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Best Video

http://www.tagsys.com:80/Ads/BestVideo/index.html

This site isn't a must-see movie, it's an online video store that helps you find and buy movies. You have the option of buying previously viewed movies, reading about films in the monthly reviews, or linking to other Web sites. Good when you know what you want but not where to get it.

Bright Lights Film Journal

http://www.slip.net/~gmm/bright.html

This quarterly journal explores the issue of movies as propaganda. They'll take you through all the angles of movie interpretation and impact, and encourage you to give them a piece of your mind.

Cinemania Online

http://Cinemania.msn.com/Default/Home

This site, maintained by Microsoft, will keep you abreast of the newest theatrical releases, allow you to participate in ongoing debates about great actors, or read biographies and regularly updated special features.

Early Motion Pictures 1897-1916

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/papr/mpixhome.html

Download AVI files of early motion pictures of New York, San Francisco before and after the earthquake (1906), and different presidents. This fascinating site also includes essays on film at the turn of the century, the actuality film genre, and early motion-picture information.

Films in the Works

http://www.boxoff.com/cgi/filmwork.pl?filename=filmwork.txt

This kind of site is what the Web is all about, getting information before your friends. You can search for keywords, if you're looking for a sequel, or just browse through the titles and link to information about the movie.

Hollywood Online

http://www.hollywood.com/

News, chat rooms, charts, information on upcoming film festivals, plenty of sound bytes, merchandise, and of course some fun sweepstakes.

The Internet Movie Database

http://www.msstate.edu/Movies/

The Internet movie resource provides information on over 65,000 movies and TV shows. Search for a film of interest to learn about the cast, production company, and staff on the film. This site also includes stills from films, sound clips, and synopses of the films. Check out the Goofs and Location sections for some hilarious info on screwups and hellish conditions.

Movie Reviews.com

http://moviereviews.com/

Don't let the name fool you; this site is much more than your ordinary review site. Joining in is more than welcome; you can join experts, or pick a topic such as sex in films or chick flicks to talk about, but, best of all, there's a place to rate the worst movie of all time.

The Movies Cliche List

http://www.well.com/user/vertigo/cliches.html

Contains an hilarious list of movie cliches and logic flaws from hundreds of films. Choose a cliche of interest (Clothing, Monsters, Women, Wood, and so forth) to see lengthy descriptions (complaints?) of clich‚s. Give your e-mail address and updates will be sent your way.

MovieLink 777-FILM Online

http://www.movielink.com

If you live in one of America's larger cities, enter your zip code to see current show times. Local theater locations and up-to-the-minute show times for movies in 25 cities are part of this site. The Cafe includes previews, reviews of films, a parents' guide, and a list of relevant newsgroups.

Movienet

http://www.movienet.com/

Find listings by city or movie of what's showing at Landmark Theaters, read about upcoming films, or just see what's new in the movie business.

Mr. Showbiz

http://web3.starwave.com/showbiz/

A great site for Hollywood gossip queens. Read crazy interviews about the latest films, participate in pure fluff about serious American events, and enjoy it! Not only does this site look good, but it has "substance"!

Popcorn

http://members.tripod.com/~AmyDo/Index.htm

Teen movie reviewer Amy Do looks at popular films from a young person's perspective. She provides a fairly extensive list of titles and reviews, alphabetized for easy access. The color scheme on review pages is a bit much, but kids will enjoy it. Read the celebrity gossip, send e-mail to the reviewer, vote for favorite movies and stars.

Showtimes Home Page

http://www.showtimes.com/

A great place to find links to the pages of movies currently in the theater.

United Film Distributors

http://www.unitedleisure.com/ufd/

A distributing house with some movie names that you may not recognize, but actors you probably will. An interesting look at smaller films.