The blind film critic

Here tommy answers questions about color, dreaming, attractiveness. Another guy takes clips of the movie and makes funny comments on them. Leonardo dicaprio, armie hammer, judy dench and naomi watts. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. This is the home for the nations premier blind movie critic. Gods and kings centres on the story of moses leading his people out of egypt. For more information and booking, please contact us by email. Movie visuals arent as important as you think, at least according to these blind people who say films are for everyone. May 07, 2012 it began when i had something to say about movies, so we started the blind film critic channel so i could show you a part of my life that youve never experienced before, so that i could share my. Knowing the film was 150 minutes long, i put on my 3d. A novelist blinded in a car crash alec baldwin which killed his wife rediscovers his passion for both life. Film critic, radio traffic announcer and popular instagrammer tommy edison delights in doing things you wouldnt expect a blind person to do. Many of us couldnt fathom life without the use of our eyes, and as filmmakers, visual information is everything. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be blind.

Meet tommy edison, the blind film critic oddity central. Apr 19, 2011 blind film critic update april 20, 11. Thomas edison born july 17, 1963 is an american youtuber, radio presenter and film critic known for his blindness and selfdeprecating sense of humor in his. A conversation about this film inspired the idea for the blind film critic youtube channel. Knowbility is a nonprofit organization with the goal of improving technology access for millions of youth and adults with disabilities all over the world. The blind film critic watches movies without seeing. Welkos jay forry, who bills himself as americas premier blind movie critic, claims to know a great onscreen performance when he hears it. But ill tell you, from the beginning of that movie to the endgenius. Gatewave is a reading service providing radio for the blind and reading impaired located in new york city.

Watch the video to find out how tommy rates the movie. The tommy edison experience funny side of being blind 930,451 views 7 years ago tommy edison, who has been blind since birth, uses humor to answer the most popular questions about living without sight, takes on more challenges which test his other senses, and goes on adventures that allow him to experience things for the first time. Daniel learns how blind people handle pooping and trades awards season picks with a critic who cant see the movies that hes watching. The film follows a story of a loving couple, an albino woman and a blind man. This site provides a live feed for registered users.

Tommy responds to popular questions where hes from, why hes blind. Youtube sensation tommy edison, the blind film critic, is famous for answering questions about what its like to be blind. It began when i had something to say about movies, so we started the blind film critic channel so i could show you a part of my life that youve never. Blind side the movie peddles the most insidious kind of racism, one in which whiteys are virtuous saviors, coming to the rescue of africanamericans who become superfluous in narratives that are supposed to be about them. The blind film critic gatewave radio reading service for. How tommy edison, the blind film critic, became a youtube. Plus, he discusses some of the struggles he encountered.

Abby chats with tommy edison, a man who was born blind but has over 10,000 followers on instagram and lives a. How tommy edison, the blind film critic, became a youtube sensation. Tommy edison, who has been blind since birth, uses humor to answer the most popular. The blind film critic tommy edison drew what he thinks. Tommy edison, who goes by the moniker the blind film critic on youtube, creates videos where he talks about the hilarious perks of being blind and urges those who have the ability to see to take advantage of the little things. Jun 05, 20 have you ever wondered what it would be like to be blind.

Tommy edison blind film critic, youtuber, radio personality. Sunday morning news blind film critic sees through the movies aired april 1, 2001 7. Blind since birth, tommy edison has proven theres more to appreciating a good movie than the images onscreen. A novelist blinded in a car crash alec baldwin which killed his wife rediscovers his passion for both life and writing when he embarks on an affair with the neglected wife demi moore of an. A film critic who relies solely on his hearing gives daniel his take on the best movies of 2016. The radio host talks about how he embraced youtube and built an audience online. Tommy edison, the blind film critic, talks to luke buckmaster about american hustle, audio description and the joys of his first silent movie. A conversation about this film inspired the idea for the blind film critic you tube channel. Radio personality, public speaker, blind film critic. The selfdescribed blind film critic tommy edison has an excellent catalog of videos from his youtube channels that really have me thinking. Thomas tommy edison born july 17, 1963 is an american youtuber, radio presenter and film critic known for his blindness and selfdeprecating sense of humor in his internet presence. He talks about the actors performances, the characters, the films soundtrack, and shows you the marketing tricks used in the. Baldwin and moore generate genuine heat and chemistry together, even in some ridiculous moments.

Tommy edison, the blind film critic, talks to luke buckmaster about american hustle. Tommy edison, whos been blind since birth, talks about his experience growing up blind while he was a child, teenager, and college student. Watch the video to find out how many eyes tommy gives the rrated comedy. His unique style and sense of humor make for entertaining and insightful critiques that give you a headsup on whats hot and whats not. Dec 28, 2014 film critic, radio traffic announcer and popular instagrammer tommy edison delights in doing things you wouldnt expect a blind person to do. The blind film critic is hosted by tommy edison and produceddirectededited by ben churchill. May 30, 2014 how do you watch a movie if you cant see. Radio personality, blind film critic, youtuber, and public speaker subscribe to the podcast on youtube, apple. Eskil vogts experimental seriocomedy blind stars ellen dorrit petersen as ingrid a blind norwegian woman wed to husband morten henrik rafaelsen and residing in contemporary oslo.

Tommy edison hasnt seen one frame of scream 4, yet that didnt stop the rookie film critic from giving it two out of four eyes open. May, 2019 tommy edison, who goes by the moniker the blind film critic on youtube, creates videos where he talks about the hilarious perks of being blind and urges those who have the ability to see to take advantage of the little things. The radio host talks about how he embraced youtube and built an. Blind film critic, youtuber, radio personality, and public speaker. The blind film critic with so many misperceptions about blindness, high on the list is the question of suitable careers. He holds a masters degree in critical studies from the university of southern california and in past years served as a member of both the online film critics society and the san diego film critics society. From 1994 until 20 he worked as a traffic reporter for the station star 99. Abby chats with tommy edison, a man who was born blind but has over 10,000 followers on instagram and lives a full life as a traffic reporter and film critic. At maker faire san diego hell host a workshop where hell give makers a unique marketing experience by interviewing them about their projects and work on clearly articulating who they are and. The blind film critic gatewave radio reading service. Meet tommy edison, the blind film critic skip to sections navigation skip to content.