Author: John Stark

Blogger. EIC of macthemovieguy.com. Contributor to mjsbigblog.com and houseofgeekery.com. Previously featured on starpulse.com.
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The Too Much TV Roundup- 12/12/23

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Woke up to the tributes pouring in for Andre Braugher, who passed away at the age of just 61. He was such a brilliant actor, who could handle drama and comedy. I’m not going to lie and talk about how his performance on Homicide changed my life. I was young, and I never watched Homicide (or NYPD Blue for that matter). I think my favorite performance of his is as the Captain on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as the seemingly normal one, who as you continued on with the series learned more and more about how eclectic he really was to match … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 12/12/23

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Rustin

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Where I Watched It: Netflix English Audio Description Provided By: International Digital Center Written By Dakota Green Narrated By Sri Gordon This time last year I was still eternally optimistic about Danielle Detweiler getting an Oscar nomination for her terrific work in Till. It seemed like the support for Till had been stripped down to just her commanding lead performance, but no matter, she delivered a powerhouse performance voters couldn’t turn away from. I forget that just because a black actor or actress delivers a terrific performance doesn’t necessarily mean they will end up on the final list. Flash forward … Continue reading Rustin

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Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

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Where I Watched It: Paramount Plus English Audio Description?: Yes I’m 40, and have no kids. Some might describe me as a giant man child, but I still am not a kid. However, I don’t believe in reviewing things in this ultra film snob way like Paw Patrol is offensively beneath me. It’s not made for me, which is something i think most adult critics need to be OK with, and that is fine. the Paw Patrol franchise is considered a Nick Jr series, not even a full Nickelodeon one that could arguably appeal to everyone. It is programming specifically … Continue reading Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

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The Too Much TV Roundup- 12/11/23

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The Golden Globe nominations came out and several TV shows managed to work their way onto the list. But, mostly Succession. 1) Bodies (Netflix) English Audio Description?: Yes Status: Limited I’m enjoying the mystery of it all, but my complaint is the same. Even as the story impresses me, there are too many damn characters across too many timelines, and these episodes feel crammed and jumbled. I shouldn’t always be wondering who the hell someone is. but, every episode so far, I either wonder who they are, or what timeline we are in. Episode Grade: B+ 2) Billions (Paramount Plus) … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 12/11/23

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Insidious: The Red Door

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Where I Watched It: Netflix English Audio Description?: Yes The Insidious franchise is something I’m not really familiar with. i did actually try to get caught up, but at the time, insidious was on MAX, and did not have audio description. Even with that, I did try to watch the first film so I could at least have some context. Obviously, a film full of nightmares and jump scares just doesn’t play well without audio description. Back when i could see, I do remember seeing stills of that Darth Maul looking creature, so I assume everything is just that. But, … Continue reading Insidious: The Red Door

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John and Jen

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Where I Watched it: Broadway HD English Audio Description?: No It has been a minute since I have reviewed something from Broadway HD, and this is a belated review of John and Jen, which I assume is still on the service, though I did not watch this in December. This musical is written originally by Andrew Lippa, who would go on to work on musicals like The Addams Family, but this revival is specifically getting punched up by Jason Robert Brown. So, it’s a little bit different, and you can feel Brown’s touch in the score. Of the musicals you … Continue reading John and Jen

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The Too Much TV Roundup- 12/10/23

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Today, the Golden Globes announce their nominations. Do I have any WILD predictions? Usually the Globes find a way of throwing love to new things, and acting like they are trendsetters. I noticed another critics group put him in their Best Actor list, so I actually gave Ramon Rodriguez a slot this year for Will Trent. That’s my boldest prediction on the TV side. If I get it right, I think I level up. 1) Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix) English Audio Description?: Yes Status: Unknown I was thinking this would be a half hour anime, but this thing is an … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 12/10/23

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21 Grams

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This is usually where I tell you where I watched it, and if it had audio description. It did, and i have no idea. Sometimes, i watch a random movie and bank it for when I need a review but didn’t have the time to watch it. I saw this back in July or August, and didn’t post a prerecorded YouTube review until November. I want to say Netflix. But, it may not be there anymore, so where I watched it five months ago, it could now be somewhere else. but, I had free time, and figured I’d check off … Continue reading 21 Grams

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Sly

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Where I Watched It: Netflix English Audio Description Provided By: International Digital Center Written By Valerie Hunter Narrated By: Kimberly Chatterly Already this year, I’ve seen documentaries dedicated to Wynonna Judd, Pamela Anderson, Michael j Fox, Rock Hudson, Albert Brooks, Mary Tyler Moore, Judy Blume, and some guy named Mr. Chow. That’s not to count out docuseries like Beckham or Arnold. So, Sly is for some reason a drop in the bucket this year, and in the same year where Arnold had a three hour limited series. Sly can just be edited into one film? This covers the same distance, … Continue reading Sly

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10 With A Flag

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Where I Watched It: Screener Link English Audio Description?: Currently, No Beggars cannot be choosers. When I put out into the universe that my life would be easier if I got screener copies from studios, and a guy swings by and gives me the link to the screener for his short film still trying to lock in a distribution deal, I can’t look a gift horse in the mouth. So, congrats 10 With A Flag, you just got a review. I don’t normally review short films, because they are a monster in themselves. Most have the kind of budget you … Continue reading 10 With A Flag

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The Too Much TV Roundup- 12/09/23

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It looks like also that the show Good Trouble has come to an end. I saw some cast reactions. And, Golden Globe nominations are announced tomorrow morning I do believe. It should be more interesting now that the awards are owned by a different body, and categories were expanded. 1) Sex Education (Netflix) English Audio Description?: Yes Status: Final Season Maeve’s Mom’s funeral day is punctuated by other events, including her strained relationship with Otis, who is also having a strained relationship with Eric, who may or may not be communicating with God. Also, Ruby has had about enough of … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 12/09/23

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Golda

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Where I Watched It: iTunes English Audio Description?: Yes Edited To Add: Written and Narrated By: Veronica Hicks Look, I review movies. Yes, I have opinions on things that are not movies, and i realize at this time simply posting a review of a film released this year could spawn unfortunate backlash. I already had that on my YouTube video, and I’m not trying to generate that here. I don’t proclaim to be an expert on the history of Israel, and this review should not reflect that. However, Golda has fantastic audio description. i got down to the end, and … Continue reading Golda

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AKA Mr Chow

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Where I Watched It: Max English Audio Description?: Yes I actually really love watching documentaries about people who seemingly have been present at all these important historical events, or worked behind the scenes, and we never knew who they were. Or, they just have an interesting story to tell, like the film adaptation of the novel Full Service. Last year, All The Beauty and the Bloodshed was that, though I did want more about her work against the Sackler family included. this Mr. Chow guy, who is still alive, has one heck of a story to tell. One of being … Continue reading AKA Mr Chow

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The Killer

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Where I Watched It: Netflix English Audio Description Provided By: International Digital Center Written By Liz Gutman Narrated By: Jamie Lemcheck In some regards, streaming deals have been very good to certain filmmakers. Martin Scorsese, for example, has benefitted a lot from having large budgets for his films The Irishman and Killers Of The Flower Moon, two adult dramas that never would have been handed that much money for a film looking to recoup money at the box office. Then we have David Fincher and his Netflix deal, which led to the underrated Mindhunter, but also the overrated Mank. I … Continue reading The Killer

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The Too Much TV Roundup-12/08/23

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The cancellation sword is still swinging, as AMC inexplicably cancelled Lucky Hank after one season, and ABC is slowly purging Seattle Grace, with the announcement that Season 7 is the final season of Station 19. So, not a great news day for TV fans. Also, RIP to Ryan O’Neal, who was a fantastic actor (watch Paper moon), and a sexy 70’s icon. 1) Beckham (Netflix) English Audio Description?: Yes Status: Limited We look at Beckham growing as a parent, and also making a tough choice to move to Spain from England to play ball. Episode Grade: B+ 2) Yellowjackets (Paramount … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup-12/08/23