Movies

Film geeks can get their weekly film fix with the new webseries Stupid for Movies. I say film geeks, because unless you are a hardcore movie fan you're probably going to struggle with this one. With episodes clocking at more than an hour each, they're a bit of a slog for the internet age. The hosts are also incredibly knowledgeable, so if you're merely a casual film fan many of their references may pass you by. But if you're stupid for movies too, this series is a must see.

American producer and actor Jeff Schubert explores the world of filmmaking in his interview series Filmnut. The length of these interviews, typically a hefty 45 minutes, may be tough for the short attention spans of internet audiences. But it's worth the slog, as these interviews do more than simply skim the surface.

Doc Mock's Movie Mausoleum is one part movie review show, one part campy comedy series. In each episode the mad scientist Doc Mock introduces us to an obscure film gem with the help of his sexy nurse assistant Miss Diagnosis and the mutant Licky. At one hour these episodes feel a bit long for the online format, but they're still lots of fun.

For classic film reviews with a healthy dose of snark visit The Nostalgia Critic. Of course the term classic is relative as most of the popcorn flicks discussed are pretty terrible. However, this makes them easy for host Doug Walker to cleverly pan. Just don't watch this if you're short on time; with many episodes clocking at more than 20 minutes they often feel far too long.

Former New York mayor Ed Koch fancies himself a movie critic, and offers his reviews of all the latest blockbuster and independent film releases in his webseries The Mayor at the Movies. Koch's reviews don't have the spit and polish of professional film critics, but that's what makes them so endearing.

Most of us have sat at home and derided a film director for a ridiculous movie conclusion. The team at How it Should Have Ended takes matters into their own hands, by creating animated shorts which often give better endings than the film makers did. Even if you think Spielberg or Scorcese did it better, you'll probably get a giggle from these clips.

Geek boy channel The Escapist serves up a weekly dose of film reviews with Escape to the Movies. As a romantic comedy loving female, I was disappointed by the focus on blokey action flicks and gross-out comedies, but I'm sure this is right up the alley of The Escapist's loyal fans.

OK, Good Stuff is a relaxed review program which profiles Hollywood films and web series. It's a curious mix, and one I’m not sure really works together. But the hosts are immensely likable, and that makes spending time with them a fun experience. With new episodes added weekly, it's worth returning often.

If you’ve ever wanted to look inside the sick and twisted minds of horror greats, Post Mortem is for you. Masters of Horror Mick Garris goes one on one with some of horror cinema's biggest names, including Wes Craven, Robert Englund, and John Carpenter, in this casual interview style series.

The work of promising Canadian indie artists is on show on Independent Scene, an entertainment news program hosted by fledgling Canadian web channel LifeforceTV. The vibrant young hosts interview a range of Canadian up-and-comers including artists, filmmakers, and musicians about their craft. As the rest of the world doesn’t often see what Canada's doing, this makes for fascinating viewing for entertainment fans.