The Internet Movie Database

The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) is the be-all and end-all of movie sites. There's everything that you need to know here about what's on, what's been on and what's coming up. If a movie's been made or is in production, it will be on this site. Log on to IMDB and be first in the know with everything cinematic.

The amount of information and links on IMDB is astonishing. Actors' biographies and photographs, movie news, trailers and links to the official movie site will keep you coming back to the site again and again. This site doesn't just cover mainstream movies but also has a section for indie films including arthouse and international films. You can also connect to a UK version of the site (bottom of left-hand menu) to see what is opening this week in the UK and what is top of the box office.

The IMDB message boards are always lively and entertaining. Posters go to great lengths to rile and amuse, challenge received cinematic wisdom and celebrate their favourite movies.

If you are in any way involved in the entertainment industry you might want to consider paying a monthly fee of $12.95 for IMDB Pro . This gives you access to many different things, including the contact details of actors, producers and writers.