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How to Visit the Saatchi Gallery

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The Saatchi Gallery is one of the newest and most influential art galleries in London. The Saatchi Gallery was founded in 1985 by Charles Saatchi and eventually grew to become one of the largest in the area... more »

How to Visit the Smithsonian Institution

By Sadie's Mom

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The Smithsonian Institution is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It also has the largest collection of cultural artifacts with over 142 million objects, and only 2 percent are on display. Still, you need to plan your time well to ... more »

How to Walk a Tightrope

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Did you ever go to the circus and see tightrope walkers? Have you ever wondered how they managed to learn? While tightrope walking is difficult and takes lots of practice, anyone can learn how... more »

How to Watch a Bollywood Movie

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Bollywood films are hours-long extravaganzas of dancing, singing and melodramatic plot lines. With literally hundreds of thousands of films in circulation, Bollywood (a compound of "Bombay" and "Hollywood") is an entertainment factory. Watching a ... more »

How to Watch a Holiday Movie

By KTMg

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Get into the mood with a holiday flick.. more »

How to watch a horror movie at midnight and still be able to fall asleep

By Summer Banks

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Horror movies are exciting and thrilling, but watching one late at night can mean many hours of tossing, turning and jumping. With these tips you will be able to fall asleep like a baby no matter how scary the flick!.. more »

How to watch Cloverfield without getting nauseated

By Garlic

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People who are prone to motion sickness frequently experience symptoms while watching Cloverfield. The bouncy, jerky "handheld" camera type of filming used for the movie is making many people feel like they are on a roller coaster... more »

How to watch dark movies

By Audie Metcalf

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Not literally dark. Not like E.T. and Starman--which I guess are both dark and "dark". But, no. These are dark AND difficult. Try them while consuming a tub of haagen dazs and a couple of Hostess cupcakes--just to juxtapose the mood a ... more »

How to Watch LOST

By Nuggit

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Want to watch the best show in the universe? Of course you do... more »

How to Watch Movies as a Film Editor

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Movie editing is an art that is rarely even noticed by movie audiences. That is the point of editors--audiences are not supposed to notice the editor's adjustments to the film. The editor's job is to take all the material provided by the director ... more »

How to Watch Movies Online for Free

By mattgeorgia

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While watching movies online for free will never rival the theater experience, watching movies online is great, hassle free way to watch blockbuster films and indie films... more »

How to Watch Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

By Krystal Clark

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“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” is a sci-fi television show, that airs on the Fox Television Network. The show is based off of the two main characters from the “Terminator” movie franchise, Sarah and her son John Connor. The show ... more »

How to Watch the Oscars with Friends

By bookmom

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The fact is, your average American guy isn't going to want to wear anything that's not jeans to a friend's party...unless that friend is Hugh Hefner and there's going to be other, um, advantages to going. And it is kind of disappointing to get ... more »

How to Watch TV

By kadunleavy

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To watch a televisions takes some of the greatest concentration a person can put out. Some of finest athletes, scholars, politicians, and all around do-gooders seldom make a a good television watcher... more »

How to watch TV on the internet

By Ian11

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Are you tired of paying crazy prices for lousy cable or dish service? Do what I did and turn to the internet for help!.. more »

How to Watercolor Without Brushes

By yvonne quarles

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Too many beginning watercolor artists find that it is a medium hard to control and blend. Why not go with the flow, so to speak, and try abstract expressionism. This kind of art will not create a realistic picture, but instead it will make a ... more »

How to Wear Makeup Like Julia Roberts

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Julia Roberts, the star of movies such as "Pretty Woman" and "Oceans Eleven," is known for her Hollywood glamour. Julia Roberts uses a simple makeup routine that gives her a fresh-faced look. There are a few simple tips you can learn in order to ... more »

How to Win a Best Actor Oscar

By Stalphonso

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The Oscar statuette for "Best Actor" is the most highly coveted award for male performers in film. It can open doors for your acting career, increase your asking price per picture and bring you untold status in the eyes of your contemporaries. ... more »

How to Win a Dream Home From HGTV

By NYLady

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Take a chance at winning a picture perfect home by entering the Home and Garden Television network's Dream Home 2008 Sweepstakes. One look at photos of the professionally designed home, and the GMC Yukon Hybrid SUV that's also part of the deal, ... more »

How to Win a Talent Show

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Winning a talent show takes ambition, courage and, of course, a talent that sets you apart from the other competitors. Here are some tips to help you sway an audience or panel of judges when you strut your stuff on stage... more »

How to Win on "Greed"

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The show Greed was cancelled in 2000. We continue to display this page for historical interest. No matter how Greed-y you're feeling, it initially takes teamwork to succeed at "Greed." Then you're on your own in the quest for the $2 million ... more »

How to Work as a Film Extra

By Valerie Brooks

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Stars may be making the big bucks in movies, but they wouldn’t exist without film extras. Being an extra in a movie can be a highly lucrative way to make money, meet interesting people, and pave the way for that lucky break into something bigger. ... more »

How to Work the Red Carpet

By christinevand

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We've all seen the scene: Celebrities strolling and posing on the red carpet, draped in their finest gowns and jewels, smiling for the sea of popping flashbulbs and zooming TV cameras. But the red carpet isn't all about glitz and glamour—for ... more »

How to Work with a Cinematographer on an Independent Film Shoot

By msmarymac

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If you are ready to shoot your dream independent film project, one of the most important people you will work with is your cinematographer. You need to find someone you can trust and rely on, someone you know is on the same page with you and your ... more »

How to Work with an Editor on an Independent Film Shoot

By msmarymac

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After you have completed production on your Independent Film Project, it is time to begin the editing process. You should plan to hire your Editor in advance of your production phase. It should be someone you can trust and rely on, who ... more »