Some film based BlackBerry apps for Oscar weekend

This Sunday (27^th February) the world-famous red carpet will be rolled out for the glitz and the glamour that is the Oscars, the ceremony which rewards the Hollywood A-list. But do you know your Gwyneth from your Jennifer, your Scorsese from your Coen Brothers? If not, there is a multitude of film-themed apps in BlackBerry App World that entertain and educate, all in the name of film. And if you’re inspired to hit the flicks, there is even an app that lets you book cinema tickets.

Flixster for BlackBerry is a virtual haven for film buffs, featuring movie listings, trailers, reviews, stills and more. The application lets you find your nearest cinema, book tickets and view trailers for upcoming films, perfect for the indecisive or for those who just can’t get enough of movies. You can even read reviews from top film site Rotten Tomatoes and browse a catalogue of over 50,000 DVDs. The Flixster application is the ultimate pocket guide for movies and new releases, and the best thing is: it’s free!

More after the break:

Flixter

Flixster is available for FREE from BlackBerry App World: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/2180?lang=en

100 Movies Must Watch

This app lists the top 100 must-watch movies of all time – a must-have for movie-lovers. The application includes details of each movie, starring actors and date of release. Best of all, the application includes films from all around the world so you can be sure that your knowledge will be broad and unbiased by the time you’ve worked your way through them all! Happy viewing…

100 Movies Must Watch is available to download from BlackBerry App World for £0.85. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/20953?lang=en

Screenrush

A great app for all film and TV buffs. Screenrush has a database of 35,000 films, 3000 TV shows, 900 cinemas, and 360,000 filmographies. Not only that, but it also provides updates on all the latest film gossip.

It offers reviews, trailers, cast details and interviews for all the latest films, as well as using your device’s GPS to search for cinemas near you. For those who can’t wait to see the newest movies, you can also view trailers and read early reviews for soon to be released films.This app is also fully integrated with your BlackBerry smartphone, offering links to Twitter, Facebook and your email.

Screenrush is available for FREE from BlackBerry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/22407?lang=en

Poynt

Poynt is a free, all-in-one local search application for your BlackBerry smartphone. Move beyond discovering your local area and begin connecting with local cinemas, businesses, retailers and events that are important to you. View your search results on an interactive map, see film showtimes, watch movie trailers and buy tickets – all in one application.

Poynt is available to download from your BlackBerry smartphone FREE from BlackBerry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/844