Theater and Film
Masterpiece Theater, Downton Abbey and the Return of Upstairs Downstairs
Who will be the new heir to the earldom? (Girls can't inherit!) And what will happen to this distinguished estate, now in jeopardy? An attractive stranger captivates Mary before setting into motion a chain of events that put the fate of Downton Abbey on even less stable ground more »
A Child's View: 19th-Century Paper Theaters
Before the availability of children’s periodicals and mass-produced toys, a rather unique and enchanting entertainment for children emerged during the second decade of the 19th century. Small tabletop theaters constructed out of printed paper, adhered to cardboard and mounted on a wooden frame introduced a unique visual entertainment into homes. more »
Mojo: Interactive Calendar of Motion Picture and DVD Release Dates
One of our favorite sites tipped us off to a site named Box Office Mojo, whose parent company is IMDb. Resource Shelf termed its features: "Impressive, interesting, and useful." more »
Shaken Not Stirred; A BBC Bond Collection
In a 1958 BBC Home Service broadcast, listeners hear Fleming and fellow ex-journalist and famed mystery author Raymond Chandler — pioneer of the modern private detective story and creator of protagonist Philip Marlowe, later played by Humphrey Bogart — discussing the ingredients which make up the perfect thriller.A 1995 Radio 4 Woman's Hour discussion considers the changing role of the Bond girl within the films. more »
