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The Exorcist: believer

John Stark

Where I Watched It: Peacock English Audio Description?: Yes Cast: Leslie Odom Jr., Lidya Jewett, Ann Dowd, Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles, and Ellen Burstyn. Written By: Peter Sattler and David Gordon green Directed By: David Gordon Green This is my first film in The Exorcist franchise. I truly have not ever taken the time to at least sit down and watch the first film, which is constantly on my to-do list. but, jumping in with David Gordon Green’s attempt at requelling another franchise didn’t make me feel terribly lost. It’s a brand new story with homage to the original. … Continue reading The Exorcist: believer

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Interstellar

John Stark

Where I Watched it: Amazon English Audio Description Provided By Deluxe Narrated By Tanzi Alexander I actually started rewatching all of Nolan’s films this year when I was asked to be a guest on a podcast, so I could discuss how Nolan’s films are great, and how they translate in terms of audio description. Since I’ve only been blind for the past six years, it means most of his catalog was available to me in their initial runs visually. So, I’ve seen interstellar, and I’m fairly certain a deep dive on my site will reveal my initial thoughts. I remember … Continue reading Interstellar

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The Bye Bye Man

John Stark

Where I Watched it: Netflix English Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Ron Snow You may ask yourself why at this point in time am I reviewing the maligned horror film The Bye Bye Man, and my answer to that simply is… because it has audio description. Look, I’m trying to review numerous titles across different streaming services to give people chilling options, and they won’t all be winners. And, frequently I don’t always agree with the horde of Tomatometer or Metacritics. While I wouldn’t say I liked either film, as examples, I thought Truth Or Dare and Choose … Continue reading The Bye Bye Man

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Emmy Watch: And The Nominees Are…

John Stark

Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men True Detective Game Of Thrones House Of Cards Downton Abbey Breaking Bad Outstanding Comedy Series: The Big Bang Theory Louie Modern Family Orange Is The New Black Silicon Valley Veep Outstanding Miniseries: American Horror Story: Coven Bonnie and Clyde Fargo Luther Treme The White Queen Outstanding Movie: The Normal Heart The Trip To Bountiful Killing Kennedy Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight Sherlock: His Last Vow Lead Actor In A Drama: Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) Jon Hamm (Mad Men) Matthew McConaughey (True Detective) Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) Woody Harrelson (True Detective) Kevin Spacey (House Of Cards) Lead … Continue reading Emmy Watch: And The Nominees Are…

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TV Critics Choice Awards

John Stark

The Critics Choice awards have announced their nominees for this past season. I’m pretty happy across the board with these: Best Comedy Series: The Big Bang Theory, Louie, The Middle, New Girl, Parks and Recreation, Veep Best Actor In A Comedy: Don Cheadle (House of Lies), Louie CK (Louie), Jake Johnson (New Girl), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation), Jeremy Sisto (Suburgatory) Best Actress In A Comedy: Laura Dern (Enlightened), Zooey Deschanel (New Girl), Lena Dunham (Girls), Sutton Foster (Bunheads), Julia Louise Dreyfuss (Veep), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) Best Supporting Actor In a Comedy: … Continue reading TV Critics Choice Awards