Going In Blind: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
Ive been trying to take back the phrase “going in blind”, which is used by so many sighted people to just mean “I have no idea what this is, but I’m doing it anyway.” I literally go in blind to everything, whether I know what it is or not. But, to take the somewhat co-opted ableist approach, I went in blind on this one, both possible meanings of that phrase. Sony Pictures Classics offered me an advance of Jane Austen Wrecked My life, and I really didn’t know anything about this except for some basic logline material. The movie spends … Continue reading Going In Blind: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
The Small Screen Diaries- 05/15/25
TV News: Again, as of me typing this, The Handmaids Tale: S6E8 still does not have audio description. This would be more shocking, or more of a grace period for a little mistake if Hulu didn’t routinely miss out on next day audio description, and not include audio description day and date on titles coming straight to them from the house of Mouse. it truly is that this service does not care. if you have Hulu but not Disney Plus, did you check out any of that content on loan? Because, those Star Wars films have audio description on Disney … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 05/15/25
Deaf President Now
Sometimes I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. Often, actually, as the lack of blind film critics means that my experiment could either lead to more of me, and inspire others to pursue representation in the field, or studios could have an immediate and negative reaction to my existence. for example, can an extremely niche critic like myself have a place on the Tomatometer when the overwhelming majority of people who seek a score do not use the accessibility I need, or people like me? I am acutely aware that while there are critics circles and guilds … Continue reading Deaf President Now
The Small Screen Diaries- 05/14/25
TV News: Day Two. the Handmaids Tale: S6E8 still has no audio description. Still. This is preventing me from moving forward, and it is a true statement as of this writing (as I just checked before posting this). Maybe it will change later today. TV Shows Watched: Black mirror: S1E2 (Netflix) with audio description, Andor: S2E10 (Disney plus) with audio description, Ghosts: S4E20 (Paramount Plus) with audio description, Will Trent: S3E17 (Hulu) with audio description, The Pitt: S1E3 (MAX) with audio description, The Stolen Girl: S1E2 (Disney Plus) no audio description, Bad Thoughts: S1E1 (Netflix) with audio description, The daily … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 05/14/25
Fuck, Marry, Kill
Yes, technically the title is bleeped, but what do you think the word could be? Four letters, begins with F? Ford? Flop? Foot? From? Only one actually makes sense if you’ve ever had the pleasure (or displeasure) of being stuck in the game of Fuck, Marry, kill. The game usually is three names, and you have to fuck one, marry another, and kill the remainder. It is kind of a very violent twist, as it isn’t just like the one you don’t pick gets to go play some pickleball or whatever else losers do, it is a commitment to murder … Continue reading Fuck, Marry, Kill
The Ruse
Who doesn’t love a good mystery with a twist? 2025 should be the year of The Ruse. We’re in peak true crime, with podcasts on this topic still trending, and continuing to often translate into films or series. 20/20, which once was a newsmagazine at least somewhat comparable to 60 Minutes seems now determined to inundate you with scintillating crimes just redy to spark your inner Jessica Fletcher. We thrive on solving crimes, which is why we have so many shows that all feel like a mystery of the week, from Elzabeth to Will Trent, Tracker to Poker Face, someone … Continue reading The Ruse
The Small Screen Diaries- 05/13/25
TV News: Hulu failed to upload the new episode of The Handmaids Tale with its accompanying audio description, so I was unable to watch it. Some shows, I don’t mind because I know audio description isn’t coming, so there’s no point in waiting, and other shows like Will trent, when they don’t get next air audio description, I care about less. But, I’m not advancing any further on the show that has been topping my weekly rankings until Hulu makes it right. I’m tired of constantly having this problem with Hulu. Why is it so exclusive to Hulu? Why is … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 05/13/25
The Small Screen Diaries: 05/12/25
TV Shows Watched: The Last Of Us: S2E5 (MAX) with audio description, American Idol: S23E17 (Hulu) no audio description, Wandla: S2E3 (Apple Plus) with audio description, you: S5E4 (Netflix) with audio description, Tracker: S2E20 (Paramount Plus) with audio description,Yes cheff: S1E2 (Peacock) with audio description, Ransom Canyon: S1E6 (Netflix) with audio description, and Last Week Tonight: Most Recent (MAX) no audio description Best Episode: Wandla- I wasn’t a huge fan of the Last Of Us this week, so this is me making that statement. Wandla was consistent with its storytelling from episode 2 to 3, and Eva wasted no time … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/12/25
The Small Screen diaries: 05/11/25
TV News: A couple more tidbits on renewals/cancellations. NBC also axed The Irrational,leaving them as the network of slaughter. i couldn’t find any official news on Grosse Pointe Garden Society, but that can’t possibly still be in consideration. I think their only remaining bubble series is Brilliant Minds, among scripted programs. And, it appears ABC hasn’t officially decided on Dr Odyssey either. However, if you are afraid The last Of Us won’t get to finish the story, HBO has already committed to a third season, but Paramount Plus/Showtime is leaving Yellowjackets hanging. Netflix also hasn’t decided on ransom Canyon, and … Continue reading The Small Screen diaries: 05/11/25
Going In Blind: Wellwood
I like supporting independent film. Not necessarily student film, or a gaggle of shorts, but filmmakers who manage to rally a crew and cast together. often picking these titles at random without guidance results in a wide range of results, but now that I get requests for coverage, I get screeners for films no one is really paying attention to. Case in point, wellwood, a creature feature starring Oscar nominee Keisha Castle Hughes. In the PR email I got for this, it mentioned the reality that often horror films that fall off the obvious path have a hard time attracting … Continue reading Going In Blind: Wellwood
The Small Screen Diaries: The Weekly Rankings
Heading into this week, i was close to finishing several shows. So, with some shows wrapping up this week, and a limited number of new shows joining, my list might start to look a bit more like a sane person eventually. New Shows this Week: the last Anniversary (AMC Plus), Tales Of The Underworld (Disney Plus), The Stolen Girl (Disney Plus), Forever (Netflix), Drag Race All Stars (Paramount Plus), and making a return is the Pitt (MAX) after getting awards buzz. Winner: The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) with audio description- it has just been an exceptional final season so far, and … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: The Weekly Rankings
The Small Screen Diaries- 05/10/25
TV News: NBC is wielding an axe! mov out of the way! The network, which just cancelled Suits LA, also killed Lopez Vs Lopez, Night Court, and Found. Those shows were in their third, fourth, and second seasons respectively. Is anyone safe from the Peacock’s death slash? TV Shows Watched: The Bondsman: S1E8 (Amazon) with audio description, The Righteous Gemstones: Series Finale (MAX) with audio description, Survival of The Thickest: S2E7 (Netflix) with audio description, Top chef: Restaurant Wars! (Peacock) with audio description, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: S10E1 (Paramount Plus) with audio description, Etoile: S1E4 (Amazon) with audio description, … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 05/10/25
Black Bag
The second Steven Soderbergh film of the year, Black Bag centers in the world of espionage and deceit. Who can be trusted? Can the person you share your bed with be trusted, and if so, how far would you go to preserve your own life? Those are the big picture topics at the center of Black Bag, which utilizes heavy hitters like Oscar nominees Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, alongside some talent seemingly on the right track for that same status. Marisa Abela is a standout, and it is worth mentioning that somehow Pierce Brosnan still has yet to be … Continue reading Black Bag
Another Simple Favor
Another one? the thing about doing favors is that typically at some point we’re even, and you can’t just go around requesting extra favors. So, i think it is quite presumptuous that director Paul Feig believes he has earned another favor from me. I’m not sure what he has done to even the playing field, and I’m starting to worry that our relationship is just one sided. i write about him, he never calls. he never writes. i review a film of his, and just crickets. Now he wants another favor? From me? You’re lucky I really liked the first … Continue reading Another Simple Favor
Behind The Curtain: Stranger Things: the First Shadow
Netflix decided in their infinite wisdom to release a documentary, and make it feature length, that is essentially a self congratulatory propaganda piece designed to make you think their live stage play, Stranger Things: The Long Shadow is destined for Broadway glory. I felt that the Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl concert didn’t do anything substantial, really failed to acknowledge the stage production, and felt like a special feature on a physical disc. This is that, it just has audio description from someone who rarely ever gets praise. So, due to the incredibly basic nature of what this is, … Continue reading Behind The Curtain: Stranger Things: the First Shadow
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