Author: John Stark

Blogger. EIC of macthemovieguy.com. Contributor to mjsbigblog.com and houseofgeekery.com. Previously featured on starpulse.com.
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Red Fish, Blue Fish: Season 1

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Studio/Streamer: Netflix Length: 5 episodes Audio Description Produced By: International Digital Center Written By: (Need Credit) Narrated By: tristan Snyder What is it?: A seemingly implausible adaptation, the show centers around Red Fish and blue Fish from the Dr Seuss classic One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. They get up to animated hijinx, from trying to rake leaves from the lawn to a Christmas episode. What Works:I do like to occasionally check out a show meant for kids, because no one else is really focused on audio description in children’s programming. I’m delighted to report that the audio … Continue reading Red Fish, Blue Fish: Season 1

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The man In My Basement

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Cast: Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe, Anna Diop Written And Directed By: Nadia Latif based on the novel by Walter Mosley Studio/Streamer: 20th Century Fox/ Hulu Release Year: 2025 Audio description Produced By: Pointe 360 Written By: Court Soto Narrated By: Tansy Alexander What is it?: A man (Hawkins) faced with the possibility of losing his ancestral home finds himself entertaining the wild idea of letting a white guy (Dafoe) he doesn’t know rent out his basement. But the reason why is far stranger. What Works: A perfect casting for Willem Dafoe who revels in strange performances. i can see why … Continue reading The man In My Basement

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Going In Blind: Killing Faith

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Cast: Guy Pearce, DeWanda Wise, Bill Pullman, Raoul Max Trujillo, Josh McDermott, Jamie Newman, Jack Alcott,Joanna Cassidy, Emily Catherine Ford, Charlie Talbert Written and Directed By: Ned Crowley Release Year: 2025 *There Is No Known Audio Description For This Title* What Is It?: In the mid-1800’s, a free former slave seeks assistance in helping her daughter, who she has become convinced is touched by evil. A local doctor believes there must be a non-supernatural reason, but agrees to accompany her on a trip to a faith healer, who might be the last hope. What Works: While the lack of audio … Continue reading Going In Blind: Killing Faith

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The Small Screen Diaries: 10/03/25

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TV Shows Watched: Peacemaker: S2E7 (HBO MAX) with audio description, English Teacher: S2E2 (Hulu) with audio description, Wayward: S1E3 (Netflix) with audio description, The Summer I turned Pretty: S3E11 (Amazon) with audio description, The Great North: S5E21 (Hulu) no audio description, Celebrity Weakest link: S1E2 (Hulu) no audio description, and The Morning Show: S4E3 (Apple plus) with audio description Peacemaker- The penultimate episode. Peacemaker and friends head for the exit, but what waits them on the other side? Peacemaker’s evolution over the season has turned him into a solid antihero, like the DC equivalent of a Moon Knight or Deadpool. … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 10/03/25

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Going In Blind: Good Boy

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Cast: Written By: directed By: Release Year: 2025 Studio/Streamer: IFC/Shudder *This Movie Does Have An Audio Description Track, Which Despite Multiple Attempts, I Was Unable To Secure An Accessible screener* In many ways, this is a hopeful placeholder. I’m very much open to watching an accessible screener copy of this film, and I will be on the lookout for a copy when it comes to VOD later this month. However, because it is heading apparently straight to AMC Plus/Shudder, I’m not sure if there will be a copy available post-theatrical with a audio description since AMC Plus rarely uses the … Continue reading Going In Blind: Good Boy

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Marvel’s Zombies: Season 1

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Featuring The Voices of: Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, Elisabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, David Harbor as Red Guardian, Florence Pugh as Black Widow, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Simu Liu as Shang Chi, Awkwafina as Katie, Todd Williams as Blade Knight, Hudson Thames as Peter Parker, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Randall Park as Jimmy, Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, Carrie Condon as F.R.I.D.A.Y. Length: 4 episodes Release Year: 2025 Studio/Streamer: Disney Plus Audio Description Produced By: Deluxe Written By: Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton What is it?: A continuation of the themes and ideas set … Continue reading Marvel’s Zombies: Season 1

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Bodyguard Of Lies

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Documentary Directed By:Dan Krause Release Year: 2025 Studio/Streamer: Paramount Audio Description Provided By: no credits given Written By: Credit Needed Narrated By: Credit Needed What is it?: An explosive look into the Afghanistan War from those who were there. were we ever winning? Was there ever a point? Interviewing several officials who were involved across the 20+ years of Afghani occupation, the picture becomes clear. We were never properly prepared for what came next What Works:An interesting look and compendium to a lot of the documentaries that have come out and focused on the good things we may have done … Continue reading Bodyguard Of Lies

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The Small Screen Diaries: 10/02/25

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TV Shows Watched: The Girlfriend: S1E5 (Amazon) with audio description, Hotel Listeria: S1E2 (Amazon) with audio description, Shifting Gears: S2E1 (Disney plus) with audio description, Krapapolis: S3E1 (Disney Plus) no audio description, Abbott Elementary: S5E1 (Hulu) with audio description, Name that Tune: S4E3 (Hulu) no audio description the Girlfriend- A series with a slow start that keeps getting better and more interesting. I’m excited to see how this ends. Which character were you rooting for, and did your perspective change as the show moves on? did it change back? the perspective shifts make all the difference sometimes. Hotel Diptheria- I … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 10/02/25

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The Small Screen Diaries: 10/01/25

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TV Shows Watched: Gen V: S2E5 (Amazon) with audio description, Black Rabbit: S1E4 (Netflix) with audio description, the Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox: S1E7 (Hulu) with audio description, Sausage Party: S2E7 (Amazon) with audio description, Haunted Hotel: S1E3 (Netflix) with audio description, house Of Guinness: S1E3 (Netflix) with audio description, and The Paper: S1E6 (Peacock) with audio description Gen V- After last week’s shenanigans, Kate has been sent off to the prison for powered individuals, and Murray, Jordan, and Emma decide they have to rescue her, even if they are most certainly walking into a trap.But, what Cypher has planned … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 10/01/25

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The Small Screen Diaries: 09/30/25

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TV Shows Watched: Chad Powers: S1E1 (Hulu) with audio description,Platonic: S2E9 (Apple plus) with audio description, Ginny and Georgia: S3E7 (Netflix) with audio description, The Runarounds: S1E5 (Amazon) with audio description, high potential: S2E2 (Hulu) with audio description, The lowdown: S1E2 (Hulu) with audio description, The Daily show: Monday (Paramount Plus) no audio description, Only murders In the Building: S5E5 (Hulu) with audio description Chad Powers- A former football star and grade A douchebag finds himself in a career crater and not even the XFL wants him. So, when he notices a college football team having an open tryout for … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 09/30/25

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The Small Screen Diaries: 09/29/25

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TV Shows Watched: Marvels Zombies: S1E4 (Disney Plus) with audio description, Wayward: S1E2 (Netflix) with audio description, Task: S1E4 (HBO MAX) with audio description, Twisted Metal: S2E10 (Peacock) with audio description, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf: S1E6 (Amazon) with audio description, Last week tonight: ost Recent (HBO MAX) no audio description yet Marvel Zombies- A full review is coming, but for now, I’ll say it was a mixed bag. Some stuff I liked, and some I didn’t. I’m certainly not one of those who instantly rejects the next generation of Avengers, so that isn’t it. Wayward- What a weird reform … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 09/29/25

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The Small Screen Diaries: 09/28/25

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TV Shows Watched: Daryl Dixon: S3E4 (AMC Plus) no audio description, Black Rabbit: S1E4 (Netflix) with audio description, Next Gen Chef: S1E4 (Netflix) with audio description, the Golden Bachelor: S2E1 (Hulu) with audio description, Billy the kid: S1E1 (MGM Plus) with audio description,Have I got News for you: S3E4 (HBO MAX) no audio description, Tulsa King: S3E2 (Paramount Plus) with audio description, The Morning Show: S4E2 (Apple plus) with audio description Daryl Dixon- A really tough episode to get through without audio description thanks to the amount of non-English spoken, and the combat sequences.Who died? Don’t know. Were those throwing … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 09/28/25

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Sorry Baby

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Cast: Ava Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Lucas hedges, John Carroll Lynch Written and directed By Ava Victor Release Year: 2025 Studio: A24 Audio description produced By: deluxe Written By: (Submit Credit) Narrated by: (Submit Credit) What is It?:A young woman (Victor) navigates her life in the wake of a sexual assault. Why it Works: I was guilty of using my phone during the movie, because I had such a hard time figuring out the intentional tone of the film. then, when I saw IMDb going with “dark comedy”, things made more sense. Sorry Baby is definitely a … Continue reading Sorry Baby

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Going In Blind: The man Who Saves The World

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Documentary Directed By: Gabe Polsky release Year: 2025 *There Is No Known Audio Description For This Title* What is it?: A filmmaker follows a typical white american savior who may just be the answer to an ancient South American prophecy and destined to bringing the indigenous tribes together and bringing world peace. Why it Works: This documentary is also produced by Danny McBride, and after sitting through it, I’m convinced he jumped on board because he’s working on adapting this mans life for him to play it in a fictionalized series or film. This story is so unbelievable I hesitate … Continue reading Going In Blind: The man Who Saves The World

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All Of You

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Cast: Brett Goldstein, Imogene Poots, Jenna Coleman Written By: William Bridges and Brett Goldstein Directed By: William Bridges Release year: 2025 Studio/Streamer: Apple TV Plus Runtime: 98 minutes Audio Description Provided By: (Submit Your Credit) Written By: (Submit Your credit) Narrated By: (Submit Your credit) What is it?: With a dash of science fiction thrown in, the movie centers on two individuals who ignore their actual chemistry because in this reality there is a test to match you with your soulmate, and it is someone else. Still, these two remain inseparable, as wee see little moments of their lives moving … Continue reading All Of You