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15/11/2024

Gladiator II Movie Review
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Sir Ridley Scott returns to the Coliseum with , a sequel to his modern classic that, whilst not quite equalling his sword and sandals Oscar winner, effortlessly entertains regardless… https://www.avforums.com/reviews/gladiator-2-movie-review.22285/

Sir Ridley Scott returns to the Coliseum for the long awaited sequel to his Oscar winning classic.

15/11/2024

Top 10 Blu-Rays (UK) for November 2024
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November sees UK fans gifted releases from Eureka Entertainment including Brit bomb-on-a-boat thriller Juggernaut and the anarchic comic book adaptation , while Arrow Video has bleak father/son crime drama .

Meanwhile there's - progenitor of the shaky-cam found footage horror genre - from Second Sight Films while Lightbulb Films promises . Throw in releases from Radiance Films and there's plenty to get your teeth into in our discs for the month

https://www.avforums.com/articles/top-10-blu-rays-november-2024.22269/

The usual monthly rundown of the best 1080p blu-ray purchases for November 2024.

15/11/2024

Dynaudio Contour Legacy Speaker Review
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For the latest offering in its limited Heritage range, Dynaudio has revisited a 90s legend, borrowing from the company’s distinguished history while remaining 'of the now'.

Is the Contour Legacy able to cut the mustard in 2024? https://www.avforums.com/reviews/dynaudio-contour-legacy-speaker-review.22179

Review of the Dynaudio Contour Legacy speaker; a limited edition product that borrows from the company’s distinguished history while remaining 'of the now'

15/11/2024

Bad Sisters (Apple TV+) Season 2 Premiere Review
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Wicked comedy drama returns for a second season on AppleTV+ as the Garvey sisters face the fallout from their dark undertakings last season.

We review the opning two episodes here: https://www.avforums.com/reviews/bad-sisters-apple-season-two-review.22284

The Garvey sisters return as the fallout from their murderous adventures last season finally seem to catch up with them in S2 of Apple's wicked comedy dram

14/11/2024

Forum Discussion - What games have you most enjoyed playing on the PS5 this year?
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- let's hear it! Which games have you enjoyed playing the most in 2024 -even if it's an older game that you've only just around to playing?

https://www.avforums.com/threads/your-playstation-game-of-the-year.2513268/

And check out the above to see what others have been namechecking for some ideas about what to play next.

14/11/2024

Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 Signature 5.1 System Review
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Can you have a 5.1 system that excels with movies *and* music, while featuring state-of-the-art engineering and stunning looks?

thinks it has a Signature statement with this 5.1 channel 700 S3 speaker package. https://www.avforums.com/reviews/bowers-wilkins-700-s3-signature-5-1-system-review.22268

Review of the Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 Signature 5.1 system with Signature variants of the S3 702, 705, HTM71 and DBD1 subwoofer

14/11/2024

Forum Dissscussion - Is there a potential downside to using room correction technology?
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& enthusiasts, what do you think?
Does using room correction tools always give the best results on paper, even if it's not quite what you are looking for?

https://www.avforums.com/threads/is-there-a-downside-to-using-room-correction.2511083/

This weighs up where the likes of RoomPerfect should and maybe shouldn't be used.

13/11/2024

Scarface (1932) 4K Blu-ray Review
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The Criterion Collection brings the original to native 4K but there appears to be HDR prohibition.

Da boss'll hear about this, capiche? https://www.avforums.com/reviews/scarface-1932-4k-blu-ray-review.22254/

Criterion brings the original Scarface to native 4K but no HDR, we need a Tommy gun to sort this out!

13/11/2024

Forum Discussion - How do you choose the right 5.1 combination for your home cinema system?
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Looking for advice on potential speaker & AVR combinations to make up a decent 5.1 system without breaking the bank?
https://www.avforums.com/threads/need-advice-on-selecting-speakers-for-home-theater.2511834/

Check out the thread above which offers up advice plus some key contenders within a relatively limited budget.

13/11/2024

Arcane: League of Legends - Final Season: Act I (Netflix) TV Show Review
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Stunningly animated, ambitiously constructed, and defined by a slew of momentous, impactful action setpieces and a fabulous soundtrack, 's seminal animation project, , returns for a second and final season... split into thirds and splattered across the month of November.

Here's our review of Act I: https://www.avforums.com/reviews/arcane-final-season-2-review-netflix-tv-show-league-of-legends.22259/

Review of Arcane, which returns for a second and concluding season which is released in three parts throughout November on Netflix

13/11/2024

Forum Discussion - What’s the best model for upgrading to a new Apple Mac?
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users, please give your opinions - which Apple computer should I get?
https://www.avforums.com/threads/advice-please-on-what-spec-imac-m4-to-buy.2513134/

With one eye on the new M4-powered , but with a few nudges towards the for larger display options, the thread above asks whether it’s worth paying more if you're not necessarily a power user.

13/11/2024

Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar Review
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Things haven't been plain sailing for Sonos recently but does the company's new Arc Ultra 9.1.4 channel help steady the ship with its brand new Sound Motion woofer?

Find out in our review here: https://www.avforums.com/reviews/sonos-arc-ultra-soundbar-review.22262

Review of the Sonos Arc Ultra 9.1.4 channel soundbar which features sonic improvements over its predecessor including the new Sound Motion woofer.

13/11/2024

Forum Discussion - Looking for a great TV deal in the Black Friday sales?
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As nears, the forums are warming up in preparation for some potential , such as this looking to get a new 65-inch TV for under £1,000 – it's a tough ask but the replies still offer up some good pointers on where to look. https://www.avforums.com/threads/65-tv-during-black-friday-for-under-%C2%A31-000.2513215/

13/11/2024

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Movie Review
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‘You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile…’

You'll believe a man can cry in this devastatingly emotional yet superbly intimate and enthralling look into the inspirational life of one of our childhood heroes who redefined what being a ‘hero’ actually meant.

Bring tissues…yer gonna need ‘em. https://www.avforums.com/reviews/superman-christopher-reeve-story-review.22270/

Brilliantly emotional documentary on the life of the Superman actor who after his terrible accident found a new way to be a hero to millions of people

13/11/2024

Yellowstone Season 5 - Part 2 (Paramount+) Premiere TV Show Review
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returns almost two years after Season 5 Part 1 was released, with a disjointed patchwork bridge episode which is clearly the best they could come up with while faced with all the off screen politics.

https://www.avforums.com/reviews/yellowstone-season-5-part-2-paramount-premiere-tv-show-review.22273

Yellowstone returns almost two years after Season 5 Part 1 was released, with the warring feuds off-screen clearly informing a messy, disjointed patchwork bridge episode which makes precious...

13/11/2024

Godzilla (1954) 4K Blu-ray Review
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The genre exploded literally and figuratively out of the gate with this 1954 creature feature classic that still manages to show today’s mega-budgeted VFX powered blockbusters how to do it properly.

Criterion's new 4K release however is not quite so cut and dried…
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/godzilla-1954-4k-blu-ray-review.22271/

The King of all Monsters returns with a new 4K restoration from Criterion.

11/11/2024

Majority Elias 2.0.2 Soundbar Review
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Cambridge-based challenges the market yet again, this time with the affordable 2.0.2 Elias soundbar.

https://www.avforums.com/reviews/majority-elias-2-0-2-soundbar-review-dolby-atmos.22243/

Review of the Majority Elias 2.0.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Bluetooth and HDMI eARC

11/11/2024

The Outrun (2024) Movie Review
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delivers a powerhouse lead - possibly the performance of her career - in , an acute study of young alcoholism.

https://www.avforums.com/reviews/the-outrun-2024-movie-review.22258/

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Movie review of The Outrun, a raw but elegiac tale of a young woman struggling with alcoholism featuring a powerhouse performance from Saoirse Ronan