The Dark Room
Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley
Two legally blind cinephiles discuss movies and the wonders of entertainment while giving listeners a better understanding of how people with low vision experience the world.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Dark Room episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Dark Room for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Dark Room episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Ep. 31: Spider-Man Movie Rankings
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10/25/24 • 54 min
In honor of Venom: The Last Dance's release, Alex and Lee debate the best and worst of the 9 Spider-Man Films!
Email us and let us know what you think of the Spider-Man films!
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email us at [email protected]
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Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!
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09/07/23 • 52 min
Alex and Lee welcome back friend and blind movie critic John Stark on the show to rank Christopher Nolan's entire filmography so far. In this second part, we review and rank Nolan's second six films from Inception through Oppenheimer.
For a video version of this episode check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfrdRkUMGDNwgLAI_YpxSg
John Stark's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/macthemovieguy
Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
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Ep. 32: Behind the AD: Star Wars - The Mandalorian
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11/07/24 • 50 min
Alex and Lee sit down with the team behind the world-class audio description of The Mandalorian (and the rest of the Mando-verse), which includes AD writer Justin Sohl and narrator Nicol Zanzarella. The Mandalorian and the rest of the Mando-verse is now streaming on Disney+. Huge thanks to Justin, Nicol, Disney, Deluxe, and LucasFilm!
Find Nicol at: http://www.nicolzanzarella.com/
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email us at [email protected]
Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Support us on Patreon!
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10/04/24 • 59 min
Alex and Lee welcome filmmakers , Aaron Sauerland and Dustin Little, to the show to discuss their upcoming short film “In Case Of Fear”. We also recap our favorite horror films of 2024 so far.
If you would like to partner with Aaron and Dustin on “In Case Of Fear” which will have audio description, you can contribute to their campaign here:
http://www.seedandspark.com/fund/InCaseOfFear#story
Also, be sure to follow them on Instagram here:
In Case Of Fear: @InCaseOfFear
Aaron Sauerland: @AaronSauerland
Dustin Little: @IntBrainNight
And be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast and e-mail us to be in the running for the “Rosemary’s Baby” digital copy giveaway at [email protected].
Ep. 22: 2023- A Year in Review
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01/30/24 • 55 min
Alex and Lee reflect on the films of 2023. They reveal their favorite audio description tracks and movies of the year!
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
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11/30/23 • 50 min
Alex and Lee chat with Ashley Eakin, a disabled director and writer, who has worked on projects for Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+. Ashley recounts her journey into Hollywood, and what navigating her disability has looked like, as well as how her experiences have influenced her storytelling. She also discusses her experiences utilizing audio description on her projects.
Ashley's Instagram: @asheakin
Forgive Us Our Trespasses: https://www.netflix.com/title/81320168
Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
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10/31/23 • 58 min
Happy Halloween! To celebrate spooky season, Alex and Lee chat with Rein Brooks, audio description writer for “Birth/Rebirth”, “The Royal Hotel”, and other films. We discuss your favorite horror films and the unique challenges of writing audio description for the horror genre.
Note: When Rein discusses The Walking Dead description he is referring to a sample he did, not the actual description.
Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Support us on Patreon!
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Ep. 18: The Blind Film Festival Experience - Pt. 2
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10/25/23 • 22 min
In this part 2 episode, Alex continues recounting his experience at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and discusses the ways the film festival was accessible as well as areas where there is room for growth.
Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Support us on Patreon!
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Ep. 17: The Blind Film Festival Experience - Pt. 1
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10/17/23 • 25 min
Alex had the amazing opportunity to attend the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and he is back to discuss his experience on this episode. In part one, Alex shares his thoughts on the movies he saw at TIFF and which ones he anticipates being part of the awards season conversations.
Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Support us on Patreon!
Follow us on Instagram! @darkroomfilmcast
Find us on Facebook!
11/15/23 • 45 min
Lee and Alex chat with Michele Spitz, a speaker, philanthropist, audio, describer, and grant provider for filmmakers. In this episode, Michele discusses her journey into the audio description world, and the way she has been able to advance accessibility for blind and low vision viewers.
Michele Spitz's Woman of Her Word website:
https://www.womanofherword.com/
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Dark Room have?
The Dark Room currently has 33 episodes available.
What topics does The Dark Room cover?
The podcast is about Film, Oscars, Entertainment, Podcasts, Movies, Disability, Awareness, Tv & Film and Cinema.
What is the most popular episode on The Dark Room?
The episode title 'Ep. 21: Up Close with Ashley Eakin, Disabled Director/Writer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Dark Room?
The average episode length on The Dark Room is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Dark Room released?
Episodes of The Dark Room are typically released every 15 days.
When was the first episode of The Dark Room?
The first episode of The Dark Room was released on Feb 1, 2023.
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