Getting the best picture

Simple steps for a film night.

Choose the best screen

Spectacle rewards size; use the largest, sharpest screen in the house.

Dim the room

Draw the curtains and switch off lamps behind the viewer so dark scenes keep their detail.

Check the version

Services often list a film in several qualities; JustWatch marks which ones offer 4K.

A film to test with

2001: A Space Odyssey has deep blacks, bright whites and fine detail in every shot.

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