1. Airtel XStream - Is Airtel your service provider? You’re in luck! With the Airtel XStream service, you can watch a range of Indian and foreign films, simply by linking your phone number to the website. https://www.airtelxstream.in/ 

 

2. India Independent Films - This website is an all-inclusive blog where you can read reviews for South Asian (mainly Indian) independent films, and also know more about the relationship between the indie movement in India and Hollywood. http://indiaindependentfilms.com/about/

 

3. Mubi - This unique platform brings to you a new film every day and, more often than not, these are obscure, independently made films, yet on par in quality with the world’s best. What’s more, if you have a college ID, your subscription is free, and it comes with a mobile phone application! Each  movie only stays on the website for 30 days, so catch them before they disappear forever! https://mubi.com/

4. Netflix Party - Sometimes, it’s hard watching a movie alone. There are times we all crave some company, and don’t feel well enough to step out of the house to attend our neighbourhood film club’s screenings. Or maybe you just want to watch a light-hearted comedy and have some friendly banter. Well, Netflix has you covered. Simply download the Netflix Party extension for your web browser, and watch movies to your heart’s content, in the comfort of your home, but with all your friends. https://www.netflixparty.com/

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5. TV Tropes - Every movie has its share of convenient plot points, patterns and deus ex machina. TV Tropes is a wiki-style website that collects and curates a list of all the plot devices and conventions (tropes) that are found in cinema. This extremely interconnected site will make you see movies in a light you never knew existed. https://tvtropes.org/ 

 

6. IMDb Mobile App - The International Movie Database has its own handy app that you can download on the Google Play store or the App Store. It lets you stay updated about the latest (and upcoming) films, and also includes a review section where you can rate every movie you watch!

 

7. Movie Mistakes - Arguably the best website on the web for finding mistakes from popular films. Visitors can search for mistakes from their favourite movies or browse through popular mistakes or films with the most errors. Many mistakes also have images attached to show exactly what went wrong. https://www.moviemistakes.com/

 

8. Chasing The Frog - A great website that focuses on films that were based on true stories. Each film is compared to what actually happened in real life and pictures of each major actor in the film is shown next to their real life counterparts. It’s a great way of knowing more about the true events that inspired your favourite films. http://www.chasingthefrog.com/

 

9. CinemaSins - No movie is without sin. This YouTube channel takes the comedic route and finds fault with every movie it can get its hands on. They point out everything from continuity errors to incoherent dialogue, albeit in a satirical manner. You probably won’t watch movies the same way again. https://www.youtube.com/user/CinemaSins 

 

10. What Is My Movie? - Looking for a movie that you’ve watched before, but unfortunately forgot the name of? Not to worry. WhatIsMyMovie lets you describe the story, the characters, the genre and anything else you can think of to rediscover your film. https://www.whatismymovie.com/ 

 

11. TuneFind - TuneFind is a great website where the love for movies and music come together. We’ve all heard that one song for five seconds in the middle of a film, or heard an end-credits track that we obsessively searched for for a whole week and then gave up, only to never hear it again. TuneFind is a tool that lets you input the name of a film, and gives you a list of every song used in the movie, no matter for how long. https://www.whatismymovie.com/ 

 

12. The Film Theorists - This YouTube channel breaks down the plot of a multitude of movies, and analyses their themes, cinematography, and relevance, among other things. It’s a great way to look deeper into your favourite films, and all in one easy-to-access location. https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmTheorists 

 

13. Now You See It - In the words of the creator, this channel “explores film themes and tropes. It's like a college film analysis class minus the lecture halls, essay assignments, and student loan debts”. Hop on the BTS, writing, and secrets-of-filmmaking bandwagon to understand film theory like never before.

 

14. Flixster - This mobile app is useful for anyone looking to discover new movies, and chat with others who share their interests. It is available on the Google Play Store and iTunes. https://www.flixster.com/ 

 

15. Guess The Movie - Love movies? Love quizzes? Love movie quizzes? This is the app for you. It has over a dozen levels where you guess the movie based on stills, logos, and characters. It’s a fun trivia game that you can play alone or with friends. Download it on the Play Store and iTunes.

 

16. Cinephile Card Game - This challenging party game, developed by Corey Everett and Steve Isaacs tests your film knowledge like never before. It includes a variety of games for as many players as you like, with three levels of difficulty: Movie Geek, Film Nerd and Cinephile. Which one are you? https://www.cinephilegame.com/ 

 

17. Letterboxd - Letterboxd is the perfect social networking site for all film lovers. It functions as your very own film diary, and lets you connect with people from all over the world. In the words of the creators, “Track films you’ve watched. Save those you want to see. Tell your friends what’s good”. https://letterboxd.com/ 

 

18. SimplyScripts - SimplyScripts is a database of hundreds of downloadable scripts, movie scripts, screenplays, and transcripts of current, classic and a few soon-to-be-released movies, television, anime, unproduced and radio shows. https://www.simplyscripts.com/

 

19. Cinephilia & Beyond - This is an online magazine with hundreds of articles, interviews and videos about the process of filmmaking, directors, scriptwriting, editing and much, much more. https://cinephiliabeyond.org/

 

20. Empire Magazine - The world’s largest film magazine, Empire will be your go-to place for anything film. https://www.empireonline.com/ 

 

21. Little White Lies - Much like Empire, Little White Lies is an internationally distributed movie magazine and website, but with a more personal touch. It exudes the same energy as independent cinema, and is renowned for its non-commercial ethos and striking covers. https://lwlies.com/ 

 

22. Filmmaker - This is one of the only magazines dedicated solely to independent films. Its quarterly publications are always up-to-date, and can be relied on for any news pertaining to indie cinema. https://filmmakermagazine.com/