In the soon-to-hit-cinemas Thor: The Dark World, Christopher Eccleston is due to play Malekath the Accursed, Lord of the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim (let’s hope that Svartalfheim has a north). In honour of this completely mad choice of villain, we’re heading into the Marvel vaults to find ten bad guys even more deserving of a starring role in the new films.

EVERYBODY HOPE THAT HE DIED, ok?

Kill us.

The phrase “Money for old rope” has many apparent origins, though the one I like the best is to do with hangings. Apparently the more morbidly curious and macabre people of the 18th century often sought out used hangman’s rope as a souvenir of an execution – the hangman would dutifully oblige, cutting the rope…

A BRILLIANT trailer.

*Competition ends 17th November 2013* It’s time to meet a new generation of students as life at McKinley High continues with Glee: Season 4, out on DVD and Blu-Ray now…

Avoid the portaloos, Nick.

It’s only a rumour, Joe, no need to get antsy.

As illness tears through the ranks of Best For Film Towers, our most eclectic writer proffers an unexpected cure – a largely forgotten thirty-four year old cartoon starring Joan Van Ark (who?) as Spider-Woman (who?). Off work with a head cold? Prepare to be decongested.

London has been used frequently as a filming location, from historical recreations of Dickens’ London to Woody Allen’s existential dramas like Match Point and romantic comedies such as Bridget Jones’ Diary, we know the city and cinema maintain a long-term relationship. Apart from an endless list of film settings, London also offers cinema lovers a full calendar of international film events. Featured writer Marta López shares 5 upcoming – and unmissable – London film events.