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The Dark Room
By Alex Howard and Lee PugsleyTV & Film
The Dark Room episodes
- Introducing The Blind Film Critics Society
Alex and Lee are pleased to welcome special guest, John Stark, to the show as we proudly introduce the Blind Film Critics Society (BFCS). The BFCS was formed to bring blind and low vision voices to the film criticism space, and we are honored to present the nominations and winners for the first annual BFCS awards. Please note that our selections represent the 2024 calendar year in film.
If you are interested in joining the Blind Film Critics Society or would like to learn more, you can e-mail John Stark at [email protected], and be sure to follow him and subscribe to his YouTube channel macthemovieguy.
You can also reach Alex and Lee at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast.Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
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!
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17 min - Ep. 42: The 2025 Blind Film Festival Experience
Alex and Lee discuss their 2025 experiences at the Sundance and Slamdance film festivals, including a recap of the movies they saw there. They also chat about the aspects of film festivals they appreciate in terms of accessibility, as well as identifying areas of continued growth they would like to see.
If you have any questions or comments about anything covered in this episode, please e-mail us at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast.Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
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!
Follow us on Instagram!
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46 min - Ep. 41: Close Up With JC O’Connell, Live Audio Describer For The Performing Arts
Alex and Lee chat with JC O’Connell, who performs live audio description for many performing arts events in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. In our conversation, JC discusses her process and preparing for the unexpected.
If you live in the LA/OC area and would like to get in touch with JC, please e-mail her at [email protected]
If you would like to contact us, please e-mail [email protected].Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
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!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!Support the show
49 min - Ep. 40: Close Up With Dr. Joel Snyder, Pioneer Of Audio Description
Alex and Lee chat with Dr. Joel Snyder, known as the pioneer of audio description. He is also the president of Audio Description Associates LLC and founder/senior consultant of the Audio Description Project. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares in this insightful conversation.
Visit the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org
Check out YOU Describe here: https://youdescribe.org
Buy Joel’s book, “The Visual Made Verbal” here: https://acbminimall.org/product/23?v=51Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!If you have any questions for us or want to connect, feel free to e-mail [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Support us on Patreon!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!Support the show
54 min - Ep. 39: Close Up With Roy Samuelson, Author & Audio Description Performer
Alex and Lee chat with Roy Samuelson, an audio description performer, voice actor, speaker, coach, and author of the book, A Voice Actor's Guide to Audio Description Performance: Crafting Immersive Entertainment Experiences for Blind Audiences. In our discussion, Roy highlights what makes for a good audio description performance and chronicles his experiences in the accessibility field.
Learn more about Roy's book here: https://www.roysamuelson.com/book/
You can listen to some insightful interviews with audio description professionals on Roy’s podcast “The ADNA Presents” here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adna-presents/id1513229594
Check out the Audio Description Project here:
Https://adp.acb.org/Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!If you have any questions for us or want to connect, feel free to e-mail [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast
Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Support us on Patreon!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!Support the show
51 min - 2025 Oscars Audio Description Roundtable
Alex and Lee host the 2nd Annual Audio Description Roundtable. This year we are featuring the audio describers behind Anora, Dune Part Two, and The Substance.
If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast.
Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.com
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!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!Support the show
1 hr 19 min - Ep. 38: Succeed Without Sight Summit Interview with Alex, Live from Sundance 2025
Listen to an excerpt from the Succeed Without Sight Summit interview Alex did while at the Sundance Film Festival, hosted by Kristen Smedley.
If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast.
Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.comSearch 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!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!Support the show
46 min - Ep. 37: Up Close With Visually Impaired Writer, Marc Muszynski
Alex and Lee sit down for a chat with visually impaired writer, Marc Muszynski, who has worked on shows such as “Dexter” and “Polly Pocket”. Marc chronicles his journey with visual impairment and talks about his experience in the writers' room.
Check out the Honest trailer for “Frozen” here:
https://youtu.be/Zb5IH57SorQ?si=llA9Qhz6hGn_PCFH
If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast.
Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.comSearch 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!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!Support the show
54 min - Ep. 36: Alex And Lee’s Top 10 Films Of 2024
Alex and Lee present their top 10 films of 2024.
We want to take a moment to acknowledge the devastation and losses people are experiencing during the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. our hearts are with the city of Los Angeles and everyone affected by this natural disaster. For anyone looking for fire recovery resources, please visit:
http://recovery.lacounty.gov/resources
If you would like to reach out to us, please e-mail [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast
Check out Lee’s award-winning short film, Audio Description:
https://youtu.be/NdHN94XRrf0?si=MXlKjcsnPkrjUyc3
Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.comSearch 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!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!Support the show
56 min - Ep. 35: Alex And Lee’s Most Anticipated Films Of 2025
Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2025, Alex and Lee share their most anticipated films of the year and some fun life updates.
If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast.
Lee’s award-winning short film, Audio Description:
https://youtu.be/NdHN94XRrf0?si=MXlKjcsnPkrjUyc3
Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:
https://www.blindcan.comSearch 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!
Follow us on Instagram!
Find us on Facebook!Support the show
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About The Dark Room
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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.