Author: John Stark

Blogger. EIC of macthemovieguy.com. Contributor to mjsbigblog.com and houseofgeekery.com. Previously featured on starpulse.com.
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Going In Blind: Distant (AKA Long Distance)

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Cast: Anthony Ramos as Andy, Naomi Scott as Naomi, Kristofer Hivju as Dwayne, Zachary Quinto as the voice of L.E.O.N.A.R.D. Written By:Spenser Cohen (Tarot, moonfall) directed By:Josh Gordon and Will Speck (Blades Of Glory, office Christmas Party) Original Score By: Steven Price Oscar Winner for Gravity) Studio: Universal Release Year: 2025 Rated PG-13 for creature violence and some strong language. Runtime: 87 minutes This Film Has No Known Audio Description What Is It?: Great question. This is a science fiction film that is set around a man of low importance who survives a cataclysmic event that destroys the ship he … Continue reading Going In Blind: Distant (AKA Long Distance)

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The Small Screen Diaries: 07/23/25

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TV Shows Watched: Too Much: S1E7 and S1E8 (Netflix) with audio description, Untamed: S1E2 (Netflix) with audio description, The Pitt: S1E13 (MAX) with audio description, Euphoria: S1E8 (MAX) with audio description, destination X: S1E9 (Peacock) with audio description, Ginny and Georgia: S2E4 (Netflix) with audio description, and poker Face: S2E12 (Peacock) with audio description too Much- I plan on reviewing the full season shortly, which is why I’m blowing through the series. But, for now, the brief mention would be that I still enjoy the show. It feels like even though it is similar to shows, it somehow has its … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 07/23/25

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Clown In A Cornfield

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Cast:Katie Douglas as Quinn, Aaron Abrams as Dr. Glenn, Carson McCormack as Cole, Vincent Mueller as Rust, Kevin Durand as Arthur Hill, Will Sasso as Sheriff Dunn, Cassandra Potenza as Janet, Verity Marks as Ronnie Written By:Carter Blanchard (Independence Day: Resurgence) and Eli Craig, Based On The Book By Cesare directed By: Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale Vs Evil) Studio: IFC/Shudder Release Year: 2025 Runtime: 96 minutes Audio Description Produced By: Descriptive Video Works Written by: Narrated By: Bill Larsen What Is It?: Adapted from a book, a doctor moves to a sleepy midwestern town with his teenage daughter, who … Continue reading Clown In A Cornfield

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The Small Screen Diaries: 07/22/25

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TV Shows Watched: Too Much: S1E5 and S1E6 (Netflix) with audio description, Building The Band: S1E7 (Netflix) with audio description, FUBAR: S2E6 (Netflix) with audio description, Smoke: S1E5 (Apple plus) with audio description, Untamed: S1E1 (Netflix) with audio description, The Daily Show: Monday (Paramount Plus) no audio description Too Much- Now we’re getting into the meat and potatoes, and instead of just being a straight up raunchy comedy, the heart is being pulled in. Some truly terrific moments as we explore Jessica’s whole past asshole ex-boyfriend. We see this girl we’ve come to love, slowly be emotionally destroyed by her … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 07/22/25

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The Small Screen Diaries: 07/21/25

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TV Shows Watched: Too Much: S1E4 (Netflix) with audio description, The Sandman: S2E5 (Netflix) with audio description, The Waterfront: S1E8 (Netflix) with audio description, Stick: S1E8 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Patience: S1E5 (PBS) with audio description, The Guilded Age: S3E5 (HBo MAX) with audio description Too Much- our duo ends up going to a dinner party where it turns out Felix might actually know the hosts, if they remember who he is. A cute episode that ends on a nice moment for the couple. not quite as aggressively edgy as the other episodes. The Sandman- In what felt like … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 07/21/25

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Jaws 2

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Cast: Roy Scheider as Brody, Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody, Murray Hamilton as Mayor Vaughn, Joseph Mascolo as Peterson, Jeffrey Kramer as Hendricks, Mark Gruner as Michael, and Marc Gilpin as Sean. Written By:Carl Gottleib Dr. Detroit) and Howard Sackler (The Great White Hope) based on characters created by Peter Benchley Directed By:Jeannot Szoarc (Somewhere In Time) Significant Producers:Richard Zanuck, Joe Alvas, and David Brown Original Score By: John Williams Studio: universal Release Year: 1978 Rated PG Runtime: 116 minutes Audio Description by: Written by: Narrated By: What is it?: After surviving the tragedy that befell the sleepy beachside tourist … Continue reading Jaws 2

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The Small Screen Diaries: 07/20/25

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TV Shows Watched: From: S2E9 (MGM Plus) with audio description, Building The Band: S1E6 (Netflix) with audio description, Too Much: S1E3 (Netflix) with audio description, Drag Race All Stars: S10E11 (Paramount Plus) with audio description, We Were Liars: S1E8 (Amazon) with audio description, Mindhunter: S1E5 (Netflix) with audio description, Ballard: S1E1 (Amazon) with audio description From- What on earth is happening in this show? I’m trying to follow the logic, but it seems like no matter which way you slice it, it seems like they aren’t making sense. Either Boyd or Jim just pissed off the natural order by either … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 07/20/25

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Jaws 3

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Cast: Dennis Quaid as Michael Brody, Bess Armstrong as Katherine, Simon MacCorkindale as Philip, Louis Gossett Jr. as Calvin, John Putch as Sean Brody, and Lea Thompson as Kelly Anne. Written By:Richard Matheson (The Incredible Shrinking Man), Carl Gottleib (Jaws 2), Gurden Trueblood (story by), Peter Benchley (suggested by) Directed By: Joe Alves (previously a production designer on Jaws and jaws 2, feature debut) Original score by: Alan Parker (What’s Eating Gilbert Grape) Studio: universal Release Year: 1983 Runtime: 99 minutes Rated PG Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe Written by: Narrated By: Ron Snow what Is it? A few years … Continue reading Jaws 3

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The Small Screen Diaries: 07/19/25

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TV Shows Watched: Squid Game: S3E5 (Netflix) with audio description, Black Mirror: S3E4 (Netflix) with audio description, Disney POV: Five Videos (Disney plus) no audio description, And Just Like That: S3E8 (HBo MAX) with audio description, too Much: S1E2 (Netflix) with audio description, Dexter: S5E6 (Paramount Plus) with audio description, All Of us Are Dead: S1E3 (Netflix) with audio description Squid Game- I love how the words on the wall are spelled out, so if you want to look them up, you can. Episode 5 answered the big question of how many people will be left in competition at the … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 07/19/25

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Disney Misses The Mark For Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary

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70 years ago, Walt Disney launched his first of his theme parks, Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. While changes have certainly been made, with some rides exiting, and some proving they can stay the duration, one thing is certain, Disneyland has maintained its status as one of the must-see destinations for families. Even Vice-President J.DD. Vance visited recently. The fanfare for the big day has caused synergy with Disney Plus, and a series of first person points of view have been released. They aren’t all rides, some are just immersive experiences like being on Main Street USA. Professionally filmed, they certainly … Continue reading Disney Misses The Mark For Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary

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The Buccaneers: Season 1

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Cast:Kristine Froseth as Nan, Alisha Boe as Conchita, Matthew Broome as Guy, Josie Totah as Mabel, Imogen Waterhouse as Ginny, Aubri Ibrag as Lizzie, Josh Dylan as Richard, Guy Remmers as Theo, Barney Fishwick as james, Mia Threapleton as Honoribl Marable, Amelia Bullmore as the Dowager Duchess, Adam James as colonel St. George, and Christina Hendricks as Mrs. St. George. Written and Created By: Katherine Jakeway, based on the book by Edith Wharton Streaming Exclusive To: Apple TV + Length: 8 episodes release Year: 2023 Audio Description Produced By: Pixel Logic Media Written By: Narrated By: Roy Samuelson What is … Continue reading The Buccaneers: Season 1

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Jaws: the revenge

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Cast: Lorraine Gary as Ellen, Lance Guest as Michael Brody, Mario Van Peebles as Jake, Karen Young as Carla Brody, Michael Caine as Hoagie, Judith Barsi as Thea, and Mitchell Anderson as sean Brody. Written By: Michael de Guzman based on characters created by Peter Benchley Directed By: Joseph Sargent (Something The lord Made, the Taking Of Pelham 123,Miss Evers Boys) Significant producers: Joseph Sargent Original Score By: Michael Small (Marathon Man, the Postman Always Rings twice, Klute) Studio: universal Pictures Release Year: 1987 Rated PG-13 Runtime: 89 minutes Audio Description Produced By: Deluxe Written By: Narrated By: William Michael … Continue reading Jaws: the revenge

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The Small Screen Diaries: 07/18/25

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After trying a new theme for a day, the genies finally figured out my original theme was Gazette. So, we’re back. The original theme. Let me know if something is still wrong, but this is the theme I had for ten years. Visually, I don’t know if I need to play around with anything to get it back to where it was, but there should be a search bar now. TV Shows Watched: Foundation: S3E2 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Building The Band: S1E5 (Netflix) with audio description, Stick: S1E7 (Apple plus) with audio description, Revival: S1E4 (Peacock) with audio … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 07/18/25

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Jaws: 50th Anniversary

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Cast: Roy Scheider as Brody, Robert Shaw as Quint, Richard Dreyfuss as Hooper, Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody, Murray Hamilton as Mayor Vaughn. Written By: Carl Gottleib based on the book by Peter Benchley Directed By: Steven Spielberg Significant producers: Richard Zanuck and David Brown original Score By: john Williams Studio: universal Pictures Rated PG Runtime: 124 minutes Audio Description By: Deluxe Written By: Narrated By: Ron Snow What is it: Regarded as one of the best films ever made, jaws celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2025. Based on a book of the same name by peter Benchley, jaws is … Continue reading Jaws: 50th Anniversary

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The Small Screen Diaries: 07/17/25

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TV Shows Watched: The Sandman: S2E4 (Netflix) with audio description, The buccaneers: S1E8 (Apple plus) with audio description,Adults: S1E7 (Hulu) with audio description, We Were liars: S1E7 (Amazon) with audio description, Patience: S1E4 (PBS) with audio description, Back To The Frontier: S1E2 (MAX) with audio description, and poker Face: S2E11 (Peacock) with audio description The Sandman- Delerium visits Dream because she has this feeling that they really need their missing brother, and she hopes Dream will help her find him. dream allows himself to again be influenced by Desire, who suggest the only reason he wants to go to the … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 07/17/25