily influenced by programmes such as ‘The White Queen’ and ‘The Tudors’, Emily is hoping to create a gripping story within an era that isn’t covered so frequently.

Synopsis:

Bored by the everyday life of a woman living in the Stuart period, Anne Lovell seeks excitement and danger. She chooses to don a cloak and mask to cause terror on the roads as a highwayman.

When she meets William Shotbolt an infamous dangerous highwayman her desire is only fuelled.

Despite having a loving sister and a fiancé in her life, Anne wants more and must choose between the simple life and adventure.

My youngest niece, Georgia, has been cast as Anne's younger sister, Katherine, whilst the villainous William Shadbolt will be played by Ciaron Davies.

Ciaron Davies is an actor and writer, known for The 5th Dimension (2012), The Valley of the Unknown (2012) and Grainne Uaile-The Movie (2016).

Funding

Currently this production is in it’s early preproduction stages. The film is seeking crowdfunding and donations to help it become a reality.

The money raised by Crowdfunding will go towards props, costumes, set building, catering, location and actors fees.

There are a number of rewards depending on the donation amount, including a credit in the film, the official film soundtrack and cast/crew signed posters.

Also 10% of all donations are to be donated to the animal charity, the RSPCA who work tirelessly to save the lives of animals who have been cruelly treated and abused.

The film is going to be submitted to film festivals all over the world once it has reached completion, in the hope that it will win awards and receive recognition.

The film has already sparked the interest of a lot of people and has received over 500 casting applications.

To be a vital part of this project, please visit the link below and donate: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-highwaywoman 

If you can help in any way, even by donating £1, please click the link.

Thank you.

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What's On Your TV Box Set Wishlist?

I have to confess that the Husband and I are hopelessly behind when it comes to watching box sets. But now that I am practically word perfect on all the Midsomer Murders reruns I think it's time for us to get up to speed.

And there's no doubt that we have been missing out since we have not yet subscribed to Netflix and, should we want to watch 'TV for grown-ups", we usually have to arm-wrestle the remote off Ieuan whose obsession with watching Star Wars and Harry Potter is still in full force. Given the fact that the TV bears the brunt of many years of yoghurt and pasta sauce abuse, it may also be time to upgrade to a more state-of-the-art TV like the Panasonic Viera 4K TV .

In fact, the choice is enormous and I don't really know where to start.  But these are my top 3 choices to start off our collection.

1.  Game of Thrones

An American fantasy drama television series which is an adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire", George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is titled A Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones - Season 1-4 [DVD] [2015] 

Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, there are several plot lines, including a civil war among several noble houses for the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, the attempts to reclaim the throne by the exiled last scion of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty and the rising threat of the impending winter and the legendary creatures and fierce peoples of the North.

The series has won 26 Primetime Emmy Awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in 2015—when it set a record for most wins for a series in a single year.

The sixth season will premiere on April 24th this year.

2. Orange Is The New Black

This is Netflix's most watched series and is an American comedy-drama series based on Piper Kerman's memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison (2010), about her experiences at FCI Danbury, a minimum-security federal prison.

Orange is the New Black - Season 1-2 [DVD] [2015]

The fourth season of the series will be released on June 17 this year.

3. House of Cards

This is an American political drama television series which is an adaptation of the BBC's mini-series of the same name.  It is based on the novel by Michael Dobbs.

The series is set in present-day Washington, D.C., and is the story of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), a Democrat from South Carolina's 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip. After  being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State, Underwood initiates an elaborate plan to get himself into a position of greater power and enlists his wife, Claire (Robin Wright) to help him.

House of Cards - Season 1-3 [DVD]

House of Cards was renewed for a fourth season, which will premiere on March 4, 2016.

There are so many others - Breaking Bad, Mad Men, House, Dexter, Entourage.......  arguably there's no need to ever go out again.

And given, the volume cinemas insist on playing their films out (i.e. unnecessarily loud), us Tinnitus sufferers are happy to enjoy movies in the comfort of our own home.

The popcorn is a heck of a lot cheaper too!

Which box sets do you think I should have on my 'must-watch' list?

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