The Too Much TV Roundup- July 7th
Kind of a short list today, but it is what it is. 1) Breeders (FX/Hulu) English Audio Description: No Pretty much, this show is at the top of my :I’m going to one day figure out how to force all Emmy voters to watch this program” list. Emmy voters are worse than the Academy, because they have fewer precursor awards letting them know what movies everyone is watching. So it’s up to the individual campaigns to convince people to watch their show. And, that doesn’t happen, which is why last year, most of the cast of Ted Lasso received nominations, … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- July 7th
Road Runner
Where I Watched It: HBo MAX English Audio Description Available?: Yes Honestly, while my knowledge of celebrity chefs and the food world is limited, I never really found myself drawn too much to Anthony Bourdain. I’m sure he guest judged on Top Chef at some point, and I was one of the five people who watched Bradley Cooper’s short lived FOX sitcom, Kitchen Confidential, based on Bourdain’s best selling novel. Since that point, I’ve always been aware of who he is, and seeing him on his numerous television programs, but my deep knowledge or respect for his life and legacy … Continue reading Road Runner
The Too Much TV Roundup- July 6th
What an oddly mediocre day of television I assembled for myself. 1) Hacks (HBOMAX) English Audio Description Available?: Yes IIn the 7th and likely penultimate half hour of the season, Deborah pitched her new show to the networks, only to have one that was even slightly interested. The funniest moment of the episode was Deborah coming home and finding out that a CD has been playing in her house since the last time she was there… in 2007. And the harshest moment was her “well you already did”, as a response to her agent disappointing her, when he actually quit … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- July 6th
There’s so much great TV on right now. I wish Amazon gave people more than a half second to find and fall in love with Night Sky. Anyway… here’s my ranks from yesterday. 1) Ozark (Netflix) English Audio Description Available?: Yes In the 13th episode, another one bit the dust. I won’t reveal who, just in case you haven’t caught up, because this episode did a pretty good job of making you believe any number of bodies could hit the floor. And honestly, the one that did, I wasn’t even expecting. I know one that will hit the floor before … Continue reading
The Godfather part III
Where I Watched It: Paramount Plus English Audio Description Available?: Yes Once again, I find myself sitting here in 2022 catching up on a classic film, and searching for something substantial to offer that hasn’t already been offered by thousands who have come before me. Movie critics used to have to have a newspaper or magazine, but with the advent of the internet, we are everywhere. Full on critical pandemic. it would perhaps be something new if I felt that the third installment of this Godfather franchise was the best, since most believe it’s the worst. It is. But worst … Continue reading The Godfather part III
The Too Much TV Roundup- July 4th
I definitely watched a really nice chunk of shows. not everything was perfect, but the overall quality was solid. 1) Outer Range (Amazon) English Audio Description: Yes I had a really hard time picking the top spot because so many shows were on fire. Outer Range though, with all its twists and turns continued to amaze me. Whether it be Royal’s rather destructive treatment of Autumn, or her ultimate path toward revenge (and that phone call! Who is funding her?), to the smaller moments between a brother who made a choice thinking it was the right call, but not knowing … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- July 4th
The Too Much TV Roundup- July 3rd
Do you ever feel like yesterday was so far away and you’re struggling to remember what you did? One of those mornings, I guess. I started a few shows yesterday. How did they stack up? 1) Only Murders In The Building (Hulu) English Audio Description Available?: Yes The season premiere really set out to remind us that this show is very aware of itself, becoming quite meta. How does one continue into a second season of a podcast like this show? What if Amy Schumer wanted to adapt your story in an 8-10 episode limited series? What if you became … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- July 3rd
The Bad Guys
Where I Watched It: Peacock English Audio description Available?: Yes Provided By: Media Access Group Narrated By: Ms. Page Dreamworks Animation has been around for quite a while since entering the market as a legitimate competitor to Disney back in the 90’s. Since that time, they’ve been responsible for launching several major franchises that have delighted fans, and have sold a ton of merchandise. But the studio that Shrek built is no longer operating under Dreamworks as a distributor, but under the larger banner of the Comcast/NBC/Universal brand, where they share the same breath and airspace as illumination. Why am … Continue reading The Bad Guys
The Too Much TV Roundup- July 2nd
No more running up that hill. At least, not until the final season of Stranger Things drops, which I’m assuming is a two year wait. 1) Stranger Things (Netflix) English Audio Description Available?: Yes Yes, I finished. 2:22 later. Sweet baby Jesus. That was a long episode. And honestly, for all the hoopla online about who was going to die, based on some rumors that death was upon us, I felt underwhelmed. But, jsut as I did with Dr Strange, I separated the episode itself from the hype machine around it, and looked at it for what it was. An … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- July 2nd
Beauty
Where I Watched It: Netflix Audio Description Provided By: Post haste Written By: William McDonaugh Narrated By: Laura Post We’ve seen so many stories about aspiring singers over the years, it’s become kind of impossible to do anything different. Yet, Lena Waithe tried to inject something different into this exhausting formula, but she just misses the mark. Really, everyone does. The film centers around a young girl who lives at home with her parents, learning how to sing from her mom (a pretty solid Niecy Nash), and elevating her career much to the delight of her typically evil, overbearing, and … Continue reading Beauty
The Too Much TV Roundup- July 1st
Well, Netflix decided today was the day for us to watch some Stranger Things. Episode 8 was an hour and a half, and episode nine is roughly two and a half hours when i tackle that. 1) The Boys (Amazon) English Audio Description Available?: Yes in a day that put The Boys versus Stranger Things, The Boys won handily. I love both shows, but the 7th episode of The Boys, much like every other episode this season, found a new way to inject something we hadn’t previously seen. It feels like The Boys showrunners are consistently being dared to do … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- July 1st
Love and Gelato
Where I Watched it: Netflix Audio Description Written and Narrated By Liz Gutman I refuse. I refuse to seriously review this film. Don’t worry, that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m firebombing this down to an F grade, I’m not here to rain on your parade entirely. There’s just o point to reviewing this film. They don’t care. They don’t want reviews. There was no thought put into this film. I’m convinced this film was created by an algorithm. I’ve heard there was a book, but whoever got paid to write this book, got paid too much. Love and Gelato is almost … Continue reading Love and Gelato
The Too Much TV Roundup- June 30th
June is now over. How did I wrap up the month? 1) Breeders (FX/Hulu) English Audio Description Available?: No I my continued journey to get Martin Freeman an Emmy nomination for his work on Breeders, after finally working his way back into the house, he suffers a back injury. This gets him some pain meds that lead to some very interesting behavior and an honest conversation with Luke, but when they wear off, ultimately Paul heads to the doctor… and we are left with a cliffhanger. Freeman’s work on this show is consistently darkly hilarious while also having a ton … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- June 30th
Sing 2
Featuring The Voices Of: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly, Taron Edgerton, Nick Kroll, Jennifer Saunders, Bobby Cannavale, Chelsea Peretti, Halsey, Leticia Wright, Nick Offerman, Eric Andre, Pharrell, and bono. Directed By: Garth Jennings Where I Watched it: Netflix English Audio Description Provided By: Media Access Group Narrated By: Lailani Jones Wilmore The Plot: After successfully saving his career, Buster Moon is at it again, taking the collectively talented group of singers he discovered in the first film and trying to get a stage show that features all of them in some performing tourist type destination that is … Continue reading Sing 2
The Too Much TV Roundup- June 29th
Just showing that it can happen. Nothing I watched yesterday is managing an A grade. Minus is as high as we go. 1) The Weakest Link (NBC/Peacock/Hulu) English Audio Description Available?: Depending On Platform. Bet you didn’t see this coming. i was laughing my ass off as somehow, the two dumbest players survived until the finale. This one guy missed the trivia question “I before E except after… what?” I was living for some of these answers. Ultimately, someone who did not deserve 40K got 40K. I loved. This episode so much. The one guy got to the finale and … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- June 29th
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