AVForums Podcast
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The AVForums podcast brings you the latest TV, home theater, hi-fi, tech, movie and gaming news, plus special features, interviews and show reports from the world of audio visual home entertainment
Episodes
- The 4K Revival of East Asian Cinema - Hong Kong Action, J-Horror and Korean Classics
The AVForums Podcast discusses the 4K revival of East Asian cinema, covering Hong Kong action, J-horror, and Korean films. It highlights essential movies and disc releases from directors like John Woo and Bong Joon-ho.
- Oscars Chaos, Literary Adaptations and Project Hail Mary - ScreenTime March 2026
On ScreenTime, Cas Harlow, Simon Crust, and Mark Costello review the 2026 Oscars and discuss literary adaptations.
- Robert Duvall Tribute + Our Best TV, Movies and 4K Blu-ray Picks of 2026 So Far
The AVForums Screentime Podcast for February 2026 features a tribute to Robert Duvall and a discussion of Tom Noonan. The team also reviews the best TV, movies, and 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 to date.
- Top 20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 + How Did Our 2025 Predictions Pan Out?
The AVForums Podcast reviews the accuracy of their 2025 movie predictions, noting surprises and disappointments. They then present their list of the Top 20 most anticipated movies for 2026.
- Best Movies and TV Shows of the Year - ScreenTime With AVForums Christmas Special 2025
The AVForums Podcast Christmas Special 2025 reviews notable movies and TV shows such as Andor season 2, Slow Horses season 5, Dexter Resurrection, Sandman season 2, Terminal List Dark Wolf, Predator Killer of Killers, Predator Badlands, th…
- Best 4K discs of 2025 - our top picks, surprises and collector box sets
We count down the standout 4K UHD releases of the year - from Hammer's prestige restorations and Arrow's bangers to BFI classics and boutique mega-sets. Expect practical buying advice, technical notes on picture and audio, plus a look at s…
- Halloween Special + Are Today's Movie Stars As Bright As Previous Generations?
Is Hollywood revisionism ruining films or keeping them alive? We dig into directors' do-overs, colour re-grades, CG touch-ups, soundtrack swaps and endless ‘definitive’ cuts - from Star Wars to Michael Mann and those Tron Legacy 4K rumours…
- Is Hollywood Ruining Your Favourite Movies? Director Do-Overs, Tron: Ares and Awesome Soundtracks
Is Hollywood revisionism ruining films or keeping them alive? We dig into directors' do-overs, colour re-grades, CG touch-ups, soundtrack swaps and endless ‘definitive’ cuts - from Star Wars to Michael Mann and those Tron Legacy 4K rumours…
- The Problem with Movie Franchises: What do audiences want and can filmmakers ever get it right?
We run down our current 4K disc, digital and streaming recommendations and pay tribute to Terrance Stamp. Plus, the team discusses what we ultimately want from our beloved, long-running franchises... more of the same or unexpected narrativ…
- The 'C' Word: Are You A 'Collector' Or A Film Fan And Is 2025 A Good Time to Start Your Collection?
In this episode of ScreenTime wIth AVForums, we catch up with our current 4K disc and digital/streaming recommendations. Plus, we compare the UHD disc and streaming options of recent releases The Amateur and Zodiac to see which is the vers…
- Red Sonja: MJ Bassett talks about bringing the fearless warrior back to life after a 40 year hiatus
With the Red Sonja reboot on the horizon, ScreenTime's Cas Harlow chats with director MJ Bassett about bringing the iconic Robert E. Howard character back to the screen in just three months. They discuss her roots in filmmaking, shifting f…
- Disc or download? ScreenTime looks at whether to stump for the 4K disc or save money with a download
The ScreenTime team returns with 4K disc and streaming picks, weighing the pros and cons of physical discs vs digital VOD to help you choose. Plus, Cas and Mark discuss why they import US 4K releases from Vinegar Syndrome - is it just thos…
- We look back at 20 years of the AVForums podcast
From the introduction of OLED technology to the death of 3D TV, we look at some of the notable technologies since our first podcast in 2006.
- NEW Sony TVs, Best Hi-Fi Under A Grand And The Next Step After Soundbars
We look at the new range of TVs for 2025 from Sony, ask what are the best amplifiers for under 1000 pounds and what is the next step after Soundbars for those wanting a more immersive experience.
- Movie Awards FATIGUE? A Look At Award Season 2025 - Were The Winners Really The Best Of The Year?
The team debates whether film awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs still matter to audiences or just serve industry self-promotion. Did this year's winners truly deserve success, or were better films ignored? Have Academy Awar…
- Bristol Hi-Fi Show, Subwoofers, and the Future of Home Audio
In this AVForums Podcast, we cover highlights from the 2025 Bristol Hi-Fi Show, explore subwoofers in home cinema and Hi-Fi, and chat with Ian Morrish from Together for Cinema about their amazing work. Tune in for expert insights, industry…
- Steven Seagal's Belly of the Beast - Action DUD or Hidden GEM?
Is Steven Seagal's actioner Belly of the Beast utterly without redemption or does it merit some attention for aiming high but shooting low? The ScreenTime With AVForums team looks at Seagal's 2003 'meisterwerk' with its obvious action doub…
- Auto EQ Your Hi-Fi? and Philips' new 2025 TVs
In this month's podcast, Ed Selley, Hi-Fi Editor, and Phil Hinton, AVForums Editor, delve into the topic of Auto EQ in two-channel systems. Plus, Phil and Ian take a deep dive into the 2025 TV line-up from Philips.
- Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025: What to Watch out For
Celebrating 20 years of podcasts, the ScreenTime with AVForums team previews the top 20 must-see movies of 2025 - from James Gunn's Superman to Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 and more. Don’t miss our countdown!
- TV News Roundup from CES 2025
Phil and the news team discuss the big TV stories from CES and which brands do the best job of telling us about their new TVs
- What Are the Best Movies, TV Shows and 4K Blu-rays of 2024?
In this podcast from the ScreenTime team, we look at the best movies, TV shows and 4K Blu-rays that feature in our 2024 Editor's Choice Awards. From blockbusters to streaming gems and from binge worthy surprises to moving documentaries - t…
- TV & Home Cinema Awards plus Predictions for 2025
We discusses the developments in the two-channel audio sector over the last 12 months and also take a peek at the Hi-Fi tea leaves to predict what might be happening in 2025. And we run through the best TVs and home cinema gear of the year…
- Best Movies, TV Shows & 4K Discs for November Plus What Were the Cinematic Hits, Misses and Delays of 2024?
This month's Movies, TV Shows & 4K Blu-rays Podcast kicks off with the films and shows that Cas and the team recommends for November. There's also a look at the best 4K discs to add to your collection and our movie experts dive into the ci…
- Best Hi-Fi 2024, Black Friday TV buying Tips, AV Predictions and more: AVForums Podcast Ep. 757
On this month's bumper podcast - Ed Selley gives us the rundown of the best Hi-Fi products we have reviewed this year in the Editor’s Choice Awards. Phil and Ian look at the latest TV deals for Black Friday and suggest that this is not the…
- Box Office DISASTERS: What Are The Worst Movie FLOPS Of 2024?
Which movies have flopped hard so far this year? We look at 2024's disappointments including some surprise underperformers and ask why some films look great on paper but just don't capture the audience's interest... and others just plain s…
- Are 21:9 TVs Returning? Goodbye Home Cinema Choice, EI Live Report and more
This week we report back from the EI Live custom installation trade show and look at some of the interesting AV products we saw, including the return of 21:9 TVs! Plus, we say goodbye to Home Cinema Choice magazine as it closes its doors a…
- Philips Flagship OLED TVs 2024 with Danny Tack
Danny Tack from TP Vision joins us to discuss the Philips flagship TVs for 2024, the OLED+959 and the OLED+909. We talk picture quality, META panel, P5 AI Dual Engine processor, Game bar, Ambilight and sound upgrades.
- Buying Audio Gear in 2024: Are Hi-Fi Dealers Still RELEVANT?
We examine the role of bricks-and-mortar Hi-Fi dealers in 2024: are in-person demos still necessary with YouTube reviews, and do product special editions drive sales? Plus, get a preview of the Newcastle Audio Show (1st–3rd Nov 2024), feat…
- The Best HORROR GEMS on 4K
We share our Blu-ray picks for September 2024 plus list our top 15 favourite horror 4K Blu-rays
- MOVIE WORKPRINTS - Are They The Holy Grail For Hardcore Fans?
In our September Movies and TV podcast, we offer a Top 10 list of must-watch picks for the month. Then, we dive into our featured topic: Workprints – the elusive Holy Grail for dedicated movie fans.
- Getting the BEST Out Of Your Video Sources Plus Who Are CEDIA?
Once you've got your AV space correctly set up and your display calibrated for accuracy, there's still the question of making sure your video sources are up to the task. In this Home AV podcast, we look at how to get the best from the enti…
- The TRUTH About TV Calibration: What It is… And What It Isn't.
We bust a few myths about TV calibration on this edition of the AVForums TV, Display and Calibration podcast. For example, what qualifies as calibration… and what doesn't? What is Filmmaker Mode and do you actually need your TV calibrated…
- Which Music Streamer is BEST For You?
We cut through the many confusing options for streaming music to help you decide which path to take. From choosing a streaming service on a mobile device to investing in a dedicated hardware module, we examine the advantages and disadvanta…
- What Are the MUST BUY Discs of 2024 So Far?
The team members each pick their favourites of the year taking film quality, extras and packaging into account to come up with 15 best discs to add to your physical media collection. Plus the guys select their top recommended 4K & Blu-ray…
- Does The Classic Fury Road NEED The Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Prequel?
The Movies Team takes a deep dive into Furiosa, the latest entry in the Mad Max franchise and asks whether it misses the iconic central character, whether the 'A Mad Max Saga' subtitle is necessary, and where the film succeeds and fails. P…
- TV vs. Projector: Which is BEST For Your Viewing Room?
We look at the differences between Screening Rooms, Home Cinemas and Media Rooms and discuss which you should go for when designing your project and how each might affect your video chain choices. Plus, now that huge TV screens are a viabl…
- Hisense 2024 TV Line-up. Are GIANT TVs the FUTURE of Home Entertainment?
On this episode, we interview guest Rob Andrews, Head of Strategy and Go To Market from Hisense, who tells us about the company's TV line-up for 2024 and its overall plans for the TV market going forward. Plus, as prices edge further downw…
- Integrated Amplifiers: Simple vs Smart - Which is RIGHT For You?
We look at integrated amplifiers and whether it's best to opt for a simple or smart model. We ask why they are so popular, what are the features you should be considering for your own Hi-Fi system? Plus, do you actually need one and what a…
- The HARDEST Decision: What Game to Play Next?
On our sophomore edition of the AVForums Gaming Podcast, we look at the factors that get you excited about playing a game. From genre preferences to the platform on which you like to play, and whether you prefer a lengthy immersive dip int…
- Do Disc EXTRAS ADD To The Movie Experience?
We examine the value of disc Extras. Do the documentaries, interviews behind the scenes EPKs and commentaries that chart the journey a movie has taken to get to the screen enhance the film experience or just prove to be a time suck filled…
- Has Marketing RUINED Movies?
Is the marketing of movies part of the problem with modern cinema? This episode sees the team discuss movie and TV marketing in the internet age including how the audience experience is affected by bad trailers, misleading interview commen…
- How To Choose The BEST SPEAKERS For Your Home Cinema Space
Floorstanders, standmounts, sub/sats, in-wall - which speaker approach is best for your AV project? On this episode of the Home AV Podcast we look at how to go about deciding on your home theater speaker setup including; how important the…
- Is The TV Market SHRINKING in 2024?
We interview Paul Gray from Omdia who tells us what his research shows about the current winners and losers in the TV market. He pulls back the curtain on the future of OLED TVs and why MicroLED is taking so long to appear in consumer tele…
- Audiophile Dilemma: QUALITY vs COST
Does build quality and materials matter to you when choosing your Hi-Fi equipment or is it all about the sound quality? Phil and Ed delve into the subject and invite your thoughts and comments.
- The ULTIMATE 4K Blu-ray Movie Wishlist
Now that Aliens, True Lies and The Abyss are finally available on 4K, what are the UHD discs that we're most looking forward to? Will The Terminator have James Cameron’s now signature 4K look? Is Civil War the most mainstream upcoming rele…
- What's The Next Movie Trend Now The Superhero Bubble Has Burst?
With Marvel's movies no longer a guarantee of interesting character arcs, thrilling stories and exciting spectacle, this week the Movies Team asks, "What's the next big thing for Hollywood now that the superhero star has faded"? Plus the g…
- What's The Best Setup For Home Theater Speakers? Are There Too Many Channels?
This week we look at home cinema, media rooms and living spaces in 2024 and ask what are the best positions for the use of surround sound and Dolby Atmos speakers? Plus, do you actually need all those speakers and has home theater gone mad…
- BIG TVs - TCL's 2024 TV Line up INTERVIEW
This week we interview Marek Maciejewski, TCL Product Development Director for Europe about the 2024 QD-Mini LED TV Line-up and the massive screens available in each range, including the monster 115-inch X955.
- $5,000 / £5,000 Hi-Fi System CHALLENGE
This week our subject is inspired by a popular forum thread, the team looks at how you might spend a notional five thousand pounds/dollars on a Hi-Fi system... and discover the choice is enormous. Plus Ed tells us about his experience at t…
- Are there TOO MANY 4K Blu-ray RELEASES?
On the new 4K & Blu-ray Disc Podcast, the team looks at whether the rise in lesser known and niche titles on 4K disc is indicative of overall increased numbers of releases... and is it contributing towards fewer 'name' movies becoming avai…