2011 is the year of the toon, bringing us animated movies galore from Pixar, Disney, Dreamworks and their like whether we want it or not. Here’s our rundown of animations due to hit the box office in 2011. Think we missed one? Let us know. Our word for today is ‘completist’.

Why is it that one name finds preference over another? Why didn’t Marion Morrison become the best known cowboy in Hollywood? Why isn’t Konigsberg a household name? How on earth do you go about making your own stage name? Well my dears, look no further.

And thus the God of cheap nights out smiles down upon us once again: Orange Wednesday is here! We celebrate the only day of the week where we can’t kid ourselves we’re going to the cinema alone out of convenience. This is what we’re watching, what about you?

His films have grossed more than $1.5 billion. He’s just won a Golden Globe and will probably go on to win an Oscar next month. His beard is unbearably, inexplicably sexy. You should definitely know more than you do about David Fincher, and we’re here to help…

We were hard pushed. Should this be a list of the top 10 movies featuring dates – or the top 10 movies you would take a date to? Well, there’s no accounting for personal taste – some people will get their freak on to some bad sheeeit. So this one’s all about the top 10 date movies… with actual dates in.

Come for a dip in the murky world of the ‘could have been’ and ‘if only’, as we take a look at those actors and actresses who turned down some surprising roles. Hindsight is a beautiful thing, and some of these stars must have been crying all the way to the bank after realising what they missed out on.

What’s iconic performance got to do, got to do with it? In our MONDAY MASH-UP, we thoughtfully re-cast cinematic classics to give much-loved tales the edge for which they’re crying out. The question is: can you figure out who’s been given the chop? (NB: If you can’t, we would advise medical assistance).

Ah, Valentine’s Day. Apart from very new couples who are still overdosing on saccharine, there really isn’t a single adult human – taken or unattached – who enjoys its enforced affection and awkward present-buying. Of course, the torture is worse if you know you’re planning to ditch your other half but still have to lavish them with contrived pseudo-love – and that’s where we come in…

Zebra Crossing is an independent British film about the harder side of South London life, that’s been sweeping up Independent Film Awards like it’s going out of fashion. When Best For Film were invited along to interview Sam Holland and Lee Turnball, the director and lead actor of the upcoming, we feared they might be a tough nut to crack. Turns out they were lovely…

This week sees the release of respected actor Diego Luna’s directorial fiction debut, Abel. It has been attracting some great reviews, and when the opportunity came along to meet the man behind the film we jumped at the chance. Here the director discusses his artistic influences, twisted realities and making children cry…