Abstract: The present invention relates to computerized methods and systems for user-interactive, multimedia cataloguing, navigation, the performance of data retrieval and previewing of films and videos. The system comprises an IBM compatible computer, with an Intel 486DX2/66 or higher based CPU, 8 megabytes random access memory, 270 megabyte hard drive and an internal cache for speed. One or more double-spin CD-ROM Drives are used for storage of cover art and film trailers and a full-motion video board with MPEG-1 compression and 16-bit digital sound processing and a touch-screen color monitor. The system is placed in video stores, and the like. Users are potential purchasers of the videos.