Drop tells the story of Violet, a widowed mother who has worked up the courage to go on her first date in years with a charming photographer named Henry, whom she has never met in person and only known through social media. The couple's instant chemistry is rudely interrupted by a series of anonymous drops to Violet's phone, giving her instructions that she must follow to the letter. The messages make it clear that if Violet fails to do as instructed, her loved ones will die. Her unseen tormentor's final directive? Kill Henry.
Snow White is a timeless adventure that is once again brought to the big screen in this live‑action retelling of the princess who journeys into magical woods and meets the beloved Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Dopey, Grumpy, and Doc, who join her quest to restore the kingdom and bring kindness to the land.
A Minecraft Movie follows the adventure of four misfits who find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected expert crafter named Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative . . . the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
PRICE AV 20 Preamplifier: $6,000 AMP 20 Power Amplifier: $6,000
AT A GLANCE AMP 20 power amplifier - 200 watts of power per channel - Bi Amp and Bridging options - AV 20 Preamplifier - Incredibly Flexible Setup Options - Audyssey and (extra cost) Dirac room correction - HEOS multi room/streaming
THE VERDICT A do-it-all preamp + 12 channel amp combo (available and usable separately) that can accommodate virtually any system and desired setup. But using it to its fullest capabilities does entail a significant learning curve.
Home theater separates don't always get the attention they deserve. Two channel only audiophiles rarely give them a glance, much less serious consideration.
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Former Python Terry Gilliam's most notorious motion picture, Brazil, is not in fact set in the largest country on the South American continent, rather the title comes from a 1939 song, evoking romantic fantasies that echo our hero's longing for escape from his oppressive, bureaucratic world. Good-hearted Sam (Jonathan Pryce) is a government stooge whose world gets turned upside-down when he catches a glimpse of the literal woman of his dreams (Kim Greist), drawing him deeper into the authoritarian rabbit hole. What he finds is hilariously absurd, but soon enough he finds himself risking everything to oppose the regime.
Marantz has expanded its high‑end home‑theatre roster with the AV 20 AV preamplifier and AMP 20 12‑channel power amplifier, aimed at enthusiasts who want the flexibility of separates without stepping up to the company’s flagship AV 10/AMP 10 duo.
Founded in 1979 and based out of Berlin, MBL is best known for its unique Radialstrahler omnidirectional loudspeakers. The company has entered insolvency proceedings in Germany, but the doors are still open. MBL states that "Nothing will change for MBL‘s customers, sales partners and service providers: sales will continue without restriction, orders will be accepted and processed reliably."
LG Malique is having a moment—and it’s the right moment. The Arkansas-bred rapper is all about sharing positivity and encouraging uplift, vibes that permeate all 22 minutes of his new eight-song mixtape EP, Carved in Gold. Read Mike Mettler’s review to find out if the Dolby Atmos mixes of two key Gold cuts, “Don’t Come Closer” and “Give It to God,” take Malique’s messages into the 360-degree heights where they belong. . .
Arylic has opened preorders for the LP10, a $99 network music streamer slated to ship June 20.
The pocket-sized unit supports both AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, allowing multiroom playback with compatible devices. Arylic states that Cast streaming reaches 24-bit/96kHz, while the optical output handles up to 24-bit/192kHz. Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Bluetooth 5.0, and DLNA/UPnP are also on board.
Chris Chiarella | Jun 18, 2025 | First Published: Mar 25, 2025
Spring has sprung, which means that a new crop of TV series on Blu-ray, 4K, and humble DVD is ready to harvest. Catch a deep whiff of that fresh-cut grass, then head inside to catch up on old favorites and discover shows that might have flown beneath your radar until now. We’ll also be showcasing an assortment of Japanese animation, starting with…