Tag: Film and Television
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A Disabled Civil Rights Leader Had Problems at AMC Theatres and I Can Relate
In December 2023, during the Christmas holiday, Bishop William Barber II, a 60-year-old North Carolina civil rights advocate, was removed from a North Carolina AMC Theatre. He was coming to watch “The Color Purple” with his 90-year-old mother. AMC employees requested he leave because of his special chair. He brought this chair for his medical…
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What Can Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Teach Us About Diversity and Inclusion
I recently watched the 1964 Christmas animated special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in audio description. I have enjoyed this holiday classic since I was a kid and never get tired of watching it year after year. For those who are unfamiliar with this story, Rudolph is one of Santa’s many reindeers who is shunned and…
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Blind Actor Portrays a Relatively Realistic Blind Character in See For Me
Editor’s Note: Since this movie was released in June 2021, this review has spoilers. So, if you haven’t seen it bookmark this page and come back later. Movie Overview I saw the movie See for Me in audio description on Amazon Prime recently. I thought it would be a good topic to blog about for…
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Netflix Says Goodbye to DVDs and I Did Too
On April 21 Netflix announced they were stopping their DVD subscription plan. The change will take place in September. I wasn’t surprised. As a matter of fact I have already stopped my DVD subscription. I did it back in February. Why? Because I already saw the writing on the wall. Noticed Decrease in DVD Movies…
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How I Got My Own Personal Audio Describer for the Lion King
While I was watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last month it was announced the Lion King was celebrating 25 years of its theatrical production. I recalled the first time I saw the Lion King. It was the animated version and I was totally sighted. I remember the incredible music and visual affects. A friend…
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Watching Audio Described Holiday Movies Will Put Some Ho Ho in Your Christmas
Watching Movies Are Part of Holiday Season What is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit? My answer is cuddling up with a mug of hot cocoa or the classic holiday three flavor popcorn tin and laying on the sofa to watch a slew of Christmas movies. Everyone knows that watching a heartwarming…
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Audio Description Helps Me Keep a Thanksgiving Day Tradition
This time of year we celebrate the holidays and its traditions. Thanksgiving brings on lots of food, family and fun. One major Thanksgiving tradition is watching the Macy’s Day parade. A Thanksgiving Day Tradition From Childhood Since I was a small child, this TV event was a regular part of my Thanksgiving Day celebration. .…
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I’m Still Not Back in the Movie Theater and Here’s Why
National Cinema Day Two years ago, I wrote a post about my reluctance to watch movies at my local movie theater, AMC. Although, they had put COVID protocols in place I was still not comfortable. The pandemic was still raging and our numbers here in Georgia were still high. Well, that was some time ago …
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Representation Matters: Excellent Audio Description of The Harder They Fall
Grew Up Watching Westerns While growing up in Texas watching westerns were a big part of my childhood, especially on Saturdays. There was Big Valley, Bonanza and The Lone Ranger. In the evenings, my favorite western was Gunsmoke, starring James Arness as Matt Dillon. I even enjoyed Little House on the Prairie and later as…
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You Butter Believe It, I’m Celebrating National Popcorn Day
My Childhood Popcorn Memories Popcorn has been one of my most favorite snacks since I was a little kid. I remember growing up and my mom popping kernels of it over the stove. She would dawn oven mittens and shake the covered pot from left to right. I could hear the kernels rattling in the…
Empish J. Thomas 