How to use the online service Moviefone.com

Moviefone.com is a website allowing you to search your local area for cinema listings and show times. It also reviews new films available on DVDs, new movie trailers and features on a variety of film-related subjects. In this article, we will look at using this site to its full potential.

Movie times

Finding movie times is quite easy, simply click on the movie times link, from there you put in your zip code, then select the film that you want to watch.

Finding popular movies

In the same way, you can find the most popular films by clicking on a link. It also directs you to new movie previews, by clicking on the posters, users are sent to a page with reviews and have access to trailers. The reviews are largely user-generated rather than reviews taken from other sites and magazines.

DVD

Finding new movies out on DVD is even easier. Similar to the cinema releases, you select the film that you want details on, the page then gives you the release date, review and the options to buy the film, or sign up for Netflix and rent the film.

Trailers

With a selection of trailers available from the front page, these are displayed by the release date of the film, moving to coming soon, the finishing is with the films that are currently at the cinema.

Box office

The site also provides box office information, so users can see how their favourite films are doing. It is available on all pages and provides information on its place in the top ten, release date and current gross.

Reviews

The review page is available from the front page. There is a video available called the '6 second reviews' as well as other in-depth reviews. These reviews also give the links to the show times page.

Moviefone for iPad

For iPad users, moviefone provides an app that can be downloaded. This app can be located from the main page and provides additional information such as restaurants in the local area. The app works on iPad 1 and 2.

Moviefone for android

Similar to the iPad app, the android app features all the functions from the site. Designed for android 1.8, it also allows users to use the GPS on their devices to find their local cinema with listings and show times sent directly to them.

Blackberry

Not known as a movie phone, moviefone has developed an app on the blackberry that allows for high-quality trailers. The app can be downloaded or scanned onto any compatible device from the main app page on the site.

Other Features

The site also provides easy access to the top 100 DVD releases, and many widgets for websites. These are easy to download by following the direction on site.