I think it is sad that so few people understand the full breadth of video viewing options now widespread on the World Wide Web. With a couple clicks of a mouse you can go from enjoying that favorite childhood television show through web video to enjoying dozens of tv networks from half way around the world. Desire to view what individuals are enjoying right now in France or Poland? You can do it now!

And with a few clicks more of your mouse you can watch free movies online with either the latest blockbusters to curious art house films you will not discover in most DVD retailers. And I’m not talking about low-quality YouTube shows either.

From questionable internet sites streaming gobs of high quality videos to perfectly legitimate and easy-to-use services from major companies like Amazon and Netflix, it is now incredibly quick and accessible to watch movies on the internet. All you need is an always-on broadband internet connection and a relatively modern web browser. I recommend using either Firefox 3 or 2 and Internet Explorer 7 or 6. While I prefer Firefox, some services like Netflix still require Internet Explorer to enjoy their streaming videos.

It is also possible for you to download free online movies, but be careful where you go to do this. There is a phenomenon called BitTorrent which renders it surprisingly simple to collect thousands of high quality shows… but in many cases this is illegal.

It is so simple that many individuals innocently fall into this sort of piracy, so be very cautious with such tools and internet sites. Please note that this tool involves an automated sharing technology where what you start to download is automatically uploaded and shared with others even before you have completed downloading, so you might think you’re not distributing copyrighted material but in fact you are, so be careful! Don’t steal!

I suggest services like Amazon Unbox and CinemaNow. Those are legitimate and established services which make it possible for you to download and enjoy a ton of high quality films for a small negligible monthly fee.

I hope this assists you to open your eyes to the many cost-effective and fun ways to utilize the World Wide Web to discover and enjoy a broad collection of videos. Enjoy!