Hi
Yes it's a good camera, I had one for a long time. You can still buy film it is 35mm & if you want to do slides then that could be a problem but 35mm print film is still fairly popular.
Most people now use digital even some of the pro's as they can mail their shots immediately.
I would recommend you but 100ASA film, initially it doesn't matter whose make but if you go to Jessops they will advise you better.
Cheers
Dave Rock