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Jackpot

John Stark

I realize the expectation you have is that you have come here to hear me once again lament another misguided and mismanaged straight-to-streaming title, and I forgive you. These streamers, especially with the resurgence of the box office, are sending almost everything with a pulse to theatres. However, every once in a while one of these films just works for me. I’m not claiming this is some deep celluloid wonder that will be dissected in film schools for years to come. It was just fun. Jackpot is exactly the kind of film we should be having during the summer. It … Continue reading Jackpot

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Kung Fu Panda 4

John Stark

Ska-doosh once again. I do believe the official word origin of “skadoosh” is Shakespearian. One of his lesser known works. Don’t bother fact checking that. Google only knows the popular ones. But, because someone needs money, Kung Fu Panda 4 is here, po is back, and the budget has been trimmed. Po’s teammates, the furious voice cast of Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, and David Cross are nowhere to be found. Is that a good thing? First up, this has audio description on Peacock. Oddly, the only entry in the franchise that currently resides on the service with AD. … Continue reading Kung Fu Panda 4

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Quiz Lady

John Stark

Where I Watched It: Hulu English Audio Description?: Yes Cast: Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, Will Ferrell, Holland Taylor, Jason Schwartzman, and Paul Reubens. Written By: Jen D’Angelo Directed By: Jessica Yu There’s something about Awkwafina that still makes it hard for me to not see her as comic relief. One of those obvious reasons is that I haven’t found The farewell with audio description. So color me shocked to see that she’s playing it straight here, while Sandra Oh gets to play the aloof one. I did not see that coming. The movie centers around two sisters. One is obsessed with … Continue reading Quiz Lady