Hidden Movie Club

Episode 10 - Can AI Even Help with Home Theater?

With AI generative artwork and videos all the rage nowadays, is there a future where AI can help solve issues in your home theater? Whether that be enlarging a picture to near-perfect pixel density, or advancements in room correction software? And do you even use voice commands with Google or Alexa or Siri? Let's discuss! 

Episode 9 - Remakes, Reboots & Franchises

Are you excited about the prospect of franchise films like the new Deadpool & Wolverine? Or perhaps Gladiator 2 coming out later this year? Were you like us and got some serious Marvel fatigue once Avengers: Endgame, well...ended? We discuss the shift in focus in Hollywood where money and analytics and fulfilling consumers' need to binge new content is king, instead of focusing on the art of a good film. But there is one studio in Hollywood that's doing it right. Can you guess which one? Listen to the episode to find out! :)

Episode 8 - Is Home Theater Calibration Necessary?

Are you the kind that gets nerdy with your home theater? Well you should! Calibration is key since no room is the same! Brad and I go over the ins and outs about why it's necessary. Tune in and check it all out!

Episode 7 - Diminishing Returns

Where do you draw the line on diminishing returns when it comes to home theater equipment? Are you really getting a $15,000 experience with speakers that cost that much? How do manufacturers like Trinnov and Kaleidescape get away with charging such a high premium on convenience alone? We discuss this and much more on this week's podcast! Hooray!

Episode 6 - Streaming Audio Wars in 2024?

At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Auro BV unveiled a new scalable streaming audio codec named Auro CX that Auro claims will revolutionize the game by having near uncompressed quality audio even through television broadcasts and streaming. And DTS was back at CES claiming their "IMAX Enhanced Signature Sound by DTS" will debut on Disney Plus sometime in 2024 (despite already failing to deliver that same promise in 2023). Will this be the year of the Streaming Audio Wars? I love competition, since Dolby has dominated ever since Atmos came to be. But could this be the year the dragon is slain and a new champion is crowned? Only time will tell!

Episode 5 - Video Game Adaptations

The good, the bad & the ugly can perfectly describe the various movies that have been adapted from video games. In this episode, we go over some memories we have when we were youngins, immediately going out to the movie theater to see our favorite video game characters come to life on the big screen. Yeah...going to movie theaters? Who does that anymore, right?! So sit back and relax and let our reminiscing wash over you wherever you happen to be listening to this drivel. HEYOOOO!

Episode 4 - Oscars 2024, Bad Audio & More!

Al Pacino is hella old, Christopher Nolan might be hard of hearing, James Cameron is a dick, and answers to your general home audio questions! Yay!

Episode 3 - The State of Cinema in 2024

With Dune 2 having a great opening weekend at the box office, are theaters making a comeback? Or is still going to be reserved for tent pole films with large budgets? Is there no room for indie films anymore, saving their money on a limited theatrical release and going straight to streaming platforms? We discuss this, and answer your home theater questions in another incredible episode of the Eyes & Ears Podcast! Yay!

Episode 2 - Gareth Edwards and Jurassic World

In this episode, Brad and Ealan discuss the upcoming Jurassic World film that will be directed by the incredible Gareth Edwards. What could he improve - if anything - to the franchise that had quite the flop the last go 'round? We also discuss James Cameron a bit, Peter Jackson, and answer questions at the end.

Episode 1 - We Have a New Podcast!

In this inaugural episode of the Eyes & Ears Podcast, Brad and Ealan discuss what they've been up to on their respective YouTube channels, and answer general questions from those who attended the live stream. Yippee!