In Theater Experience: Project Hail Mary

In Theater Experience: Project Hail Mary

From Bright Side Home Theater by dj@brightsidehometheater.com

March 27, 2026 · 2h 37m · Episode 527

About this episode

The episode dives into home theater experiences, film reviews, and reflections on the legacy of Chuck Norris, featuring discussions on Project Hail Mary and various films.

THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAY BAFTA, Bright Side, and Blockbusters: A Dolby Deep-Dive and Project Hail Mary Reactions Hey HT nerds! Some weeks, the show is fun to do… Other weeks, the show is FUUUUUN to do!!  Was this week FUUUUUN?? (Question)  ‘Hail’ yeah it was!! (Statement!)   Enjoy! 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. Steve and DJ kicked off on time and dove into a jam-packed week. Steve shared his trip to London with a behind-the-scenes tour, courtesy of Jon Thompson, of BAFTA’s Dolby Cinema screening room—twin stacked Christie projectors, meticulous calibration, and seats sponsored by studios and celebs (including Hugh Grant’s cheeky Colin Firth plaque). He also met up with Todd Anderson of AV Nirvana and Paul Hurt, swapped stories, and admired Paul’s on-the-go production rig. From there, they reflected on the passing of Chuck Norris—his legacy, the 80s action lineage, and how he helped shape the genre—even as the guys teased more Ninja Month fun with Ninja III: The Domination and its gloriously 80s aesthetic. They…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, DJ

Topics covered

  • Home Theater Experiences
  • Film Reviews
  • Project Hail Mary
  • Dolby Cinema
  • 80s Action Legacy
  • Indie Films

Keywords

  • Home Theater
  • Dolby Cinema
  • Project Hail Mary
  • Film Reviews
  • 80s Action
  • Indie Films

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BAFTA, Dolby

Books & works: Ninja III: The Domination, The Wrecking Crew, We Bury the Dead

Places: London, Cinemark XD

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