What if there was a magic ticket that transported you into your favourite movie? It is something I’ve been thinking about since watching Last Action Hero for the umpteenth time…

This month’s Groovers and Mobsters Present series looks at The Buddy Flick. Dan Stephens takes a look at one of the greatest British comedy films of all time – Withnail and I.

The Oscars puts most people to sleep but Colin Firth makes the overly long show almost worthwhile with a witty acceptance speech.

Twitter is a great marketing tool. Its audience is global, easily targeted, and freely available. Using Twitter you can drive traffic to your site no matter what the content. It’s also fun to use, it enables you to form relationships with site readers and customers, and crucially, is free to use.

West Is West, the sequel to smash-hit East Is East, will begin its theatrical run on the 25th of February. The film reunites cast members Om Puri, Linda Bassett and Jimi Mistry, for a story that sees the Khan family continue its dysfunctional and often disruptive ways under the guidance of traditionalist George (Om Puri).

Meet Drew Struzan – the ace movie poster designer. You may or may not have heard the name but you would have come across the man’s work. Famous for his depictions of Luke Skywalker, Marty Mcfly and Indiana Jones, Struzan made film posters for over 30 years, working on some of the biggest blockbusters and movie franchises. Top 10 Films takes a look at the man and his work.

Chris Farley died of a drug overdose 13 years ago. He was 33 years old, the very same age John Belushi was when he died in a similar fashion. Farley is remembered for his work on Saturday Night Live as well as brief film career that began with small parts in Wayne’s World and Airheads, culminating in starring roles in Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, and Beverly Hills Ninja.

As the site reaches its first birthday, I thought I’d look back at some of my cinema firsts. I’ve picked ten things that stick in my memory as a kid growing up with a love of cinema. From my first film and first visit to the cinema, to the first sex scene I saw, the first horror film, and the first film I considered my personal favourite. Take a look and let us know some of your cinema firsts…