Home Theater Experience: Netflix The Last Samurai Standing
THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAY
Blood, Blades, and Brain-Benders: Sisu 2, Sunny, and a Bond/Predator Throwback
Another week and another very fun show… This week: we say Chào buổi sáng Việt Nam! Plus, lots of AWESOME HT experiences and a discussion about what life is all about!
Enjoy!
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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.
In this episode, Steve and DJ dive into a packed week of home-theater talk and reviews. They kick it off with Apple TV+’s new mind-bender “Plur1bus,” debating its big philosophical swings and why it’s such addictive, water-cooler TV—plus how the playful Atmos design and gorgeous cinematography make it a must-watch in the theater. From there, Steve slices into Netflix’s “Last Samurai Standing,” praising the sharp visuals and nonstop, inventive swordplay while wishing for a beefier audio mix. DJ braves the cinema for “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” and shares why the overcooked acting and predictable reveals left him cold, even if the theatrical sound was solid—then cleanse the palate with a reminder of how much better the original “Now You See Me” still plays at home. Steve hits the big screen for “Sisu 2: Road to Revenge” and declares it a blood-soaked, 90-minute blast that ups the insanity (and will be demo-worthy at home), and celebrates the anniversaries of “GoldenEye” and “Predator 2” with spirited revisits that still deliver great fun and surprisingly strong mixes. The guys wrap up with housekeeping on next week’s Movember charity raffle drawing and holiday well-wishes to the community. Movie and series discussed (spoiler-light): Plur1bus (Apple TV+), Last Samurai Standing (Netflix), Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (theatrical), Now You See Me (4K/Atmos), Sisu 2: Road to Revenge (theatrical), GoldenEye (Blu-ray/4K), Predator 2 (4K).
🍿CHAPTERS🍿
1. (00:00:00) Pre-show banter, tech hiccups, and German joke
2. (00:08:57) The Blair Witch theater of Northampton and bad cinemas
3. (00:16:04) Show start: Bright Side worldwide and Vietnam shoutouts
4. (00:24:28) Catches of the week: tee-up for reviews
5. (00:25:21) Apple TV+ series Plur1bus discussion: philosophy, humanity, and sound design
6. (00:42:59) Family Plan 2: light laughs, light A/V, lighter story
7. (00:49:04) Netflix pick: Last Samurai Standing—gorgeous 4K, thin 5.1
8. (00:57:11) Now You See Me 3 (theatrical): sleight of hand that underwhelms
9. (01:04:34) SISU 2 hype: bug‑nuts action and theatrical scarcity
10. (01:14:10) Revisit: Now You See Me (2013) holds up; Atmos modest
11. (01:20:22) ’90s twofer: GoldenEye turns 30—snappy Bond with punchy mix
12. (01:28:40) Predator 2 at 35: urban jungle mayhem and sweaty 4K fun
13. (01:39:12) Closing: Movember raffle details, thanks, and Thanksgiving prep
🍿Links from the Show🍿
Ryan’s Movember Page
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Steve - Steve George (@LegalBeagleOK) / Twitter
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🍿Links
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🍿Thanks to:
Theme Music by Jeff Bernheart/Throne Vault Productions.
https://thronevaultproductions.bandcamp.com/
