The Too Much TV Roundup- November 18th
I squeezed in eight shows for your enjoyment. How did they stack up? That’s why you’re here. That top spot could always change, and very likely did. 8) Acapulco (Apple Plus) English Audio Description?: Yes As Mossimo tries to work his way up at the hotel, he ends up being reminded that he’s just a pool boy. But, by the end, he might have just found his way up the ladder. Remember, I never watched Seaosn 1, so this was S1E3 for me. Episode Grade: C+ 7) Reservation Dogs (hulu) English Audio Description?: No Just for clarification, I decided to … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- November 18th
Stutz
Where I watched It: Netflix English Audio Description?: Yes I am a really big fan of Jonah hill. it’s the entire reason I watched this documentary produced and directed by him, because I was really interested in this story I thought he was going to tell. Then, I saw Stutz, and I really don’t know how to feel about it, grade it, talk about it, recommend it, or anything. Stutz is the last name of Jonah hill’s therapist. For those paying attention, hill has been struggling with things for a while, losing and gaining and losing weight, and most recently … Continue reading Stutz
My Father’s Dragon
Where I Watched It: Netflix Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe Written By: Andrea Mozerella Narrated By: Laura Post We are going to need to not nominate this one for an Oscar this year. If we could just not, that’d be great. When i first heard of this, I saw a critic asking fans what their favorite Cartoon Saloon film was, and i didn’t get the name recognition. I watched the film, and still didn’t care. Since then, I now know they are the Irish animation studio behind The Secret Of Kells. This animated offering has a stacked voice cast. Jacob … Continue reading My Father’s Dragon
Don’t Worry darling
Where I Watched it: HBo MAX Audio Description provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Laura Post It is rare that I find myself thinking that Laura Post wasn’t the right voice for the film. But, Post, who thrives in describing Disney content, uses a rather upbeat voice for a rather dark psychological thriller. It’s like oil and water. Both are great separately, but together, they don’t mix. However, the written narration here is something worth talking about. one of the things this narration succeeds in is with the description of the many dance sequences. Yes, there’s dance in this. Whoever wrote … Continue reading Don’t Worry darling
The Too Much TV Roundup- November 17th
There are a ton of new movies releasing across various platforms this weekend, not to mention all the new shows. it’s going to get crammed in my schedule. 6) The Masked Singer (FOX) English Audio Description?: No Sometimes, i don’t even understand this series. Huge bonus to all the jokes that keep shaming Nick Cannon for getting random women pregnant at an exponential rate. He’s clearly taking his last name too seriously. While I appreciated the snark of the surviving contestant, the talent this episode was really weak. Episode Grade: C+ 5) Star Trek Lower Decks (Paramount Plus) English Audio … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- November 17th
The Too Much TV Roundup- November 17th
So, i thought The Good Doctor had a new episode this week, but Hulu seems to think otherwise. I’ve been waiting to see it pop up, but I’ll just assume it got preempted somehow for some reason. One of these six shows is very much trying my patience. Will I finish the season? Will I even come back for more? 6) LaBrea (NBC/Peacock) English Audio Description?: Yes Well, the writers room has officially scraped the bottom here.This episode was full of pissing me off moments, from Scott’s uncharacteristically awful decision at the end, to the fact that for some reason, … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- November 17th
Falling For Christmas
Where I Watched It: Netflix Audio Description Provided By: Descriptive Video Works I admit that I don’t really know what to do with this film. I know that this type of film is big money, and an entire economy for hallmark, but I don’t watch these low-budget holiday romcoms that seem to all be cut and paste from some list of tropes used to make these movies work, whether it’s on Hallmark, Lifetime, or Candice Cameron Burre’s Network Of Bigotry. None of that really matters. you’re not here right now reading this review because you want to know how cute … Continue reading Falling For Christmas
The Too Much TV Roundup- November 15th
Seven shows enter the fray. One comes out on top. Which one will it be? 7) The Equalizer (CBS/Paramount Plus) English Audio Description?: Yes i always think it’s hilarious that of all the companies that could show their generosity and donate their funds to a good cause, that the audio description is sponsored by Toyota. I mean, of all the brands out there positioned to uniquely use audio description to boost their brand, you would think Toyota wouldn’t be the first thought. However, every week, I’m constantly reminded I can go places. Thanks, Toyota. In many ways, there’s something nice … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- November 15th
The Too Much TV Roundup- November 14th
Well, I finished up a show for the season. Should provide for a different list come next Monday. 6) The Great North (FOX/Hulu) English Audio Description?: No Despite a solid joke about cleaning up the septic system and HVAC, what had two storylines ended up with its best parts being not related to the progression of either. That store in the mall presenting weird gravy flavors as some kind of ice cream was far more interesting than anything that happened in The Golden Monocle part. Kind of a swing and a miss, a rarity for this show. Episode Grade: B- … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- November 14th
The Too Much TV Roundup- November 13th
Five shows enter the race. Who makes it to the top? That’s why you’re here. 5) Wedding Season (Hulu) English Audio Description?: No Wedding Season is a Hulu original without audio description. I get to shows late, and this thing dropped in September. it’s November. So for about two months, the lack of audio description on an actual hulu title, has not bothered Hulu. When i called to ask about the audio description for this title, I was told it was a known issue. Based on its release date, it might be a known issue for two months. It really … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- November 13th
See How They Run
Where I Watched it: HBo MAX Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe I feel like I’ve been reviewing a lot of mysteries lately. I noted how difficult it was to watch Confess Fletch without audio description, and I just published the audio described Enolah Holmes 2. See how They Run was a film i knew nothing about going in other than Sam Rockwell was in it. I found myself in a very clever detective story, albeit not a perfect one. To describe this film is such a hard thing, because it’s so twisty, but the film plays a little with real … Continue reading See How They Run
Enolah Holmes 2
Where I Watched It: Netflix Audio Description Provided By: Descriptive Video Works Written By: Sarah Vindel Narrated By Sophie Benson While I don’t have an existing review of the original, even though I usually go back through and review a film’s prior entries when a sequel drops, it’s because I was one of the few people underwhelmed by Enolah Holmes to begin with. It’s not that Millie Bobbi Brown isn’t good in the role, I just didn’t find the initial entry that attention grabbing. Here, the titular detective has opened her own office, but no one wants to hire a … Continue reading Enolah Holmes 2
My Policeman
Where I Watched It: amazon English Audio Description Provided By: Media Access Group Narrated By: John Burgess I think a different set of eyes on this film before release could ahve really helped. There’s a strong film buried within My Policeman, as the movie has a lot to say about being gay in a certain time period, the shame, and what the dehumanization and mistreatment of those to be considered perverts and deviants did on their lives. It also has a really strong ensemble, as the film takes place in a past/present continuous time jump format. So we are always … Continue reading My Policeman
The Too Much TV Roundup- November 12th
The saddest little day, and the smallest list. 3) Ghosts (CBS/Paramount Plus) English Audio Description?: Yes Trying to pick a favorite today is really hard.All three shows I watched today were actually all on fire. This episode, centered around dumb deaths, showed us how two of the ghosts died, and why a filming crew is interested in filming the reenactments of their deaths. But… will they be taking liberties for dramatic effect? Episode Grade: A 2) Reboot (Hulu) English Audio Description?: Yes Yup. This show is worth the hype. I’m not even sure in the section where they discussed reboots … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- November 12th
Oscars 2022: Top 20 Power Rankings For Best Actress
It’s that time again to take another look at this year’s Oscar race. Previously, I’ve done Picture, Supporting Actress, and Supporting Actor. Now, we tackle one of the toughest races with an embarrassment of riches, and no obvious front runner (like some other categories might have. So strap in, and let’s go! 1) Danielle Detweiler (Till) Even though I had Till pretty high on my Best Picture rankings, there’s a chance that this film transforms, as it already kind of is, into a conversation about Detweiler’s performance as the mother of the slain Emmett Till. While the film has earned … Continue reading Oscars 2022: Top 20 Power Rankings For Best Actress
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