At first, compiling a list of favourite films that begin with the letter A appears to be a superfluous exercise – given some thought though it serves to highlight some classic movies, ones that deserve to be watched again and again!

10. Armageddon (Michael Bay)
Epic, loud and full of heroic bravado – would a Michael Bay movie be anything else? Harry Stamper’s (Bruce Willis) band of oil-riggers are the last hope to save Earth from total annihilation. Pure blockbuster entertainment that keeps the excitement at fever pitch once the mission reaches …

Who are the top 10 richest actors in Hollywood? Can you guess the number one, or even any of those featured in the list? The most recent list of richest Hollywood actors was published on buzzle.com, which saw the Fresh Prince Will Smith coming in at number one. Joining the “Independence Day” and “Seven Pounds” star in the money-bags stakes is Johnny Depp, Eddie Murphy (somewhat surprisingly given his recent output) and Mike Myers (again surprisingly since the guy has appeared to go into self-induced exile since “Austin Powers 3”). …

Outspoken and controversial English film critic Mark Kermode compiled his top 10 films list for Sight and Sound in 2002. Unsurprisingly, “The Exorcist” fanatic lists the William Friedkin, head-spinning-vomit-projecting-child-possession movie as his favourite film of all time. He says, ‘The only thing I’m certain about is that “The Exorcist” is both my own favourite film and the definitive Best Film Ever Made.’
Kermode has written an extensive book about “The Exorcist” which can be bought from Amazon.co.uk HERE
Read more of Mark Kermode’s thoughts on “The Exorcist” in his article for BBC …