While viewing it at home may lack the impact of catching it on 70
mm film in the theater, not even the smallest screen could take away from Nolan's masterful filmmaking, ably assisted by a dynamic score from the legendary Hans Zimmer.
Not exact matches
By the end of 2012, 35
mm film in movie
theaters is expected to decline to 37 percent on a global scale, which is a dramatic decline from 68 percent of global cinema screens
in 2010.
The standard 35
mm film we're all used to seeing
in movie
theaters will be replaced worldwide by digital technology
in the next few years, and the hit blockbuster
film «Avatar» is to blame for the shift, according to a new report.
The Hateful Eight has been heavily hyped as to its release
in Ultra Panavision 70
mm as part of a «roadshow» release
in 100
theaters to kick off the
film's roll - out.
I would advocate trying to see the
film in the 70
mm roadshow presentation (a list of
theaters offering such a presentation is here) on the general principle that it's good to see things
in 70
mm.
Says co-producer Matt Miller: «Having audiences understand the work that went into the
film's production will also reinforce the messaging of why we felt it was important to present this
film only on 35
mm and only
in theaters.»
As one would hope, there will definitely be special IMAX 70
mm film showings at the few remaining «real» IMAX
theaters, but they will be
in 3D with dual projectors, so this will still be pushed as 3D.
Therefore, to give that replacement screen a proper send - off before it is taken down, the
theater will be presenting «70
mm Film Festival: The Ultimate Edition,» the third iteration of a program of 70
mm films that began back
in 2013 as a way of exhibiting some of Hollywood's most spectacular visions
in the manner
in which they were meant to be seen.
If you have the opportunity to see this
film in a
theater in wonderful 35
mm film, take that chance because you never know when that opportunity will present itself again.
Also joining the show is filmmaker Dennis Hauck, whose new
film Too Late is
in theaters now, exclusively screening
in 35
mm.
Even without its extensive butterfly effect on
film culture en masse, Kurosawa's landmark
film is an epic to behold, especially on 35
mm in Seattle's Cinerama Theater (now one of the most advanced, hi - tech
theaters in the world.)
TWC did not disclose how many
theaters will be retrofitted to play the
film in 70
mm, but indicated that the roll - out will mark the widest 70
mm release that the industry has seen
in more than 20 years.
I can only imagine what Dunkirk looks and sounds like on a huge digital IMAX screen, or projected
in the detail - rich 70
mm film format (as it will be at one
theater in the KC area — AMC Town Center 20).
From cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema's lush visuals, thanks to 65
mm IMAX
film (projected at 70
mm in theaters); the realistic use of practical effects further adding to the mise - en - scène; the visceral sound design transporting the audience alongside the soldiers; Hans Zimmer's heart - wrenching score; the lack of dialogue, gracefully showing and not telling the story, Dunkirk is an exercise
in not only perfecting the art of filmmaking but advancing it forward.
Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated space exploration movie Interstellar has arrived
in theaters, opening Tuesday night
in 70
mm IMAX & 70
mm / 35
mm film cinemas, before going wide this weekend everywhere else.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's sci - fi classic, several theaters across the country will be presenting the film in epic 70 mm (arguably the only way to see it
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's sci - fi classic, several
theaters across the country will be presenting the
film in epic 70 mm (arguably the only way to see it
in epic 70
mm (arguably the only way to see it).
And audiences will soon be able to experience the
film in 70
mm glory
in select
theaters across the nation.