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Why did the internet’s greatest movie database become so sterile? In this video, we trace the history of IMDb (Internet Movie Database) from its humble origins as a 1990s Usenet project by Col Needham to its current state as an Amazon-owned promotional tool. We dive deep into the "Golden Era" of the IMDb Message Boards, the wild west of film theories, and why the 2017 shutdown of those forums marked the end of an era for film fans. Is Letterboxd the true successor to the community IMDb abandoned, or is the "corporate" shift of the internet unavoidable?
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Why did the internet’s greatest movie database become so sterile? In this video, we trace the history of IMDb (Internet Movie Database) from its humble origins as a 1990s Usenet project by Col Needham to its current state as an Amazon-owned promotional tool. We dive deep into the "Golden Era" of the IMDb Message Boards, the wild west of film theories, and why the 2017 shutdown of those forums marked the end of an era for film fans. Is Letterboxd the true successor to the community IMDb abandoned, or is the "corporate" shift of the internet unavoidable?
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Thanks for watching and consider checking out the other films and music videos on our channel! We have released two feature films, a vast collection of short films, music videos, and weekly uploads. If you are interested in watching them, here are a selection of links...
PESTICIDE: youtu.be/JUGUbJQo8bE
S2D MUSIC VIDEO: youtu.be/ecSQbMREO5M
CAREER MINOR LEAGUER: youtu.be/5DYLbgSqtvM
Twitter: twitter.com/firewoodmediatv
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