Winter officially began around three weeks ago, and Jack Frost arrived pretty promptly. Now that the festive fun of Christmas is over, the cold months ahead can be a cheerless prospect.
Why not take the movie lover’s attitude? Longer nights just mean more darkness to enjoy a good film in – after all, the home cinema will definitely be dark, curtains or no curtains. Perfect for the projector screen!

Projectors bring the cinema experience to your living room.
If you need more advice on setting up your projector, read our article on Projector Tuning. Learn a variety of ways to tuck the screen away tidily when it’s not in use in Solutions for hiding away flat-panel TVs and projectors, and choose a top-quality film to watch in our Movie reviews section or our 43 Best Blu-rays ever.
Haven’t got a projector? Many people see it as a step too far, but it can massively improve your viewing experience, especially if you’re planning to watch Blu-ray content in a large room. If you’re sitting a few metres from the screen, you’ll quickly need screen diagonals that TVs cannot offer. If your screen is too small, you’ll miss out on the extra detail that Blu-ray offers. If you’re in the market for a projector, check out our extensive Projector reviews section, which covers all of the current models, from entry-level to high end.
What if you haven’t even got a Blu-ray player? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together an article on the Basics of Blu-ray for the absolute beginner, and we also review Blu-ray players. You’ll find help with any teething problems in articles such as HDMI First Aid, How To Solve Blu-ray Sound Problems, and Picture Settings for Blu-ray Playback.
There’s no need to spend another night bored and desperate for spring to arrive. When you find that the daylight is ruining your picture’s contrast, it’s safe to go back outside!