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Film Fashion: Iconic Styles

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Hollywood is one of the biggest influencers in the world and has been for generations. The American film industry is over a century old but continues to be a strong…
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History of Popcorn

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Popcorn is a type of corn kernel that puffs up when heated, resulting in a light and crunchy snack. It is often enjoyed with various seasonings such as butter, salt,…
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Microfiber vs. Leather

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When creating your dream home, there’s a high likelihood that you’ll have to make a string of decisions based on your aesthetic and the furniture you’d like to include in…
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Auditorium Seating Layout Guide

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Entertainment and architecture have a longstanding symbiotic relationship, dating back to ancient Greece when auditoriums first became popular. Over the centuries we have seen the standard design of the auditorium…
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Complete Guide to Becoming a Media Journalist

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Journalism is one of the oldest and most respected career fields. According to the American Press Institute, journalism is the "activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information."…
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The Popular Methods of Film and Theater Acting Explained

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Sir Laurence Olivier was an actor of the old school. His young costar in the film Marathon Man, Dustin Hoffman, was a Method actor who had studied with Lee Strasberg.…
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Film Studies: Analyzing and Critiquing Movies

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Everyone is guilty of it. Cozy in a home theater seat, it’s so easy to drift off while watching a movie. It’s also easy to just consume movies without thinking…
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Library and Media Center Glossary of Terms

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Every field has its own language, and libraries and media centers are no different. Users and new employees are often confused by terms librarians take for granted. Many words can…
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Exercises You Can Do From Your Seat

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Those living with limited mobility may find themselves feeling sluggish and tired. They may feel weak and like their mobility is getting worse as a result of not being able…
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Theater Resources and Exercises for Students

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Theater is naturally inclusive and makes a great activity for kids with many different interests. Kids who love to sing, dance, or just like having the spotlight may be naturally…
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Types of Upholstery

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Choosing the right upholstery for your furniture depends on your aesthetics, budget, comfort preferences, and how long you want the material to last. Upholstering your furniture ensures its longevity. However,…
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History of Cable TV

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Some say cable TV is dead. With the rise of streaming giants, cable TV might indeed seem like a thing of the past. However, the likes of Netflix, Disney+, and…
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Transforming Your Basement Into A Man Cave – The Ultimate Guide With Cost Breakdown

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A Guide to Sofa Dimensions & Sizes

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Are you looking to buy a new sofa? Perhaps you have already chosen the perfect style and color swatch. But do you know what sofa dimensions and sizes you need…
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Is it Worth it to Reupholster a Sofa

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Do you love your sofa but it is looking very tired and dated? Did you know that you can reupholster your sofa and gain many more years of use? Sofa…
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Most Profitable Movie Studios -What They Make per Second in a Year

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The film industry is one of the world's most profitable and lucrative industries. Check out exactly how profitable the movie industry and how much money movie studies make in is…
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Sit Down and Draw: Art Resources

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If you're looking for a great new hobby that's simple to do but tricky to master, pick up a pencil and pad and start drawing! Drawing is a great activity…
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A Guide to Overcoming Stage Fright

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Anyone who performs or presents in front of an audience is probably acquainted with the anxiety that often accompanies this situation. Commonly referred to as "stage fright," this anxiety can…
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Everything you need to know about buying your Home Theater Seating online

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While most homeowners, when setting up a home theater, focus on the technology element: television, sound system, and so on – they tend to forget how important seating is for…
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Guide to Accessible Entertainment

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When you have disabilities, one crucial factor from a quality of life perspective is the ease with which you can go about everyday tasks. While the ease with which people…
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Guide To Entertainment Discounts For Veterans & Active Military

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A vast number of businesses across the United States are committed to supporting the military by offering discounts, freebies, and various other deals and benefits. These discounts are widely available…
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A Parents Guide to Age Appropriate Media

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As a parent, you’ll see and interact with age ratings all the time. You’ll see age ratings when you’re choosing a movie to see at the theater with your kids,…
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Accessibility Guide for People with Disabilities

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Since the Americans With Disabilities Act became law, thirty years ago, many of America’s entertainment venues, eateries, and national parks have improved the services they offer to people with a…
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Party Planning for Children with ADD/ADHD

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Deciding how many children to invite and who gets chosen, is one of the most stress-inducing parts of organizing any children's party. For the parent of a child with ADD/ADHD,…
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Entertainment Resources for Seniors

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Growing old happens to us all. Seasons come and go, and soon we realize that we are in the autumn years of our life. This is an unfortunate truth. Many…
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A Guide to Musical and Opera Theaters

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A Guide to Musical and Opera Theaters https://pixabay.com/photos/metz-france-opera-theatre-interior-86226/ Opera and musical theater are two art forms with a long tradition that fuses storytelling, live performance, music, and dance. Seeing an…
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A Complete Guide to Ergonomics and Senior Safety

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A Complete Guide to Ergonomics and Senior Safety Ergonomics is the science of identifying the correlation between humans and the systems, and optimizing the system for humans to make it…
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Is Going to The Movies Still Worth It

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When it comes to outside entertainment, the US public continues to favor going out to catch a movie. But as movie ticket prices continue to increase and the cost…
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Mental health representation in the media

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People with mental health illnesses often crop up in the media. They appear as the focus in dramatic newspaper headlines and play unforgettable roles in many of our favorite movie…
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Representation in the Media of LGBTQ+

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What is Media? Media representation is a powerful tool for shaping cultural understanding of people, places and groups of people like those identifying…
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5 Reasons Your Home Theater Sound Is Bad (And How To Fix Them)

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Spending hundreds of dollars on a home theater does not ensure you get the best sound. Getting a top of the line system is a start but there are many…
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9 Infamous Theaters and their Tragedies

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Most people attend a movie theatre because they expect to forget about their lives for a short while and enjoy an amazing experience. Sadly, some theatre performances have become memorable…
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12 Best Free Online Resources for Movies & TV Shows

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12 Best Free Online Resources for Movies & TV Shows: For TV and movie buffs, the internet offers a host of additional ways to enhance the viewing experience. In fact,…
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History of Black Theater in America

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Early Origins of Black Theater The origins of black theater in America can be traced back to the slave trade and the continuation of African performance traditions. Some of these…
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The Theater Art of Miming Through the Ages

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When we think about mime, we often bring to mind a performance that includes the use of gesture, silence and perhaps the wearing of a mask. However, mime has taken…
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Cinema History: What Is the Academy?

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All cinema-lovers have at least a passing awareness of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This global organization is dedicated to representing the best of the art form,…
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The Demographics of the Broadway Audience

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Broadway is, without a doubt, the most famous theatre district in the world that attracts millions of visitors every year to its stages. But the question always comes up “Is…
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Theater Masters – William Shakespeare

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To Be or Not to Be... "To be, or not to be, that is the question." Those are some of the most famous words in literature. This was the beginning…
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K-12 Resources for Music Educators

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An All-In-One Resource for k-12 Music Instructors There's a lot of music based information on the Internet that is aimed towards music teachers and students of all ages, here's just…
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Sit Down and Write: Poetry Resources

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Poetry: Everyone Should Try It Misconceptions about poetry abound, among them the belief that the practice of writing poetry is reserved for only literary geniuses or masters of the English…
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Music Notes – A Guide to Music for Kids

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Learning Can Be Fun Have you ever wanted to learn how to make music? Learning about music takes a lot of time, practice, and patience, but that doesn't mean it…
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A Brief History of Theater

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Theater is arguably the most expressive storytelling medium, and is constantly adapting to the shifting times. Although audiences today generally experience live-action storytelling from the comfort of our living rooms,…
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Intro to Kabuki Theater

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A Look Into The Past Japan has been a center of culture for many centuries. Art, music, dance, and theater have all had influences on the culture of the area.…
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Piano Playing Resources for Theaters and Performances

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Pianos have a rich history that dates back to the 1600s and has grounded much of modern music, theater, and songwriting. Bartolomeo Cristofori, a harpsichord repairman from Italy, based his…
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15 Mind-Blowing Home Theater Designs to Inspire You

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Upgrading to a home theater is one of the most popular home renovation projects today. It makes perfect sense as you now have easy access to movies and shows. It also provides…
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Movie Magic: CGI and 3D Animation

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  CGI stands for computer-generated-imagery, which is the creation of special visual effects using computer software. In the film industry CGI is closely associated with animated films or with the…
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History of Percussion in Music and Theater

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Percussion instruments are constructed with sonorous materials, and these materials vibrate to make music when the instruments are struck or shaken, thus producing sounds at varying pitches. For indefinite pitch…
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A Look at the History of the Globe Theater

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Over the course of literary and theatrical history, one of the most well-known theatre troupes made their home at the famous Globe Theatre in London in Great Britain. The original…
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Behind the Scenes: A Guide to Theater Makeup

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  Before performers take to the stage, sitting with a professional makeup artist ensures that their look is ready to dazzle. A theater makeup artist has a wealth of professional…
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7 Things to Look Out for When Ordering Your Furniture Online

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Online buying has made it easier and more affordable for consumers to get exactly what they want when they want it. It is convenient and hassle-free. But, you need to…