Enjoying Movies Through The Best Service

The Internet has had a huge impact on the way audiences are able to watch their favorite films. Services that allow users to stream content to their computer or mobile device make it easier to find just the right film or show. Services that are available to use free of charge can provide you with the entertainment option you have been seeking without requiring you to pay to watch the latest movies and your favorite television shows. ...

The First Years of Colour Television in Britain

When colour television was first broadcast in Britain in 1967 it ushered in a brief era of wonderful entertainment that has never been equalled. The PAL system adopted by the BBC provided pictures of the highest quality, and early viewers marvelled at exotic images previously seen only on cinema screens. David Attenborough was appointed Controller of BBC2 in 1965, specifically to prepare for the advent of colour, and he continued as Director of programmes until 1973. Beginning on the BBC2 channel in June 1967, and extended to BBC1 and ITV by 1969, the period 1967 to 1973 can be designated the golden era of British television. ...

Sitcom Characters Whose Singing Stole the Show

Fans of classic sitcoms suffered the passing of one of the most memorable characters in the genre, as Mike Minor died on January 28, 2016. The actor, most widely-known for playing Steve Elliot on "Petticoat Junction," was 75 years of age. The role on the show, which was a spin off of both "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Green Acres, cast Elliot as a crop dusting farmer who flew his very own plane. ...

My Celebrity Encounters: Art Linkletter/Red Skelton

I grew up in southern California, and spent most of my life working in the entertainment industry. I am currently a professional touring musician, and I have worked in the motion picture business as a driver, courier, production assistant and actor. This series of articles focuses on some of the people I have met over the course of my life. With the exception of a few, these were positive experiences, and I will try to present these in a chronological order. ...

The Truth About Media Addiction

We all sit down and watch television, movies and video games. But, how do you know if you are addicted to these mediums and what they are doing to you? ...

Alan Rickman - The Winter Guest

A haunting film by Alan Rickman set against the wintry backdrop of a small Scottish Village. The story offers small slices of life of the village's inhabitants, of universal feelings of loneliness, of longing for someone or something to give rescue, of wonder at life's mysteries, and of loss over the passing years and what could have been. ...