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The Too Much TV Roundup- 03/18/23

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Big TV News? Knock At The Cabin is coming to Peacock next week. Maybe that counts? Saturdays are not known for being big news days. 8) The Bad batch (Disney Plus) English Audio Description?: Yes I think, I’m not really into this series anymore. i feel like I’m trying to force myself through this season, but truthfully, The mandalorian is making me realize what it is I actually want out of a Star Wars show. Running these two on top of each other is a mistake. I don’t know that I’ll finish the season. Episode Grade: C+ 7) 1923 (Paramount … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 03/18/23

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The Too Much TV Roundup: 03/15/23

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Today, I do have a spot of TV News. Disney Plus, likely to the surprise of no one, cancelled their disappointing Willow TV series. It’s all about the casting, guys. And, also…. Bringing a property back from the 80’s that’s aimed at the younger crowd, who probably haven’t seen Willow, was maybe a mistake. 7) Will Trent (ABC/Hulu) English Audio Description?: No Someone had to lose today, so it might as well be one of the shows that did not provide audio description. This has very much been a recurring problem with Will Trent, which leads me to believe ABC … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup: 03/15/23

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Le Pupilar

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Where I Watched it: Disney Plus English Audio Description?: Yes I love how Disney Plus managed an audio description track for their Oscar nominated short narrative, but when The territory was a shortlisted documentary (ultimately not nominated), they didn’t. Apparently, you have to get more than rave reviews. That nomination matters. I really don’t know what to say about a dramatic narrative short film, as short films have never really been my cup of tea. So, I approached this Oscar entry like it might be an episode in an anthology series about stories told around Christmas. This one happens to … Continue reading Le Pupilar

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The Too Much TV Roundup- 03/01/23

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Today marked the return of The Mandalorian! It feels like it’s been so long. But, where did it rank in the conglomeration of shows? 6) The Ark (Peacock) English Audio Description?: Yes We only have 4 days of water. Thank God there’s a comet full of ice headed straight for it. And because our audience has seen Armageddon, they can suspend disbelief and let us catch the comet so we can steal the ice and have water! Episode Grade: C+ 5) That 90’s Show (Netflix) English Audio Description?: Yes As cool as it was to see Donna return, and an … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 03/01/23

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The Too Much TV Roundup- 02/22/23

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I didn’t see any major cancellations, although I did see some huge ratings for not Dead yet on ABC. I feel like that’s going to be bad news for home Economics, though I hope it leads to ABC finally allowing themselves to part ways with The Goldbergs. What decade is that show even in anymore? At a certain point, they’re going to have to start their episodes with “Back in the 90’s”…. 6) Dead To Me (Netflix) English Audio Description?: Yes Maybe it’s just me, but i wanted more from the series finale. I wanted more from the third season. … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 02/22/23

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Best of 2022: Top 10 original Scores

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Here are my picks for the top 10 original scores. Basically, in my top 5, only one of these films was nominated for an Oscar. Of the entire top 10 actually, i only have 1 Oscar nominee. To be fair, I haven’t seen Babylon yet. 10) Windfall 9) Violent Night 8) Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness 7) RRR 6) Top Gun Maverick 5) Spirited 4) Bones and All 3) All Quiet On The Western Front 2) Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio 1) The Batman Far and away my favorite score of the year was The Batman. I’ve been obsessed … Continue reading Best of 2022: Top 10 original Scores

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The Too Much TV Rounup- 02/17/23

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Eight programs. I also watched two films, but I managed eight programs including the feature length final episode of Madoff. So, more like 7 episodes and 3 films. 8) How I Met Your Father? (Hulu) English Audio Description?: Yes “Did you really just dump shrimp into a pool where a woman is about to give birth?” Did i really quit watching this show? Yes. yes I am. Episode Grade: C- 7) Chicago Party Aunt (Netflix) English Audio Description: Yes I’ll just say i wasn’t a fan of the third episode of the new season. And I’ll leave it at that. … Continue reading The Too Much TV Rounup- 02/17/23

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The Too Much TV Roundup- 02/16/23

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At least one of these was the final episode. but, was that final episode enough to put it on top? Honestly, I have to write something here, so creating fake drama is about as good as this gets. 6) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney Plus) English Audio Description?: Yes Damn. That was cold. On top of Cody not wanting to follow orders, the man shouting at him had the most annoying voice, so when that scene played out the way it did, I was a bit surprised. I thought Cody was going to shoot his obnoxious leader. Episode Grade: … Continue reading The Too Much TV Roundup- 02/16/23

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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Where I Watched It: Disney Plus English Audio Description provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: John Bentley While I enjoyed the first Black Panther film, primarily because it had one of the best villains to grace a Marvel film, it’s not in my Top 5 or 10. It’s also not in the bottom either. it hovers in the middle somewhere. I’m too scared to actually rank these things, because i generally love all things Marvel, and the rankings would be so close, except for a handful of films that missed the mark entirely. I’m looking at you Eternals. I enjoyed Chadwick … Continue reading Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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Retrograde

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Where i Watched It: Disney Plus English Audio Description?: Yes This pull out of Afghanistan is becoming a hot bed for filmmakers. I already watched the documentary Escape From Kabul earlier this year, and now Retrograde looks to tell a very similar story. My problem here is that while I didn’t give Escape From Kabul a terribly high grade at the time, after watching Retrograde, it’s clearly the better documentary. Escape From Kabul, which is available on HBO MAX, mostly focused on the clusterfuck at the actual airport. It got tons of insane footage, and had interviews with people who … Continue reading Retrograde

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The Flagmakers

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Where I Watched it: Disney Plus English Audio Description provided By Zoo Digital Narrated by Tanzi Alexander The Flagmakers is one of the lucky few films on the short list for Best Documentary Short, and it has the pleasure of being featured on Disney Plus. Although, if you’re asking me if I believe the members of the Documentary branch of the Academy care about Disney Plus… It’s a great find, in terms of a story the world knew nothing about. Make a film about the most American thing anyone could think of, and show the world that most of those … Continue reading The Flagmakers

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If These Walls Could Sing

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Where i Watched It: Disney Plus English Audio Description?: Yes I think I was most surprised at how long the Abbey Road studio has actually been open. I didn’t realize it’s been 90 years. And considering that the documentary is directed by Paul McCartney’s daughter, i really expected it to be Beatles centric. but, it’s not. I mean, it mostly is. if you are a fan of The Beatles, there is some focus on them as you might expect. But there’s also focus on artists who came before, and after. There’s commentary on specific songs recorded there, like Alfie, and … Continue reading If These Walls Could Sing

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Best Of 2022: Top 10 horror Films

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Starting off the look back at 2022, and my Best Of lists. I intend to cover both Film and Television, and I’m going to work my way up to the major categories, instead of starting with them. So, today,a list I don’t think will change, the best Horror Films. As i am a blind film critic, I typically review films with audio description, though i have reviewed films without. It is possible something could appear on a list that did not have audio description, but for this list, every title had audio description when I watched it. So, below is … Continue reading Best Of 2022: Top 10 horror Films

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Strange World

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Where i Watched It: Disney plus English Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Nicole Sansorella I basically live in a world where I just consume media, like a critic, whether I care about the film or not. I do draw the line every once in a while, like I have no intention of ever reviewing Terrifier 2, but I try my hardest to walk in with an open mind every time. I gotta say, i walked into Strange World assuming it sucked. It’s not the same way i chose Turning Red earlier this year, where I saw it immediately … Continue reading Strange World

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Night At The museum 4

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Where I Watched it: Disney Plus English Audio Description?: Yes I’m not really sure what the strategy here is at Disney, to waste money on crappy animated sequels no one wants, but then again…. That’s what Disney is known for. If you remember all those straight to video Disney sequels from back in the day that no one asked for, most of them are not good, and totally unnecessary. Did we need a sequel to Bambi? But I think what makes this the most frustrating thing is that it’s a sequel to a live action franchise. And, yes, since this … Continue reading Night At The museum 4