The world of cinema is alive and well in 2009, despite the cries of deteriorating quality and repeat material in today’s movies. One look at the lineup of Oscar nominees at this year’s Academy Awards and you’ll see a global fascination bordering on obsession. Heck, just look at the winners. Slumdog Millionaire is a great example. The Bollywood feel-good managed to turn Tinseltown’s attention to the east, much further east than where Martin Scorses calls home. Furthermore, Hollywood must be ecstatic to have a star like Angelina Jolie gracing her movies with her beautiful presence and enhancing her acting ability. The same goes for one of its most respected directors, Clint Eastwood, who went from star/director to director/star, consistently garnering Oscar attention in the Best Picture category.

These days, the experience of watching a movie in a theater is returning to the heights of the Golden Age of cinema. Giant screens, mind-blowing technology, and deafening surround sound have brought movie theaters back in a big way. But what can you do, far from a movie theater and craving that classic scene?

It may seem like a blasphemy to say, but the Internet is a way to relive those unforgettable moments of cinema. Yes, you should have a computer and basic software applications, but beyond that, all you’ll need is a quality internet connection like what’s available via satellite internet these days. Some of the websites are known for hosting movies that are still in theaters, have not yet been released on DVD, and even have not yet been released in theaters. But aside from the pirates, there are other sites worth visiting.

Stuck in a part of town equipped with dial-up or satellite broadband? Well, if you want to satisfy that movie craving, satellite internet is the only option. In many ways, it’s like an interactive video store. Naturally, the pleasure of watching 35mm film is unmatched on the big screen. Next in line is a high-resolution widescreen TV in the comfort of your own home. But without the time and access to a physical copy, the Internet will serve as a backup.

Going through YouTube.com will help you find your way around. Here movie lovers from all over the world post clips of their favorite movies and in some cases almost complete movies. Would you like to see a battle of classic Dracula interpretations? You can watch Bela Lugosi or go further back to Nosferatu, a creepy German silent film that makes modern vampires look like average, friendly guys. Unless you’re watching Abel Ferrara’s The Addition, a modern vampire flick set to a rap soundtrack. Then you will compete with a bloodsucking Christopher Walken, always ready to outdo any contender. Do you feel like laughing? Refresh your spirits with some of Vince Vaughn’s funniest clips. YouTube.com will make you laugh with scenes from Wedding Crashers or The Anchorman, which include not only Vaughan but also Will Ferrel, the insatiable SNL alumnus. In fact, you can watch clips of Ferrell’s SNL, straight from the NBC website in excellent quality. But make sure you’re out of dial-up if you want to check out any of these great scenes. Via satellite broadband or other high-speed connection, you can get your Hollywood (or Bollywood) fix at any time.