The Dark Room

Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley
  • 4.6 (12)
  • TV & FILM
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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. 

  1. Ep. 54: A Holiday Celebration

    1D AGO

    Ep. 54: A Holiday Celebration

    Alex and Lee ring in the holiday season by sharing favorite holiday memories, favorite festive films, and a holiday wish list for accessibility. If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. 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! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  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

    41 min
  2. Ep. 53: Celebrating Stephen King

    NOV 21

    Ep. 53: Celebrating Stephen King

    Alex & Lee celebrate the legacy of the prolific Stephen King by reviewing his four theatrical adaptations from 2025 and some of their personal favorites. They also go into some industry talk about the current and future state of Warner Bros. If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. 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! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  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

    43 min

  3. NOV 14

    Ep. 52: Close Up With Anthony Marciona, Live Audio Describer And Actor

    Alex and Lee chat with Anthony Marciona, a live audio describer and actor who has been in show business for over 50 years. In our discussion, Anthony discusses the nuanced similarities and differences between being an audio describer and an actor. Check out Anthony’s website at: https://www.anthonymarciona.com/ If you would like to request live audio description for an upcoming performance you will be attending, please contact the venue directly, and they will get in touch with Audio Description Los Angeles. If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. 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! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  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

    40 min

  4. OCT 24

    Ep. 51: Close-up with Serina Gilbert, Blind AD Quality Control Specialist

    Lee and Alex sit down with Serina Gilbert, a blind AD Quality Control Specialist, mom, content creator, and AD advocate.  Serina Gilbert on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindygirlofficial AD Discussion Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AudioDescriptionDiscussion  If you want to reach us, e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast. 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 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

    35 min
  5. 50th Episode Extravaganza!

    OCT 3

    50th Episode Extravaganza!

    Alex and Lee celebrate 50 episodes of THE DARK ROOM with a retrospective look back at the past three years. They reflect on the evolution of the podcast and how it has impacted them personally and professionally, as well as recalling their favorite episodes and casting a vision for what the future holds. They also recap highlights from the 2025 summer movie season, and end with some fun games featuring current and long-time editor, Jamie Gagnon. Follow his work on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11112062), and on Minute of Zen (www.youtube.com/@MinuteOfZenYT)  If you want to reach us, e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast. 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 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

    53 min
  6. Ep. 49: What's Wrong with the Best Films of the Century?

    SEP 11

    Ep. 49: What's Wrong with the Best Films of the Century?

    Alex and Lee welcome Matt Lauterbach of All Senses Go to discuss the inaccessibility of the New York Times' Top 100 Films of the Century So Far. In this episode, we discuss why accessibility for these films is important, the barriers to getting them audio-described, and potential solutions moving forward. Matt's interview with Alex: https://allsensesgo.substack.com/p/these-are-the-best-films-of-the-century?fbclid=IwY2xjawMvQkVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtDSHHujndVMfuCskiYonhOCw-b2fKt3z4wqLVVXGcKwVo7K5dJ9elyvhob6_aem_5w3kn_0k-JmQcZM0ANwAWA  Original NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/movies/best-movies-21st-century.html Alex's Letterboxd list of NY Top 100 Movies with AD: https://letterboxd.com/alexhoward215/list/nyt-industry-top-100-industryof-the-century/  If you want to reach us, e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast. 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 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

    53 min

  7. AUG 28

    Ep. 48: Close Up With Roman Howell, Live Audio Describer & Audiobook Narrator

    Alex and Lee chat with Roman Howell, live audio describer and audiobook narrator, about the nuanced differences of each type of narration. Follow Roman on Instagram at @Romanaudiobooks and pre-order his upcoming Goosebumps Audible audiobook “Ghost Camp” here. For those in the Los Angeles area looking for live audio description, please contact the venue box office for the performance you are attending, and they will get in touch with Audio Description Los Angeles.  If you want to reach us, e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast. 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 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

    41 min
  8. Ep. 47: Behind the AD: The Penguin

    AUG 7

    Ep. 47: Behind the AD: The Penguin

    In this episode, we’re joined by Dakota Green and Ren Leech, the audio description writer and narrator, respectively, for the Emmy-nominated HBO series THE PENGUIN. They share their creative process behind crafting AD for the dark, gritty Gotham world and discuss the power of inclusive storytelling through an authentically disabled AD team. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at making The Penguin accessible to blind and low-vision audiences. Check out the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org If you have any questions or comments for us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com 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

    58 min
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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. 

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  • Creator
    Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Dark Room
  • Show Website
    The Dark Room