It seems my pleasure in watching films via computer is no more. For the past two weeks, every film streamed from my Netflix queue slows and dies, freezing the desktop Dell to the point that it must be turned off and re-started several times. Discussions with customer service representatives at Netflix and my ISP have not revealed any problems from either. The ISP representative suggested switching from Internet Explorer to another browser, which on the face of it is worth a try.
There are no viruses, bots or malware involved, as I have run scans, so my next alternatives are to clear out unneeded files and software and see if things won't run more smoothly and begin computer shopping. Neither prospect appeals as one is time consuming and the other expensive. I also do not want to buy a television or the cable necessary for decent reception here.
Any suggestions???
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
A Movie Palace...And More...
An inside view of Tampa Theatre as printed on one of the theatre's postcards
Built in the 1920's, the theatre, then known as a Movie Palace, opened its doors in 1926. Its exquisite interior, designed by John Elberson, a renowned theatre architect, was spared the wrecking ball in 1978. Through the efforts of concerned citizens, the theatre is now part of the National Historic Register and supported by the Tampa Theatre Foundation, donations and patron memberships. For further information, visit http://www.tampatheatre.org/.
This is a great venue for everything from art house and independent cinema to plays, concerts and summer Sunday movie classics. I saw the film Sarah's Key, starring the always excellent Kristin Scott Thomas. Though not shown here, a Wurlitzer organ opens every show, emerging from a pit through the stage floor.
An inside view of Tampa Theatre as printed on one of the theatre's postcards
Built in the 1920's, the theatre, then known as a Movie Palace, opened its doors in 1926. Its exquisite interior, designed by John Elberson, a renowned theatre architect, was spared the wrecking ball in 1978. Through the efforts of concerned citizens, the theatre is now part of the National Historic Register and supported by the Tampa Theatre Foundation, donations and patron memberships. For further information, visit http://www.tampatheatre.org/.
This is a great venue for everything from art house and independent cinema to plays, concerts and summer Sunday movie classics. I saw the film Sarah's Key, starring the always excellent Kristin Scott Thomas. Though not shown here, a Wurlitzer organ opens every show, emerging from a pit through the stage floor.
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