3D movies are now so popular that now there are around 2,800 3D capable theaters all around United States. Concerts, movies and even sporting events are being produced in 3D, which adds that extra dimension of realism and enjoyment. In the past it hasn’t quite worked that way, now they seem to have cracked it.

The most exciting thing of all is that although we think it’s great now, it can only get better. Look at Avatar, a few years ago it wouldn’t have been so well done or been anywhere near as successful.

This is my top 3 movies that have been made using 3D technology. If you haven’t seen them you should check them out and see how much this technique has come on in recent years.

In 3rd place we have the stunning U2, this stands out as it was the first movie of its kind to bring a concert to life in the sense that we really felt as if we were there. This is an outstanding example of how the technology can be used in a completely different medium to ordinary movie making.

The quality of the sound and visuals are second to none. Everyone I spoke to who were lucky enough to see this felt exactly the same as I did. When you consider how few tickets for events like this actually go on sale, the sheer volume of people that more of these would attract is incredible.

2007 saw the release of Beowulf. This film had to be watched with the 3D glasses on. The ordinary version which you watched normally was really nothing very special.

Then when you popped on those glasses to watch the 3D version, the effects were fantastic. It enjoyed both critical and box office success and was really forerunner of the movies which have been released since. Many critics agree, as well as ordinary viewers, myself included.

No prizes for guessing what is top of my list, could it be anything else other than James Cameron’s masterpiece of 3D cinema, Avatar? The story has been criticized, but when a movie is produced which such visual beauty and is like nothing that has ever been seen before, so what? There has been a lot of time and effort put into this film, and now watch it reap its rewards come Oscar night.

Cooking shows have proved to be quite an effective method of driving the ratings up for a network. The premise of cooking TV shows is fairly simple. You find a great chef, create a kitchen for him or her, place the chef in the kitchen and have him or her prepare mouthwatering dishes. Many people may think that this is boring and that it’ll hardly work, but numerous shows have proven them wrong.

Reality cooking TV Shows

Cooking shows are popular. In fact, they are one of the most popular daytime shows. People generally love the idea that these shows have to offer. With the popularity of reality shows, reality cooking TV shows are inevitable. Combining reality TV and cooking is actually brilliant because this removes the boring factor associated to cooking by people who are not actually interested in the art. Reality cooking shows effectively introduce cooking to people who are looking for edgier programs. The idea is this — even if you don’t like to cook, you’d still get entertained. People get hooked, not by the actual cooking, but by the excitement the show generates. People come back week after week just to see what will happen next.

This is why people cringed at Chef Gordon Ramsey’s explosive character combined with his penchant for cursing, but they cannot wait to come back for more. They generally love to watch the contestants withering under his livid stare and cringing every time Chef Ramsey opens his mouth to release a fresh string of tirades. People are ironically sympathetic at his attempts to mold the participants into professional chefs. It doesn’t matter if they are learning any cooking tips. What matters is that they are entertained. Obviously, this is what you will find from every cooking show these days — entertainment.

Competing at Cooking TV Shows

Most reality cooking TV shows take the form of a competition or contests where participants are given cooking tasks every week. The show will then eliminate the bad would-be chefs from the rest. Not surprisingly, people find themselves rooting for a contestant. Inevitably, they also find themselves returning for more.

Of course there are some people who are fascinated with cooking shows because of the meal preparation itself. Dishes are seemingly prepared with the least bit of effort exerted. There are some people who find the chef hosts entertaining while other people find themselves fascinated by the high-tech cookware and tools. Many of the chefs featured in cooking TV shows have not received formal culinary education and this effectively inspires many viewers. The idea is this — if these chefs can create delectable dishes without formal education then people can also create amazingly delicious dishes while at home. Regardless of the reason behind people’s fascination, it cannot be denied that cooking TV shows are already a part of daily television viewing.

The Regular Cook-at-Home Show

If you are not a fan of reality TV or competitive cooking shows, you can still watch the regular cooking home shows where basically the theme is all about learning how to cook basic dishes. These kinds of cooking TV shows cater to stay-at-home moms and busy people who still prefer home-cooked meals despite their busy schedules. Often, the host chef will teach you how to whip up delicious meals within minutes. Often the network banks on the personality of the host chef to attract viewers and drive ratings.