Editor’s letter

Ah, October. The nights are drawing in. The air is getting increasingly frosty. Suddenly Christmas only feels a stone’s throw away. Or, at least, that would be the case if this was any normal year. But this is 2020. Accordingly, at the time of writing, the UK has spent several weeks being slow-roasted like a leg of suncream-marinated lamb.

Setting aside the unseasonable warmth / incipient climate emergency however, it still seems like a good time to start gathering metaphorical nuts for the winter and getting our living rooms ready for the long nights ahead. To this end, we’ve been scouring the bracken and undergrowth to find all the delectable audiovisual treats you need to see you through till spring in our new home cinema guide.

Whatever your dream setup is, we’ve got you covered. Replicate the true cinema experience – sans sticky floors and COVID risk – with an 8K projector and 7.2.4 surround system. Upgrade your setup with the latest OLED TV and a Dolby Atmos soundbar. Or complement the next-gen console you’ve pre-ordered with an 120Hz, variable-refreshrate screen.

So get that entertainment centre reinforced, gather together your six favourite people and hole up until winter’s savage 12-degree lows are naught but a memory.

Josh Russell, Editor josh.russell@futurenet.com Tweet me @joshlrussell