Lee and Alex discuss the accessibility and history of movie trailers with special guest Kensuke Nakamura. He discusses his process when making audio described trailers.
NOTE: This episode resulted in the Alien Romulus trailer getting described by Kensuke, you can find it, along with his other trailers. at the link below.
Kensuke's Audio Described trailers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLKtLt6a4OKA-xipFD_DRi_02-iF00F70d&si=qKBI3LBSlGhisv7Q

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Alex and Lee give their reactions to the 2024 Oscars ceremony and winners and review DUNE: PART 2.

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Now that the Oscars are over, Alex and Lee look ahead to the rest of the year and discuss their most anticipated films for the remainder of 2024.

*** Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the release of “Dune: Part 2”.

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Alex and Lee continue their celebration of the accessible world of Disney with part 2 focusing on Disney animated films. They review the latest Disney animated feature “Wish” and share their favorite animated movies from the Disney cannon.

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Alex and Lee are pleased to present this special panel presentation, featuring audio description writers and narrators who worked on 7 of the 10 Oscar-nominated Best Picture films.
In their conversation, they celebrate the works of these wonderful individuals who made these films accessible and highlight specific audio description aspects of each project. The panel features Matthew Christoffersen ("American Fiction"), Tristan Snyder ("Anatomy of a Fall"), Stoney Emshwiller ("Barbie" & "The Zone of Interest"), Liz Gutman ("Maestro" & "May December"), Christina Stevens ("American Fiction" & "Oppenheimer"), and Samantha Manahan ("Poor Things").

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Alex and Lee are joined by returning guest Jamie Gagnon to discuss Alex and Jamie's trip to Sundance 2024, the slate of films they saw, and the overall festival's accessibility.

Watch the Thelma Post-Screening Q&A! (minor spoilers)
Watch Jamie's newest horror shorts here!

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Alex and Lee reflect on the films of 2023. They reveal their favorite audio description tracks and movies of the year!

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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/
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