Like almost every other personal service where you're used to a bit of self-service and sitting near others, going to the movies is going to change -- and get much more expensive. https://bestlifeonline.com/movie-theaters-coronavirus/ 5 Things You'll Never See at Movie Theaters Again After Coronavirus Our "new normal" will certainly affect the movie-going experience. Here's what … Continue reading How going to the movies will change because of COVID-19 →

https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/152017-hbo-max-vs-hbo-now-vs-hbo-go-what-is-the-difference-and-which-is-best HBO Max vs HBO Now vs HBO Go: What's the difference? Maggie Tillman · 30 April 2020 HBO/Pocket-lint - Here's everything you need to know FacebookTwitterPintrestLinkedInMail For some odd reason, HBO thinks it needs to offer three TV streaming services. They're called HBO Go, HBO Now, and HBO Max, and they're all distinct and … Continue reading What’s the difference between the three HBO channels? →

I put "Chernobyl" on my watch list months ago since I only add HBO to my cable occasionally. This time at home is allowing me the opportunity to watch such well-received fare. This article enriched my experience as it allowed me to see the compromises made in the show that misrepresent the Russian culture of … Continue reading Very thoughtful review of HBO’s “Chernobyl” limited series →

This article is a terrific review but what you Really want is a link directly to the tribute -- HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A92wZIvEUAw https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Sondheim-90th-Birthday-Celebration-Sends-In-15227969.php Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald and More Salute Stephen Sondheim in Birthday Tribute It's hard to imagine saying "this is the tribute he deserves" of any one Sondheim celebration. But this two-and-a-half-hour, … Continue reading Love Sondheim? A wonderful 90th birthday show on Youtube →

Metropolitan Opera to Present a Live Streamed, Globe-Trotting 'At-Home Gala'BY RYAN MCPHEEAPR 13, 2020 Over 40 singers will take part from their homes around the world. The Metropolitan Opera House Jonathan Tichler As the Metropolitan Opera looks to expand its digital offerings in the wake of canceling the remainder of its current season, the New York institution will … Continue reading Met Gala with over 40 singers from their homes begins this afternoon at 1pm EDT →

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One of the real bright spots in this period is the wealth of unusual offerings available to stream beyond the usual movie or tv show. This should be a gem. https://www.timeout.com/london/news/shakespeares-globe-is-streaming-romeo-and-juliet-for-free-for-the-next-fortnight-042120? Shakespeare’s Globe is streaming ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for free for the next fortnight By Chris Waywell Posted: Tuesday April 21 2020, 12:56pm Photograph: cowardlion … Continue reading Streaming Shakespeare productions from a terrific source →

Trevor Noah delivers a much-needed 15 minutes of good news BY ANNIE COLBERT 1 DAY AGO https://www.youtube.com/embed/MkzqsSRsE4s?enablejsapi=1& Simone Biles' impressive viral handstand challenge? Yes, great! Pizza groundhog? Yeah, sure, you go lil buddy. People feeling horny for Dr. Fauci? OK, whatever you need to get through this.  Daily Show (or Daily Social Distancing Show, as it's now called) host Trevor … Continue reading More distractions on YouTube — Trevor Noah and John Krasinski →

For some reason, one of the things I'd most like to do (other than attend theatre, music, or movie performances) is to sit across the table with friends and play Scrabble. Since that's not possible, here are some alternatives. https://www.igeeksblog.com/best-scrabble-apps-for-iphone-ipad/ Best Scrabble Apps for iPhone and iPad in 2020: Time to Do Some Brain Excercise … Continue reading Alternatives to playing scrabble across the table from a live person →

I hadn't even heard of some of these. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-guide-to-the-best-streaming-service-for-you-from-netflix-and-hulu-to-hbo-max-11586795193?mod=hp_listc_pos1 A Guide to the Best Streaming Service For You, From Netflix and Hulu to HBO MAX We sort through 26 on-demand services and the shows and movies they offer as well as their costs and bundle options ByChris KornelisUpdated April 13, 2020 2:54 pm ET The … Continue reading A guide to the best streaming service for you →