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Shazam: Fury Of The Gods

John Stark

Where I Watched it: MAX English Audio Description provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton I will die on the hill that even if DC is trying to torpedo Shazam’s own franchise, Zachary Levi needs to stay. The smartest decision James Gunn could make would be to figure out an alternative way of using Levi. Sadly, this sequel doesn’t hold up to the original. Where the third Ant-Man film didn’t match the first two, Shazam really just feels like they gave up. Luckily, Zachary Levi is effortless in this role. he’s so good, so perfectly cast. he’s a giant man … Continue reading Shazam: Fury Of The Gods

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Tenant

John Stark

Where I Watched It: HBo MAX English Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton I’m a big fan of Christopher Nolan, and Tenant was on my must watch list. but I knew better than to even attempt this without audio description. And while I’m willing to do that with 99% of the films I watch, Chris Nolan is someone I don’t mess around with. Some of my favorite films, we’re talking top 100, are directed by him. Certainly The Dark knight, which stands on top of everything for me, but I have a feeling inception and Memento would … Continue reading Tenant

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3000 Years of Longing

John Stark

Where I Watched It: iTunes English Audio Description provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Laura Post and jedidiah Barton It’s sort of amazing that George Miller has so many fans of his work, since he can’t seem to be held down to a specific style or genre. Obviously, a lot of new fans found him when Mad Max Fury Road surpassed expectations, but the same guy who made that film, just made a rather simple movie about two people having a long, rather fanciful, conversation. Oh, and don’t forget Babe: Pig in The City In 3000 years of longing, Idris Elba … Continue reading 3000 Years of Longing

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End Of The Road

John Stark

Where I Watched It: Netflix Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton One of my favorite movies from the 90’s was Breakdown. It’s a rather underrated film where Kurt Russell and Kathleen Quinlan are on a road trip, their car… I’ll let you guess what happens to the car…. And they find themselves in this nightmare. Russell spends the whole movie trying to find his wife, and it seems like everyone is trying to gaslight him into believing she doesn’t exist. Most of these people are earthy, somewhat redneck, back woodsy types. Simple small town folk. Predominantly white. I’m … Continue reading End Of The Road

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Elvis

John Stark

Where I Watched It: HBo MAX Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton So, as a blind film critic, I’m now expected to enjoy a Baz Luhrmann film on its own merits. I can imagine telling him, or him reading a review from a blind film critic. i feel like he would be absolutely livid that I would have the audacity to comment on his production, knowing what I know about Baz and his work. Here’s the deal. I never saw Australia. The Great Gatsby is my favorite film of his. i didn’t like Moulin Rouge until the … Continue reading Elvis

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Rosemary’s Baby

John Stark

Where I Watched It: Amazon Audio Description Provided By: Deluze Narration By: Jedidiah Barton I should probably address the fact that this is my first time through this film, which I admit is recognized as a classic. And, films that reach this status have done so because of years of scrutiny. Rosemary’s Baby has survived what many call the test of time, with critics far more important than me believing it to be a masterpiece. yes, it’s Roman Polanski, but we’re just going to move past that. I never feel inclined to admit that I love all films predetermined as … Continue reading Rosemary’s Baby

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Mother

John Stark

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfieffer, Domnhall Gleeson, and Kristin Wiig. Directed By: Darren Aronofsky Where I Watched It: Amazon English Audio Description Available?: Yes Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton The Plot: I wish I could explain this in a way that actually reflects the plot of the film. But, a young girl (Lawrence) and her husband (Bardem) live in a house that is unlike any other. She begins to have her life upended when a visitor (Harris) arrives, but he will not be the last visitor. What Does or Does Not Work: This … Continue reading Mother

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Dr Strange and the Multiverse Of madness

John Stark

Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Xochil Gomez, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, and a lot of spoilers. Directed By: Sam Raimi Where I Watched It: Disney Plus English Audio Description Available?: Yes Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton The Plot: Serving as both a natural continuation of Dr. Strange’s storyline since we last saw him in No Way Home, and Wanda’s development since we last saw her in WandaVision, this horror film brings together two friends, and unfortunately makes them foes, as a new hero arises with the power to traverse the multiverse… of madness! Don’t worry, … Continue reading Dr Strange and the Multiverse Of madness

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No Time To Die

John Stark

Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Rami Malek, Jeffrey Wright, Ana de Armas, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Lashana Lynch, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Billy Magnussen, and Christoph Waltz. Directed By: Cary Jogo Fukunaga Where I Watched it: Amazon English Audio Description Available?: Yes Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton The plot: Bond (Craig) has retired following the events of Spectre, but just when you think you’re out they pull you back in. He even has a new squeeze (Seydoux), and this guy (Malek) has to ruin his peace by being another megalomaniac with some delusions of grandeur that involve … Continue reading No Time To Die

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American Underdog

John Stark

Starring: Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Dennis Quaid, Adam Baldwin, and Bruce McGill. Directed By: The Irwin Brothers Where I Watched it: Hulu is offering it without audio description. So I circumnavigated that process, and found a way to watch it with audio description since I’m apparently paying for the right through my subscription to watch this film. One day, Hulu might care about accessibility. Someday. Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton The Plot: It’s the true story, or as close as you’ll ever get to it, of Kurt Warner (Levi) and his slow rise to football history, eventually … Continue reading American Underdog

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore

John Stark

Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Dan Fogler, Mads mikkelsen, Ezra miller, Alison Sudol, Katherine Waterston, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, and Richard Coyle. Directed By: David Yates Where I Watched it: HBO MAX English Audio Description?: Yes Description Provided By: Deluxe Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton The Plot: The wizard in world becomes even more enamored with an unhinged tyrant that looks to destroy those who would dare to oppose him, and eliminate the human race. Meanwhile, Dumbledore is prevented from directly attacking, so it’s up to Newt and Jacob to stop this madness… and possibly this franchise. What Works: I enjoyed … Continue reading Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore

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The Batman

John Stark

Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoey Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, John Tuturro, Andy Serkis, and Peter Sarsgaard. Directed By: Matt Reeves Where I Watched it: HBO MAX English Audio Description Available?: Yes Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton The Plot: In his second year as a masked vigilante, Bruce Wayne (Pattinson) is struggling to clean up your rather run of the mill gang members, street thugs, and drug dealers. But, when a new serial killer presents himself, leaving riddles behind at his crime scene, Bruce finds himself struggling with the kind of vengeance he always imagined for himself, with the truths … Continue reading The Batman