AVForums Podcast
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Apple HomeView, iPhone Duo, AI Privacy and the Cost of Vinyl
Apple HomeView, iPhone Duo, AI Privacy and the Cost of Vinyl
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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
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- Apple HomeView, iPhone Duo, AI Privacy and the Cost of Vinyl · 1 h 27 min · Season 20Phil Hinton, Ed Selley, Chris Hall and Mark Ellis discuss Apple's HomeView, Apple TV 4K and iPhone Duo, plus highlights from the Snapdragon Summit and concerns over AI listening…
- Has 4K Blu-ray Peaked? Are Collectors Paying Too Much? · 53 min · Season 20The ScreenTime team reunites to debate rising prices, extravagant collector's editions, the importance of HDR, improving restorations and whether £500 box sets are taking our…
- IFA 2026 Report, iPhone Duo Hands-on and TV Spying? · 1 h 44 min · Season 20We have a special edition of the AVForums Podcast covering some of the tech from IFA 2026, a hands-on with the Apple Duo foldable phone, a discussion on the Sony True RGB Mini…
- Do Product Reviews Need To Change? · 1 h 39 min · Season 20The podcast returns with Phil Hinton, Ed Selly and special guest Mark Ellis. We have TV, Hi-Fi and Tech Round-up sections as well as discussions about reviews, why they might…
- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey: Alex Winter & William Sadler Interview · 20 min · Season 20We chat with Alex Winter and William Sadler about Arrow Video's new 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, why the film has endured, the value of physical media…
- Neil Marshall Talks The Descent - Making the Cave Horror Classic and the New 4K Release · 21 min · Season 20Neil Marshall joins us to discuss The Descent ahead of its new 4K UHD Blu-ray release from StudioCanal. He talks about the film's origins, building the cave world, the UK and US…
- Mona Lisa 40th Anniversary - Neil Jordan on Bob Hoskins, the White Rabbit and 4K · 14 min · Season 20A special interview with director Neil Jordan marking the 40th anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Mona Lisa, with a deep dive into Bob Hoskins' extraordinary performance, the…
- The 4K Revival of East Asian Cinema - Hong Kong Action, J-Horror and Korean Classics · 50 min · Season 20This episode dives into the 4K resurgence of East Asian cinema, spanning Hong Kong action, Japanese classics, J-horror, Godzilla and modern Korean favourites. From John Woo and…
- Oscars Chaos, Literary Adaptations and Project Hail Mary - ScreenTime March 2026 · 44 min · Season 20Cas Harlow is joined by Simon Crust and Mark Costello for the latest ScreenTime, diving into the biggest surprises from the 2026 Oscars before moving on to a wide-ranging…
- Robert Duvall Tribute + Our Best TV, Movies and 4K Blu-ray Picks of 2026 So Far · 53 min · Season 20In the February 2026 episode of the AVForums Screentime Podcast, the team pays tribute to acting legend Robert Duvall, remembers character actor Tom Noonan, and rounds up the…
- Top 20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 + How Did Our 2025 Predictions Pan Out? · 60 min · Season 20We look back at last year's "most anticipated" list and how the scores actually turned out, including the surprises, disappointments, and the films that split opinion. Then it's…
- Best Movies and TV Shows of the Year - ScreenTime With AVForums Christmas Special 2025 · 48 min · Season 20Andor season 2, Slow Horses season 5, Dexter Resurrection series, Sandman season 2 Netflix, Terminal List Dark Wolf, Predator Killer of Killers, Predator Badlands, F1 Brad Pitt…
- Best 4K discs of 2025 - our top picks, surprises and collector box sets · 40 min · Season 20We 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…
- Halloween Special + Are Today's Movie Stars As Bright As Previous Generations? · 46 min · Season 20Is 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…
- Is Hollywood Ruining Your Favourite Movies? Director Do-Overs, Tron: Ares and Awesome Soundtracks · 54 min · Season 20Is 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…
- The Problem with Movie Franchises: What do audiences want and can filmmakers ever get it right? · 1 h 0 min · Season 20We 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…
- The 'C' Word: Are You A 'Collector' Or A Film Fan And Is 2025 A Good Time to Start Your Collection? · 1 h 18 min · Season 20In 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…
- Red Sonja: MJ Bassett talks about bringing the fearless warrior back to life after a 40 year hiatus · 43 min · Season 20With 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…
- Disc or download? ScreenTime looks at whether to stump for the 4K disc or save money with a download · 57 min · Season 20The 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…
- We look back at 20 years of the AVForums podcast · 1 h 19 min · Season 20From 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 · 1 h 15 min · Season 20We 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…
- Movie Awards FATIGUE? A Look At Award Season 2025 - Were The Winners Really The Best Of The Year? · 47 min · Season 20The 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…
- Bristol Hi-Fi Show, Subwoofers, and the Future of Home Audio · 1 h 30 min · Season 20In 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…
- Steven Seagal's Belly of the Beast - Action DUD or Hidden GEM? · 44 min · Season 20Is 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…
- Auto EQ Your Hi-Fi? and Philips' new 2025 TVs · 1 h 10 min · Season 20In 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…
- Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025: What to Watch out For · 47 min · Season 20Celebrating 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…
- TV News Roundup from CES 2025 · 1 h 25 min · Season 20Phil 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? · 1 h 10 min · Season 19In 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…
- TV & Home Cinema Awards plus Predictions for 2025 · 1 h 48 min · Season 19We 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…
- Best Movies, TV Shows & 4K Discs for November Plus What Were the Cinematic Hits, Misses and Delays of 2024? · 57 min · Season 19This 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…
- Best Hi-Fi 2024, Black Friday TV buying Tips, AV Predictions and more: AVForums Podcast Ep. 757 · 1 h 42 min · Season 19On 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…
- Box Office DISASTERS: What Are The Worst Movie FLOPS Of 2024? · 1 h 17 min · Season 19Which 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…
- Are 21:9 TVs Returning? Goodbye Home Cinema Choice, EI Live Report and more · 60 min · Season 19This 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…
- Philips Flagship OLED TVs 2024 with Danny Tack · 49 min · Season 19Danny 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…
- Buying Audio Gear in 2024: Are Hi-Fi Dealers Still RELEVANT? · 55 min · Season 19We 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…
- The Best HORROR GEMS on 4K · 56 min · Season 19We 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? · 53 min · Season 19In 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…
- Getting the BEST Out Of Your Video Sources Plus Who Are CEDIA? · 1 h 5 min · Season 19Once 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…
- The TRUTH About TV Calibration: What It is… And What It Isn't. · 1 h 6 min · Season 19We 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…
- Which Music Streamer is BEST For You? · 56 min · Season 19We 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…
- What Are the MUST BUY Discs of 2024 So Far? · 48 min · Season 19The 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…
- Does The Classic Fury Road NEED The Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Prequel? · 44 min · Season 19The 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'…
- TV vs. Projector: Which is BEST For Your Viewing Room? · 1 h 0 min · Season 19We 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…
- Hisense 2024 TV Line-up. Are GIANT TVs the FUTURE of Home Entertainment? · 55 min · Season 19On 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…
- Integrated Amplifiers: Simple vs Smart - Which is RIGHT For You? · 51 min · Season 19We 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…
- The HARDEST Decision: What Game to Play Next? · 1 h 10 min · Season 19On 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…
- Do Disc EXTRAS ADD To The Movie Experience? · 48 min · Season 19We 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…
- Has Marketing RUINED Movies? · 49 min · Season 19Is 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…
- How To Choose The BEST SPEAKERS For Your Home Cinema Space · 1 h 7 min · Season 19Floorstanders, 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…
- Is The TV Market SHRINKING in 2024? · 1 h 7 min · Season 19We 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…
