She Came To me
I’ve been having thoughts about what I can do to contribute to the discussion of film, but more importantly from a blind perspective. I expressed a lot of frustrations about Godzilla minus one being allowed to be submitted for Oscar consideration without being accessible. Even if the Acadmey made exceptions for certain categories, like International or the Short Film categories, there’s no reason to exempt a movie being considered for visual effects. If anything, that’s the category that should be required, otherwise any blind or low vision Oscar voters are at a disadvantage. Not to mention, the general population. So … Continue reading She Came To me
RIP: Donald Sutherland
As we get older, the legends who inspired us do too. The truth about life is that we lose people along the way, until eventually we become the lost. Today, Donald Sutherland has passed at the age of 88. Most recently Sutherland portrayed a judge trying to find the measured interpretation of the law in Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount Plus limited series Lawmen: Base Reeves. His career led to over 200 credits on iMDB, spanning several decades. he also is the father of Kiefer Sutherland, who has had quite an impact on film and television in his own right. Despite being … Continue reading RIP: Donald Sutherland
The Small Screen Diaries- 06/19/24
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
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
Godzilla Minus One
I started today feeling pretty down about myself, which honestly is like most days. I wasn’t sure I was going to push out any reviews today, but I noticed the next title on my list was Godzilla Minus One. I talk a lot about audio description, but I can’t do that here. It doesn’t existt. There is no known audio description for Godzilla Minus One. the film was released theatrically without audio description, and was submitted for Oscar consideration without any accessibility for any blind or low vision Academy members, and managed to win an Oscar. Why? Because there are … Continue reading Godzilla Minus One
The Beach Boys
Disney Plus has a new music doc out this year, and my official pull quote is that “you’ll have fun fun fun”, unless your daddy takes your T-Bird away. Honestly, it is just your usual safe music documentary, that explores the phenomenon of the Boys, while significantly tipping their hat to Brian Wilson (who does not contribute to the film). Starting out with how the Boys were formed, to how their career rose at the same time as The Beatles were invading America, while keeping it light, and not going into any potential dark moments. It is a fluff piece, … Continue reading The Beach Boys
Immaculate
I’m excited for the possibilities of a career by Sydney Sweeney. Plenty of actresses have started off with a career launching moment, only to be stuck in some truly forgettable films. I feel bad for Sweeney here because she so deeply believed in this film. She joined as a producer, because originally she wasn’t considered for the lead role, and then finally got her dream role. And her dream role was this? Immaculate treads no new territory. I truly mean, when I heard the title, I predicted this movie almost perfectly. I feel like I should have writing credit. Aside … Continue reading Immaculate
The Small Screen Diaries- 06/16/24
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
The Matrix: 25th Anniversary
25 Years of bullet Time. I’m not sure what else I can say about The Matrix except to personalize this experience. I remember when this started to be a thing. It didn’t open big, it opened instead with an inquisitive opening that spread with word of mouth. Admittedly, my first viewing of The Matrix was at home. even worse, it was probably VHS. Yet, as soon as you hear Hugo weaving stretch out that Mr. Anderson, you realize it’s not so much how you finally reached The Matrix, it is that you chose the right pill and now your eyes … Continue reading The Matrix: 25th Anniversary
Forrest Gump: 30th Anniversary
This year brings about the return of Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Robert Zemeckis. Later in the year, they have a film releasing together called Here, but it feels special because 30 years ago they made the Best Picture winning Forrest Gump, based on a best selling novel. The film has since not aged quite as well as others, especially since its big Oscar competition was Pulp Fiction and The Shawshank Redemption. Shawshank at the time did not have the box office, and while Pulp Fiction marked a return to form and a new career high for John Travolta, Tarantino … Continue reading Forrest Gump: 30th Anniversary
Talking Emmys: Best Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
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
The Small Screen Diaries- 06/15/24
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
Imaginary
This feels like the film that should have been the first release of 2024. We always seem to need to sacrifice and suffer through a mediocre or terrible horror film to start every year, like a ritual sacrifice. I also sat through a barrage of reviews trashing this film, so when I finally got around to Imaginary, I was ready to believe that this would be battling my eventual thoughts on a Winnie The Pooh: Blood and honey sequel for worst picture. But, no. It’s not good, but there are worse films this year. there are films that have made … Continue reading Imaginary
Talking Emmys: Best Supporting Actress In A comedy
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
The Small Screen Diaries- 06/14/24
Geek Girl (Netflix) made me feel SO old in the third episode. So, our protagonist is this fairly functional high schooler who will be a model at some point, and the third episode centered around her and Nat not being able to initially sign because Harriet’s stepmother has issues. Then, we set up for her dad’s 40th birthday party. And I just felt so old. I was like, wait… I’m older than her dad? I could have this stepmother character as my spouse and Harriet as my daughter? It’s amazing how life reminds you all the time that you are … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 06/14/24
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