Without Arrows
Without Arrows (2025)- Familial Connections Anchor This Indigenous Documentary releasing on DVD and on demand today, Without Arrows is the second documentary made by an indigenous director with a focus on the indigenous people and culture. Specifically, this takes a look at the family unit, exploring relationships and dynamics over a period of time. It is always interesting to see directors essentially turn the lenses on themselves, allowing either them or their family and friends to be the center piece of the documentary. Already in 2025, I reviewed Time Passages, which is a filmmaker putting his family dynamics on screen … Continue reading Without Arrows
The Small Screen Diaries- 02/17/25
TV Shows Watched: White Lotus: S3E1 (MAX) with audio description, XO Kitty: S2E6 (Netflix) with audio description, Mythic Quest: S4E3 (Apple plus) with audio description, Celebrity Bear Hunt: S1E5 (Netflix) with audio description, Tracker: S2E9 (Paramount Plus) with audio description, and Last Week tonight: S12E1 (MAX) no audio description Best Episode: Last Week Tonight- I needed this. My soul needed this. Runner Up: White Lotus- While I’m not a giant fan of White Lotus, the real only other option for this was Mythic Quest, and I honestly think this edged that out. We’re treated to a mostly brand new ensemble, … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 02/17/25
Going In Blind: Captain America: Brave new World
I’ll probably have to come back around to this. I’m slowly trying to force myself to go out to theatres a bit more, and last year I saw 4 films in theatres, which was up from the previous year. So, I’m shooting for at least 5, and this was my first trip. The movie was far too loud in some parts and the bluetooth failed me in others. So to grade the audio description would be unfair. last year, I mentioned this with the four theatrical trips I made (Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, inside Out 2, Deadpool … Continue reading Going In Blind: Captain America: Brave new World
the Small Screen diaries- 02/16/25
I didn’t get around to too much TV, or a Quality Check, because I ventured to see Captain America: Brave New World, which took up more of my day. More on that later. So, this will seem quiet for a Sunday. TV Shows Watched: Vietnam: the War That Changed America: S1E3 (Apple Plus) with audio description, From: S1E7 (MGM Plus) with audio description,School Spirits: S2E3 (Paramount Plus) with audio description, Wags to Riches: S1E5 (Netflix) with audio description, invincible- S3E1 (Amazon) with audio description, and Have I Got News For You: S2E1 (MAX) no audio description. I also watched a … Continue reading the Small Screen diaries- 02/16/25
Trinity
Trinity (2025)- Impossible To Not Be Shocked And Moved By This Documentary A new documentary is coming to video on demand services on Tuesday, and I got a sneak peek. Trinity is another slap you in the face account of how we continued random atrocities even in the modern age. It jumps off on the assumption that you believed the story that the area we tested the atomic bomb in was uninhabited. Well, as one might assume, we fucked that one up. Of course, there were considerations and variables about the lasting effect of radiation, and how far the wind … Continue reading Trinity
Going In blind (Playing Catch Up)-Troy, Nosferatu, Pooh, The Mousetrap
Still playing catch up. I’m basically using my YouTube feed to help move me quicker to a realm in which I actually remember the audio description for a movie. Nosferatu- Originally, universal gave me this without audio description. Since this movie drops on peacock on Thursday, I do fully intend on coming back around to that when i can catch up. For now, consider this a review pending, but I loved this movie enough even without audio description to say… this film is my favorite score of 2024. Nosferatu (1922)- the original. The OG. The classic film I should have … Continue reading Going In blind (Playing Catch Up)-Troy, Nosferatu, Pooh, The Mousetrap
The Small Screen Diaries- 02/15/25
Next week, get your remotes ready. Tonight (Sunday, 2/16) is the SNL Anniversary bash on NBC with a ton of special guests. I’m sure it will port to Peacock later. Returning shows that I know have audio description include Tracker (CBS/Paramount Plus), reacher (Amazon), Surface (Apple Plus), and the big return of the Emmy winning The White Lotus (HBO/MAX). Disney Plus also has a new original Pixar series Win or Lose, and Netflix is launching the limited series Zero Day. In terms of movies, Peacock is dropping Nosferatu on Thursday, and MAX has Elevation (which I hope they use the … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 02/15/25
Going In Blind (Playing Catch Up)- Joker Folie Aux deux, Batman, joker, Footloose, Mother’s Instinct, and Shadow Of The Vampire
i will literally never get caught up otherwise. To match my quicker output to my YouTube, here are some older reviews I haven’t gotten to. Footloose: 40th Anniversary- My first experience with this was actually a Broadway tour of the stage musical. Then, finally the Kevin Bacon classic. Nothing quite hits the spot like this rockin’ soundtrack full of bangers still today. It is a solid breakout for Kevin Bacon, whose star only continued to rise. I remember nothing about the audio description. i actually watched this in November, and published the review in December. That’s how bad I am. … Continue reading Going In Blind (Playing Catch Up)- Joker Folie Aux deux, Batman, joker, Footloose, Mother’s Instinct, and Shadow Of The Vampire
Bonus Track
Bonus Track (2025)- Well This Was A Pleasant Surprise One of the best things about having the ear of any audience at all is being able to talk about the little things I love, that perhaps would go unrecognized. it is why I unabashedly just put out my list of the Best Films of 2024, and my top spot isn’t even nominated for an Oscar. I went with Ghostlight, because it impacted me. Bobby Cannavale (Ezra) was my pick for Best Actor, and he didn’t come close to a list. I still had many choices that aligned, because a good … Continue reading Bonus Track
The Top 25 Shows Of 2024
Best Of 2024: Top 10 Series Of The Year I did publish the video a while back. If you’ve been following my Small Screen Diaries, these really shouldn’t come as much surprise. Plus, every show represented here at least was either on my list of the Best Performances or Ensembles. But, this is a Top 25. Every show is available with audio description, and below I had listed where I watch with audio description. It may not be the initial place of airing. This list will look different next year as it is very likely only 5 of them could … Continue reading The Top 25 Shows Of 2024
The Small Screen Diaries- 02/14/25
Just. Keep. Swimming. TV News: While I have not officially removed The Pit from my broader watchlist, it is way down the list, but I’m intrigued that MAX has renewed the show for a second season. And if you are a fan, you can celebrate. TV Shows Watched: Severance: S2E5 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Love You To Death: S1E2 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Celebrity Bear hunt: S1E4 (Netflix) with audio description, Dexter: Original Sin: Season Finale (Paramount Plus) with audio description, Shifting Gears: S1E6 (Hulu) with audio description, Pop Culture Jeopardy: S1E8 (Amazon) with audio description, The Daily … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 02/14/25
The Small Screen Diaries- 02/13/25
Since this blog is as much me as it is about audio description and disability advocacy, film and television, and whatever else I put on here, it is Valentines. I hope you have a nice day. If you aren’t, I see you. For reasons I choose not to dive into openly on my blog, I’d say today is probably the single worst Valentine’s Day I’ve had, and it isn’t so much because I’m somehow uniquely single on this day all of a sudden, but rather just other shit happening. so, if you’re not having a great day, I see you. … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 02/13/25
Going In blind: The Best Man
It has been a long time since I’ve seen the first iteration in this franchise. I know I liked the movie well enough, back in 1999, that I had a VHS copy. It is a charming ensemble, full of young black talent about ready to pop. This was back in the early days of Taye Diggs, Mia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut, Terrence Howard, Harold Perreneau, and Regina Hall. Malcolm D. lee broke onto the scene with an original work he wrote and directed, which was produced by Spike Lee’s production shingle. It wasn’t the only film from 1999 about … Continue reading Going In blind: The Best Man
The Small Screen Diaries- 02/12/25
TV Shows Watched: Love You To Death: S1E1 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Prime Target: S1E5? (Apple Plus) with audio description, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: S1E5 (Disney Plus) with audio description, Extracted: S1E1 (Hulu) no audio description, Apple Cider Vinegar: S1E5 (Netflix) with audio description, Will Trent: S3E6 (Hulu) with audio description, The Daily Show: Monday (Paramount Plus) no audio description, and The Rookie: S7E6 (Hulu) no audio description. Best Episode: Apple Cider Vinegar- Second to last episode, and this one hits fast and hard, starting to wrap up the series. It had a frenetic energy to it toward the … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 02/12/25
Going In Blind: 50 First Dates
Another romantic comedy for Valentine’s Day, this one being the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore reteam that was a hit with audiences, and just turned 20 last year. this movie charmed me enough in its initial release for me to buy the DVD, and before this, I would say I’ve seen this maybe four times total? this might have been my 5th. It has been a minute, and I do like some other Sandler movies more. plus, as you get older, some of the things you used to like, don’t age well. some do, some don’t. Didn’t like Ace Ventura as much, … Continue reading Going In Blind: 50 First Dates
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