Man of Steel is a superhero movie that takes an 80-year-old comic book character, re-invents him with the same vigour used to freshen up Batman in The Dark Knight trilogy, and provides a thrilling action drama for modern audiences.

Precious few horror filmmakers luck into studio deals that give their insane creations a place in Hollywood history.

Soon to turn 85, famed character actor Martin Landau has a keen memory, pride of accomplishment and enough good sense not to put himself in harm's way. So he rejected an offer from the Cannes Film Festival to attend its 50th anniversary screening of Cleopatra this week.

When Paramount Pictures released J.J. Abrams' terrific reboot of the Star Trek franchise in 2009, studio ads boasted that "this is not your father's Star Trek."

I go to movies in theatres for work, as well as occasional burst of pure pleasure. At home, it is all fun and personal choice. The only downside it waiting for the latest theatrical titles, with their typical two to three-month lag. And even longer for my favourite TV series, such as Game of Thrones. Here are some highlights for the near future in

Rent any good movies lately? Unlikely, unless you've got a mom and pop shop or a specialty film buff outlet nearby.