http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ The Site for Home Theater and Movie Reviews. Features the latest information on home theater gear plus insightful reviews of recent wide-release and independent films. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:45 PST en-us http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Diary_of_Anne_Frank_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This important film is brought to high definition Blu-ray Disc with a strong complement of extras from Fox. ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:27:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Diary_of_Anne_Frank_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Food_Inc.shtml Reviews Our food is killing us and Director Robert Kenner is trying hard to get us to rise up and scream that we're not going to take it anymore, with mixed results. ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:14:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Food_Inc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/New_BD_Live_Material_for_Star_Trek_Series_Fans.shtml News and Show Reports Owners of Star Trek: The Original Series Season One on Blu-ray are getting treated to new post-purchase features courtesy of BD-Live technology. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:18:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/New_BD_Live_Material_for_Star_Trek_Series_Fans.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/California_Declares_July_1_DTS_7_1_Day.shtml News and Show Reports The digital technology company has kicked off a month-long celebration of its surround sound efforts, starting with a Mayoral proclamation of DTS 7.1 Day. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:15:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/California_Declares_July_1_DTS_7_1_Day.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pioneer_Adds_iPhone_Functions_to_Four_New_Receivers.shtml News and Show Reports One of the new Elite models sports an industry first, while all four include iPhone/iPod certification. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:05:16 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pioneer_Adds_iPhone_Functions_to_Four_New_Receivers.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Integra_Announces_a_Pair_of_Mid-Priced_A_V_Receivers.shtml News and Show Reports Two nid-priced HDMI-switching A/V receivers, including the company's first to add Dolby ProLogic IIz decoding, are now shipping. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:58:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Integra_Announces_a_Pair_of_Mid-Priced_A_V_Receivers.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nature_s_Most_Amazine_Events_Blu-ray_Review.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews High definition has done amazing things for films in the nature documentary genre--it's made them interesting again. This BBC production will delight anyone who loves to explore the world though their HDTV. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:06:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nature_s_Most_Amazine_Events_Blu-ray_Review.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Children_of_Men_Blu-ray_Review.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A thought-provoking and artfully-composed drama with elements of science fiction arrives on Blu-ray Disc. While the extras are a mixed bag, the whole package is certainly worth checking out. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:43:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Children_of_Men_Blu-ray_Review.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Panasonic_TC-P50G10_1299_free_Blu_ray.shtml Deals Panasonic-authorized dealer Amazon.com is offering instant discounts of up to $200 when you buy select HDTV models along with a matching Blu-ray player or HTiB. This can get you one of Panasonic's highly rated Blu-ray players for little or no money. ]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:24:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Panasonic_TC-P50G10_1299_free_Blu_ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharp_HT-SB300_Sound_Bar_System.shtml Speakers Can a $300 all-in-one audio solution be a worthy accompaniment to your flashy new HD flat panel? The answer is a slightly qualified "Yes." ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:20:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharp_HT-SB300_Sound_Bar_System.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Public_Enemies.shtml Reviews Though it provides no insight into its subject, Michael Mann's John Dillinger biopic is still an engrossing period piece, thanks largely to the director's sure hand and signature style. ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:51:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Public_Enemies.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of the best casts, arguably the single best gadget, and the usual fine picture, sound and extras make for another must-have Bond Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:48:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Boston_Acoustics_Announces_5_1_Surround_Speaker_Package.shtml News and Show Reports The new SoundWare XS 5.1 Surround Speaker System promises big sound in a small setup. ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:26:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Boston_Acoustics_Announces_5_1_Surround_Speaker_Package.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Michael_Jackson_s_Music_Now_Top_Seller_on_Amazon.shtml News and Show Reports With the passing of a legend so follows the inevitable run on his music and other works. ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:38:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Michael_Jackson_s_Music_Now_Top_Seller_on_Amazon.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Weeds_Season_Four_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Now that I've spent a few days with this terrific Blu-ray set of last season, Weeds is definitely growing on me. ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:23:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Weeds_Season_Four_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lucasfilm_and_LucasArts_Keep_Star_Wars_Going_Strong.shtml News and Show Reports That fantasy Galaxy far, far away seemed a little closer this week as Lucasfilm and LucasArts landed in New York City to unveil details on the upcoming DVD/Blu-ray of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as latest games. ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:06:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lucasfilm_and_LucasArts_Keep_Star_Wars_Going_Strong.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/oscar_doubles_best_picture_nominees.shtml News The Academy has decided to double the number of Best Picture nominees in 2010. What were they thinking? ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:46:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/oscar_doubles_best_picture_nominees.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pink_Panther_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With Steve Martin heading up an all-star cast, you'd think this would be the greatest comedy of all time. You couldn't be more wrong. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:59:07 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pink_Panther_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/S_Darko_A_Donnie_Darko_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The cult hit receives a direct-to-video sequel that no one was expecting. The solid audio and video took me by surprise, too. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:57:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/S_Darko_A_Donnie_Darko_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vizio_Announces_Internet_App_Partners.shtml News and Show Reports The manufacturer has just added nine new content providers for its upcoming VIZIO Internet Apps Connected HDTVs. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:56:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vizio_Announces_Internet_App_Partners.shtml