Going In Blind: Rated

After binge-watching my way through Black Mirror a while back, there were definitely several episodes where I thought the concept would work exceptionally well in a longer format, either as a movie or a television series. One episode that particularly stood out was Nosedive, which explored the idea of an unavoidable social rating system that determines what you can and cannot do within the confines of society. Apparently, that episode may have stood out to others as well. Enter John Fortson’s Rated, which just made its debut at the Austin Film Festival and is currently seeking distribution. The film is … Continue reading Going In Blind: Rated

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

Where I Watched It: iTunes (VOD) English Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Erin Nixon I was more of a Beverly Cleary kid in Elementary school, along with whatever was on my reading lists. I’m pretty sure I’ve never read Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret. That did not have any bearing on my ability to enjoy the film, nor did my gender. This isn’t just a film for girls, or for tweens. It’s just a really great story. Margaret is a young girl whose parents up and relocate at the beginning of the film, and she’s just … Continue reading Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret