You can find out anything you want about any movie you want here on the World Wide Web. In the last few years, I’ve built up quite a number of different sites and blogs that I visit to gain information on the movies I love (or hate, or even don’t really care about that much).

I thought I’d be a nice person and share that list with you. Here are 30 movie sites and blogs you can visit to learn more about movies.

Authority Sites

I call them “authority sites” because they’re so freakin’ huge and filled with info. Basically, they hold the most authority when it comes to giving you information about movies.

• IMDB – The name says it all. An enormous database of almost every movie and TV show ever to hit the screen.
• Rotten Tomatoes – This site is somewhat set up like IMDB, with profiles for each movie. It’s great for the latest news and reviews also.
• Yahoo! Movies – With the same authority Yahoo! receives as a news portal, so applies this to it’s movie site.
• MSN Movies – Another great resource for movies from MSN.
• Moviefone – This is AOL’s version of a movie site. Lots of more great movie info.
• Fandango (Movies.com) – You recognize the paper bag puppets they feature on their commercials to try and get you to buy tickets from them. Aside from that, they offer a great resource on the web for movie news and information. They also just acquired Movies.com, so you kinda get two for the price of one… although, you’re not really paying for anything anyways.
• MovieWeb – I used to only visit the MovieWeb forums, however, if you venture away from the forums, you’ll find that their site is filled with awesome movie resources.
• Hollywood.com – Yet another huge authority site where you can find lots of info on movies.

News Sites

The next list of sites are more focused on movie news, which I love. I just love to know all about a movie that hasn’t even been filmed yet. Not real sure why. I just do. So should you.

• Variety – This site is the web version of the magazine. This is what most bloggers and webmasters use as their source for news on their sites.
• The Hollywood Reporter – Another magazine to web site also used for a source for news by bloggers and webmasters. Lots and lots of info from the pros.
• ComingSoon.net – One of the first sites I check when it comes to movies news, ComingSoon.net is owned by CraveOnline, a huge conglomerate of entertainment sites.
• IESB.net – Another enormous source for movie news.
• CinemBlend – Well written articles about movie news. If you want personality and humor when reading about upcoming movies and movie reviews, visit this site.
• Rope of Silicon – Another awesome, funny site for movie news and reviews, complete with forums, podcasts and more…
• Empire – I recommend subscribing to the magazine version of Empire. Both online and off, it’s a great source for movie news.
• Ain’t it Cool News – Awesome, comic book looking design with movie news delivered with a blend of wit and personality.
• Dark Horizons – Another great, simple site for movie news.
• allmovie – Comprehensive site covering all aspects of film.

Blogs

Anyone can a start a blog these days, but not many people can make good ones. Here are some exceptionally well done movie blogs.

• The Movie Blog – Pretty self-explanatory name. I’ve followed it for years now and I’ve watched it grow into a passionate community that love movies and love to talk about them.
• Cinematical – This blog is part of the Weblogs, Inc. Blog Network. Very nicely designed with lots and lots of updated movie news daily.
• Film School Rejects – Another CraveOnline site, this is a professional blog about movies with creative features and an incredibly ingenious idea, custom movie drinking games.
• FirstShowing.net – Another professionally designed movie blog with everything you need to know about movies.
• slashfilm – Great source of movie news, slashfilm is such a good blog to visit to learn about your favorite movies and upcoming movie releases.
• FilmJunk – For a great movie podcast, along with informative posts, visit FilmJunk’s blog.
• The Documentary Blog – From the creators of FilmJunk comes a blog dedicated to documentaries. This is the authority for documentaries online.
• In Contention – This blog is centered around covering news related to the Oscars. While it is somewhat seasonal, you’ll still get very informative posts and movie news throughout the year.
• Row Three – Really cool blog with an awesome movie podcast.
• Obsessed With Film – Very true to its name, this blog is another great resource for movies.

Review Sites

While most of the sites above have movie reviews on them, the next two are dedicated solely to giving you film reviews (one actually gives you reviews of all things dealing with entertainment). These sites are great for determining if you actually want to go see a movie, or, if you want to see how to professionally write a movie review yourself.

• Film Critic – Huge database of movie reviews, if this site doesn’t have a review of a particular movie, it’s a rare occasion. They’ve been online since 1995 and they even wrote a how-to book on writing reviews… yeah… impressive.
• MetaCritic.com – This is an all-encompassing review site. Anything that has to do with entertainment, including new movies and DVDs.

I’m certain that will get you started in your endeavor to know more about the movies you watch, however, I’m also certain there are many more sites on the web that can fill you in on movies. Before I ask you to suggest some, here are some more… bonus sites, if you will. And you will.

• MetaPhilm – I randomly found this guy. If you want in depth analysis of movies, check this site out. Very enlightening.
• Wikipedia’s Upcoming Films Category – I was freakin’ stoked when I found this. Basically, a huge list of movies coming out up to the next 5 to 10 years.

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Synopsis:

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead is a 2007 film written by Kelly Masterson and directed by Sidney Lumet. It stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei, and Albert Finney. The title comes from the Irish saying: “May you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you’re dead.”

The film goes back and forth in time many times, often showing scenes repeatedly, from various points of view.
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I already loved Philip Seymour Hoffman before seeing this film, and now, though he was high on my list of favorite actors, he is now in the top five. This movie is an amazing portrayal of what someone will go through to get out of financial trouble. Seeing as the director, Sidney Lumet, is 84 years old, it makes sense that he has some life experience. He takes you through difficult, deep family troubles and reveals the honest condition of the human heart. An excellent movie for your weekend enjoyment.

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Theatrical Trailer:

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Synopsis

The Lost Boys is a 1987 American comedy-horror film about two young Arizonans who move to California and end up fighting a gang of teenage vampires.

The film stars Jason Patric, Corey Haim, and Kiefer Sutherland, and co-stars Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Dianne Wiest, Edward Herrmann, Alex Winter, Jamison Newlander, and Barnard Hughes. It was directed by Joel Schumacher.

The title is a reference to the Lost Boys in J. M. Barrie’s stories about Peter Pan and Neverland.
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Why did I pick The Lost Boys as this week’s Movie Download of the Week? Well, for one, to me, it’s a classic. I love vampire movies, and I used to love this one. Apart from my own nostalgic love for the movie, it just so happens that a sequel has been filmed. Yes, a sequel, Lost Boys: The Tribe. So, I figured, why not inform all of you and warn you to watch the original in preparation for the new one. If you’re a fan of the original, you’ll be tickled to know that Corey Feldman is returning as Edgar Frog and Corey Haim as Sam Emerson.

You get two trailers today. One for the original, and one for the new film. What’s even better for all of you is that the sequel is going straight to DVD, which means you’ll probably be able to download it as soon as it comes out. It’s release date is set for July 29, 2008.

The Lost Boys (1987)

Lost Boys: The Tribe

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Netflix

Go to the official Netflix website

“I’m grateful for Netflix, which brings me movies I would never have the opportunity to see otherwise.”
-Portion of actual user review on a personal blog

“Even when they do get slow it doesn’t take more than 2 and very rarely 3 days to get my rentals.”
-Portion of actual user review on the DVDTalk Forums

“No more irritating trips to the video store was just a happy side effect.”
-Portion of actual user review on a personal blog

Our research on Netflix Suggests:

According to the general online consensus (where research is based on unbiased, non-vested comments & articles), Netflix is an excellent choice when it comes to an online movie downloading service and movie rental by mail service.

For those who want to skip trips to the video store and watch movies online or rent by mail, Netflix is an efficient and effective solution.

Verdict:

Netflix lives up to its huge name as one of the leading online sources for popular movies. It is worth considering for your entertainment needs.

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• 8 out at-a-time for $47.99
• 7 out at-a-time for $41.99
• 6 out at-a-time for $35.99
• 5 out at-a-time for $29.99
• 4 out at-a-time for $23.99
• 3 out at-a-time for $16.99
• 2 out at-a-time for $13.99
• 1 out at-a-time for $8.99

Synopsis:

High school student Dawn works hard at suppressing her budding sexuality by being the local chastity group’s most active participant. Her task is made even more difficult by her bad boy stepbrother Brad’s increasingly provocative behavior at home. A stranger to her own body, innocent Dawn discovers she has a toothed vagina when she becomes the object of violence. As she struggles to comprehend her anatomical uniqueness, Dawn experiences both the pitfalls and the power of being a living example of the vagina dentata myth. (IMDB)

If you want horrifying, unique and funny (in a sick kind of way), you’ll find it in Teeth. A new twist on an almost unknown myth, this will make any man cross his legs and lose libido within the first half of the movie. Any horror fan will not want to miss this different type of horror film.

Trailer:

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