In 1979, Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” became one of the most controversial films ever to be released in British cinemas, causing outrage amongst religious groups, members of the public and politicians, most of whom hadn’t even seen the film. Accusing it of being blasphemous, many called for the film to be banned.

On the back of this is a brand-new, critically acclaimed comedy-drama “Holy Flying Circus” revisits that period and delivers a witty, entertaining and affectionate homage to the Pythons and the film that, today, has become accepted as one of the greatest comedy movies of all time. As the controversy surrounding the cinema release of “Life Of Brian” raged around them, the Pythons found themselves not only fighting a war against censorship but also at the centre of a debate about what is an acceptable subject matter for comedy. And now we have two copies to give away in a prize competition. It's worth noting that when this release featured on the new DVD and Blu-ray review show Behind The Sofa, 8.00pm Sundays on Sky channel 200, it walked off with the "Release of the Week" acolade.

“Yamada” (aka “The Samurai of Ayothaya”) is a period martial arts movie set in the late 16th Century Kingdom of Ayothaya (now Thailand). The titular character is a Japanese samurai who is betrayed and left for dead by his own people. A band of passing Thai warriors save him and take him back to their village to recuperate. With the blessing of the elder priest he decides to stay and learn their deadly Muay Boran fighting style before enrolling in a tournament to become a royal bodyguard.

Having lived in the region some time, Yamada (ex-model Seigi Ozeki) can already speak the local language; this ability in combination with his charm and unwavering code of honour helps him to befriend Jumpaa, a local beauty with an inquisitive daughter, and her brother Khaam (Thanawut Ketsaro) who is impressed with Yamada’s willingness to go native. As a neighbouring enemy force threatens to invade, our hero knows that one day he must return home and seek vengeance.