Listen "The History of Dolby Stereo "
Episode Synopsis
Discover how Dolby Stereo revolutionised film sound. This episode explores its origins, its breakthrough films, and the hidden matrix magic that reshaped Hollywood and home cinema alike.Recommended films to listen too:Early & Landmark 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo:A Star Is Born (1976) – first commercial six-track Dolby releaseLogan’s Run (1976)Star Wars (1977) – legendary 70mm mixClose Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)Superman: The Movie (1978)Apocalypse Now (1979) – groundbreaking, experimental sound designClassic 35mm Dolby Stereo (Matrix Lt/Rt):Alien (1979) – atmospheric, tense use of surroundsThe Empire Strikes Back (1980)Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Blade Runner (1982)E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Ghostbusters (1984)Back to the Future (1985)Late-Era Dolby Stereo Highlights:The Fugitive (1993)The Lion King (1994) – superb theatrical mixToy Story (1995) – one of the final major Dolby Stereo flagships
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