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Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: Animal Planet: 2 of 19
My TV is tuned to the Animal Planet channel much of the time. My excuse is that my dogs, George and Gracie, watch it. This is true, sort of, but I must confess I'm sort of addicted.As an animal lover, owner, rescuer, I find the informational programs very helpful. Pet Finder, a show that matches people with the perfect pet fo... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends A family affair: How the love of a soap opera can span generations: 2 of 18
It's hard to believe, but one of my favorite soap opera characters was born in 1894. "Papa Bauer", played by Leo Goetz , was only a few years younger than my grandmother. Even though I was very young when I first saw him on television, he was like another grandfather to me. His daughter, "Bert Bauer", played by Charita Bauer,... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Soap opera cliches: Terminal illness: 1 of 5
Terminal illness is another soap opera' disease that rarely actually kills its victims, but often cures a dip in the ratings. Just like the 'back from the dead', we know terminal means a lot of different things in soaps than in real life. A good, scary, non-descript, possibly deadly malady is good for literally months of mate... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Soap opera cliches: The evil twin: 2 of 9
The evil twin, or even not-so-evil after all twin, is usually fun for soap fans because this often means that we get to see one of our favorite stars in a new light. It's also quite an occasion non-soapers to indulge in a lot of eye-rolling.The twins separated-at-birth is always good for a nice long run of episodes and gives ... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry Everyone's a critic: Evaluating the trend of online movie reviews: 4 of 16
Our small (literally), local newspaper reviews one movie a week. From the photo of the guy, I'd say he's about 25, but maybe younger. The movies I get to read about are usually something like, "Sword of Slashing Blood Vampire Zombies" or the latest Disney film. What would I do without my cyber-viewers to help me choose a film... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Ways to ruin a classical music concert: 4 of 14
Ruining is easy, in fact I believe some people enjoy it and have made it their hobby. Here is a list of the tried and true methods of concert ruination.1. Arrive late, preferably late enough so that everyone else's favorite aria is just starting. Wear lots of heavy clothes. This way when you trample on your fellow concert goe... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best horror movies of all time: 17 of 57
There are four movies that immediately come to mind when someone says scary movie.' Although I'm not a horror movie fan, I have experienced these and they did nearly scare the poop out of me (can I say poop here?).PSYCHO - It's a classic, by Alfred Hitchcock. I saw it at the movies with my friends in a small neighborhood thea... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) When parents bring underaged children to inappropriate movies: 13 of 43
I took my eight-year old granddaughter to see a movie rated G a couple of months ago. Most people would assume that a G rating would be safe or appropriate for any age. Not true. We sat in the third row from the front, my granddaughter's choice. A few minutes after the movie started a young woman came in carrying a baby who a... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Soap operas: Are they becoming too risque for day time television: 3 of 8

I keep hearing people talk about soap operas becoming to risqu' for daytime viewing. I'm fairly certain these are the same people who also proudly proclaim that they never watch them. Yes, there are sexy bits on daytime dramas. Quite often, these scenes are very sensuous and tender as well as passionate. Sometimes fans have b... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Is the crime genre in cinema changing the face of real crime: 6 of 15
Most criminals are dumb as a stump. Otherwise, I'd be very, very worried about all of the forensic knowledge that is presented on film and in television crime dramas. Viewers are much more sophisticated than they were only a few years ago. We all know that 'Perp' is the bad guy and that good-cop/bad-cop is a given. We also kn... More..