The re-release of “Titanic” in 3D, especially on the biggest of IMAX screens, feels like a refreshing throwback to the era when going to the movies was an event and the movies were usually substantial in scope and story. Perhaps because it requires such a commitment and because the running … [Read more...]
IMAX a must for Mission: Impossible
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” is by far the most visually dynamic use of IMAX in any mainstream feature film yet. In his first live-action movie, director Brad Bird has already mastered the use of the giant screen IMAX format (typically at least 72’ tall x 53’ wide –way bigger … [Read more...]
IMAX’s Contagious “Contagion”
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Steven Soderbergh recruited one of his "Oceans 11" stars Matt Damon to round out another strong ensemble cast in the lethal virus thriller "Contagion," opening Friday, Sept. 9, in 257 domestic IMAX theaters and at least 30 overseas. IMAX is the best way to experience a movie like "Contagion" … [Read more...]
IMAX 3D Wild vs Disney Cats
April 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Every filmmaker and studio executive should be required to watch the Disneynature film "African Cats" (opening Earth Day, April 22) followed by a screening of the new IMAX 3D documentary "Born to be Wild" (opening Friday, April 8). Maybe then they will all understand what is missing from … [Read more...]
Sucker Punch packs IMAX wallop
March 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
I was sucker punched by "Sucker Punch." Not being a big fan of action-fantasy movies in general or specifically Zack Snyder's digital-heavy movies like "300" and "Watchmen" (though I admired "Legend of the Guardians" fairly well), I was not expecting to like "Sucker Punch" much at all. Boy, do I … [Read more...]
Ace 3D team: Guardians, Road Runner, IMAX
September 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Director Zack Snyder ("300," "Watchmen") delivers one of the strongest 3D presentations thus far in Warner Bros.' family-friendly PG feature "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole," which opened Friday, Sept. 24. Enhancing the brilliant use of depth and perspective in obvious owl flying … [Read more...]
“Max”imum joy ride from “Inception”
July 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
"Inception" opens in a record 197 IMAX theaters and other traditional theaters today with near-unanimous critical praise. The latest Christopher Nolan cinematc mindbender will keep you riveted throughout the 2 1/2-hour running time, not only due to the fast pace, high energy, and frequent … [Read more...]
Hubble 3D, premier experience
March 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
Thank you IMAX and filmmaker Toni Myers for providing audiences who think they saw 3D for the first time when watching "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" with an example of how much more dynamic 3D can be in the visually and existentially impactful "Hubble 3D," opening in about 50 original large … [Read more...]
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