IMDb

We like movies, so we both use the IMDb (Internet Movie Database) app a lot. In a nutshell, it knows everything there is to know about almost every movie ever made and many TV shows as well. For example, let’s say you want to know something (anything) about the 1997 classic The Fifth Element. Just type Fifth Element, tap the Search button, and everything (and we mean everything) about the movie appears — release date, original theatrical trailer, a plot summary, synopsis, the entire cast, the entire crew, critic’s reviews, user reviews, trivia, goofs, and more (some of which are shown in Figure 17-9).

But that’s not all. IMDb also includes all movies playing in theaters nearby (or near any zip code), showtimes for movies playing nearby, shows on TV tonight, lists such as STARmeter (most-viewed stars on IMDb this week), star birthdays, DVD and Blu-ray discs released recently or to be released soon, and U.S. box office results, all accessible from a well-organized and customizable Home screen, shown in Figure 17-10.

We appreciate that we can read reviews, play movie trailers, and e-mail movie listings to others with a single tap. We also enjoy perusing information and movie trailers for soon-to-be-released films and DVDs.

You won’t find a more comprehensive guide to films and you can’t beat the price!