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Push Play: The Wolfman’s Atmos Roar, Black Hawk’s Bite, and the JVC vs. Epson Brightness Debate

This was all kinds of fun as always…!! This week: To PG or not PG… That is THE question! Plus all the usual HT shenanigans!!
Enjoy!!

Lets get into ALL our Home Theater Experiences!
So much fun!
“If you can’t laugh while talking Home Theater, you’re doing something wrong.”
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Steve and DJ are back with a packed, home-theater-first episode. DJ kick's off by installing new Atmos height speakers and reconfiguring surrounds, then dive into calibration tweaks, subwoofer choices, and why “more” isn’t always “better” for bass. They unpack the ongoing Epson vs. JVC kerfuffle from the trade show floor—why “brightness” isn’t a one-size-fits-all metric, what fair comparisons should look like, and how processing and calibration change everything. From there, the guys rapid-fire through scene demos and full-movie takes: the immersive magic of Sinners and Spider-Man: Far From Home, the detail-rich but quieter F1, and staple demo moments from Maverick. They celebrate Black Hawk Down’s anniversary with its stellar Atmos and nuanced 4K transfer; revisit Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (and a quirky 7.1 vs 5.1 center-channel oddity); jaw about Arrow’s new Spawn 4K (great surround fun, CG hasn’t aged); and press play on The Wolfman (2025)—a divisive film but a reference-level Atmos showcase with masterful dynamics, spatial cues, and tension. They close on upgrades to Casper in DV/Atmos for family-friendly demo fun, and a reminder about the upcoming 25-hour live show on November 1. Highlights include: push-play Atmos demos that place effects where there are no speakers, nuanced bass that’s tight over thunderous, and why some beloved scenes shine more after proper setup. Whether you’re optimizing for a media space or a light-controlled room, the guys share practical tips to get the most from your system—and a watchlist that’ll work out every channel you’ve got.

CHAPTERS
1. (00:00:00) Cold open banter, 500 shows milestone vibes
2. (00:02:21) Family updates and the big RV trip with Bernie the dog
3. (00:06:32) Dog tales, road-trip etiquette, and movie dog chat
4. (00:08:39) Does a movie’s rating change your interest?
5. (00:12:29) PG vs R: storytelling, comedy styles, and Die Hard hypotheticals
6. (00:18:23) Star Wars ratings logic and bloodless violence discussion
7. (00:20:55) Predator: Badlands PG-13 debate and expectations
8. (00:22:19) Show intro: Bright Side Home Theater officially begins
9. (00:24:39) Live chat roll call and horror box-set side talk
10. (00:26:15) JVC responds to Epson demo: brightness, calibration, and fairness
11. (00:34:39) Projector education: processing, shootouts, and real-world use
12. (00:40:55) F1 scene color/brightness accuracy and director’s intent
13. (00:41:58) Home theater build update: adding Atmos and sub swap
14. (00:55:00) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning—audio oddity and review
15. (00:56:10) Atmos demo tour: Star Wars, Sinners, and Mysterio illusions
16. (01:00:58) F1 (Ferrari) Atmos impressions vs other demo scenes
17. (01:06:56) Black Hawk Down 4K Atmos revisit: war audio excellence
18. (01:18:00) War-movie realism vs filmmaking needs: lighting and IDs
19. (01:18:56) Casper (1995) DV/Atmos: nostalgia vs modern standards
20. (01:27:19) LaserDisc nostalgia: DTS demo era (Casper, Daylight, Twister)
21. (01:27:35) Spawn (1997) Arrow 4K: wild movie, sharp video, active 5.1
22. (01:37:35) Wolf Man (2025): story takes and top-tier Atmos showcase
23. (01:50:16) Wrapping up and 25-hour live show planning details


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