Dunkirk (A Second look)

Where I Watched it: MAX English Audio Description?: Yes Written By: Matthew Vickers Narrated By Helen Beatty I’ve already seen Dunkirk once before this, before I lost my vision. it was a stunning work. not only does nolan not believe in terrifying his audience through graphic violence, but for the most part he chose mostly fresh faces for this film, where his movies are usually loaded with stars. The biggest names are largely in supporting roles, and the leads are young faces to become attached to, including a young Harry Styles breaking into acting, as well as a pre-Oscar nomination … Continue reading Dunkirk (A Second look)

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/24/23

Not TV news, but Dune pt 2 has vacated 2023 due to the strike and the inability to successfully launch a promotional campaign. That leaves some gaps in the Oscar race. I had a feeling this would happen. 9) Justified (Hulu) English Audio Description?: No Status: Revival Now Airing There was a car that blew up, and I had to figure out who was in the car, or if someone was even in the car. Turned out it was a narrow miss. But Justified so badly needs audio description, that as I continue to move through the series, it’s becoming … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/24/23

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/23/23

I didn’t quite get through as much again today as I had hoped. However, I did watch this thing at night where a bunch of people gathered on a stage to squabble for two hours. There really isn’t a grade I could give that, so it’s not included. 6) Designing Women (Hulu) English Audio Description?: No Status: Ended I needed to kill some time. honestly, I’m acknowledging that I kinda watched an episode of this because I had enough time before the aforementioned event, but i really didn’t pay attention. Sorry, Women. It’s ranked last, and I feel pretty good … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/23/23

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/22/23

MAX is sticking with And Just Like That, picking up the series for a third season. Also, Paramount Plus confirmed that the show is coming this fall, and will at least have a brief linear appearance on CBS. 12) X-Men (Disney Plus) English Audio Description?: No Status: Ended I hate seeing this show on the bottom, but narratively, they just got back from Genosha, and there was zero mention of Gambit. He never shows up to fight the episodes central villain Juggernaut, and instead we get Colossus, which is great. I love that big Ruskie. But, to act like Gambit … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/22/23

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/21/23

Here’s the deal. I was busy. So, even though this says the Too Much TV roundup, today it feels very much like the normal amount of TV roundup. The ranking is kind of even silly, but I do this everyday anyway. On the plus side, Amazon stopped reversing second season orders and announced a Season 3 premiere date for Upload, so that’s positive. 3) And Just Like That (MAX) English Audio Description?: Yes Status: Renewed We weren’t really able to check in on all of the women because Carrie found Aiden again. And my God, we must focus on Aiden. … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/21/23

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/20/23

Heads up. Asoka drops tomorrow night at 9PM on Disney Plus. Weird time, I know, and that is EST. They moved up the premiere by a few hours. Why? Who knows. 8) Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers (Disney Plus) English Audio Description?: No Status: Ended Something is up with Dale. Perhaps it’s that alien we saw at the top of the episode. Third episode in and the Rangers are already fighting extraterrestrial life. It’s be cooler if this had audio description. Episode Grade: B 7) How To Become A Cult Leader (Netflix) English Audio Description?: Yes Status: Limited? This calls … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/20/23

Falsettos

Where I Watched It: Broadway HD English Audio Description?: No once again, I’m still covering Broadway HD. This airing of Falsettos was part of the live At Lincoln center series, and featured Christian Borle in the lead role. I’m a fan of the original show, and really all of the various forms this productions has been under, like March of The Falsettos or falsettoland, as composer William Finn has tried to tell this story through song a couple of times. This is also a revival cast, of course, just in case you are not familiar with the show. Marvin (Borle) … Continue reading Falsettos

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/19/23

RIP Ron Cephas Jones. Only 66. Wow. He’s sure to be known for his work on This Is Us, but he’s done many other projects, and just didn’t gain that level of recognition (or Emmy award) until that show. his daughter, Jasmine Cephas Jones is also a brilliant actress, currently starring on Starz’s Blindspotting. 13) Hey Dude (Paramount Plus) English Audio Description?: No Status: Ended I remember loving this show so much as a kid. It doesn’t even play to that young of an audience either. Yet, I find myself struggling to enjoy a show again that just feels under … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/19/23

Interstellar

Where I Watched it: Amazon English Audio Description Provided By Deluxe Narrated By Tanzi Alexander I actually started rewatching all of Nolan’s films this year when I was asked to be a guest on a podcast, so I could discuss how Nolan’s films are great, and how they translate in terms of audio description. Since I’ve only been blind for the past six years, it means most of his catalog was available to me in their initial runs visually. So, I’ve seen interstellar, and I’m fairly certain a deep dive on my site will reveal my initial thoughts. I remember … Continue reading Interstellar

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/18/23

Well, Amazon done gone and pissed me the hell off. be careful what you wish for kids, because sometimes you get TV news. Amazon, in an effort to endear themselves with their subscribers, has reversed their second season renewals on both The Peripheral and A League of Their Own. The last one was baffling, because I know it was granted a tax waiver, so it was even cheaper to produce (plus, I thought they had already started filming). Apparently, the service that put so many years between seasons of Good Omens that people assumed it was dead, is worried about … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/18/23

Asteroid City

Where I Watched It: Peacock English Audio Description?: Yes Wes Anderson is one of the few directors where I’ve actually managed their entire filmography. He is one of those very influential directors whose style speaks to cinema lovers, but always really stands out as a director who makes the kinds of choices that make me wonder how do we appropriately convey his quirks to a blind audience through audio description? He has released three films in the span of my vision loss, and none of them have pushed into my Top 5 of his filmography. To be fair, it seems … Continue reading Asteroid City

The It’s Way Too Early To Talk About Best Supporting actor Oscars

Already, i tackled the Picture, Actor, and actress races. now, onto Supporting Actor, way the hell before anyone really needs to. My power rankings are always based on who is most likely to be nominated, not necessarily win. 1) Robert DeNiro (killers Of The Flower moon) If it wasn’t clear already, people love villains. DeNiro has been nominated 8 times, and has won twice. While he feels like the kind of legend that could earn a third win, it also feels like he’s likely to be a lock for a nomination, and remain a frontrunner, but ultimately lose out to … Continue reading The It’s Way Too Early To Talk About Best Supporting actor Oscars

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/17/23

Well, new seasons of Fargo and Chucky were both given fall premiere launch dates. So if the Networks are boring you to death with their strike filler, you can check those out. 10) Outlander (Starz) English Audio Description?: No Status: Final Season Still doing my Season 6 rewatch, and i remember being frustrated with the episode the last time. This is the one where Jamie believes he cheated on Claire while she was ill, and there’s a dead family from dysentery. There’s just a lot of stuff happening in this episode that doesn’t make sense to a blind viewer, and … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/17/23

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/16/23

Not really TV news, but it could be. I have finally found a title with audio description on MGM Plus, albeit a movie. I’ve been clicking on random titles, and so far the small list I’ve got includes: The machinist, Dungeons and Dragons honor Among Thieves, Women Talking, 3000 Years Of Longing, The Firm, Failure To Launch, and Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of unfortunate Events. I will keep searching, but I haven’t found a show yet with AD. It would make sense for them to expand to their shows, especially their biggest hit Godfather Of Harlem. 11) Mad Men (AMC … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/16/23

The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/15/23

I saw a glimmer of TV news that reminded me that ABC’s limbo shows are all still in limbo. Decisions have not been made yet firmly on a second season of The Rookie Feds, a fourth season of Home Economics, or a first season of the Good Doctor spinoff The Good Lawyer. Technically, the only one whose cast is still held is The Rookie Feds, however, SAG has in their strike rules that when a strike occurs, deals like this that are in place essentially will give an extension of how many days were left at the time of the … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 08/15/23