Entertaiment is a multifaceted concept that reflects the complexities of human emotion and intellectual engagement. It can be a form of escapism, like a movie or a dance recital; it can also provide emotional catharsis or cognitive stimulation, such as reading a good book or playing a strategic video game. It can be experienced at any scale, from a private entertainment experience selected from an enormous array of pre-recorded products; to a banquet for two; to a public event or performance for thousands. It has the unique capacity to cross media, and this has enabled many familiar forms of entertainment to persist.