1. Cobra class

The first thing you notice when you walk into the Blue Cobra is a grand piano slap bang in the middle of the dining area.

2. My close encounter with The Joker in Dark Knight

A Reading actor is basking in the glory of the record-breaking success of the latest Batman film.

3. WALL-E (U)

After recent disappointing CGI animations from Pixar’s own Cars to Dreamworks’ Shrek the Third and Bee Movie, it’s a relief to see with WALL-E.

4. Linger and learn the lingo

Ten days in Sicily and a weekend in Milan preceded my night in Mari e Monti so the grazies and per favores were flowing.

5. Why be kind when VHS no longer matters?

Be Kind Rewind has an interesting – albeit stupid – concept behind it.

6. Rogue redeemed

Imagine you could travel the world in a nano-second.

You are immortal and you have no responsibilities. You also have superhero powers, such as the ability to fly. What would you do?

7. Kung fu flick is fighting fit

With so many CGI animations these days, it is perhaps understandable that the majority stick to a tried and tested formula.