TV News: Never have the stakes been higher for a new Fall drama, or the pressure on a network to not cancel a series. Talk about throwing down the gauntlet. Kathy bates recently did an interview (I believe for the New York Times) promoting her upcoming remake of Matlock, and she’s boldly stated this is her final performance. When Matlock is done, she’s done. So, the only way to keep Kathy bates acting is to keep renewing Matlock? I think that’s a good enough reason. but if this is a one and done, and we never see Bates again, I … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 09/08/24

TV News: MGM Plus cancelled Beacon 23 and The White King, two shows I wasn’t really aware existed. That’s probably why they got the axe. TV Shows Watched: The Perfect Couple: S1E6 (Netflix), Daryl Dixon: S1E6 (Netflix) with audio description, and Pachenko: S2E3 (Apple Plus) with audio description. Sadly, Fight Night was still missing audio description. Podcasts: The Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast (Dragon Con Wrap Up) YouTube: Adam Does Movies (Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), Deep Focus Lens (Movies You love Everyone Else Hates), and Fish Jelly Review (Review: The Front Room). Movies: Tucker and Dale Vs Evil (Amazon) with TTS, Gary … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 09/07/24

TV News: Amazon has decided to close the door on Bosch: Legacy, with the upcoming season pegged as its last. Also, FOX has confirmed that this upcoming 5th Season of 911 Lone Star will be its last. TV Shows Watched: Bel Air: S3E8 (Peacock), The Perfect Couple: S1E3, S1E4, and S1E5 (Netflix) with audio description, 911: S6E13 and S6E14 (Hulu),. Fight Night was still without audio description as of yesterday. Podcasts: Unspooled (Armageddon), Film Threat (The Acolyte’s Cancellation), Pod Save America (Politics), The Damage Report (Politics), and Countdown With Keith Olbermann (News/Politics). YouTube: Oscar Expert (Breaking Down Venice/Telluride Debuts Movies: … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 09/06/24

TV Shows Watched: The Rings Of Power: S2E4 (Amazon) with audio description), Kaos- S1E8 (Netflix) with audio description, Kite Man: Hell Yeah! S1E9 (MAX) with audio description, The Perfect Couple: S1E1 and S1E2 (Netflix) with audio description, and Veep: S5E5 (MAX) with audio description. Podcasts: You Are Good (Review: Finding Nemo), Anderson Cooper 360 (The Shooting in Georgia), Lewis blacks RantCast (A Greatest Hits episode), and The bright Side (An interview with a UK disability advocate). YouTube: Adam Does movies (Reaction to the Minecraft Trailer) and Adam Conover (America Hates college Students) Movies: Happy Campers- No Audio Description My little … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 09/06/24

TV News: It’s that time when FOX/Disney is looking at whether or not to renew The Simpsons and Family Guy, which both typically get a multi-year deal. This year is different, as the talk now includes “should one, or both, become streaming exclusives?” The Simpsons has long been an exclusive for Disney plus, and Family Guy for Hulu (after a long and fruitful run on Netflix). These two shows could very well leave the television landscape for a streaming one, if that is the more viable place for them. What would that mean for the rest of Animation Domination? That’s … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 09/03/24

TV Shows Watched: Terminator: Zero- S1E7 and S1E8 (Netflix) with audio description, Khaos: S1E4 (Netflix) with audio description, Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War: S1E4 (Netflix) with audio description, Daryl Dixon: S1E3 (Netflix) with audio description, Interview With A vampire: S2E6 (AMC Plus) no audio description, and Emily In Paris: S4E3 (Netflix) with audio description. Podcasts: Blank Check (The Elephant Man), The Al Franken Podcast (Interview: Martin Short), The John Campia Show (Worst Movies of The Year So Far) YouTube: The Awards Contender (Early Oscar Predictions), Jeremy Jahns (Review: The crow), Fish Jelly Review (Review: Blink Twice) Movies: A Civil … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 09/01/24

TV News: I’m always surprised when a show that I ddin’t really get, and I also didn’t know anyone was watching suddenly earns a second season, but if I know a bunch of people who watch he show, it is just cancelled. Like, i actually knew real people who loved Dead Boy Detectives, plus the show was nominated for some Dorian awards. But, I’ve never heard anyone talk to me about Based On A True Story, and that apparently has a second season coming this fall. TV Shows Watched: the Rings Of Power: S2E3 (Amazon) with audio description, Pachenko: S2E2 … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/31/24

TV News: Shocking news. Like, just across the board. First, there’s news that Netflix is developing a revival sequel series to One Tree Hill with two of the original cast members. For a show that started off as two brothers that lived in a small town and both had basketball dreams, and ended without either of them being series regulars, it should come as no surprise that the sequel series once again looks nothing like the original show. Then, Netflix, once again in their infinite wisdom, decided to cancel Dead boy Detectives. As a result, I will stop watching Netflix … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/30/24

TV News: Zach Braff is out there apparently starting rumors about a Scrubs revival. Also, people are being optimistic about this Ted Lasso thing. So, three cast members had their options extended, but it is important to note that the American cast, like Jason sudekis and Juno Temple initially did not have theirs picked up, and their options expired. What has changed? Part of me wonders if they are planning to do this without Sudekis, and have finally figured out how to make that work. TV Shows Watched: The Rings of Power: S2E1 (Amazon) with audio description, Kite Man Hell … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/29/30

TV News: Hey. remember just last week when Evil had a Series Finale? Well, now Stephen King wants a 5th Season, and some other people are joining his push. I don’t think this show gets revived, but what a hell of a public figure to have pushing your content. I wish he’d be like “Hey, this blind film critic over here. Check this dude out.” I think I’m trying to manifest a Stephen King shoutout. TV Shows Watched: Sonny: S1E9 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Women in Blue: S1E6 (Apple plus) with audio description, The Ark: S2E5 (Peacock) with audio … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/28/24

TV Shows Watched: Solar opposites: S5E3 (Hulu) with audio description, City of God: The Fight Rages On: S1E1 (MAX) with audio description, and Only Murders in The Building: S4E1 (Hulu) with audio description. Podcasts: Political with Gavin Newsome (Interview with Flava Flav) (Side Note: You Know What I’m Saying?), Tosh Show (Interview: His Adorable Son), Here’s The Thing With Alec Baldwin (Interview: Rory Kennedy), and Pod Save America (Politics) YouTube: None Movies: None Today, in hilarious choices in audio description, we’re going to dive head first into yet another international show, City of God: The Fight Rages on, which is … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/27/24

TV News: Friendly reminder that Only Murders In The Building Season 4 premieres today (Tuesday). but, on the news side, I think this might have happened a while back, but I just learned of it, and never got a chance to post on it. So, Amazon has cancelled American Rust after rescuing it. This is actually disappointing on two levels, as the show gained audio description thanks to Amazon, but also the second season is stronger than the first, IMO, allowing for a creative expansion of sorts. But, I kind of thought saving the show the first time was weird. … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/26/24

TV News: So, i heard that Disney plus is close to ordering a second season of Miss Marvel. But, aside from that rumor, I wanted to dive in a bit more on the Ted Lasso fourth season. Part of the reason this appears to have traction is that the options on several cast members were picked up, but not Jason Sudekis. I don’t know if his contract works differently as the star, or if he always had an exit strategy planned. There was a rumor while the show was having its final season that we might see Ted Lasso continue … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/25/24

In TV News… Rumors are that Apple is considering giving Ted lasso a surprise 4th season. Why? It really felt like that show had an ending, and it definitely would feel odd to see Jason Sudekis back. I have a feeling that’s a very unnecessary season that will drag down the legacy of the sitcom. TV Shows Watched: Bel Air: S3E4 (Peacock) with audio description, Pachenko: S2E1 (Apple plus) with audio description, Bad Monkey: S1E3 (Apple Plus) with audio description, That 90’s Show: S3E3 and D3E4 (Netflix) with audio description, 911: S6E9 (Hulu) with audio description, and The Traitors: UK- … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/24/24

TV News: Not much. Netflix floated an ad into my stream that reminded me that Season 2 of Monster (the one where it was the Jeffrey Dahmer story) is coming, and it is now called Monsters, and focuses on Eric and Lyle Menéndez. At least not cannibals whose victims families are strongly opposing the series. TV Shows Watched: Before I list, I fully acknowledge that I watched more TV here than I did collectively Monday-Thursday. That’s how insane my week was. The Lady In The lake: S1E7 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Women In Blue: S1E5 (Apple Plus) with audio … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/23/24