Nothing. I accomplished nothing. It was a weird day. I got through about half an episode of The American Revolution, but that was it. I did fit A Christmas Story in, which is on HBO MAX with a lovely TCM style intro… and no audio description? I know the in film narration limits the AD somewhat, but Jesus. this film that used to air in 24 hour marathons on TBS/TNT, is 42 years old, was given an HBO MAX sequel three years ago, doesn’t have audio description? really? Like, really? It’s even a film that has this exaggerated gag where … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 12/25/2025

Merry Christmas. I got you this list of shows. You’re welcome. TV Shows Watched: Fallout: S2E2 (Amazon) with audio description, All’s Fair: S1E2 (Disney Plus) with audio description, Tracker: S3E4 (Paramount Plus) with audio description, I Love LA: S1E3 (HBO MAX) with audio description, The Diplomat: S3E3 (Netflix) with audio description, Death By Lightning: S1E3 (Netflix) with audio description Fallout- A show with a lot of potential to stand out, as the fantasy of it all takes over. The Rad Scorpion fight, for example, was really well done. I do have questions. Size relativity. Simply describing things as bigger or … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 12/24/25

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic. I’ve got 99 problems, but… champagne isn’t one. What are we even doing anymore? In one of my recent posts about TV shows, I broke down an episode of Emily In Paris, because Netflix has an entire division devoted to content where they send mostly white girls, but single females to have some random romp in Europe. It is actually surprising that they didn’t go forwar with Too Much’s second season because it is so on brand for them. Emily In Paris is in Season 5, and she’s not even in Paris. She’s in … Continue reading Champagne Problems

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic. Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves? In the best Christmas film I saw released to a streaming platform this year, Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson proved casting is everything, and chemistry is so important. they play a couple that has consciously uncoupled, and is getting a divorce. they have two kids,and Mom (Silverstone) is considering moving after her youngest kid (who sounds like he’s 30) graduates and heads to college. She is an architect, but became a stay at home mom and overqualified handyman when she followed her husband (Hudson) … Continue reading A Merry little X-Mas

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Someone stole my Christmas. Damn you Olivia Holt! the star of heart Eyes is back, and this time, she’s ready to steal… your heart. it wouldn’t be a Christmas movie if someone didn’t fall in love. I don’t know why, but we apparently need nearly every Christmas film to be about love. Not kids, not Santa, but love. Here, Holt’s target is Connor Swindles. however, instead of your typical Christmas garbage you won’t remember a year from now, this one … Continue reading Jingle Bell Heist

I got my first screener for a 2026 film yesterday, which is not in consideration for a 2025 release. i actually got it a few days ago, but just watched it. Of course, the screener has no audio description, and the distributor is 50/50 on providing it, so I’m waiting to see the listings before declaring it does not exist. TV Shows Watched: Talamaska: S1E2 (AMC Plus) no audio description, the Bad Guys: Breaking In: S1E2 (Netflix) with audio description, Heated Rivalry: S1E1 (HBO MAX) with audio description, The Morning Show: S4E6 (Apple TV) with audio description, Emily In Paris: … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 12/23/25

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic. How are they supposed to learn how to read if they can’t even fit inside the building? Jordan Peele needs to protect his brand better. After successfully entertaining audiences with three features of his own, Get Out, Us, and Nope, he has also lent his Monkey Paw label to some films that aren’t quite his thing, but not dreadful. This qualifies Candyman and Monkey Man. I have no idea what he saw in this film, why he’s producing, and why he didn’t assert some creative control when it was clear this was going to … Continue reading Him

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic. I hope I get that Red Ryder BB Gun this Christmas. Amazon has had a bit of a mixed year in terms of their straight to streaming content. I’m not sure they had a singular film that really rallied fans, except perhaps the John Candy documentary. This isn’t doing anything to change that. it will continue to be divisive. However, I’ve sat through the crop of this years streaming Christmas titles, and it seems to be a barren wasteland. Some years, we get an 8-Bit Christmas, or a Spirited. This year, I’m throwing a … Continue reading Oh. What. Fun.

In case you missed it, Paramount cancelled the NCIS spinoff Tony and Ziva. Also recently cancelled was Apple TV’s The Last Frontier, and Netflix’s Boots. I bring this up, because I started a series that Netflix cancelled after they had already finished the second season, so while I jumped back into Tomb Raider, they jumped out of it. Surprisingly, HBO hasn’t picked up Welcome To Dairy, which based on its viewership, it just insane. I’d say criminally insane, but it isn’t. It should be though. Most shows would kill to have those viewership numbers for a linear premiere next day … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 12/22/25

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic. Tell me something girl. Bradley Cooper has not made enough noise this year with his newest directorial effort, Is this thing On, which is a deviation of sorts from his previous films. it has nothing to do with music, it is lighter in tone, and he isn’t the star. He is in the supporting cast, but still less screentime than Maestro. Divorce movies hav really tried to sell themselves as either really serious dramas, or funny comedies where the audience laughs at the extremes the couple will go to in order to defeat each … Continue reading Is This Thing On?

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic. I don’t get excited to write scathing reviews, but there is an exception to that rule. today, we shall tumble down the broken staircase that is Merry Little Mystery, what Roku has decided to package together for us for the holidays. As Dana Carvey’s Church Lady would say… “Well, isn’t that special.” I actually did select this with full optimism. I’m an American Idol junkie, and by proxy, a Jordon Sparks fan. I still do not know the question of how I am supposed to live with no air. But Jordon, who needs an … Continue reading Merry Little Mystery

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic. technically, my second time through this, but my first was without audio description. I figured, if this thing is going to win Best Picture, i should be as fully informed on this as possible.So, I waited, and now I’ve seen the film with audio description. I don’t know what I was expecting from the track, but not necessarily this. the film itself, which is nominated in the Comedy/Musical side at the Golden Globes, is a mixture of genres. I’m not sure Paul Thomas Anderson likes to be easily defined, so when granted a large … Continue reading One Battle After Another

I was thwarted by phone calls yesterday. I didn’t even write a review. I’m aghast. Agog. A gay. I’m up one show from yesterday, but I’m not sure that’s enough to do the list before the thoughts. SNL: Melissa McCarthy (Peacock) with audio description- Keep it together! No, I actually like the fact that the narrrator giggles, since the show is supposed to be funny, and live. Even for a streaming description, it reminds us this once aired live… for real. However, I wonder if in the era of Karens and Snowflakes and the Babadook, if “like a crazy person” … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 12/21/25

I didn’t want to skip a day, because I didn’t want people to think this had gone away or I forgot it, but today was one of those days that made me not do Diaries for a minute.I only saw one show, and it didn’t even have audio description. Celebrity Weakest Link. It was a Holiday episode, featuring a bunch of celebs who had been in a bunch of Christmas movies I’m sure no one remembers. They did dig up Eric lloyd (The Santa Clause), and paired him against Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Clarissa Explains It All, … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 12/20/25

Disclaimer: I’m a blind film critic, and this film has no audio description. Good Night and Good Luck. I’ve been waiting to see this for nearly three years. It first premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, and while it garnered praise for its actors, it didn’t materialize into a release.Finally, hiding in my for your consideration material is this little movie, hoping on a wing and a prayer that someone will love it enough to vote for it. Well, I did like this quite a bit. It’s a complicated film to describe without showing you the full hand. David … Continue reading Going In Blind: A Little Prayer