I loved "Avatar." The use of 3D made the experience of seeing it in the theater a completely different experience than what was available in traditional formats. Watching the film later on Blu-Ray confirmed that the 3D made a huge difference; it showed us what 3D could do for film and … [Read more...]

With the stars coming out for the annual Academy Awards on Sunday, it’s no surprise that two of the movies nominated for Best Picture returned to the DVD sellers chart last week, while a third is still a sold renter. "The Social Network," which was at No. 9 in the rental chart, has been on DVD for … [Read more...]

What is “upgrade fatigue?” It's the notion that consumers who recently upgraded to digital or HiDef television sets might not be eager to run back out to the “big box store” and buy a brand new 3D-capable television along with a new 3D Blu-ray player, and some rather expensive glasses to go … [Read more...]

During my nearly 35 years as a sports television columnist – first for the old Los Angeles Herald Examiner and then the Los Angeles Times – I have attended at least a hundred screenings. But only once was I at a screening that got a standing ovation. That took place only a couple of … [Read more...]