SIN NOMBRE: Released nationwide from 14th August 2009

If you thought your life was tough, what with the economy going tits up and all, watch this movie.

You’ve got it friggin easy.

Sin Nombre (Without A Name) will give you a reality check like you won’t believe.

In an effort to make it to the promised land of Big Macs, thousands of Central American immigrants make the dangerous journey across their countries whilst trying to avoid gangs and border patrols. Casper (Edgar Flores) is a teenage member of a vicious gang called the Mara Salvatrucha, when he takes revenge on the gang’s leader, Lil’ Mago, for killing his girlfriend, Martha. Do It!

DIAGNOSIS DEATH: Available on DVD from Monday 3rd August 2009

It may be billed as a B-movie, but in reality, this is more like a C movie.

Everyone loves a trashy horror but this one takes itself a little too seriously and ends up worse off because of it.

The leads are slightly lecherous teacher, Andre, and hot, 18 year old, Juliet, who looks like a young Xena. Trapped in a hospital while they trial cancer treatments, the two start seeing visions of a dead writer and her son and as the visions increase, the ward nurse comes under suspicion. Do It!

MESRINE – KILLER INSTINCT: On General Release Friday 7th August 2009

Vincent Cassel is a man who doesn’t have to say a word for you to know that he’s French.

Those eyes, that tash, that swagger – my pants fell off the second he appeared on screen.

This skill is essential to play the seductive criminal Jacques Mesrine; legend in France and Quebec, but unless you paid attention in French or history class, you probably won’t know about him. He was a gangster, bank robber, kidnapper and all around smooth criminal. Cassel isn’t hugely known to Western audiences either, but you may recognise him from Ocean’s Twelve and Thirteen. He’s a talented actor whose Jacques is attractive but also violent and unpredictable.

After his time in the army, Jacques returns to France and joins up with local gangster boss, Guido, played by Gerard ‘Bogus’ Depardieu. His hot, young Spanish wife might look familiar too (if you’re a fan of crappy movies) as she played chief vampire bride, Aleera, in Van Helsing. Do It!

FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS SEASON 2 DVD: On general release Monday 3rd August 2009

If you saw the first series of this New Zealand/New York musical show then you were probably excited for the second series.

However, if you saw the second series then you were probably a bit disappointed.

I wouldn’t like to call to Conchords a one hit wonder, but there was a certain magic about the first season; the cheapness/rubishness of it, the offbeat humour and catchy comedy folk songs. But Bret McKenzie and Jermaine Clement don’t seem to have been able to replicate that magic.

Bret and Jermaine continue their musical misadventures in New York with their hapless manager, Murray and their one psychotic fan, Mel. Murray and Mel get much more involved in the show this time around which fleshes out what could otherwise be a bit of a flat show. Do It!

ROBOT CHICKEN STAR WARS EPISODE II DVD: On general DVD release from Monday 27th July

If when you were a child you were afraid your toys would come alive at night, then you might be freaked out by Robot Chicken.

If you are then not only are you a huge wuss but you also need to suck it up and watch Robot Chicken’s second Star Wars Special. Do It!