Mission:Impossible--Rogue Nation
I'm a fan of the M:I movies (yes, even the second one). Went to see this yesterday at an IMAX (a full 15perf/70MM capable venue) and was a bit disappointed. Not by the movie (very entertaining and should be seen on a BIG screen if at all possible). By the lack of actual IMAX footage. The fourth movie was, like a number of recent films, shot partially in 15perf/70MM IMAX, with the variable aspect ratio to show it off. I expected the fifth (current) movie to have the same IMAX elements. Alas, it did not. Still an fine piece of entertainment but no need to seek out an IMAX venue to get the full effect.
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For the first time since the shutdown in March, I ventured to a cinema to see Tenet two weeks ago. I'm a huge Christopher Nolan fan and always try to catch his films at our local real IMAX 15/70 venue since he shoots so much of his footage with IMAX cameras. Was a bit unusual, to say the least. The...19 September 2020, 00:48 Saturday -
I had a very pleasant experience last night, watching an above average new release at my local Regal Cinema, and it got me thinking about somethings which for me sum up my misgivings about conventional HT think and I like to approach some of the home viewing goals from a different perspective and set... -
I know Christmas is over this year, but I was so impressed with this experience that I wanted to share it with everybody.
First, this is not a critique of the "Polar Express" movie. It's been out long enough now that you've probably seen it and have already formed an opinion... -
2001: A Space Odyssey was projected in 70mm at the Fox Theater last night in Atlanta.
Sheesh, this is what I endured to get to the Fox theater:
1. Pouring rain during the drive in town to the Fox.
2. Looking for parking in a humongous downpour, the streets were... -
Why inspecting a turkey sandwich won't stop movie piracy
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