ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCES

Movies

• Internet Movie Database - Extensive film indexing project with over 100,000 titles. Searching can be done using a wide variety of fields. Detailed listings of performers, technicians, writers, box office returns, etc. Probably the best overall movie site.
  
  
• All-Movie Guide - Movie reviews and star biographies searchable by title and performer, and browsable by mood and genre. The on-line version of the book by the same name.
  
  
• Based on the Book - A compilation of over 700 books, short stories and plays that have been made into movies dating back to 1980. Provides lists by movie title, movie release date, book title and book author. Compiled by Mid-Continent Public Library.
  
  
• Metacritic Film - Scores movies based on based on reviews from magazines and newspapers across the country. A brief description of the movie is given as well as excerpts from the reviews and links to the full written reviews.
  
  
• Motion Picture Association of America - Provides detailed explanations of the movie ratings, as well as other topics related to the business of movies.
  
  
• Screen It! - Entertainment reviews for parents. Provides very specific information on each movie's content that may be objectionable for children, as well as a synopsis of the plot. Covers new releases as well as titles on video. Some of the details might be considered "spoilers".
  
  
• Upcoming Movies - Comprehensive information concerning movies that are not yet released. Look by title, actors and actresses, genre or release date. Includes movies as far as 5 years away and some that are just in the rumor stage.

Television

Stations and Networks

• Milwaukee TV Stations - Provides links to station web sites and lists some basic information such as location of transmitter.
  
  
• Chicago TV Stations - Same as above, but for Chicago TV
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• Wisconsin Public Television - Schedules and program information for the State of Wisconsin's public television network.

Other

• Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Includes information on the Emmy Awards.
  
  
• Zap2it.com/TV - Formerly Ultimate TV. Presents news, listings, ratings and other information from the TV world.

Radio

• Milwaukee Area Radio Stations - List of AM and FM stations in order of frequency. Links to web sites provided when they exist. Clicking on icon brings up more detailed information.
  
  
• Chicago Area Radio Stations - Same as above, except for Chicago area. From MIT list.
  
  
• Radio-Locator - Find stations listed by location, frequency or format as well as streaming radio on the Internet. Includes many international stations. Lists provide links to station web sites.
  
  
• National Public Radio - Official site for NPR.
  
  
• Wisconsin Public Radio - Official site of public radio network in Wisconsin.
  
  
• Old-Time Radio 'Program Guide' - Information on old-time radio hobby including history and background of shows.