THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAY Mission: Possible—Reference Demos, Horror Debates, and Pixar Feels Another episode in the can, and boy was this a FUN show to do!! This week, they Clown around with Tony Cruise and share some AWESOME HT experiences!! 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 .” Right? Push Play and hear for yourself. Steve and DJ went full spooky-season mode with a spirited mix of horror, home theater talk, and a surprise Pixar palate cleanser. Steve opened by confessing he was running on fumes, energy drink in hand, while DJ kept us rolling with laughs, birthday shout-outs, and chat banter across multiple languages. They dove into the scariest/most unsettling films that stuck with them—from Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Poltergeist to The Exorcist, The Blair Witch Project, The Witch, Hereditary, and beyond—unpacking how horror lands differently depending on when and how you see it, and why tone, age, and life experience matter. The guys also touched on ratings history, PG vs. PG-13, and how some older scares still hit. Home theater highlights anchored the episode. They sparred (politely!) over Clown in a Cornfield (4K SDR, DTS-HD MA 5.1 upmixed): fun throwback slasher vibes, lively atmospherics, and solid visuals—though I questioned the internal logic while Steve embraced the genre goofiness. Then the boys tag-teamed Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning (4K UHD, Dolby Atmos): messy plot, great set pieces, reference-grade audio, and exciting variable aspect ratio that truly elevates the action. They revisited The Invisible Man (2020) and reaffirmed it as near-essential demo material: razor-sharp HDR, hair-raising dynamics, and a story that lands hard—even if the finale slightly “neatens” real-life complexities. Rounding out the horror double feature, the bus bench crew compared IT Chapter One (reference-tier audio and image) with Chapter Two (still strong but less dynamic, a bit baggy at 2h49m). For a change of pace, they both loved Elio (Disney/Pixar) as a warm, accessible family watch with stunning depth on the stream—especially that jaw-dropping satellite shot—and heartfelt themes about self-acceptance. They also teased upcoming watches (Fantastic Four, Jurassic World) and chatted variable aspect ratios, Kaleidescape vs. disc nuances, and why outstanding customer engagement from brands like SVS keeps us coming back. Thanks to everyone in chat and to all our listeners—see you next time for more scares, specs, and surround-sound goodness. CHAPTERS 1. (00:00:00) Cold open chaos and sleepy apologies 2. (00:04:00) Pre‑show question: most unsettling films 3. (00:10:50) Poltergeist ratings, PG vs R, and 80s scares 4. (00:13:00) Tech then vs now: TV snow, phones, and fear 5. (00:26:06) Live chat roll call and multilingual riffs 6. (00:33:00) Feature review setup: Clown in a Cornfield (4K SDR, DTS‑HD 5.1 upmix) 7. (00:36:44) Debate: motives, slasher logic, and meta humor 8. (00:51:30) Switching gears: Mission Impossible Final Reckoning (4K, Atmos) 9. (00:55:45) Home theater praise: VAR visuals and reference Atmos 10. (01:04:39) Variable aspect ratios: love, hate, and usage 11. (01:08:08) Second viewing spotlight: The Invisible Man (2020) 12. (01:12:58) Story themes, performance, HDR blacks, and Atmos tension 13. (01:19:10) It Chapter One: reference A/V and opening soundstage 14. (01:22:13) It Chapter Two: longer, baggier, still solid A/V 15. (01:32:18) Pixar detour: Elio on stream and disc 16. (01:34:20) Elio’s 3D‑like depth, HDR color, and Atmos travel effects 17. (01:44:25) Upcoming discs, VAR on Fantastic Four, and wrap‑up plans Follow & Say Hi to the Guys on Twitter DJ - Bright Side Home Theater (@BrightSideHT) / Twitter John - John Circone ⚽️ (@JohnCircone) / Twitter Steve - Steve George (@LegalBeagleOK) / Twitter And if you’d like to contribute to the show… Here are Two Ways YOU CAN BE ON THE SHOW Email the guys and put “ HT Experience ” in the subject line they will talk about your comment on the Podcast. Email or DM Them on Twitter to schedule to record a Take Over Tuesday episode. A movie you liked or a Movie you hated? A favorite scene? Good or Bad Experience with Home Theater gear? Comments about past Bright Side Home Theater podcasts? Anything about your Home Theater Experience, just let them know and you’ll be on the show! Links Patreon : patreon.com/brightsidehometheater Twitter : @BrightSideHT email :
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