AFI Online Tribute to Martin Scorsese
http://www.afionline.org/Scorsese/
This American Film Institute tribute looks
fantastic and offers an overview of the director’s life from his New York city
childhood to the making of the Dalai Lama epic Kundun. With QuickTime clips from
Scorsese’s well-known works and his 1960s student films, the site is packed with
fascinating paraphernalia: storyboards, news cuttings, explanations of shots and technical
terms, even an early CV of Harvey Keitel. Superb.
Last Checked 04-Sep-2000
Aardman Animations
http://www.aardman.com
Bored surfers can cheer up their day by
letting a few plasticine pals run loose across the screen. Take a virtual tour through the
Bristol studios of Aardman Animations, Oscar-winning creators of Wallace and Gromit and
Chicken Run. Find out about the serious business of model-making and production, check out
Wallace's favourite foods on his official homepage, or just sit back and giggle at the
wonderful animations.
Last Checked 23-Aug-2000
Ain't it Cool News
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/
Once the bane of Hollywood studios, Harry
Knowles is now chums with most of them. He and his cohorts revel in their geekiness as
they review new and unreleased films and speculate on movies in production. Forums let
users join in discussions and add to the rumour mill. Hardly cutting edge, but a good
place for gossip and insider info.
Last Checked 14-Nov-2000
Alec Guinness - A Man of Many Parts
http://www.murphsplace.com/guinness/entr
y.html
A site honouring the legendary actor. This
covers Sir Alec’s entire career; commemorating his comic genius in the Ealing
comedies, dramatic work with David Lean and his celebrated performance as John Le Carré's
master spy George Smiley. Star Wars is covered, as well as his stage work. There are
plenty of photos, quotes from Guinness and his associates and extracts from his diaries.
Last Checked 07-Aug-2000
All-Movie Guide
http://www.allmovie.com/
A huge site with over a million files on
films, actors, production staff, plot lines and the like. More reference than
entertainment, the site allows visitors to contribute through a voting system at the
bottom of most reviews. The site doesn't guarantee complete accuracy, but welcomes any
corrections by e-mail. The style reflects its purpose: clear but simple.
Last Checked 13-Nov-2000
Atom Films
http://www.atomfilms.com/
AtomFilms promise to bring you the best
short films from around the world. Each week they show four exclusive full-length shorts
plus preview clips and information about other films. You can sign up for free weekly
updates and downloads, and you can purchase compilation videos online. This is a great
idea with high-quality films on show for free - just what the Web was made for.
Last Checked 06-Nov-2000
British Board of Film Classification
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
The very latest guidelines on film and video
censorship are published in the BBFC’s official website. The site describes why the
new guidelines are necessary, how public opinion has shaped their development, and which
areas of censorship have been tightened or relaxed. The latest judgements are listed in
the ‘Recent Decisions’ archive. Acrobat required.
Last Checked 21-Sep-2000
Britmovie
http://www.britmovie.co.uk
A site dedicated to the UK film industry,
and it certainly needs all the support it can get. From Hitchcock's silent thrillers to
new releases via Ealing and Cinema Verite, it's an expanding database of film facts,
though the colour scheme makes it difficult to look at in parts. Read all about your
favourite British movie, then debate its merits on the messageboards.
Last Checked 10-Jul-2000
Cannes International Film Festival
http://www.festival-cannes.fr/
Join the stars on the Croisette with this
sophisticated guide to everything Cannes. As well as news, reviews and competition
details, old film buffs can revisit the scandals and triumphs of past years in the
Archives section. If you can't make it to the festival in person, get a taste of the
atmosphere via the live video coverage. This official site will thoroughly whet your
cinematic appetite - it's just a shame it can't show the films as well.
Last Checked 06-Jul-2000
Charlie Chaplin UK
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Scree
n/7157/index.html
A wealth of information for Chaplin fanatics
or those just curious about cinema’s little tramp. The thorough FAQ and brief
biography provide a good introduction, while the fact-filled timeline shows Chaplin’s
life year by year alongside concurrent historical and film related events. Users will also
find stills and posters, sound clips, articles and features, as well as a gallery of
Chaplin statues from around the world.
Last Checked 15-Sep-2000
Charlie’s Angels
http://www.spe.sony.com/movies/charliesa
ngels/
Combining a fun mixture of gags, girl power
wisdom and an endless array of photos and video clips, the jump-suit clad crime fighters
strut their stuff in fine fashion at their official website. Answering five
multiple-choice questions reveals which Angel is your perfect match, and it’s worth
looking in the Bosley Files to see the ladies that didn’t make the grade.
Last Checked 23-Nov-2000
Class Act
http://www.zianet.com/jjohnson/classact.
htm
A mammoth undertaking, this ever expanding
site aims to offer a comprehensive guide to Hollywood musicals. The music and composers
index lets users quickly find who wrote individual songs, and which films they appear in,
and a massive filmography features cross-referenced credits. Key actors, actresses and
films receive in-depth coverage including profiles, photos and posters.
Last Checked 15-Sep-2000
Classic Films
http://www.moderntimes.com/palace/
As monochrome as the movies it pays homage
to, this site is a triumph of understated style. Hundreds of images, including posters
from the blockbusters of the day, audio clips, and intelligent and engaging features chart
cinema's progress from Chaplin's silent classics to Brando and Bogart. There is also an
excellent section devoted to black actors of the era.
Last Checked 10-Jul-2000
Classic Movie Shrine
http://keithsnet.com/index.html
A stylish black and white site, dedicated to
classic black and white films. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre and John Huston, the
Shrine focuses on key actors, actresses and directors of the 1930s and '40s. Each entry
has a biography, brief facts and images, while some feature vintage posters and FAQs. Lots
of cross-referenced links let you find out more about specific films and stars.
Last Checked 15-Sep-2000
Danamo's Marilyn Monroe Pages
http://www.marilynmonroepages.com/
Even hardcore Marilyn Monroe fans will learn
something new here. Highlights are sound clips, including her famous rendition of Happy
Birthday for JFK, Marilyn's beauty secrets and her Los Angeles addresses. There's also a
link to her FBI file, and for the curious, her autopsy report. The films aren't forgotten
amid these trivia trappings - each one is listed with a concise review.
Last Checked 15-Sep-2000
Dark Horizons
http://www.darkhorizons.com
An unmissable site for film fans who just
can't wait for the latest movie news, reviews and trailers. Dark Horizons relies on an
army of contributors to email their inside information from film-making hotspots, so you
probably shouldn't depend on its absolute accuracy. The site's slow-moving at times and
not the prettiest you'll ever see, but it's the content that counts and no-one can fault
the editor on that score.
Last Checked 13-Nov-2000
E! Online
http://www.eonline.com
Gagging for gossip on the glitzy and
glamorous world of showbiz? Not only does this revamped site have up-to-the-minute news
and reviews of the latest music, movies and TV, there's also stacks of features, celebrity
Q&As, tons of Tinseltown tittle-tattle, games, quizzes and greetings cards. If it
ain't here, honey, it ain't worth knowing.
Last Checked 26-Jul-2000
Empire Online
http://www.empireonline.co.uk/
The online version of the well-known movie
magazine is a real blockbuster. Alongside the kind of quality features and A-list
interviews you would expect from this respected monthly, there are up-to-the-minute news
reports from the world of showbiz, reviews of the latest films (and where to watch them),
polls, previews, competitions and box office charts. Chat room language, however, can be
colourful.
Last Checked 29-Aug-2000
Film Education
http://www.filmeducation.org/
Media is now on the national curriculum and
this registerd charity (which is funded by the film industry) aims to promote the use of
film and cinema in schools' education. It provides resources and materials aimed at
primary school level to GNVQ and A level. It's packed full of useful and interesting
information about the industry including everything from how a film is classified to the
deconstruction and analysis of current releases. There's a bulletin board for teachers and
fun sections for kids.
Last Checked 20-Jun-2000
Film Four
http://www.filmfour.com/
Concentrating on independent film, Film
Four's well designed website is more than just hype for their TV channel. There's a
searchable database, with a brief synopsis of each film, and in-depth features on the film
industry and players. Users can join discussions and live chats with actors and directors.
Real Audio and RealPlayer required for film clips.
Last Checked 24-Aug-2000
Film Unlimited
http://www.filmunlimited.co.uk/
This fast, classy, extremely user friendly
site shows what can be achieved with a spot of planning. A selection of search options and
a myriad of links actively encourage page-hopping as well as making it a doddle to find
what you're looking for among the vast range of movie news and gossip, reviews and
in-depth features, some of which include video and audio clips.
Last Checked 24-Jul-2000
Film World
http://www.filmworld.co.uk
You won't find Bruce and Arnie here but you
don't need to be a connoisseur either to enjoy this classy site. It combines in-depth
articles on industry movers and shakers with the latest cinema releases, a searchable film
database, as well as movie news. Check out what's on at your local cinema and then send in
your own reviews to the forum. New short films by independent film makers are also on view
each week (RealPlayer required).
Last Checked 29-Aug-2000
Film.com
http://www.film.com/
Just when you thought there couldn't be
another site about the latest and greatest in the world of film, up pops another one.
Reviews, video clips and lots of opportunities for you to give your 'two cents worth' make
this a lively place to visit. Up and coming, already here, just gone, and gathering dust
at the video store all find a place here. Very American. Requires Real Audio.
Last Checked 28-Jul-2000
Gone with the Wind
http://www.franklymydear.com/
While an illustrated timeline respectfully
traces the classic film's history from the page to its 1998 re-release, the site's
highlight is the irreverent 'As directed by . . .' section which imagines how things would
have turned out with the likes of David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino behind the camera.
Other treats include virtual tours of Tara and author Margaret Mitchells' house - both
require plug-ins.
Last Checked 15-Sep-2000
Greatest Films
http://www.filmsite.org/
This extensive and intelligent site attempts
to whittle a century of celluloid down to the best 200 motion pictures of all time.
Combining synopses with in-depth plot analysis, it places the films in a social and
cinematic context to create a subjective history of the big screen. It also offers a
listing of the most influential directors and performers.
Last Checked 27-Jul-2000
Hitchcock Online
http://www.hitchcock.nl
The master of suspense declares that his
mission is to scare the hell out of people. Although this site doesn't quite recreate the
"film noir" mood, it certainly has plenty for the Hitchcock fan. There's a nice
section that describes all his cameo roles, and plenty of video from the films and various
interviews. Some more photos would be nice, but there are links to other fanzines of the
director.
Last Checked 12-Jul-2000
Inspector Clouseau
http://inspectorclouseau.com/pinkpanther
/
This fittingly pink homage to
everyone’s favourite ‘officer of the leur’ is packed with classic lines,
images and video clips from Peter Sellers’ hugely successful comedies. Highlights
include a section dedicated to the hilariously inept detective’s ‘cunning’
disguises, audio and stills of some of his most memorable disasters and a guide to
speaking Clouseau-ese: “Special delivery, a beum, were you expecting one?”
Last Checked 08-Sep-2000
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam Magazine
http://www.damocles.nl/idfa/uk/
Documentary films from around the world are
given substantial reviews in this monthly Web magazine. Most have several minutes of video
footage too. Typical reviews cover everything from "Kurt & Courtney" the
controversial film about the life and death of Kurt Cobain by Nick Broomfield, to
"Broken Silence" by Eline Flipse, looking at five young Chinese musicians who
began their training after the end of the Cultural Revolution. The archive section is
worth a look too, with themed sections on science, women, biographies and popular culture.
It's a shame there aren't details about when the films are showing.
Last Checked 30-Jun-2000
Internet Movie Database
http://uk.imdb.com
If it's film facts you're after, this
award-winning site is in a class of its own. An impressively powerful search engine places
a veritable gold mine of news, reviews, links, biographies and truckloads of trivia a mere
click away. You can even watch trailers for the latest releases, with a few classics
thrown in for good measure.
Last Checked 24-Aug-2000
Jackie Chan - Project J
http://projectj.virtualave.net/
One of the more original websites dedicated
to the fearless, Hong Kong stuntmaster Jackie Chan. Features include bang up-to-date news,
photos, details of the JC Stuntmen’s Club, an array of video clips and songs
showcasing Chan’s little-known vocal talents. Fans will also find fascinating
profiles and pictures of Jackie’s ‘supporters’ - his family, friends and
co-stars. Do try this at home!
Last Checked 29-Aug-2000
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