With the release of Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon so, so nearly here, we take a look at some of the best moments from the epic, destiny-ridden films of movie maestro Michael Bay

We know what you’re thinking – ‘my browser’s already stuffed to the brim with interesting facts about trail-blazing Danish directors, for God’s sake’, but surely there’s always room for one more? It’s time for your weekly dose of proper good facts people; put away the humorous cats with moustaches and open up some LEARNING, it’s CHEAT SHEET TUESDAY!

With just a few weeks to go until the release of Super 8, we really need to pick up the pace if we’re going to crack the monster mystery. So, like monster hunters including Gabriel Van Helsing and Allan Quatermain (and possibly some who aren’t from dire fantasy films), we’ve headed to Paris in search of THE CREATURE…

The release of Bridesmaids has this week found itself hailed as that rare thing – a female-led comedy. Women are frequently relegated to a supporting role, especially so in comedy, often reduced to simply acting as a foil or counterpart to the male lead. It’s important to remember then, that the ladies can bring the funny. We celebrate the comedy roles that only come double-breasted, as well as the women sporting them so fabulously.

This summer, you can hardly move for superhero films – and Green Lantern aside, we’ve seen most of the stars before. All the classic heroes have had a fair few outings with different faces by now, and if there’s one thing we hate about competition it’s not knowing who’s the WINNER. Feel like arbitrarily deciding whether Michael Keaton’s better at being grumpy than Christian Bale? Good.

Goodness, we’re spoiling you! Having today praised Pixar for managing to keep the details of their latest venture Brave under wraps, they’ve rewarded us with lots more details of Brave. Er… let’s not think too hard about it, OK?

Once again the lanterns of BFF towers have been lit in jubilant celebration. Tis WEDNESDAY, which means badly mixed mojitos, Journey on the kareoke, John falling over his own trousers and, more importantly TWO FOR ONE CINEMA! What can you drag a loved one to this week? No excuses mum, it’s FREE, remember? Read on, dear mortals. Grab a glass, and read on.

Being a splendid and informative guide for the discerning film-goer on the best comedy films to watch in 2011 without sticking needles in their eyes. We’ll also tell you which to avoid like the plague.

The countdown to Super 8 is still ticking, and once again we’ve created a composite monster from some of the oddest cinematic creatures we can find. Think you’re up to guessing what they are? We don’t, to be honest, but if you can prove us wrong we’ll give you a cuddle or something. Mush!

It’s Friday, the week is taking its trousers off, and humans worldwide are searching desperately for a reason to get drunk and lairy. Well we’ve got one. Judd Apatow: comedy messiah, or deadbead one-noter? Two of our writers stop talking in nice voices, and instead start throwing their words about like syllable-based rocks. Whose side are you on?