Interstellar

[destrekor]

So, I'm shooting for 70mm IMAX, right? It sounded like that was the best format. If so, there are 3 in my area (NYC).

BOOM!

Yes, I would argue the 70/15 (IMAX) is definitely the preferred viewing experience for the best possible picture quality.

There can be arguments made about the best possible 4K projectors and the better auditoriums with the Digital IMAX (dual 2K), mainly for the consistency, but even then, the film is going to hold more true detail, and if treated properly, grain will improve the image and dust/damage won't be present/won't detract.

The only issue with a movie like Interstellar is that, for a variety of reasons, it's quite likely a majority of the running time will have been shot in standard 35mm. That basically has to be upconverted/resized to fill a 70/15 frame, as seen below:

They apparently use a DMR process to upconvert the 35mm native content, create a 6K video feed from that, and fill the 70/15 frame.

They don't fill the entire frame with the 35mm image though, because they also have black bars because the 35mm is shot in anamorphic format, which means it is widescreen but morphed with a lens so that the entire 35mm frame is filled, maximizing apparent resolution instead of wasting it with black bars.
I reckon that the 6K DMR process removes the anamorphic distortion and, when filled onto the 70/15 film, will thus have black bars above and below for the 2.40:1 widescreen ratio. That way, there would be no need for a special lens for some part of the movie, and not other parts. The actual moments filmed in the IMAX format will fill the entire frame, which has a 1.43:1 ratio.

So, in comparison, some scenes will be a little softer, and won't fill the entire projection screen top to bottom, whereas the full-screen scenes will be deliciously razor sharp and likely complete with a touch more dynamic range. I don't think the upconverted scenes will be "soft", but it will be noticeable when the image suddenly becomes drool worthy, if you are into such a thing.

Seeing it on digital formats will make for a more consistent viewing, but, much will also be lost in the straight-digital conversion and, with pitiful resolution compared to the max of the 70/15 film, definitely should not be viewed on any screen approaching IMAX proportions.
Big screens are great, but there should be resolution to match or it just gets softer.

 

[notposting]

Goddamn I wanna see this fuckin movie!

The Henry Ford is gonna have it: I like big screens and I can not lie

Just in case you live in Michigan :ninja:

 

[notposting]

According to the Henry Ford's IMAX site, 1 hour 6 minute is in full 15/70 footage. They are pushing it pretty hard.

Featuring 1 hour & 6 minutes of scenes shot with IMAX 15/70MM film cameras!

NEW! Beginning on November 4, be one of the first to experience the most highly-anticipated motion picture event of 2014, INTERSTELLAR: The IMAX Experience as only The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre can show it to you: via REAL 15-perforation/70MM film. The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre is also the only IMAX venue in Southeast Michigan where you can experience 100% the power and magnitude of over 1 hour of footage shot with IMAX 70MM film cameras by director Christopher Nolan. During these scenes, images will completely fill our 62-foot-tall by 85-foot-wide screen (Michigan’s largest) in the classic TRUE IMAX 4:3 aspect ratio, encompassing your entire peripheral vision. This motion picture event is not to be missed!

Yes, I would argue the 70/15 (IMAX) is definitely the preferred viewing experience for the best possible picture quality.

There can be arguments made about the best possible 4K projectors and the better auditoriums with the Digital IMAX (dual 2K), mainly for the consistency, but even then, the film is going to hold more true detail, and if treated properly, grain will improve the image and dust/damage won't be present/won't detract.

The only issue with a movie like Interstellar is that, for a variety of reasons, it's quite likely a majority of the running time will have been shot in standard 35mm. That basically has to be upconverted/resized to fill a 70/15 frame, as seen below:

*snip*

 

[destrekor]

According to the Henry Ford's IMAX site, 1 hour 6 minute is in full 15/70 footage. They are pushing it pretty hard.

Oooo! Glorious

And that's the theater that I'll be going to, and I think I managed to convince a few buddies. I couldn't get them to go to that theater for Gravity (couldn't even get them to see it at all, and I was going to settle for the local XD screen).
That's the closest proper IMAX to the Toledo region. Ann Arbor hosts a digital IMAX that is slightly closer, but that's not even difficult to decide between the two for any IMAX movie if it's a worthy film.

The Henry Ford doesn't have the largest screen in the country or world, but at 84ftx62ft, it's going to be a damn good viewing experience.

 

[HN]

hm that quote is pretty compelling. daaaaaaaaaaamn $20/ticket but they got reserved seating!

on a side note, if you're around the pasadena area, the Arclight at paseo colordado has reserved seating. i gladly go there and pay a couple bucks premium over other theaters in the area specifically because of the reserved seating.

 

[IGemini]

Might have to break my ban on theater for this one. Maybe I'll have a weekend where I don't have to work. Local IMAX is doing tickets for $16.50.

Surprised it's not to be shown 3D.

I'm not. Nolan said several times he won't make his movies into 3D.

 

[Scarpozzi]

"Alright, Alright, Alright...."

 

[KeithTalent]

I'm not. Nolan said several times he won't make his movies into 3D.

Yes, and bless the man for this. :thumbsup:

KT

 

[Ns1]

As I was explaining to NS1, if you live in SoCal and have the ability to, go here http://www.tclchinesetheatres.com/ and watch it.

If I remember what I read when they did the renovation, this is the 2nd or 3rd largest movie screen in the world North America.

I live about 4.5-5 hours away and I would make the drive to see this film in that theatre.

jesus christ I just spent $44 on tickets. Prime dead center middle of the arena seating tho.

Movie: INTERSTELLAR:IMAX 70MM FILM

 

[yllus]

I'll see it, but I have to say I'm getting a little sick of Nolan reusing the same actors and actresses in every one of his movies. I understand why, but it's just all starting to blur together a little bit.

 

[blackdogdeek]

jesus christ I just spent $44 on tickets. Prime dead center middle of the arena seating tho.

Movie: INTERSTELLAR:IMAX 70MM FILM

Fingers crossed that a 7 foot dude in a cowboy hat doesn't sit in front of you.

 

[HN]

I'll see it, but I have to say I'm getting a little sick of Nolan reusing the same actors and actresses in every one of his movies. I understand why, but it's just all starting to blur together a little bit.

Christian Bale
Michael Caine
Joseph Gordon Levitt
Anne Hathaway
Tom Hardy

Am i missing any? They all showed up in the batman series at one point or another and, besides michael caine, in one other movie each as far as i can tell. doesn't seem like much

 

[Ns1]

Fingers crossed that a 7 foot dude in a cowboy hat doesn't sit in front of you.

offset stadium seating - at least the $20 is going to a pretty good theater.

 

[HN]

offset stadium seating - at least the $20 is going to a pretty good theater.

you going during opening week or after? if so, you gotta report back on that viewing experience. i've got tix for the weekend :biggrin:

 

[Ns1]

you going during opening week or after? if so, you gotta report back on that viewing experience. i've got tix for the weekend :biggrin:

11/7 during the day. - I almost got fubar'ed cuz I'm leaving for India the day after.


Last IMAX movie I saw was Gravity.

 

[McLovin]

He had better report back or I'll drive down to LA myself and force him to review it........from Olds basement!

 

[rockyct]

jesus christ I just spent $44 on tickets. Prime dead center middle of the arena seating tho.

Movie: INTERSTELLAR:IMAX 70MM FILM

I'm so tempted to see it there but what makes it better than the Irvine Spectrum's Imax? It's about an hour drive to the Spectrum from San Diego so I'm not sure it's worth another hour or two to see it there.

 

[Hail The Brain Slug]

I'm so tempted to see it there but what makes it better than the Irvine Spectrum's Imax? It's about an hour drive to the Spectrum from San Diego so I'm not sure it's worth another hour or two to see it there.

I think it's just a larger screen. Spectrum IMAX should be showing it in 70mm and the screen is plenty large. Spectrum is not reserved seating, but if you get there early enough you'll be able to get a good seat. I've seen the line vary wildly for the IMAX there, so YMMV.

 

[Ns1]

I'm so tempted to see it there but what makes it better than the Irvine Spectrum's Imax? It's about an hour drive to the Spectrum from San Diego so I'm not sure it's worth another hour or two to see it there.

I'm only doing it cuz it's fairly close to me. Marginally bigger screen than spectrum but I love reserved seating and there's good food around there.

First time there we'll see - they went through a recent remodel. Has the spectrum theater ever been remodeled (besides taking out the candy)?

 

[rockyct]

I actually haven't been to the Spectrum since I saw some 3D movies there back in the 90's when it opened so I have no clue how it's doing right now. It's just the closest 70mm Imax theater near me. There is an Imax theater at the Edwards close to me but apparently it's something in between the size of the Liemax screens and that of the Imax at the Spectrum: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/may/16/cover-san-diegos-10-best-movie-theaters/?page=2

 

[ringtail]

wonder if IMAX at Hearst Castle (closest IMAX to me time-wise, although LA is closer miles-wise but farther time-wise) will show it?

That Anne chick sure destroyed her looks by cutting her hair short.

Rincon in the foreground, looking up the Santa Barbara coast

 

[Ns1]

Embargo's down, surprisingly mixed reviews so far. Sitting @ 75%.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/interstellar_2014/?adid=home_list3a

 

[Kev]

Embargo's down, surprisingly mixed reviews so far. Sitting @ 75%.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/interstellar_2014/?adid=home_list3a

Nolan hasn't made a bad movie yet. I wouldn't worry about a few clickbait articles from noname websites.

 

[K1052]

I'm going to end up seeing it twice. Once in 35mm and later in 70mm IMAX at AMC Metreon.

While I admire his quest for technical perfection trying to steer the industry back into film after the studios have been pushing exhibitors for years to get rid of it has been a little jarring.

 

[Ns1]

I'm going to end up seeing it twice. Once in 35mm and later in 70mm IMAX at AMC Metreon.

While I admire his quest for technical perfection trying to steer the industry back into film after the studios have been pushing exhibitors for years to get rid of it has been a little jarring.

making film on film is now reserved for the richest of the richest. 10-15 years ago it was completely the other way around.