Even though I always write about what I watched the previous day, I want to acknowledge that I’m currently writing this on my birthday. So tomorrow’s blog, will reflect what I watched on my birthday. And for my birthday, as you may have seen a large article from me, Hulu decided to gift me The bear without audio description for Season 3. One of their current tentpole shows, and no one bothered to make sure it would be accessible when launched. It is incredibly dehumanizing to be an afterthought. Instead, i watched The Boys (Amazon), which continues to find new … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/27/24

It means no worries, for the rest of your days. Wishful thinking, of course. Many of us who saw Disney’s The Lion King 30 years ago were told that we could just Hakuna Matata our way through life, but really, think about all those worries as you continue to grow up. It may be a problem free, philosophy, but Hakuna Matata is just not a sustainable reality. This thing was everywhere. The music was all over the place. I think the VHS broke sales records. It felt like everyone I knew had a copy of The Lion King. I remember … Continue reading The Lion King: 30th Anniversary

I started my day by finishing Dark Matter (Apple Plus), which left me in a head scratcher of a position. Do we leave it there, and call it a rather perfect limited series, or do they try to do what every other limited series is doing now and go for a second season? I think the possibilities are there, but I don’t actually know that they can top the first season. I want this answer to come creatively, from a place of creative strength, and not pressure from Apple Plus to do another one. Open the door, but also allow … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/26/24

I am finishing shows left and right. I’m not sure why Outer Range only had a 7 episode second season, I’m just happy Amazon gave it one. I loved season two, which really opened up the lore a lot more, and gave the supporting characters more room to breathe. I hope it gets a third season, so we can see more of where this is headed. It fascinates me. Will Patton is exceptional, a character actor too frequently overlooked, but his work on here is really strong. Even Josh Brolin is doing some of his best work. I hope this … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/25/24

This week’s episode of House Of The Dragon (MAX) hit some real highs. I have never liked King Eamon or the actor who plays him, but now I need to memorize this guy’s name, because he was brilliant. This entire episode opened up new layers to a King that has been basically a C-List interpretation of what Jack Gleason already did in the flagship show. S2E2 really sets them apart, as the King really shows wide ranges of emotion, anger, and utter despair and grief. Other than randomly checking in on what Adam was up to, when he had no … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/24/24

I usually leave non-audio described shows off the list, except for that first episode, just to acknowledge that this show exists and does not have audio description. So, the winner today is Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC Plus), which is airing without audio description on AMC Plus. I would absolutely be on board, because of Krysten Ritter, who proved to me multiple times in the past to never count her out. I’m not a deep fan of the original, so I can enjoy an American revival/remake of the series. the problem is that this is one of those shows where the … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/23/24

Well, I saw that coming. Bridgerton (Netflix) finally needed a bit of conflict this season, and it got some right at the tail end of Episode 6. Now, we’ll have to see if our lead romantic couple can withstand. Meanwhile, I don’t know what the problem with Francheska choosing John is. I must have missed that. Is he a chimney sweep or something? Whatever it is, romance is abound, and with the hint of a potential gay romance to take a more center position next season, the question remains is how would Bridgerton feature such a romance and stay relatively … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/22/2024

Kicking off my day, I chose Sweet Tooth (Netflix), as I savor the final season of a show I liked enough that I could have gone another season for sure. The third episode of the season featured our gang headed for this boat to get to Alaska. They reach it too late, have to build a boat, but the wolves show up and not everyone makes it on board. We also get the backstory of where the wolf hybrids came from,and why they are so feral. What I don’t like about the show is that everyone always magically finds where … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/21/24

I would love to know whaat I missed that turned Black Noir into such a chatty Cathy on The Boys (Amazon), because he went three seasons with silence, and now he just pops up. It’s not even like he now oddly says like one word, which could be hilarious. He’s just some dude. But the fourth episode of the season once again belongs to Antony Starr, who was scary as hell as Homelander. The simple phrase”Homelander wouldn’t be happy” is now terrifying. You wouldn’t like him when he’s not happy. I’m also really excited that we likely will see more … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/20/24

Hope you enjoyed your Juneteenth celebrations. I’ve been stuck in my house with unbelievable fumes after having my bathroom retailed and bathtub resurfaced. I feel like a Resident Alien in my own home. Speaking of, that show just got a 4th season pick up, but is moving to USA instead of Syfy. Of course I watched The acolyte (Disney Plus) first thing in the morning. I’m mostly enjoying the show, though my interest has waned a little bit. The original concept of this mysterious person managing to kill Jedi was intriguing, but that hasn’t quite played off quite like it … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/19/24

Happy Juneteenth! I didn’t do a Diary yesterday, so today is a bit of an amalgamation of stuff from the last two days that had audio description. But I did notice the news that Comedy Central is rebooting Everybody Hates Chris, and also Ryan Murphy is trying to do a male Golden Girls at Hulu with Matt Bomer and Nathan Lane. I don’t understand it either. So let’s just tip my hat streamer to streamer: Netflix: In the last two days, I’ve watched another episode of Eric, which Paula Hoffman is doing an excellent job of narrating. I kind of … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/19/24

I started off with a little Bridgerton (Netflix) in my life. This was so odd for me, because this was Episode 45 of the series, and I chose to make this my listen while walking show. I was not ready for that sex scene. I think, this might be the best described sex scene… ever? Like, I’m trying to get my walk in, and I was slightly aroused. It was like listening to erotica, which is exactly what it should be, because people who watch this visually can be turned on, so why wouldn’t the blind audience have access to … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/16/24

I mentioned yesterday that I was pretty sure this would be the most boring category of the bunch.I think this is where The bear picks up some serious clout, as I’m not sure they have much realistic competition. 1) Ebon Moss-Bacharach (The Bear) Eban was so good in the second season as Ritchie, he went from my least favorite character, to my favorite on the series. His whole character setup, starting out as an obnoxious loser in the beginning of the first season, so where he is now, as a true adult, with a full understanding of what his craft … Continue reading Talking Emmys: Best Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series

I am now officially up to date on The Boys (Amazon), which has really decided to go hard on the political leanings this season. I noticed it in the first episode, but it is a constant part of the new season. I am personally not bothered, possibly tipping my hat there but I understand that if the MAGA crowd is jumping out of the show, it makes sense. The sad thing is that it is so heavy handed, I think it loses that audience, so it now speaks to one type of viewer. Perhaps before, like when Stormfront was a … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/15/24

Actor is less interesting to me, as I really think half the nominees will be from The Bear. Aside from that eventual travesty (I support Emmy voting changes that would add an Ensemble award, while also reducing the amount of nominees from any given show in a category. No show should run a whole category, or almost run it while we keep talking about peak TV), here’s some talk about Supporting Actress and who is headed for a nomination. 1) Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) Category fraud has helped Hannah get two previous nominations, as she really is a co-lead. Without some … Continue reading Talking Emmys: Best Supporting Actress In A comedy