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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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

With the Red Sonja reboot on the horizon, ScreenTime's Cas Harlow chats with director MJ Bassett about bringing the iconic Robert E. Howard character back to the screen in just three months. They discuss her roots in filmmaking, shifting from horror to TV action, filming in Africa, and the future of AI in cinema - plus a surprising flaw in modern CGI most fans don't notice.

The ScreenTime team returns with 4K disc and streaming picks, weighing the pros and cons of physical discs vs digital VOD to help you choose. Plus, Cas and Mark discuss why they import US 4K releases from Vinegar Syndrome - is it just those magnet clasps?

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?