Leonard Maltin's 2006 Movie Database Now Available

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.landware.com/movieguide/ppc/index.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.landware.com/movieguide/ppc/index.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Instantly transform your Pocket PC into the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable movie guide around. Summer blockbusters and independent sleepers; The masterworks of Stanley Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock; The timeless comedy of Buster Keaton; The animated classics of Walt Disney and cutting edge animation by Pixar; The greatest foreign films ever made. The 2006 Edition of the Leonard Maltin Movie Guide for Palm OS is packed with the films you can't afford to miss — and those you can — from box-office smashes to cult classics to forgotten gems to forgettable flops."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/ekkie_leonard_maltin_2006.gif" /><br /><br />If there are any movie buffs out there looking for a full database of movie information (and find the analysis of Leonard Maltin to be to your tastes), then you'll want to check out the updated 2006 release. Trial download is available or you can purchase a registered copy for $19.95 <a href="http://www.handango.com/ampp/store/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=311&productId=130744&productType=2">here</a> at our affiliate Handango store.

[xdalaw]

I like this app a lot, but I hate the way it looks on my X50v. I really hope a VGA version is coming soon.

[unxmully]

I can't see the point of this when I have access to the Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com) with much more content and reviews written by normal people. :?:

[xdalaw]

I can't see the point of this when I have access to the Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com) with much more content and reviews written by normal people. :?:

For me, the value of this program is when you're in the movie store and you don't have an internet connection. You may plan on renting one movie, and see another that looks interesting, until you read about it.

[unxmully]

I can't see the point of this when I have access to the Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com) with much more content and reviews written by normal people. :?:

For me, the value of this program is when you're in the movie store and you don't have an internet connection. You may plan on renting one movie, and see another that looks interesting, until you read about it.

Not that I've been out to rent a video/dvd or close to 6 years. I either buy what I know I like online or in a store, or watch it on tv.

And to be honest, I find the comments of other people a far better guide than those of someone who comments professionally.

[egarayblas]

I use this software simply to find out the title of the current movie that's playing on TV and its really handy especially when you don't have internet connection. Is there a free update for 2005 version users?

[Jason Dunn]

I can't see the point of this when I have access to the Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com) with much more content and reviews written by normal people. :?:

But does IMDB have a mobile version of their site? I love accessing IMDB on my desktop PC, but I've never had much luck accessing it on my Pocket PC. It would be AWESOME if they had some sort of open API so a developer could create an application for the Pocket PC that could access the IMDB data as a Web service - light and fast.

[ironguy]

How many times have you ever asked or been asked, "What was the name of tha movie with xxxxx in it, the one with yyyyy?"

That's why I have this.

Regarding upgrades, the upgrade price from 05 to 06 is $8. A deal.

[Phoenix]

I like the idea of having a locally accessible database of movies, without having to rely on a pokey mobile internet connection.

But all I care about are the facts of the movie. I don't like hearing a "professional" critic's views on any given movie - I can make up my own mind, thanks. And I don't particularly care for Leonard Maltin (quite frankly, I think he's an annoying twit who needs to be slapped now and again :lol: ). But seriously, why listen to a movie critic at all? I mean, what's the difference between a "professiional" movie critic and everyone else in the world who goes out, watches a movie, and then gives their opinion? Well, let's see... I guess one gets paid and the rest don't. That's pretty much the only difference. Well, hey! Can I get paid for doing that? I have an opinion and I LOVE movies!!!

Now if you're getting the same opinion from a large group of people, well, that's a bit different. But the bottom line is, if I have the slightest desire to see a movie, I'm going to. And at the end, I'll make up my own mind. So who decided paid critics are necessary at all?

Facts are good. But only one person's opinon? Next.

Hopefully, this software focuses a bit more on the facts.

[SofaTater]

I used to love the version of the IMDB database that was available for TomeRaider -- included a synopsis of most movies, the major cast, director, year released, and -- for many movies -- trivia and mistakes. I used it all the time when I was watching movies on TV or trying to decide what to rent. They updated it every couple of months.

They stopped updating it a long time ago, so I don't use it anymore... Too bad...

[bjornkeizers]

I've had the previous version of the Maltin guide on both my Palm (Sony Clie TH55) and Pocket PC - it's excellent. You can find some quick facts and keep track of movies. (I used to do this on the Palm, but I have too many movies to keep track of it all :D )

As for the reviews... well, you know what they say: opinions are like *******s - everybody's got one.