All Senses Go

08/07/2026

I Love the Movies. Why Do Special Screenings Keep Leaving Me Behind?

Check out our newest Substack article by guest contributor Alex Howard! He dives into the often disappointing special movie screening experience as a blind cinephile, facing issues ranging from false advertising all the way to systemic accessibility failure.

The good news? These problems are preventable, and Alex outlines exactly how theaters, distributors, and event organizers can do better, making these screenings accessible for everyone—not just people who can see.

Read the full article now: allsensesgo.substack.com/p/i-love-the-movies-why-do-special

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Alex Howard stands beside a large theater display featuring Spider-Man in a dynamic midair pose. Large text across the lower portion reads “SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY. SHOT FOR SCREENX.” Alex holds a white cane and smiles, wearing glasses, a brown shirt, black shorts, and sneakers. Overlay text reads, "I Love the Movies. Why Do Special Screenings Keep Leaving Me Behind? By Alex Howard, guest contributor. All Senses Go."

By Alex Howard, guest contributor.

03/20/2026

Students in my Accessible Cinema class worked hard in teams to audio describe silent film classics such as Charlie Chaplin's "The Immigrant," Buster Keaton's "One Week," and Harold Lloyd's "Never Weaken." Check them out if you're interested! https://vimeo.com/showcase/12149956?fl=so&fe=fs

Thumbnail description: A mustached man in a bowler hat (Chaplin's famous Tramp character) stands close beside a smiling woman wearing a cloche hat and dark coat. They lean against a wall, sharing a warm, playful moment.