"I grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens, with no money. I was taught not to take anything for granted. If you are too busy being a diva or a freak, then you are not enjoying it." Lucy Liu turns 57 today.

GHOSTBUSTERS opened in cinemas across Japan 41 years ago today.

David Lynch's DUNE received its US premiere on this day in 1984. Before making this film, Lynch turned down an offer to direct Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, informing George Lucas, "It's your thing, it's not my thing."

"I believe you have a responsibility to comport yourself in a manner that gives an example to others. As a young man, I prayed for success. Now I pray just to be worthy of it." Happy birthday Brendan Fraser, born on this day in 1968.

Less than a week to go until we bring WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY back to the big screen for one night only. Join us from 7pm for our free-to-enter quiz, or 8pm for the film, free chocolate, and the chance to win a year of free We Watch Films! wewatchfilms.com

BACK TO THE FUTURE had its UK premiere 40 years ago today. The inspiration for the film largely stems from Bob Gale discovering his father's high school yearbook and wondering whether he would have been friends with his father as a teenager.

Happy birthday to Marisa Tomei, who turns 61 today! What's your favourite of her films so far?

KRAMPUS, opened in the US 10 years ago today. Originally planned for 25 Nov, it was pushed back to 4 Dec to coincide with the Krampusnacht, a traditional Austrian festival held on 5 Dec that celebrates the Krampus coming to punish naughty children.

Happy birthday to Jeff Bridges, who celebrates his 76th birthday today. Bridges turned down the role of Snake Plissken in Escape from New York, which went to Kurt Russell. He was also considered for the role of Russell's role in The Thing. Imagine that alternate universe!

Our film from last month, FLASH GORDON, was released in the US 45 years ago today! Happy birthday, Flash! Did you know all of the main cast members were signed for multiple films? The first movie didn't do as well as expected, so sadly the sequels were never made.

"I don't make pictures just to make money. I make money to make more pictures." Remembering the late Walt Disney, born on this day in 1901. What's your favourite thing Disney?

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK opened in Japan on this day in 1981. Paramount didn't want Spielberg to direct. All of his movies to this point had gone over budget, and when 1941 bombed at the box-office, the studio told George Lucas to find a new director, but Lucas stood firm.

It’s been a busy morning getting everything set for Mondays screening, including writing, recording, and editing our intro for Workington!

GREMLINS was released in the UK on this day in 1984. Did you know the set for Kingston Falls is the same one used for Hill Valley in Back to the Future? Both movies were filmed on the Universal Studios backlot.

"I'm just a normal bloke!" Happy birthday to normal bloke, Nicholas Hoult, who was born on this day in 1989. What's been your favourite of his films to date?

Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters was first released in the UK 41 years ago today. What an opening-day double-bill, along with Gremlins!