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AVForums Podcast

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779

Latest episode

Apr 2026

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EN

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The avforums podcast brings you the latest tech, movie and gaming news, plus special features, interviews and show reports from the world of audio visual home entertainment

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April 27, 202649 min

The 4K Revival of East Asian Cinema - Hong Kong Action, J-Horror and Korean Classics

This 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 Kurosawa to Jackie Chan, Oldboy and Parasite, it is a broad celebration of essential films and standout disc releases.

March 23, 202643 min

Oscars Chaos, Literary Adaptations and Project Hail Mary - ScreenTime March 2026

Cas 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 discussion about literary adaptations.

February 23, 202653 min

Robert Duvall Tribute + Our Best TV, Movies and 4K Blu-ray Picks of 2026 So Far

In 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 best TV, movies, and 4K Blu-rays of 2026 so far, including streaming highlights like Shrinking S3 & Night Agent S3, and standout 4K discs such as Peking Opera Blues, Save the Green Planet, and Predator: Badlands.

January 26, 202659 min

Top 20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 + How Did Our 2025 Predictions Pan Out?

We 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 time for the new countdown: our Top 20 most anticipated movies of 2026, including big franchise bets and the originals that could steal the year.

December 22, 202547 min

Best Movies and TV Shows of the Year - ScreenTime With AVForums Christmas Special 2025

Andor 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 racing movie, K Pop Demon Hunters

November 27, 202539 min

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 surprise favourites and what we want next year.

October 31, 202546 min

Halloween Special + Are Today's Movie Stars As Bright As Previous Generations?

In our Halloween Special, we focus on the huge A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K Blu-ray Collection and more 4K Blu-ray and streaming recommendations. Plus with the passing of so many huge movie stars this year, we ask whether the next generation are as bright.

September 22, 202553 min

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. Plus a preview of Tron: Ares and a stack of fresh 4K recommendations.

August 25, 20251 hr 0 min

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 narrative and character developments? Also, at what point in a movie series' journey does it implode under the weight of audience expectation and studio tinkering?

July 28, 20251 hr 18 min

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 version worth getting hold of. Also, whether you're a hardcore disc collector or dedicated film fan, is 2025 the best time to start your library? Finally, what got the team members started in their reviewing careers and how has the disc/movie reviewing landscape changed over the last 20 years?

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