60 Great Movie Blogs For Movie Lovers
July 6th, 2010 by NikkiThe rich selection of great blogs and sites on movies provides an endless source of enjoyment for movie lovers. I couldn’t possibly put together a comprehensive list, but here are 60 quality movie blogs I enjoy.
I’ve divided the blogs into six categories for ease of reading, though they’re a bit fluid and some blogs fit into several categories. If you think there’s a must-read I overlooked, feel free to add it in the comments!
NEWSY
Everything you’d want to know about the latest movies (mostly mainstream).
Cinematical
This leading film blog offers news, reviews and thought-provoking opinion pieces.
Recent post: Quick List: Canadian Movies That Are Cool
Film Junk
News, reviews, features, and entertaining podcasts.
Recent post: Skip Eclipse and Play The 8-Bit YouTube Game Instead
FilmSchoolRejects
Movie news, reviews, and interviews, often with an amusingly cynical edge.
Recent post: Review: Inception
Get the Big Picture
Movie news, reviews and trailers, presented with a good dash of personal opinion.
Recent post: 20 New Photos from Zhang Yimou’s ‘Noodle Shop’
Gordon and the Whale
High-quality news, reviews, interviews – and contests too.
Recent post: Writer/Director Rod Lurie says STRAW DOGS remake will carry a hard R-rating
HitFix
Up-to-the-minute news in entertainment (movies, TV, music).
Recent post: Oscar Watch: Is ‘Inception’ a lock for a Best Picture nomination?
JoBlo
This movie network is an all-in-one source of news, reviews, and trailers.
Recent post: Two cool new French posters for The Expendables and Piranha 3D
LatinoReview
A good assortment of movie news, reviews, and features, occasionally with a specifically Latino perspective.
Recent post: Summer Of ‘85: 25 Years, 25 Films
Slashfilm
This go-to source provides news, reviews and trailers with a fanboy angle.
Recent post: First Look: Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender in David Cronenberg’s ‘A Dangerous Method’
TotalFilm
Movie news, trailers, and catchy feature articles.
Recent Post: The 26 Most Uninspirational Movie Speeches
BLOODY
Must-reads for horror lovers.
Arbogast
Meditations on horror, crime and more from an anonymous film buff.
Recent post: When your love affair has run its course
Bloody Disgusting
A premier source of horror news, reviews, trailers and more for movies as well as music, games and comics.
Recent post: FanTasia ‘10: First Images From ‘Jack Brooks’ Director’s ‘The Shrine’
Dread Central
Horror news with an underground focus.
Recent Post: Film4 Frightfest ‘10 - New Still: I Spit on Your Grave
FEARnet
This horror community features blogs and free movies to watch.
Recent post: Exclusive: Neil Marshall on His Bloody ‘Centurion’
Final Girl
A personal look at the horror genre, from the 70s and 80s to the present.
Recent post: The House of the Devil
Horrorsquad
Horror reviews, interviews, clips and club discussions.
Recent post: Interview: Rick Baker Opens Up About ‘The Wolfman’
Obscure Hollow
A go-to source for classic horror.
Recent post: The Scarlet Empress (1934)
Shock Till You Drop
Great source of news and reviews for the newest horror movies.
Recent post: The second trailer for Savage
Upcoming Horror Movies
Trailers and reviews for (obviously) upcoming horror flicks, with good, wide-ranging coverage.
Recent post: Let Me In teaser trailer
Vault of Horror
A broad, fun-to-read exploration of the horror genre.
Recent post: Tuesday Top 10: Favorite Ray Harryhausen Creations
EXPLORERS
Beyond the usual Hollywood suspects, these blogs offer coverage of indie productions and the international film scene.
Bad Movie Planet
Entertaining coverage of bad cinema: B-movies, cult flicks, and more.
Recent post: Who Killed Mary What’s ‘er Name?
Coffee Coffee and More Coffee
Thought-provoking analysis of film from around the world.
Recent post: One Million Yen Girl
CriterionCast
Quality podcasts and posts on new and classic film as well as cinema business/technology news.
Recent post: Blockbuster Plans To Expand Kiosk Availability In The South, Redbox Tests Higher Priced Daily Rentals
Daily Film Dose
A new film review every day – a mix of old and new, well-known and offbeat.
Recent post: Stranger Than Paradise
The Film Talk
Wide-ranging, thoughtful podcast and posts.
Recent post: Youngblood on Film: The Emerging Genre of Cinema Anima
GreenCine Daily
The blog of the online DVD rent-by-mail service is a widely-read source of indie film news and reviews.
Recent post: FILM OF THE WEEK: Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Celebration
IFC: The Independent Eye
Everything indie: news, reviews and features.
Recent post: The unexpected winners and losers at the indie box office
SelfStyledSiren
Smart, personal musings on cinema, especially classics.
Recent post: Women’s Costumes at the Movies
Some Came Running
Highly visual, intriguing explorations of film and entertainment.
Recent post: Digital Archery
Twitch
Extensive coverage of indie and foreign as well as basic Hollywood fare.
Recent post: Once Again, The Teaser For Eugenio Mira’s Gorgeous AGNOSIA - This Time In English
OPINION
More in-depth considerations of, and sometimes highly personal perspectives on, the world of film.
Andrew O’Hehir
This Salon blog offers up a thought-provoking analysis of a mix of mainstream and indie films.
Recent post: Restrepo vs. The Hurt Locker
A.V. Club
Pop-culture news, features, and particularly good interviews, sometimes with a dash of The Onion-style humor.
Recent post: George Miller, who hasn’t read the papers today, announces he’s making two Mad Max films back to back
FilmExperience
Always amusing and often provocative thoughts on film.
Recent post: Halfway Mark: Screen Hotties of 2010
Hollywood Elsewhere
A personal perspective offers fresh insights into Hollywood news and new releases.
Recent post: Tripping in Hollywood Hills
In Contention
Reviews and features, with a notably in-depth focus on film awards.
Recent post: Life Without Oscar
The Movie Blog
Amusing reads on (mostly big) movies and movie news.
Recent post: Inception’s Cool Outdoor Advertising Spots
Movie Mom
A smart parent’s perspective on movies, media, and what’s appropriate for children of different ages.
Recent post: Andrew Garfield Is the New Spiderman
Pajiba
The self-described “scathing reviews for bitchy people” site doesn’t skimp on personal opinion in movie reviews and features.
Recent post: 100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time
Roger Ebert
Pithy, highly quotable reviews from the veteran film critic.
Recent post: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
What Would Toto Watch
Thought-provoking reviews, interviews and analysis of the world of film.
Recent post: WWTW interview: University of Denver Chaplain talks ‘Twilight’
GEEKY
These blogs speak to the sci-fi, fantasy and comics loving geek.
Den of Geek
A go-to source of news, reviews and features on “geek” movies, TV, comics, games, both mainstream and cult.
Recent post: The Directors Who Took on Someone Else’s Franchise
Geekosystem
A collection of entertaining pictures, videos, links, news and observations to appeal to everyone’s inner geek.
Recent post: The Real Minority Report Interface
Great Geek Manual
Great entertainment roundups, geek quotes and history.
Recent post: Geek Media Roundup: July 5, 2010
Io9
A leading source of sci-fi news in movies, books, etc. along with a dash of reporting on futuristic-sounding science.
Recent post: The 15 lamest sea monsters to ever doggy-paddle into cinema
Mania
A diverse look at comic book, fantasy, sci-fi and anime entertainment, including movies.
Recent post: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Movie Review
SciFiChick
Fun-to-read news and reviews from a sci-fi fan.
Recent post: Tonight on Syfy: MERLIN Season 2 Finale
SF Signal
An entertaining mix of sci-fi news, analysis, and pop culture.
Recent post: Ghostbusters Done Steampunk Style
SciFi Wire
Sci-fi and fantasy news from the SyFy network.
Recent post: New Potter trailer shows the beginning of the end—and more!
Superhero Hype
Superhero news, reviews, and trailers for movies and comics.
Recent post: Transformers 3 Set Photos and More!
Topless Robot
News, features, videos, contests and plenty of nerdy humor.
Recent post: TR Contest: Tweets from G.I. Joe HQ and the Terrordrome
FUTURIST
These blogs explore (at least in part) the future of cinema and media: how digital delivery services, online social networks, and more are changing the entertainment landscape. Offering perspectives from filmmakers, technology insiders, academics, and more, not all are strictly movie blogs.
Blog Maverick
The entrepreneur Mark Cuban often weighs in with controversial perspectives on the future of film and media.
Recent post: Netflix and the Future of the Entertainment Business
Cinematech
Always-interesting analysis of how technology is changing cinema, for filmmakers and viewers.
Recent post: Notes and quotes from the PGA’s 2010 “Produced By” conference
Confessions of an Aca-Fan
In-depth interviews and considerations of the future of media from a renowned professor at USC.
Recent post: The Image of the Journalist in Popular Culture: An Interview with Joe Saltzman (Part Three)
Gearhead Gal
Intriguing perspectives on the consumer experience, often with a focus on media and film.
Recent post: Will Consumers Be Better Than Broadcasters At Programming Online Video?
Hollywood Rewired
This Hollywood Reporter blog reports on news that reflects how technology is changing media.
Recent post: Games a Growth Area for Disney News Corp.
Justin Kownacki
A compelling collection of thoughts on social media, pop culture online, and more.
Recent post: Diversity in Media: How the Web Wins
Media Futurist
Wide-ranging thoughts on the future of media, with a good mix of videos and presentations.
Recent post: Short video on the future of branding & communication
NewTeeVee
The GigaOm blog focused on the technology and business of the new age of video.
Recent post: Reviewers Love Hulu Plus, But Will Anyone Pay For It?
Technotainment
A Variety blog reporting on news related to the intersection of Hollywood and technology.
Recent post: Disney Makes a Big Play in the Mobile Space
Zatznotfunny
A smart, technology-oriented look at the innovations that are changing media and entertainment.
Recent post: Popbox Gets a Launch Date (For Real)
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July 6th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Thanks for including me. And now I have 59 more blogs to peruse for my film rush.
Another I enjoy that’s also worth mentioning here is The Man from Porlock:
http://themanfromporlock.blogspot.com/
Cheers!
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
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July 7th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Justin - Well, it was really our pleasure to include you! Your posts always give me something to ponder. And thanks for the extra tip about The Man from Porlock.
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July 11th, 2010 at 12:09 am
A great list of worthy movie news blogs and websites. What about taking a look at mine, Coming Attractions, and see if it might make the list next year?
http://www.coronacomingattractions.com
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July 14th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Coming Attractions is great. You have my vote for next years list.
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July 20th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Awesome collection!!.. i love all your collection 0f 6o great movies and the deatailed related to the movie are nicely true…Thanks for your all your efforts and your nice tips…
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August 5th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Damn…I don’t know where to put my own movie blog…
Great list, by the way. It doesn’t matter how much someone searches, there are always gems hidden in the dark. Thanks for exposing them.
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August 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 am
I’m honored to be included among so many of my favorites (and some intriguing sites that are new to me). Many thanks!
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August 23rd, 2010 at 9:58 am
Nell - It was a pleasure to include you; I consider your blog to be an indispensable movie read. And I’m glad you enjoyed our list!
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August 25th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Modesty forbids me… no, wait, it doesn’t.
Might I recommend my own FlickFilosopher.com, one of the few truly independent film review sites online?
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September 2nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Its really great you take the time to do something like this. I have gone to a few blogs and review sites on your list, interesting and makes me learn more on how I should approach a blog of my own.
Would love to know what you think. I enjoy the gossip of upcomming movies as well as reviewing movies I have seen.
http://411movienews.blogspot.com
Best wishes, Dempsey
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January 2nd, 2011 at 7:03 am
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Thanks for the post.Expect to read more.
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January 18th, 2011 at 9:10 am
great list dude
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March 11th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
I think your site is really awesome! You should check out mine!
http://www.tyedyedork.blogspot.com
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March 15th, 2011 at 3:23 am
Great list of movie blogs - a lot of them are a great inspiration for posts for my own blog which is in German. Thank you!
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March 27th, 2011 at 11:32 am
I would be pleased if your readers would check out my highly personal movie blog, Online-Inquirer
http://www.online-inquirer.com/
Cheers
Steve
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March 30th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
may i submit:
http://www.jarwatchesfilms.com
a catalog of every film i’ve seen since 1/1/11
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April 6th, 2011 at 8:51 am
I loved reading this article!
you can connect with like minded artists
and be a part of the movie making process
check us out and create a profile!
http://www.imadeamovie.com/
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April 25th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Hey, I visited a blog called MovieBoozer — here’s the URL, http://www.movieboozer.com/ I think it’s something you will like. They rate films by beers | Measuring Movies by the Pint! It’s a humour blog about cinema. Enjoy.
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May 2nd, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Thanks for this great list of movie blogs!
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May 30th, 2011 at 2:13 am
THANKS FOR THE MOVIES…GREAT LIST
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June 9th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
I also own a movie blog, i hope next time you will update this post you can include mine. thanks!
http://www.pinoymovieblog.com
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June 14th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
I am highly awaiting the new Transformers movie! I am a big fan of all of these movies.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 1:59 am
Really its a great post by 40 movie blogs for the movie LOVERS
Keep it up…
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June 24th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
This is a great blog!
I personally cant wait for the new Cars 2 movie.
I think my kids will love it too.
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July 2nd, 2011 at 1:55 am
Nice blog. This leading film blog offers news, reviews and thought-provoking opinion pieces.
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John
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August 18th, 2011 at 3:31 am
I have watched almost all the films stated above, some are really cool but thet film the eye is by far the best but not the American re-make. When I say good, I mean the orginal Asian one.
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October 14th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
We would love for you to review our blog. We post daily movie news and casting information for Michigan films and TV shows.
Check us out if you get a chance.
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November 27th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
That’s one hell of a list, Bookmarking this blog now. I was looking for a Movie site list like this. Thank you.
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February 26th, 2012 at 5:28 am
Very good list. I would like to include my blog about pigeon appearences in movies.
http://pigeonmoviedb.blogspot.com/
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March 15th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Great list. That is what i expected to see.
http://www.johncartertrilogy.com Full of informations for the movie and trailers fans.
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