What Are the Best Movies, TV Shows and 4K Blu-rays of 2024?

From the introduction of OLED TVs to the death of 3D TV, we look at some of the notable technologies since our first podcast in 2006.

We look at the new range of TVs for 2025 from Sony, ask what are the best amplifiers for under 1000 pounds and what is the next step after Soundbars for those wanting a more immersive experience.

The team debates whether film awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs still matter to audiences or just serve industry self-promotion. Did this year's winners truly deserve success, or were better films ignored? Have Academy Award controversies and dull ceremonies overshadowed the films, or do the awards still highlight movies worth seeing? Does an Oscar win make a film a 'must-see' for casual viewers or just fuel film snobbery?

In this AVForums Podcast, we cover highlights from the 2025 Bristol Hi-Fi Show, explore subwoofers in home cinema and Hi-Fi, and chat with Ian Morrish from Together for Cinema about their amazing work. Tune in for expert insights, industry news, and AV enthusiasm!

Is Steven Seagal's actioner Belly of the Beast utterly without redemption or does it merit some attention for aiming high but shooting low? The ScreenTime With AVForums team looks at Seagal's 2003 'meisterwerk' with its obvious action doubles, slow floor slides, mysterious sponge messages and endless John Woo style slo-mo in the hope of extracting maximum entertainment value.

In this month's podcast, Ed Selley, Hi-Fi Editor, and Phil Hinton, AVForums Editor, delve into the topic of Auto EQ in two-channel systems. Plus, Phil and Ian take a deep dive into the 2025 TV line-up from Philips.

Celebrating 20 years of podcasts, the ScreenTime with AVForums team previews the top 20 must-see movies of 2025 - from James Gunn's Superman to Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 and more. Don’t miss our countdown!

Phil and the news team discuss the big TV stories from CES and which brands do the best job of telling us about their new TVs

In this podcast from the ScreenTime team, we look at the best movies, TV shows and 4K Blu-rays that feature in our 2024 Editor's Choice Awards. From blockbusters to streaming gems and from binge worthy surprises to moving documentaries - this is the content that stood out for us over the last 12 months.

We discusses the developments in the two-channel audio sector over the last 12 months and also take a peek at the Hi-Fi tea leaves to predict what might be happening in 2025. And we run through the best TVs and home cinema gear of the year and present the winners of our AVForums Editor's Choice Awards. We'll also wrap up with the best home AV products, trends and developments we've seen during 2024 and speculate on what the next 12 months will bring AV enthusiasts.