The Dark Room

Returning guests Ren Leach and Rein Brooks join Lee and Alex in the discussion on the stellar year for horror movies that is 2026 (so far).  

Access Horror:
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Alex and Lee chat with Rebecca Odum, a blind audio description quality control specialist, about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making audio description the best it can be. Rebecca shares what the quality control process looks like from her perspective, where she would like to see audio description technology improve, and the opportunities and challenges of providing audio description for live performances. Along the way, she explores how blind and low vision voices can help shape the continued growth and evolution of audio description.

Alex's article about Audio Description Accessibility: https://substack.com/home/post/p-209991932

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Alex and Lee chat with Deborah Lewis of Audio Description Solutions, who has been working in audio description since 1987. Drawing on nearly four decades of experience, Deborah shares how the art form has evolved, what separates good description from great description, and how blind and low-vision audiences have helped shape the work. The conversation also explores building lasting accessibility, balancing standards with creativity, and where audio description could go next.

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Alex and Lee chat with filmmaker David Grabias about the making of “Brailled It,” a groundbreaking documentary that puts cameras in the hands of blind and low-vision (BLV) young people. David shares how the film’s collaborative approach reshaped the filmmaking process, what he learned from giving his participants creative agency, and how “Brailled It” challenges conventional ideas about who gets to tell stories and how those stories are told.

Check out the “Brailled It” website to find out more information about where the film is screening:

https://brailledit.com/

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Alex and Lee chat with Diana Elizabeth Jordan, a disabled actress, advocate, speaker, and coach. In our discussion, Diana talks about her journey navigating the entertainment industry as a disabled artist, some of her favorite projects, and the importance of disability representation.

Keep up with Diana's latest projects by following her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fromtheheartdej/ 

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In celebration of the recent release of "Toy Story 5", Alex and Lee discuss the lasting legacy of the beloved franchise and rank all 5 films. Find out if our rankings match yours.

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In light of the recent release of Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," Alex and Lee celebrate the prolific film director and his body of work. We give our thoughts on his current movie and reveal our top 10 favorite Spielberg films. 

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Alex and Lee chat with audio description performer, Tansy Alexander, who has worked on franchises like "Stranger Things," "The Hunger Games," and "A Quiet Place." In our discussion, Tansy discusses her journey into audio description, what access for all looks like, and how AI is changing the AD landscape.

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In honor of the recent theatrical release of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu", Alex and Lee rank all live-action Star Wars films, which makes for some fun discussion.

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Alex and Lee chat with Joanne DiVito, a former Broadway dancer and live audio describer for performing arts events in the Los Angeles area. In our conversation, Joanne recounts some of her previous experiences as a performer and how it prepared her to step into the world of live audio description.

If you live in the Los Angeles area and would like to request live audio description for an upcoming performance, please contact the performance venue and let them know you would like to request live audio description.

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