The coolest film websites

Whether you're looking for behind-the-scenes news or cinema show times, there are some great movie information sites out there.

Filmschoolrejects.com

They say that most film critics were once wannabe film- makers that never made it behind the camera.

Filmschoolrejects.com is one of the most popular film editorial sites on the web. Every day the team post the most up- to-date movie news and reviews, delivered with the "film school reject" attitude they have become famous for.

This website's Interviews section is a great place to get insider film-making details from the writers, producers and directors, and everything is extensively archived so you can look up film-maker Q&As, and reviews from films that are no longer latest releases.

Slashfilm.com

For the latest buzz from the "reel" world, visit slashfilm.com.

This website features dozens of movie blogs, bringing you news (and rumours) hot out of Hollywood. Particularly good for casting news and other production information such as director sign-ons, Slashfilm's columns are concise and reliable.

News is filtered by type of film (sequels, remakes, comic books and so on), and this website also aggregates the movie world's hippest merchandise on the Cool Stuff blog - from promotional gadgets to iPod apps. Notable mention also goes out to Filmcast, the weekly podcast debate between Slashfilm's editors, movie insiders and website users themselves.

Makingof.com

Founded by Natalie Portman, Makingof.com is a behind-the-scenes online destination for movie featurettes. Instead of waiting for the DVD, visit this website to watch on-set interviews and mini-docos from movies currently in production - giving you an intimate view into the process of creating entertainment as it happens.

Making Of is an all-access pass to the film industry, and it even lets you participate in forums used by professional moviemakers.

Runpee.com

Ever find yourself sitting at the movies, trying to figure out the appropriate time to dash to the toilet without missing anything? Prepare yourself by visiting Runpee.com, a website which tells you when the best time is to exit the cinema to relieve yourself without missing any plot action.

Importantly, Run Pee also lets you know how much time you have to pee, and if you're an iPhone or Google Android user you can use the website's mobile apps while already in the movie theatre.

Never again will you miss an all-important scene or have to bother the people around you with the always annoying "what did I miss?"

Flicks.co.nz

Finding a movie screening at the right cinema and the best time isn't always easy.

Instead of browsing between five different cinemas' websites for movie times, check out flicks.co.nz.

This website lists films by name and shows you all of the places in your city they are showing.

Check out the regularly updated list of Coming Soon films on Flicks, it's great for finding out when films that are hyped overseas will finally hit New Zealand.

Both New Zealand and international box office statistics are also available on this website.