• Movies
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Oscar’s homepage, lots of information about the Academy as well as links to past winners and nominees.
After Hours Film Society
A not-for-profit organization that presents foreign, independent, and classic films at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove, IL on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. The website has reviews of most films in their archives as well as reviews of upcoming films in the series.
American Film Institute
A variety of top 100 movie lists, including the newest, the 100 all-time greatest movies, and more.
IFP.org
A website that promotes independent filmmakers and independent films.
Internet Movie Database
An internet source for movie reviews and facts, with links to multiple outside sources.
Moviefone
Movie schedules and reviews. Moviefone has listings of current movie show times and locations as well as some brief reviews and tidbits.
Rogerebert.com
Movie reviews and more, including Ebert’s great movies list, articles about film genres and festivals, as well as recent and forthcoming DVD releases.
Screenit.com
Movie and DVD reviews for individuals concerned about the suitability of movies for sensitive viewers (especially children). The site rates aspects such as violence, language, disrespectful behavior, etc. Please note you have two options on this site. One is free, with lots of pop-ups, and one is a paid subscription.
Zap2it.com
Guide to TV, movies, Internet.

• Music
All Music Guide
Find here ratings and reviews of classical and popular music as well as background information on musicians.
Billboard
This is the bible of the popular music industry. It is a commercial site that also offers free access to charts, news, reviews and more.
Classical.Net
Comprehensive coverage including extensive reviews, buying guide, composer information and more.
Yahoo Lyrics
Free access to lyrics of 400,000 songs.

• Television
TV Guide Online
Zap2It TV Home

• Theater
Chicago Plays.com
Grove Players
Downers Grove theater group.
New World Repertory Theater
Downers Grove theater group.
Playbill.com
Current information on the New York Theatre scene.
Theatre Mania: Chicago