Bright Side Home Theater

This week DJ compares the 3D version of Ready Player one to the 4k version.  The first 22 minutes and 40 seconds are spoiler free  including listener comments and DJ's overall take on the Quality of the two discs.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Ready Player One 4K & 3D Opening Scene 3:30 Introduction to the Oasis (3D) 5:30 Meet H 8:30 Halliday Message 12:30 1st Race...

This week DJ not only talks about Apollo 13 in 4K but all his experiences with Apollo 13.  He talks about the technology it took to launch the actual mission, the tech to make the movie, the Laser Disc and the tech we have today.  This movie is a testament to technological advancements and how we, as a people, are consistently pushing the envelope.    NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Mater...

This episode could almost be titled "Rabbit Hole" because DJ spent two weeks watching Top Gun in different formats and different settings.  Before he talks about the movie he goes through some Twitter questions and comments from listeners.  After that DJ describes the Rabbit Hole and all his favorite scenes.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Top Gun 4K 2:38 Danger Zone 13:2...

Spoiler free Home Theater talk for the first 28 minutes where DJ talks about the Matrix in 4K after questions and comments from Twitter and Emails.  Topics including HBO Max, DTS-X vs Atmos and thoughts about IMAX Enhanced discs are among the Home Theater fun for this week.  Then DJ goes over some of his favorite scenes from The Matrix in 4K and Dolby Atmos.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Refere...

This week DJ sits down with Tom Andry from the AV Rant Podcast.  The original plan was to just meet Tom and talk about Jurassic Park.  Well, Tom and DJ talk for over 2 and a half hours of Home Theater fun.  They talk about Tom's history and origin in Home Theater, how AV Rant started and even a little about Tom's Brother.  When they finally get to Jurassic Park they go off on a few tangents here a...

This week DJ talks about the first great Spider-Man movie.  In 2002 Spider-Man fans were wowed by the special effects and the Wall Crawler swinging around New York but does it hold up today?  Did it get a proper 4K treatment?  Does the Atmos make you jump out of your seat?  All this and listener comments and questions as well.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Spider-Man 4K...

Lots to get to this week! SPOILER FREE for the first 34:39 where DJ talks about Physical vs Streaming, AppleTV vs Roku, Listener Tweets and Emails and how he ended up down this Physical v Streaming rabbit hole again.  Then he gets into all the great scene's from Bloodshot and how they looked and sounded in 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos. NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Bloodshot 4K...

This was a busy week in DJ's Home Theater.  First DJ responds to some of the listener feedback from Twitter and Email.  Then he gets into all of these movies: MINE 9UNDERWORLD AWAKENING 3DNetflix Original EXTRACTIONINFINITY WAR 3DENDGAME 3D NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Transformers 4K 15:10 BumbleBee Blows out Windows 39:30 Bring The Rain 52:00 Chase Scene 58:05 1st Appe...

Before DJ talks about Cliffhanger in 4K he touches on a few other things he watched this week.  He is making his way through the Underworld Saga and watched Rise of the Lycans.  He tells you about the surround sound experience from Castlevania on Netflix.  He quickly makes a recommendation about getting Blade in 4K.  And finally, no week would be complete without a Star Wars reference. NOTABLE SCE...

This week DJ is again joined by his buddy and co-host from The Bright Side Chat Podcast to finish up talking about their experience with the box set Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.  Before the get into that they talk about some listener Tweets and DJ has a pretty big "Home Theater Milestone" that he is really excited about.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Star Wars: Skywal...

Before DJ gets to Rogue One in 4K he talks about his busy week in his theater.  Most of the week was fun with only one pretty big disappointment.  He also talks about some listener tweets and comments as well as one of his favorite TV shows that inspired a movie this week.   The list of movies for this week:Iron Eagle (HD Download from Amazon Prime)Underworld 4KUnderworld Evolution 1080pDeadpool 4...

This week DJ is joined by his buddy and co-host from The Bright Side Chat Podcast, John to talk about the new Star Wars Saga box set from Best Buy.  First they talk about John's Home Theater set up and a little of their home Theater history.  Then they go to the Best Buy parking lot for the pick up, go through their "un-boxings" and then all the way into their in theater experiences with their fir...

SPOILER FREE for FIRST 25:15Before DJ talks about the Home Theater experience of 1917 in 4K he has a few listener questions and comments to talk about.  Also this week he talks about Bloodshot and what it was like seeing it at home right after seeing it in the theater, a first for him.  DJ actually has a question on how he can spend more money on Bloodshot too, maybe you can help.   NOTABLE SCENES...

DJ talks about his first week in "isolation".  He issues a public apology.  Talks a little Netflix streaming.  Then he gets into Zombieland and Zombieland Double Tap and his perception of  IMAX Enhanced and any differences or advantages.  Plus a few listener comments and maybe another apology?  LOL  NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Zombieland 4K 1:13:20 Climatic Scene with f...

Spoiler Free for first 18:26Thanks to Listener of the Week Francis we are talking about Dredd this week.  DJ gets into the 3D version and the 4K UHD version. Which is better? Hows the sound in 3D?Hows the Atmos on the 4K?Where can you find a 3D version?all these questions answered and more!  Check it out!  NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  DREDD 4K UHD & 3D 11:20 Bathtub...

DJ talks (spoiler free for first 8:50) this week about Logan in 4K AND Logan Noir.  Which version does he prefer?  How does the picture compare and where does this movie rank for Comic Book Movies and for movies in genereal.  He also talks about a few highlights from the extras as well.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Logan 4K UHD 11:50 1st Time in Water Tank 29:20 (Comme...

Before DJ gets into The Hunt for Red October he talks about a few conversations he had with some listeners and how its changing the podcast a little.  After that he gives his  spoiler free "review"  of the 4K UHD disc and then at 12:55 he gets into spoilers and his favorite scenes and parts of the extras.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Hunt for Red October 4K UHD 10:15 F...

This week DJ does a deep dive on the recent 4K release of Roland Emmerich's Midway.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Midway 4K 37:17 First Dive Bomb scene 1:34:54 Emmerich’s Fav Dive Scene 1:37:50 My Favorite Dive Scene 1:52:02 Final Dive scene You can reach DJ at Twitter- @BrightSideHT Email- BrightSideHomeTheater@Gmail.com Thanks to: Justin from High Def Disc News Websit...

This week DJ first talks about how Joker is almost the perfect movie and how the intimate setting of a home theater really enhances the expierence.  Then DJ talks spoiler free about Ford v Ferrari and that while it IS a great movie but maybe not the racing movie you might expect.   You can support this show by visiting our merch store , directly through Patreon , or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts...

This week DJ compares the 4K version of Guardians of the Galaxy to the 3D version.  He was pretty surprised by the results and had a great time doing it.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK = Reference Material  Guardians of the Galaxy 3D 32:36 Thanos 1st time on Screen 35:20 Escape Plan 1:23:00 Epic Stand Off 1:28:05 Groot Releases “Fireflies” 1:42:15 Quil holds Infinity Stone  You can reach...

This week DJ watched Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Rambo: Last Blood, Star Trek The Motion Picture and Terminator Dark Fate.  There's some good in there and there's some bad.  Listen to what he thought of them and let him know what you thought of those movies on Twitter or you can email him.   You can reach DJ at Twitter- @BrightSideHT Email- BrightSideHomeTheater@Gmail.com Thanks to: Justin from...

DJ takes advantage of a bad weather day and uses his Home Theater for a Bad Boys Movie Marathon.  He gives his opinion of the sound and picture experience of Bad Boys I and II and then a spoiler free review of Bad boys for Life. NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK BAD BOYS II 28:20 “Muscle Car Chase Scene” 49:00 “360° Gunfight” 1:23:20 “Dan Marino’s Cadillac Scene” 2:07:20 “Hummer H2 Commercial Chase”&nb...

SPOILER FREE   This week DJ was so impressed with Gemini Man and the 60 FPS he decided  to dedicate the whole podcast to it.  He talks about why 60fps is a good thing, how the movies story mimics the idea of 60fps and how this could change movie making.   NOTABLE SCENES FROM THE WEEK The ENTIRE movie Gemini Man in 4K @ 60fps Links to AV Rant Website:  http://www.avrant.com/av-rant-665-mk2-gem...

This week DJ spent a lot of time in his theater.  Between bingeing 2 Netflix shows and watching 3 full movies its amazing he still made it to work. He Pushed Play on:Netflix The WitcherNetflix DraculaBatman v SupermanAlita: Battle Angel in 3DBrightburn Notable Scenes from the Week: BRIGHTBURN 4K      1:15:08 Brandon toys with you NETFLIX DRACULA      10:00  Long...

NEW speakers for Christmas pretty much set the tone for this week.  The NHT's also help inspire a new format that seems a little more suited to DJ's personality.  With the new format this week DJ talked about: Deadpool 4K Blade Runner 4K Justice League 4K Spider-man Into The Spider Verse 3D Avengers: Age of Ultron 3D Angel Has Fallen          NOTABLE SCENES     &...