A New Website Lets Regular Folks Review Movies

Everybody's got an opinion about movies, but only the pros get to offer their critique. At least, that's the way it seemed to the founders of filmcrave.com — a start-up website that challenges that notion the pros know what's best.

"We were just three guys out of college who really liked talking about movies," said cofounder/ designer Josh Collins. "But when we tried to join rottentomatoes.com [an association of professional movie reviewers], we found our opinions weren't welcome."

"I thought, 'This is ridiculous. There should be a place where everyone can share reviews.' But that place didn't exist yet. So we decided to make it," said Collins.

Filmcrave, which launched its beta edition on August 15th, has thousands of movies in its database, making it easy for users to search out flicks, rate or review them. But the site is more than just a place to post comments: it's also a social networking site, much like MySpace, where users can create Top Movie lists, meet new people and maintain their own profiles.

"It's much easier [to use] than MySpace," says cofounder/designer Alex Olson, "And it fulfills a unique niche on the web. No one else is mixing movie content with a MySpace social networking feel the way we are."

Filling this niche should make the site a huge success, cofounder/ developer Nick Barry believes. While there are other movie related sites, none of them make user interaction their primary aim, said Barry. "Some even seem to be more like an online store than a
community."

The three friends expect the online community to grow exponentially — and continue to thumb their noses at the critics.

"Professional movie reviewers are the lapdogs of the entertainment industry," said Collins. "Those who generate the best hype are treated to fancy tid-bits and allowed to cozy up with beautiful people. It's a club, and until now, none of us were invited."

Early test users of the site agreed. "That's why sites like this one are so important: everyone has access to the clubhouse," said Christopher Hemann. " It's like the angry mob with pitchforks at the gates of Hollywood exclusive neighborhoods. NO MORE ABOMINATIONS! WE'RE NOT PEASANTS — WE'RE UNPLEASANTS!"

The site is already generating intense enthusiasm, Barry says. And — who knows? — with the influence the internet is already having on movie making, maybe Hollywood will hear the roar.

For more information visit www.filmcrave.com

ImaJAN Media, LLC
3549 NE Austin Dr
Lee's Summit, MO

Alex Olson
alex@filmcrave.com
816-591-0825

FilmCrave.com is a unique social networking site dedicated to movies and movie lovers. As a niche based social media site, they allow users to create organized top movie lists, write helpful movie reviews - while at the same time integrating with social networking functions. Members are easily able to make friends by commenting on their profile, discussing their reviews, and browsing the latest member movie reviews and movie lists. The website is designed with both intuitive member usability and compliant adverting standards. FilmCrave is the perfect blend of rich, user functionality and descriptive, helpful movie interaction. FilmCrave (owned and operated by ImaJAN Media, LLC) is privately-held and located in Lee's Summit, MO.

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