The word ‘formulaic’ is bandied about quite a lot by us cinema lovers, and we’ve noticed that if often occurs just after watching a Kevin James film. This week saw his latest offering, Zookeeper, besmirch screens across the country, so to celebrate / commiserate / royally take the mickey we take a gander at some of the parts which are undoubtedly going to be offered to him in the near future.

Ah it’s Friday, it’s sunny, so why not pop out in the garden with a massive beer cooler and stare up at the…wait a minute! What’s that? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s Superman, flying down to enjoy a truly spiffing alcoholic ginger beer, or maybe a fruity pimms. Remind him not to F.U.I.

Veteran film-maker Jean-Luc Godard recently lamented the state of modern cinema whilst promoting his new film Film Socialisme. I take a look at his comments within the context of some of the independent cinema flourishing today and ask whether film is indeed over, and what to make of the term “auteur” in the current cinematic climate.

In this sweltering heat, the once jovial laughter borne of an impromptu flip-flop has long since died a wheezy death. The descent into unpleasant shorts-moistening can mean only one thing: retreat. Retreat, dear friends, to the air-conditioned nirvana of the blockbuster. For ’tis Wednesday, and on this day, we watch.

One of the many ways in which Hollywood have flogged a thousand dead horses, the reboot is not only alive and well but getting faster. We take a look at a few that actually worked, and a few more that made our eyes bleed. Beware; there will be many highs, lows and gratuitous wrestling analogies.

Da dada daaaaa! The time is finally here! Captain America: The First Avenger has stormed onto our screens sending the world into a hysterical frenzy. To mark this historic event, we celebrate Marvel’s untouchable creations by counting down the best Marvel heroes in the world!

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! Super 8 is out on Friday, and if we haven’t cracked the monster’s identity by now we may as well pack up and go home. Lend us your eyes (we’ll give them back)…

What is it about Fridays that make us so damn angry? As Captain America prepares to kick Nazi Arsch across our screens this weekend, another randomly selected pair of Best For Film gladiators gird their loins and prepare to Face Off…

Going to the cinema can be a frustrating experience – not least because of the disproportionate number of mouth-breathers championing drivel, but also thanks to the shocking lack of choice on offer. How many times must my eyes be popped? Since when was randomness any substitute for jokes? Will Spider-Man ever get past the third instalment? I explore the six fads currently crippling cinema.

Next week, Jim Carrey will finally ascend to the apex of his career when the unrivalled cinematic event of the year, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, will be released. It’s bound to be full of fun, dancing and penguins, especially penguins. However, penguins have had far more of a cinematic impact than you might think, as this handy top 5 will attest to.