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Mortal Kombat 2

John Stark

Instantly comparing sequel to sequel, Mortal Kombat 2 scores a flawless victory over Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, the original sequel to the 1995 film that launched this franchise onto the big screen. That movie is atrocious. I probably should review it at some point, but that would require me to actually sit down and watch Mortal Kombat: Annihilation again, which feels a bit like asking someone to intentionally contract food poisoning or drive their car into a lake. We all know those are terrible ideas, and no reasonable person should be expected to volunteer for them. Mortal Kombat 2 is also … Continue reading Mortal Kombat 2

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Avatar: Fire And Ash

John Stark

I suppose I should start this by admitting that I didn’t experience Avatar: Fire and Ash the way James Cameron probably intended. I didn’t see it on the biggest screen imaginable. I waited until it arrived on Disney+, and then I watched it on my phone. Well, “watched” is a strong word for a blind film critic. I can’t see the screen anyway, so the size of it doesn’t really matter to me. What did matter was finally getting to experience it with the absolutely tremendous audio description track produced by Deluxe and narrated by William Michael Redman. This is … Continue reading Avatar: Fire And Ash

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The Strangers: Chapter 3

John Stark

I never thought I’d be reviewing a film like The Strangers: Chapter 3, a film that exists only because a studio apparently had too much money and decided to fund an entire trilogy at the same time. They didn’t do it with the promise of a hot new horror filmmaker behind the camera either. They handed the keys to Renny Harlin. Now, has Harlin directed films I like? Absolutely. But not recently. The last film of his I genuinely enjoyed was Deep Blue Sea, and when you pair that with Cliffhanger and The Long Kiss Goodnight, you’ve got a small … Continue reading The Strangers: Chapter 3

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The Surfer

John Stark

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Finn Little Written By: Thomas Martin Directed By: Lorcan Finnegan Release Year: 2025 Audio Description Provided By: Deluxe Written By: Narrated By: William Michael Redman What is it?: Simplistically, a man (Cage) is at a beach in Australia with his son (Little), and would like to go surfing, but a gang of locals refuse to let him surf. So it becomes one mans quest to surf… even if it kills him. What Works: All the acting is great. Cage is finally used in a film that requires his talents, instead of some basic crap like … Continue reading The Surfer

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Friendship

John Stark

Cast: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra Directed By: Andrew DeYoung Studio: A24 Release Year: 2025 Runtime: 97 minutes Rated R Audio Description Produced By: Deluxe Written By: Narrated By: William Michael Redman What Is it?:An obnoxious human being (Robinson) meets his new neighbor (Rudd), and after a night of seemingly enjoyable shenanigans, ends up taking their friendship way too far. What Works: Paul Rudd is perfectly cast here, and helps balance out the film. he’s just so intensely genial that everyone can easily get along with him. He’s a weatherman in the film, who … Continue reading Friendship

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Jaws: the revenge

John Stark

Cast: Lorraine Gary as Ellen, Lance Guest as Michael Brody, Mario Van Peebles as Jake, Karen Young as Carla Brody, Michael Caine as Hoagie, Judith Barsi as Thea, and Mitchell Anderson as sean Brody. Written By: Michael de Guzman based on characters created by Peter Benchley Directed By: Joseph Sargent (Something The lord Made, the Taking Of Pelham 123,Miss Evers Boys) Significant producers: Joseph Sargent Original Score By: Michael Small (Marathon Man, the Postman Always Rings twice, Klute) Studio: universal Pictures Release Year: 1987 Rated PG-13 Runtime: 89 minutes Audio Description Produced By: Deluxe Written By: Narrated By: William Michael … Continue reading Jaws: the revenge

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The bike Riders

John Stark

I always find the work of Jeff Nichols to be engaging in its cinematic form even if I’m not completely enamored with his offerings. the bike Riders is one of those films that seemed good on paper, and then I ended up with a film that matched the worthiness of a viewing, but not necessarily the praise that would elicit multiple viewings, or encourage others. the movie is also a bit of a tough sell, audio description wise, since the movie takes place in a certain time period, where the aesthetic takes over, and actors are likely finding subtle ways … Continue reading The bike Riders

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The Strangers: Chapter One

John Stark

I think this franchise missed their calling. Just imagine, if you will, rewinding to before we knew anything specific about this film. We have a preconceived notion of what this film might be, but then, we open on The Strangers instead of any victims. A young lady approaches the cabin door and knocks. It opens. “Is Tamra here?” The young woman asks, like in the previous Strangers films, and the audience thinks they know what is up. The camera pans around to show Hannibal Lecter, “Why, Yes, won’t you come in? We’re having a nice chianti.” bewildered, the young lady … Continue reading The Strangers: Chapter One

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Challengers

John Stark

Is your seat wet? Do you feel hot and bothered? Perhaps someone who told you about Challengers was just in your presence. The overhyped tennis drama supposedly had audiences feeling randy when it was in theatres, and I’m glad I missed the orgy. At home, I was able to have my solo experience. Director Luca Guadagnino is a boundary pushing contemporary chasing that auteur status where his name on a film excites fans. he’s almost there, and I think if he was known for more than Call Me By your Name, he would be. Most people are less aware of … Continue reading Challengers

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Summer Of Sam: 25th Anniversary

John Stark

I’ve been using anniversaries as an excuse to celebrate the audio description behind certain films. Spike Lee’s Summer Of Sam actually has audio description on Paramount Plus, and I missed it upon release, and actually have never seen it. It boasts a promising cast, led by John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, and Jennifer Esposito. Spike Lee loves to tell stories about New York City, so a time capsule back to the time when the Son OF Sam killer had a neighborhood. Lee uses his vast ensemble, which is much more than the four I already listed, to show this … Continue reading Summer Of Sam: 25th Anniversary

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The Ministry Of ungentlemanly Warfare

John Stark

Guy Ritchie is one of those directors that I likely have seen 75% of their work. I know there are a few titles I’d have to cram if I was going to rank his body of work, but I used to be a big fan. even when he started to get commercialized, I still enjoyed his Sherlock Holmes movies. but, he’s not perfect, and some of his films just lack that Lock, Stock flair that attracted us to him in the first place. that is not the problem with The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, an action comedy that feels like … Continue reading The Ministry Of ungentlemanly Warfare

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Sasquatch Sunset

John Stark

You know, I appreciate a good shot in the dark every once in a while. A filmmaker who just is willing to go completely outside of the box, building himself a new box, and doing his own thing. You need to understand that Sasquatch Sunset is not for everyone. It just isn’t. But, what it is, is certainly not derivative. It isn’t another superhero movie, or a sequel, or a remake. It’s not a prequel. It is an original work through and through, and there has to be something said for that. At the end of the day, this is … Continue reading Sasquatch Sunset

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Dune: Part II

John Stark

in preparation for this masterpiece of a film, I felt compelled to warm up my Dune knowledge by rewatching the first film. I have to say,as someone with no prior knowledge of anything Due before watching the first Denis Villeneuve entry, I wasn’t jumping all over it like a lot of people. I think about the aspect of my blindness, and how that affects my watching and enjoyment,and there is a possibility that the spectacle just doesn’t translate, and I’m left with a script that is difficult to follow. I’m careful not to complain too much, because I hate data … Continue reading Dune: Part II

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The Creator

John Stark

I first tried watching this on Hulu shortly after it released, but not right away. it did not have audio description, nor did it through Hulu on Disney Plus. Months later, I finally was able to watch this film with the wonderful description done by Deluxe and William Michael Redmond. I avoided really reviewing the film the first time, because I had a feeling I was enjoying the film, I just couldn’t understand it. Man, I was missing a lot. the creator stars John David Washington as a man caught in a futuristic war where countries look very different, AI … Continue reading The Creator

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Silent Night (2023)

John Stark

Every year, there’s always some kind of an award for audio description. Not that it reaches mainstream audiences, but for a blind film critic like myself, I’m very aware. If the team at Deluxe and William Michael Redmond aren’t nominated, simply nominated, the actual award itself means nothing. It would be like trying to compete in an athletic event where the obvious choice has somehow been disqualified. It puts a bit of a damper on your win, because the tiger in the fight wasn’t, so you don’t actually know if the win you got was earned. There is zero question … Continue reading Silent Night (2023)