Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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,...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
The Rise of the Nickelodeon Film Attraction
The1890s marked the early days of film exhibition, when some of the first popular films of prize fights were shown in large auditoriums. This era laumched the beginning of the moviegoing experience, evolving from small, individual...
Curated Video
Why The VAST MAJORITY Of Nevada Is Owned By The Federal Government
Nevada is a truly unique state within the United States. Its geography is predominantly dry and arid and this has left it mostly unsettled throughout history. As such, the federal government of the United States has ended up owning the...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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,...
Curated Video
Social Shifts in the 1960s Lead to the Fall of Movie Palaces
In the mid to late 1960s, social and racial divisions, and the decline of downtown areas, contributed to the deterioration of many movie palaces. As people moved to the suburbs and entertainment options expanded, these once-thriving...
Curated Video
From Vaudeville Stages to the Silver Screens of Hollywood
The Warner brothers began their career in the Pittsburgh area by opening a small theater but soon realized the greater potential in making movies. This led them and others to shift from theater operations to film production, eventually...
Great Big Story
How the World_s First Movie Star Changed Cars Forever
Uncover the tale of Florence Lawrence, a silent film star and the inventor of the turn signal for cars.
Curated Video
Influence of Native Americans
Dr. Forrester discusses the impact of Native Americans on the British settlers and modern American culture.
PBS
Why Do We Go to Prom?
Prom has become the defining moment of many American students' high school experiences. But why has a single night of partying come to represent a crucial coming of age moment? Today, Danielle examines the history of prom and how...
Curated Video
Why Do We Say "African American"?
Language is constantly changing and ethnonyms are no exception. From "Negro" to "Colored" and "African American" to "Black," the people and cultures of African origin living in the United States have had many names. Today Danielle looks...
All Ears English
2034 - Are You a Self-Proclaimed Germaphobe? How to Talk About Your Cleaning Habits in English
In today's episode, find out why you should be a stickler for this English vocabulary when discussing how you feel about being clean or messy. Listen in for a pro tip for deeper connection around this topic
All Ears English
2054 - Avoid Running into English Traps and Glass Doors
Are you someone who runs into things a lot? Do you bump into walls or doors at home? Today find out the difference between bump into and run into and how to use it to talk about physical events and meeting someone when you don't expect it.
All Ears English
2056 - Don't Have Cash? How to Tip at a Coffee Shop
Tipping in a restaurant in the US is 100% mandatory but there are other scenarios where you have a little more latitude. Today, find out how to handle tipping in a coffee shop or in a salon, especially when you get caught without cash.
All Ears English
1889 - What the All Ears English Team is Watching?
When it comes to English fluency, it's all about what you're watching and listening to. Want to know what we're watching? In this episode, we share our top 4 recommendations so that you can laugh and learn and get better at English
All Ears English
1997 - How Songkran Inspires Water Fights and Connection in English
What is the biggest water fight you have ever been to? Today Lindsay shares her experience at Songkran in Chiang Mai and you learn how to start a conversation with topics like childhood memories about water fights in English.
Mr. Beat
1900 Miles in 10 Days on Horseback | A Brief History of The Pony Express
Mr. Beat visits the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri, to give you a brief history of the Pony Express.