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Dentist Crowns Career With Love For Lifelong Talent
Dr. Stephen Lipman, head of a successful dental practice, has an alter ego. Steve Lipman, The Singin' Dentist, is the moniker of the accomplished jazz singer into whose shoes Dr. Lipman steps when he goes onstage to perform. While his...
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This Hero is Singing From His Soul to Help His Neighbors- Only Good Heroes (E8)
OnlyGood TV's original series "Only Good Heroes" is a place where you’ll meet some remarkable individuals and organizations who are making a huge difference in communities across the country, sparking action that pulls people together to...
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Meet Ruy de Carvalho, the world's oldest working actor in theatre
At the age of 97 and a half, Ruy de Carvalho has earned the status of the world's oldest actor still working in theatre. With no plans to leave the stage, he received Euronews Culture during the production of Agatha Christie's "The...
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William Shakespeare for Kids
William Shakespeare is one of the most influential playwrights and poets in history. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, he wrote 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and countless poems that continue to be studied and performed worldwide....
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Sophocles Background and Introduction
The original sad man, Sophocles mined the depths of human misery to leave his mark on the theatrical world. While the two time general almost certainly drew upon his experiences in war, his works are not completely depressing. They also...
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Theaters Adjust from Single Screens to Multiplexes
In the mid-1970s, many grand, single-screen theaters struggled to stay afloat as competition from modern multiplexes in the suburbs grew. These theaters, once bustling with activity, faced declining attendance and costly upkeep. As a...
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The Magic of the Theater: Exploring the World of Plays and Performances
In this video, Nova takes the viewers on an adventure to learn about the magic of the theater. Exploring the different roles and genres in theater, Nova explains how plays are created and performed live. The video also introduces the...
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Movie Palaces: Escaping Hardship in the Glamour of Cinema
The creation of movie palaces during the Great Depression and World Wars provided a much-needed escape for people of all backgrounds. These opulent theaters offered a taste of luxury, allowing ordinary citizens to experience the grandeur...
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Starmaking and the Formation of United Artists
In the early 1910s, movie studios began developing the "star system," which created and promoted national stars like Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin. These stars became central to the studios' marketing efforts, leading to...
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The Amazon Rainforest: Biodiversity, Culture, and Rivers
The Amazon Jungle:Finally, we’ll go to the jungle in a journey through a river that only the bravest explorers dared to cross. Let's go to the Amazon! We will admire the variety of Amazonian fauna. We will see some of the animals that...
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Exploring Antalya: Football, History, and Natural Wonders
Sandcastle Art and Natural Beauty in Antalya, Turkey:"And then prepare your bucket and shovel because we will finish this trip in Antalya, Turkey, where one of the biggest sandcastle art festivals is held every year. At the top of the...
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Theater Adventures: Exploring the World of Comedy and Shakespeare
In this video, Nova takes kids on a fun and educational adventure exploring the world of theater. They learn about different types of plays, the history of theater, and the various roles and responsibilities involved in putting on a...
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Unleashing Creativity: Exploring the Power of Imagination
In this video, Lolita the lizard visits the show "Human Nature" to talk about creativity. Lolita shares how lizards express their creativity by changing colors and blending in with their environment. She also tells a story about a girl...
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The Cultural Significance of Movie Palaces
For more than a century, visiting a movie palace or attending a theater performance has been a magical and transformative experience. This video highlights how theaters have historically served as cultural hubs where people could escape...
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Downtown Theaters: Extravagant Architecture and Community Centers
In downtown areas of major cities, clusters of competing theaters—such as MGM, Loew's, and RKO—often lined main streets, creating vibrant entertainment districts. These theaters, with their elaborate marquees and luxurious interiors,...
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Studio-Owned Theaters of the Early 20th Century
The grand movie theaters of the early 20th century were made possible by the ownership and backing of major movie studios, such as MGM, Paramount, and Fox, which produced the films shown in these theaters. This vertical integration...
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Motion Pictures Evolve from Cheap Entertainment to Big Business
In the early 1910s, filmmakers began experimenting with feature-length films, with notable examples including Sarah Bernhardt's "Queen Elizabeth" and the Italian film "Cabiria." D.W. Griffith further pushed the boundaries with...
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Places Around Town 2 - Videos for ESL Teachers and ESL Students
ESL teachers and ESL students will love this video all about Places Around Town. This is Part 2. There are 10 different places in this video. English learners can learn about places like university, parking garage, mosque and more.
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The Decline of Movie Palaces
After World War I, optimism was high, but the Great Depression brought unexpected challenges that made it increasingly difficult for movie palaces to sustain their expensive operations. The decline was accelerated by the rise of...
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Exploring the World of Theater: Creating Your Own Plays and Puppet Shows
In this video, Nova explores the world of theater and teaches children how they can create their plays and theater at home or school. From making up a story to finding actors, a place to perform, and an audience, Nova encourages children...
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A New Life for Old Theaters as Multi-Use Spaces
The Art House Convergence has become a vital resource for community-based, mission-driven cinemas, fostering a renewed appreciation for independent theaters. Over the past decade, there has been a resurgence in the number of these...
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Preserving the Magic: The Struggle to Save Historic Theaters
The decline of traditional movie theaters resulted significant cultural loss, as the shared experience of watching films in grand, communal spaces fades. With the rise of streaming platforms, fewer films are shown in theaters,...
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Rediscovering the glass armonica, the forgotten sound of history
Explore the enchanting world of the glass armonica, an 18th-century invention by Benjamin Franklin, and its unique music.