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Star Cops - the Complete Series [DVD] [1987]
1.  Star Cops - the Complete Series [DVD] [1987] DVD ~ David Calder
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  "The worst-produced, best-scripted English sci-fi film noir ever made. Some truly awful elements, but some absolute gold. You'll never forget it..."
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Guards! Guards!: (Discworld Novel 8): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels)
2.  Guards! Guards!: (Discworld Novel 8): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
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  "A gritty detective story in a dark comic fantasy world...? Sam Vimes is the best character Pratchett ever created. Where have you BEEN???"
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Men at Arms: A Discworld Novel
3.  Men at Arms: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
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  "The second in Pratchett's "Guards" arc, and if you're not hooked on Vimes by now, you never will be..."
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The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crime Adventures 1)
4.  The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crime Adventures 1) by Jasper Fforde
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  "Dark, funny, immensely clever and deeply bizarre. I guarantee you'll be hooked."
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Blade Runner (Remastered Directors Cut)
5.  Blade Runner (Remastered Directors Cut) DVD ~ Harrison Ford
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  "Sci-fi homage to Film Noir; well-paced, haunting, unforgettable."
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Brick [DVD]
6.  Brick [DVD] DVD ~ Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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  "Debut on a shoestring, gritty detective story set around high-school. This is NOT for kids, and it will leave a mark."
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Dead Men Dont Wear Plaid [DVD]
7.  Dead Men Dont Wear Plaid [DVD] DVD ~ Steve Martin
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  "Excellent parody pastiche of all the classics, from way back when Steve Martin was funny. Full of classic clips, so "Name That Film"."
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L.A. Confidential [1997] [DVD]
8.  L.A. Confidential [1997] [DVD] DVD ~ Kevin Spacey
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  "In spite of the big names, big budget and strong attempt at honest homage... this turns out to be a very good film!"
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Heat [DVD] [1995]
9.  Heat [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Al Pacino
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  "If action's more your thing, this is a pretty good place to start."
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Infernal Affairs - the Trilogy [DVD]
10.  Infernal Affairs - the Trilogy [DVD] DVD ~ Infernal Affairs
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  "This (these?) excellent asian production is fast, tense and pretty."
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The Departed (2006) [DVD]
11.  The Departed (2006) [DVD] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
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  "This remake of Infernal Affiars is the only western remake of an eastern film ever to impress me. But then, look at the cast."
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Strange Days [DVD] [1996]
12.  Strange Days [DVD] [1996] DVD ~ Ralph Fiennes
The list author says:
  "Past-its-date sci-if, but still the best kind of gritty thriller and more engaging & substantial than all the Basic Instincts of the world combined."
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Sin City Volume 4: That Yellow Bastard (3rd Edition): That Yellow Bastard Bk. 4 (Sin City (Dark Horse))
13.  Sin City Volume 4: That Yellow Bastard (3rd Edition): That Yellow Bastard Bk. 4 (Sin City (Dark Horse)) by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "Frank Miller's graphic novels are all masterpieces, but this one sticks in your mind like a bloodstain."
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Sin City - Extended Edition [2005] (Region 1) (NTSC) [DVD]
14.  Sin City - Extended Edition [2005] (Region 1) (NTSC) [DVD] DVD ~ Mickey Rourke
The list author says:
  "A faithful screening of some of the best graphic novels ever written, and one of the most visually gripping you'll ever see."
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [DVD] [2005]
15.  Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [DVD] [2005] 
The list author says:
  "Hey, if you can forgive it for being VERY funny, you'll find a pretty good story. And Robert Downey Jr singing an amazing closing piece."
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A Scanner Darkly [DVD] [2006]
16.  A Scanner Darkly [DVD] [2006] DVD ~ Keanu Reeves
The list author says:
  "Never considered this Philip K Dick novel to be Film Noir until I saw the film. Beautiful animation, and the first time Keanu's acted since Bill & Ted. Worth a look."
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Ghost In The Shell - Stand Alone Complex - SAC 1st GIG - Complete Box Set [DVD]
17.  Ghost In The Shell - Stand Alone Complex - SAC 1st GIG - Complete Box Set [DVD] DVD ~ Masamune Shirow
The list author says:
  "The first film felt unfinished to many - this 12hr series should satisfy! In turns frenetic, philosophical and beautiful; if you only ever buy one animated sci-fi detective series... well, y'know."
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Dark City [DVD] [1998]
18.  Dark City [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Rufus Sewell
The list author says:
  "Odd, creepy, thrilling. If you liked City of Lost Children (and if not, you haven't seen it), then this might be for you."
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Max Payne
19.  Max Payne by Rockstar
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  "One of the only FPS games ever to grip you with a story. Truly unique (except there's a sequel), and not to be missed if you're a gamer."
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Cowboy Bebop Collection Box 1 [DVD]
20.  Cowboy Bebop Collection Box 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Cowboy Bebop
The list author says:
  "Ghost In The Shell a little too serious? How about bounty hunters in space? Firefly meet Aeon Flux."
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Special Edition) [DVD] [1988]
21.  Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Special Edition) [DVD] [1988] DVD ~ Bob Hoskins
The list author says:
  "A fun one for the family. Bob Hoskins is the worlds most underrated actor (don't argue until you've watched Mona Lisa), and Jessica Rabbit still makes boys squirm. Classic stuff!"
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Strange Days [DVD] [1996] forum
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [DVD] [2005] forum
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Ghost In The Shell - Stand Alone Complex - SAC 1st GIG - Complete Box Set [DVD] forum
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Sin City - 2-Disc Edition [Blu-ray] forum
chinese subtitles 		1 28 Dec 2011
Ghost In The Shell - Stand Alone Complex - SAC 1st GIG - Complete Box Set [DVD] forum
Languages 		2 22 Jul 2011
Sin City - 2-Disc Edition [Blu-ray] forum
Portuguese subtitles?? 		4 18 Jul 2011
A Scanner Darkly [Blu-ray] [2006][Region Free] forum
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The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crime Adventures 1) forum
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A Scanner Darkly [Blu-ray] [2006][Region Free] forum
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Heat [Blu-ray] [1995][Region Free] forum
Language/subtitle info 		0 25 Sep 2010
Guards! Guards!: (Discworld Novel 8) (Discworld Novels) forum
Discworld Audiobooks; Planer vs. Briggs 		0 5 Sep 2010
 
   

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