The Teachers Lounge
I almost don’t want to do this. We get so few international films described each year that I really don’t want to bite the hand that feeds. But, I also want the industry to keep making audio description for international titles, so i have to talk about it, but I can’t actually lie and say this is good audio description. it is a conundrum. Luckily, this is a terrific film, and you should see it anyway. It’s always amazing to get that experience of perspective from another country, and another culture. how do things there work? What is their day … Continue reading The Teachers Lounge
The Small Screen Diaries- 08/09/24
So, Dexter is coming back from the dead. Starved for content, Showtime is apparently turning the Dexter franchise into Power or FBI with tons of spinoffs to keep the series going. I was already aware of a series in the works that explores Dexter’s younger years, with a new actor playing a young Dexter, as well as a Trinity killer prequel series in the works, but now they’ve just flat out brought Dexter back from the dead in dexter: Resurrection, where Michael C. Hall will reprise his role. There were rumors they were planning multiple Billions spinoffs, but I haven’t … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/09/24
Deadpool And Wolverine
Rumors of Marvel Studios’ demise has been greatly exaggerated. They certainly have swung and missed big in the past few years, but it has always annoyed me that we keep skipping over the hits that work, like Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3. And Black Panther Wakanda Forever. The latter of the two was hoping to repeat the success of the first Panther feature landing in the Best Picture category, and came really close with a PGA nomination. It is now known for being the first Marvel title to gain an Oscar nomination. However, if you talk to any angry … Continue reading Deadpool And Wolverine
The Small Screen Diaries- 08/08/24
In the news, well, that debate that Trump was trying to make happen on FOX News has been abandoned, and he has recommitted to the ABC debate. Of course, there’s still time. I project, they will be debating Sept. 18th on Twitch moderated by top gamers. That feels oddly on brand for this year. TV Shows: The Umbrella Academy: S6E1 (Netflix) with audio description, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!: S1E5 (MAX) with audio description, Cobra Kai: S6E5 (Netflix) with audio description, Evil: S4E? (Paramount Plus) with audio description, 911: S6E6 (Hulu) with audio description, All In The Family: S5E20 (FreeVee) No … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/08/24
The X-Men Franchise: A Second Look
Earlier this year, we had X-Men 97, and I knew Deadpool and Wolverine was soon to be upon us. So, in some capacity, I rewatched every single film in this series. It would be nice, now that Disney and Marvel stand on the shoulders of something Bryan Singer started years ago, if they would just describe the entire series. Sadly, that isn’t the case. What had audio description, and what didn’t? What would my grades be? Check out this rundown, and a mini marathon. X-Men (Disney Plus) No Audio Description the original film is offered on Disney plus, and I … Continue reading The X-Men Franchise: A Second Look
The Small Screen Diaries- 08/08/24
TV News: Steve Martin will not be playing Tim Walz on SNL next season. I didn’t know this was a thing we were thinking about. i can also confirm, without asking them, that thousands of other actors and comedians won’t be either. I guess now I know who Tim Walz looks like. TV Shows: Time Bandits: S1E5 and S1E6 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Women In Blue: S1E3 (Apple Plus) with audio description, Sonny: S1E6 (Apple plus) with audio description, The Golden Girls: S7E? (Hulu) with audio description, and The Daily Show: Tuesday Night’s Edition (Paramount Plus) no audio description. … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/08/24
Arcadian
Nicolas Cage claims he’s close to retirement, so as his career supposedly winds down, I would really like him to go out on a high note. that means no more random shit like The old Way and The retirement Plan. So, the question here is Arcadian worthy of being one of Nicolas Cage’s final films? Well, that depends on how you look at it. He isn’t really the star of the film.That’s not meant to be a spoiler, it’s just how the movie is really structured. We are in a dystopian future where a lot of humans are now dead, … Continue reading Arcadian
My Spy/My Spy 2: Eternal City
Hollywood loves to pair people who we generally assume shouldn’t be around children with kids. This has been true for Hulk Hogan (Mr Nanny, Suburban Commando), Arnold Schwarzenegger (Kindergarten Cop), Vin Diesel (The Pacifier), and even comedians like Eddie Murphy (Daddy Day Care), Jack Black (School Of Rock), and Adam Sandler (Big Daddy). So, it isn’t that surprising that a franchise exists for Dave Bautista where his sidekick is a child. After all, if Burt Reynolds could make Cop and a Half, Bautista should be able to crank out some product for Amazon. Technically, I’ve already seen My Spy before, … Continue reading My Spy/My Spy 2: Eternal City
The Small Screen Diaries- 08/07/24
In the TV/Movie rumor mill, I’ve heard from some of the more conservative film critics that are claiming Marvel has been quietly pushing out all employees with ‘agendas”, because they realize their films are too woke. Basically. I think that’s silly nonsense. But, if a bunch of previously announced projects never come to fruition, then I guess we shall see. As a side note, I hate that we now have conservative film critics, like film criticism needs a left and right wing, rather than just being opinion based. What I always loved, was finding critics whose thoughts on movies resonated … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/07/24
Twister
Sometimes I feel bad for casual readers. They get really excited that I’m reviewing the 1996 disaster hit Twister, and then they get this. I hate to break it to you, but this is not really a review. As a blind film critic, I’m constantly challenging companies to provide more accessibility, especially where it makes sense. As companies continue to increase their prices, rather unwarranted since they really aren’t delivering more expensive content, the question I have is will it result in more accessibility? what are you going to do for me when I already pay more for a service … Continue reading Twister
Midnight Cowboy: 55th Anniversary
It has been 55 years since the groundbreaking release of Midnight Cowboy, the X-rated Best Picture film directed by John Schlesinger, and starring the Oscar nominated Jon voight and Dustin Hoffman. Of course, since then, the X rating was officially retired as an MPAA rating, as it became associated with porn more than a trip to the cinema. the rating NC-17 was thought to be a more appropriate rating, but has since stigmatized certain movies, and prevented most from ever truly achieving wide release. but, back in 1969, the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saw fit to name … Continue reading Midnight Cowboy: 55th Anniversary
Those About To Die: Season 1
This is where I come in like a wrecking ball. I’ve seen and heard the negative feedback on Peacock’s latest sword and sandals epic, but I have to say, I enjoyed the hell out of it. In a world of police procedurals, reboots, spinoffs, revivals, and clear copycat shows, there truly isn’t anything like this on air. You could try and point to something like House Of The Dragon, which has no real world application, or all the way back to Rome, which would just suggest there can only ever be one show about something, but right now, Roland Emmerich … Continue reading Those About To Die: Season 1
The Small Screen Diaries- 08/05/24
TV News? I mentioned that HBO aired a little teaser for The Last Of us, but they also aired a snippet of footage to remind you that there is another Game of Thrones series in the works. likely, we will see that one premiere before we see the third season of House Of The Dragon. I’d peg that for a late 2025 debut, maybe as early as a year from now. TV Shows Watched: House Of The Dragon: S2E8 (MAX) with audio description, Batman: Cpaed Crusader: S1E9 (Amazon) with audio description, Fantasmass: S1E5 (MAX) with audio description, Unstable: S2E2 (Netflix) … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries- 08/05/24
The Neon Highway
I like Beau Bridges as an actor, which is likely how I found myself watching a film where he is the big name draw, and it has no audio description. Beau Bridges may have had a few films he starred in back in the day, but it has been a long time since he toplined a movie. The Neon Highway isn’t even his movie, he just hijacks it. The Neon Highway starts off with two brothers looking to make it big in country music. They have a great song, and a label is interested. But, when the brothers find out … Continue reading The Neon Highway
Faye
A documentary that allows Faye Dunaway to tell her own story in her own words. Often with this type of documentary, we get surface level, and the director is only comfortable going as far as the subject matter is willing to let them. I’m always pleasantly surprised when someone reveals anything about them that is less than perfect, and Faye Dunaway does that. She also gets to comment on a few of her most enduring performances, like Network and Bonnie And Clyde, and why she can’t stand wire hangers. A handful of commentators, including her son, help bring perspective, but … Continue reading Faye
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