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Why do people find nasty, disturbing horror comforting? In honor of Halloween, let’s examine why some people find nasty, disturbing horror so comforting. As far back as I can remember, I have always been drawn to the macabre. One of my earliest memories as a tod is watching American Werewolf in London, tucked behind a blanket as I screeched at David’s fang-toothed fever dream. I was hooked. Next wasChild’s Play, then Candyman – then came the more serious fare....

Wicked claps back at sing-along screenings controversy Following the controversy surrounding audiences singing at screenings of Wicked, distributor Universal has responded by organizing special sing-along presentations on Christmas Day. TheWicked moviehas been little short of a phenomenon,grossing nearly $500 millionworldwide, and becoming the most successfulBroadway adaptationin movie history. But during that lucrative run, fans have been divided about how audiences should behave during screenings, with somedemanding quietso they can watch the film in peace, and others wanting to defy gravity by singing along to their favorite show-tunes....

In this installment of You Asked, our series that answers the Digital Trends community’s most frequently asked AV questions, we’ll talk about soundbars versus an AV receiver and speakers, whether I will ever review laser TVs/UST projectors, and why TVs can’t just come without speakers. Soundbars vs. receivers/speakers We’ll start with a question I’ve seen asked a lot, especially in the past couple of years. @MarkoPosavecwrites:Soundbar versus AV Receiver: Given that nowadays there are so many soundbar options, some of which offer virtual surround sound while others go as far as to feature dedicated satellite channels, at what point do you draw the line and opt for a true AV receiver?...