Radio, Film, and Television


- The Internet Movie Database
The world's largest and most complete database of movie
information, including film summaries and cast/crew information, filmographies and biographies of actors, industry news, and active message boards.
Also includes television shows and actors.
- IMDb Film Glossary
The Internet Movie Database's online film glossary. Contains definitions of terms and phrases frequently used in the world of movies, film, acting, and cinema-going.
- All Movie Guide
Includes descriptions of over 220,000 feature movies and documentaries. Provides ratings, plot synopses,
reviews, cast/crew information, and more.
- Online Film Dictionary
Includes translations of movie-specific terms into numerous foreign languages, including Albanian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovakian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. The interface itself is available in English, German,
Spanish and French.
- The Dictionary of Film, Audio, and Video Terminology
An extensive on-line reference of film, video and audio terminology as applicable to production and post production.
- Movie Review Query Engine
Searchable database of movie reviews, covering more than 46,000 titles. Also includes a
browsable list of reviews for categories such as recent releases in both the U.S. and U.K., most popular films, and award-winning films.
- CinemaSpot
Provides movie reviews, trailers, movie quotes and trivia, and more. Also includes links to sites that offer movie soundtracks, videos and DVDs, and film memorabilia for sale.
- Screensite: For The Study Of Film And Television
As opposed to some web sites that take more of a fan's approach to the media, ScreenSite stresses the teaching and research of film and television and is designed for educators and students.
- Screentalk
Includes articles, reviews, and interviews, but most notably includes a comprehensive selection of screenplays spanning a variety of genres and time periods. Some areas of the site may require registration to access.
- FilmFestivals.com
Features extensive information about past and present film festivals, independent filmmaking
and filmmakers, awards, and more.

- Encyclopedia of Television
Includes more than 1000 original essays examining specific programs and people, historic moments and trends, and histories of major networks and broadcasting systems.
- Television Production Handbook
Includes sections on Lighting, Composition, Audio, Video, Editing and Continuity, and also includes a fairly lengthy glossary.
- Nielsen Media Research
Home of the Nielsen TV ratings, this site gives daily ratings data, an explanation of how the viewing info is compiled, and more. Also provides information on internship opportunities for students.
- Texas Association of Broadcasters
Includes news, technical and legislative information, information on scholarships for Texas college students, a job bank, and some members-only resources.
- National Association of Broadcasters
Includes a career center, newsroom, listings of events and conferences, and a directory of members.
- National Association of Television Program Executives
Features career news and information, educational opportunities for students and media faculty, and a directory of NATPE members.
- Advertising Age
Includes articles from the current issue of Advertising Age, and extras such as a career center, events calendar, and links to blogs and podcasts on advertising topics. Access older issues through the library catalog.