I drove 400 MILES to see Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm!!! Was it worth it????

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  • Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
  • A review / VLOG of my journey from Scotland to the Vue Cinema, MANCHESTER Printworks IMAX 70mm screening of OPPENHEIMER!!!
    Chapters;
    Intro 0:00
    The why? 0:30
    Meet the wife 2:58
    Manchester Printworks 3:41
    Digital vs Film 7:30
    Movie thoughts 8:34
    Good to know 9:54
    Shoutouts 13:10
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    References;
    Checkout ‪@scottishgeekguy‬ and his excellent video as mentioned here... • Oppenheimer IMAX (Digi...
    And also ‪@moviecollector5920‬ and John will further explain the differences between IMAX 70mm and conventional film formats... • IMAX 70mm, 35mm, 16mm,...
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    Thanks for watching,
    Andy
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  • @fuzzypanda1684
    @fuzzypanda1684 11 місяців тому +13

    Saw this at the closest IMAX near me. I was SUPER lucky because after the showing, I went to a viewing area where you can see into the projector room through glass windows. I stayed long after everyone else had left, and the projectionists invited me into the room! They were showing me all the equipment, and because I was so enthusiastic, they told me if I stuck around until the next showing, they'd let me watch them fire everything up. Obviously, I stuck around.
    I watched them kill the lights in the booth (which was actually a fairly large room), fire up the projector and start the film. I was in there for probably 45 minutes. The whole time they were periodically making sure the film was on track, checking the cam arm that feeds from the reel, and making sure there was no dust on the lens etc.
    They actually have a button they push that wipes the lens when any dust shows up, then they handed me the remote and let me press it! It was such a cool experience, they even took me into the back where the liquid cooling system was, showed me the audio system, and answered my litany of questions.
    They were both super cool guys and that elevated the entire experience. I felt so lucky not just to be invited into the room, but then be invited in WHILE the movie was playing. Hearing the noise of the projector, seeing the film flying through it, and seeing the film playing through the viewport windows was just...just so damn cool. Definitely an experience I'll remember for the rest of my life for sure.
    Oh yeah, and the movie was great too.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +2

      That’s absolutely awesome mate and i’m not Jealous at all! 😩😩😩🤥 lol
      What a privilege to be shown such courtesy by the projection guys, so nice of them.
      I had e-mailed the manchester printworks re. getting access and maybe filming some footage for the video but they never replied. I should maybe just have chanced my luck in person but we were pushed for time.
      I will pin this awesome comment for others to see mate, thanks for taking the time to type it up 👍😃 And what theatre was this? Andy ⚡️

    • @fuzzypanda1684
      @fuzzypanda1684 11 місяців тому

      @ElectricGeek It was the Esquire Imax in California. It's a small, independent theater so I think that's why the guys were so chill and laid back. I'm guessing at a bigger theater they wouldn't do that.
      But if it's not too far, you should go back and maybe you'll get lucky! I didn't do anything other than stay outside watching longer than anyone else, and the whole time I was rattling off facts about the film, the projector etc, not that they could hear any of it.
      I think they just saw that I was enthusiastic and not just another person to casually walk up, stay for 3 minutes and leave. The guy was just as enthusiastic explaining everything to me as I was listening and asking questions lol.

  • @davidbergin2086
    @davidbergin2086 11 місяців тому +16

    If ever a movie was to be seen in the cinema its this one. I saw it in my local imax and I was in awe and numb after it. I can only imagine the experience it was for you guys seeing in 70mm imax. Audio and visually incredible.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Numb is a good word David! I know exactly what u mean. My wife said after it she didn’t feel like talking to anyone, not even me! Lol The film kinda stops u in ur tracks but IMAX 70mm presentation really hammers it home even more so. Thanks for comment mate and glad u seen it on an imax screen urself 👌

  • @totalmovierecall
    @totalmovierecall 11 місяців тому +6

    Absolutely love the dedication Andy! You've got me seriously thinking about seeing it again in the same format. By the sounds of it, you and your Wife have had a sonic and visual experience for the ages! Awesome video mate, really well put together, and informative as always. 👌👍

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      If it’s reasonably handy for you mate i would def recommend seeing it again. Even just to see a movie on the format is worth it, although u’ve seen it already it will feel totally different presented in IMAX 70mm 👌 Thanks for watching and the kind words mate 😃

  • @moviecollector5920
    @moviecollector5920 11 місяців тому +4

    Well done Andy and 'weewifey'. I'm so glad you had a great time. I too claim that my best cinema experiences have all been 15/70 IMAX and they're all Nolan films. We're off to the IMAX next Friday when we hope everything here will be completed so we're able to get up there without having to rearrange anything. Thank you for mentioning my channel and linking to it and one of the IMAX videos. But what I want to know, is what did your wife think of it?
    John.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      You’ll absolutely love it John but then u know what ur getting into anyway. I watched ur most recent video, loved the empire sign and swing doors 👌 glad it’s all gone to plan for u guys.
      Your more than welcome re. shoutout and links 👍 It would have been wrong not to mention you. Like i say u undoubtedly inspired me to go. Your like my jedi master! 😂 And yes ‘weewifey’ absolutely loved it and then read up on Oppenheimer’s whole life story all the way home lol Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment John 😃👌

    • @moviecollector5920
      @moviecollector5920 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek I keep thinking about this video of your trip to Manchester. It's exciting to know you actually did this. I hope it inspires others. We're off to the IMAX next Friday and our show is at 2pm but today I managed to get hold of the Chief and I'm going in at 9.30am if all goes to plan. That will be to shoot video of him lacing up the print if all goes to plan. I wouldn't be able to do it justice for the 2pm show as I'd have to get into the auditorium before the film started.
      It's wonderful that your wife really enjoyed the film too and then looked up the real life story. That's just the sort of thing that I tend to do after seeing a film based on real events.
      I haven't been able to rectify the problem with the top and bottom masking so it looks like I'm going to have to completely dismantle that part of the home cinema to find out what is going on. It's damaged the motor but even swapping it out didn't solve it. Rather annoying, to say the least.
      John.

  • @KeezySerr
    @KeezySerr 11 місяців тому +2

    Amazing stuff Andy! Glad you got to experience it. Very jealous!

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      No need to be jealous mate, get booked up! 🤪 lol It was an amazing experience mate and i’m lucky the stars aligned for me to get down. Thanks for watching man 👌😃

  • @kristym8641
    @kristym8641 11 місяців тому +2

    I don't know why I keep torturing myself learning about how awesome this movie is in 70mm IMAX when I have absolutely no access to it 😀
    Still enjoyed this video, and I'm happy for everyone who gets to see it as intended. Making a roadtrip out of it sounds pretty cool!

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  10 місяців тому

      Well i’m happy u tortured yourself to my video 👍😂 Hopefully u could live vicariously through my wife and I. Shame you have nothing near you but it’s still an awesome big screen experience regardless. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 👌😃

  • @scottishgeekguy
    @scottishgeekguy 11 місяців тому +2

    Now THAT,,,,, is dedication,..... missed a trick with it not being 500 miles,,,, and not walking ..... 😆😜
    Crackin video mate

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Haha! I know, i did think that myself and could of used the tune in a short or something “sat nav; find a route that takes an extra 100 miles…” 😂

  • @thenorthernsoul
    @thenorthernsoul 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi mate, hope you enjoyed Manchester, we absolutely adore Scotland down here. Happy you got to see it, take care!

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks mate, nice to hear some love for us Scots! ☺️Scotland is beautiful, especially up north. People not to bad either 😉 Thanks for your comment! 😃👍

  • @themiddleplace
    @themiddleplace 11 місяців тому +3

    Respect.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching man, appreciate the comment 👍 Andy ⚡️

  • @shaggyfeng9110
    @shaggyfeng9110 11 місяців тому +2

    I saw Oppenheimer 3 times on 70mm IMAX from the best seat. Each time I feel better. I also watched it on digital IMAX laser. The digital IMAX has a bassier sound system. The 70mm IMAX was simply magical. The first time, I felt Nolan gave his best, a good film for sure. The second time, I felt Nolan was left leaning, and wasted time arguing for Oppenheimer in the last 45 min. The third time, I felt Oppenheimer is the perfect biopic. Changing anything would have ruined it. I love it for what it is now.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Great to hear your thoughts on both screenings mate 👌 Interesting to hear also how ur thoughts on the film appreciated over repeating views. I’m looking forward to watching again tho something tells me watching on 4k blu ray won’t quite compared somehow? 🤔 lol
      Thanks for your comment my friend 👍😃

  • @MATDMixes
    @MATDMixes 6 місяців тому +1

    I live in Manchester, so I went to see it at the printworks IMAX for my first 70mm experience back in july, and I was absolutely in awe and blown away! I managed to travel all the way to the BFI IMAX in london to see it again on the 6th of this month as it was re-released and was worth it.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  6 місяців тому

      Awesome mate! Love the dedication! It’s great they screening it again. I’m hoping to visit the bfi imax this year. Tempted to make the trip for Dune part 2 😁👌Thanks for watching and for ur comment man! 👍

    • @MATDMixes
      @MATDMixes 6 місяців тому

      @@ElectricGeek Nice! Thanks, mate! I agree with you. it's definitely worth checking out! I did prefer it more at the BFI more than the printworks. I'll see Dune 2 at the printworks, I do hope it will be in 1.43 ratio

  • @rogmic
    @rogmic 10 місяців тому +1

    I saw the 70mm film presentation & the colour sections of the film reminded me of an old AGFA colour slide film i once used, which had an old masters oil painting look about it, which suited the time period the story was set in.

  • @passthesalt2000
    @passthesalt2000 11 місяців тому +4

    Great video, glad you got to see it in 70mm! Our IMAX here is a bit of a shambles really. Not state of the art and you can tell. About an hour into the screening, when Matt Damon shows up, the sound started cutting out every 30 seconds or so. That went on for long enough that my wife and a few other audience members went out to find a staff member (no-one in the projection booth, why would there be?) and after about 15 minutes, they stopped the movie. We waited for about half an hour and they started it back up, telling us they'd wound it back 15 minutes. In actual fact, it had been wound forward about 5 minutes or so, so we were seeing further than we'd seen. They stopped it again, wound it back again and it played fine for another hour and a half. Until the dropouts started happening again every 10 seconds. We were 20 mins from the end. They stopped the movie and gave us 2 free tickets each. I loved the movie, but it was the worst, most disturbed screening I've ever been to and I haven't seen the end. Will try again next week. With 6 showings a day, I don't get how something like that could happen. Big mess.
    Your comments about digital vs film - I remember one of the last projected movies I went to see. My brother and I went to see My Bloody Valentine 3D (digitally shot and projected) and the following day we saw the remake of Friday The 13th (shot and projected on film). Not great movies but the difference was so apparent. The latter was beautiful. The colour, the contrast, the scratches, the dirt, the grain, the judder, the pops and hiss of the sound. I miss it, there's nothing like it. I love the imperfections of film, but in general, even if you were looking at something completely clean shot on 35mm, even without nostalgia, the picture is so much richer. Not bemoaning digital, I work with digital cameras for a living, but film is still the gold standard to me. I'm in the Nolan camp!

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Fantastic comment my friend! Thanks for taking the time to post it 👌
      Really sorry to hear about your shambolic viewing at your local imax. Disappointing to hear. Hopefully they get themselves sorted out. At least they refunded you 👍
      Yeah re. Digital vs film, i standby all my comments made in the video but i don’t stress that i also enjoy digitally shot content too. I’m not a one or the other type person, i think they both have their technical & aesthetic pros & cons but i think this film demands a viewing preferably on film. Nolan has gone out his way to shoot on large format film and showcase the old ways. Least we can do is celebrate that and enjoy the glorious results 😃 Thanks for watching mate 👍

    • @fuzzypanda1684
      @fuzzypanda1684 11 місяців тому

      Wait, you saw it in 1570 IMAX yeah? There should ABSOLUTELY be someone in the projection booth at all times! I was super lucky when I went to the closest IMAX near me, after the showing the projectionist actually let me into the room to see all the equipment. Then, because I was so enthusiastic, they told me if I stuck around until the next showing, they'd let me watch them fire everything up.
      Obviously, I stuck around. I watched them kill the lights in the booth (which was actually a fairly large room), fire up the projector and start the film. I was in there for probably 45 minutes. The whole time they were periodically making sure the film was on track, checking the cam arm that feeds from the reel, and making sure there was no dust on the lens.
      They actually have a button they push that wipes the lens if any dust shows up, in fact, they handed me the remote and let me press it! It was such a cool experience, they even took be into the back where the liquid cooling system was, showed me the audio system...sorry, I'm rambling now, but my point is, there should be a projectionist at all times with a film showing. Heck, there were not one, but two projectionists in the room at mine. If it's a digital projection, maybe they don't need to be there, but with an $80,000 physical film, yeah, it's inexcusable that the booth was empty.

    • @passthesalt2000
      @passthesalt2000 11 місяців тому

      I wish! It was a digital projection.@@fuzzypanda1684

  • @marin4767
    @marin4767 11 місяців тому +1

    Funny story I traveled to San Francisco for vacations and saw they were showing Oppenheimer in 70 mm so I took advantage of it, and then I realized Berkeley was right around the corner. So I visited where Oppenheimer used to teach physics the same day, unintentionally nerdy experience hehe.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Love that mate! a full-package Oppenheimer experience! Thanks for sharing and watching the video 👍😃

  • @mike-du5yx
    @mike-du5yx 11 місяців тому +1

    What a brilliant review andy!

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Thanks as always mike! Really glad u enjoyed it 👍😃

  • @southendonseaarts
    @southendonseaarts 11 місяців тому +3

    I am lucky to live just 40 miles from London so I saw Oppenheimer on 70MM Imax at the BFI cinema there the largest in the UK J18 was right in the centre. the only other venue is The Ronson Theatre at the Science Museum - London,

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      That must have been absolutely fantastic! U must have been up early in the morning to book that seat!?
      Ur spoiled for choice with two on ur doorstep lol I’m definitely gonna get down in future for a bfi imax screening of something. Another video perhaps? 😜 Cheers mate 👍

  • @DusanPavlicek78
    @DusanPavlicek78 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I wasn't sure if I should go to our local IMAX in Prague which is one of the very few cinemas worldwide to show the movie in the 70mm IMAX format. But after watching your video, I feel excited to give it a try, if for no other reason than to experience the technical side of it. I think it's a very unique opportunity.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Your very welcome and sorry i missed ur message initially. You should def get down to your local one in Prague 👍 I would agree it’s rare opportunity to see a film this way in 2023. Let us know what u think if u do go 😃

  • @yooyhooh5833
    @yooyhooh5833 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent Vlog! What a fantastic experience! A friend and I drove over 9 hours and nearly 700 miles to see the very first showing in Hollywood on July 20th. We were almost perfect center/middle. Movie was ok but the technical achievement and experience was well worth the effort.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Thank you very much and i’m so glad u enjoyed it ☺️ Sounds like u had an even better experience than me tho! I think us that have seen it in this format have been very lucky. Thanks for the comment! 👍

  • @rayspickler5247
    @rayspickler5247 11 місяців тому +1

    I saw it on Saturday in Kansas City in regular 70mm, upper seat, far left. I loved the film and cinematography. So I'm flying to Dallas Friday to see it in IMAX 70mm, and snagged a central seat in the theater. It's the closest location to my home. I want to compare the experience, and your review is very helpful. Now I'm even more excited to see it. Thanks for taking the time to post.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Really glad the video helped you in making your decision. I’m sure u’ll love it. Respect the commit of flying somewhere for it also 👌👏🏻 Thanks for watching 😃👍

  • @euanntaylorr2268
    @euanntaylorr2268 11 місяців тому +1

    Magic vid as per sir! I'll be heading to Silverburn for this one I imagine. If it has the EG seal of approval then I'm there 😎😂

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      100% get your arse up to Silverburn for it buddy. Sure it might not be the 70mm but it’s a fantastic imax screen they have. Best around our neck of the woods. Thanks for watching mate 😃👌👍

  • @GeoGil100
    @GeoGil100 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Andy, Super video. My wife and I watched it at the Glasgow science centre and we both loved the experience, in fact we booked it again as soon as we got home, so we’re back there next week. We live in the toon next to Ayr and you’ve now got us thinking we should take a drive to the Print Works for a third viewing. Having read the book American Prometheus I couldn’t wait to see the movie and like you, I think it’s definitely in my top three movie experiences of all time. Keep up the great work.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      That’s brilliant mate, i’m glad i’ve put the idea in your head ☺️ I would definitely recommend it. It’s a long way but u could make a day or weekend of it. Only thing is with it being ur 3rd time seeing it i might not have the same initial impact it had on us but u would definitely see the difference and enjoy it from a technical stand point for sure 👌
      We didn’t find the drive to bad, went through cumnock and stopped only once at the gretna green services. With the stop took us just under 5hrs. Let us know what u thought should u go! Thanks for watching and for your comment! 😃

  • @KeepYaHeadUpTS
    @KeepYaHeadUpTS 11 місяців тому +3

    Great video Andy. Unfortunately I'm yet to see this in 70mm IMAX but I did go to Interstellar and The Dark Knight in that format and you described it perfectly. After watching Interstellar I came out the BFI all disoriented because it felt a bit like I'd been flying around space 😊
    I really hope this format is here for years to come. There is something majestic about it you just don't get with digital.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      I totally agree having Oppenheimer forever burned into my brain now. It’s a different level of immersion compared to digital. Although i would put my imax 3d screening of avatar: way of water high up there. Not every ones cup of tea but i found that incredibly immersive. Like living in the film. Made pandora conceivably inhabitable and not just cgi wizardry. When i stuck on the disney 4k stream i found it not half the film i thought it was initially. The imax experience had propped it up big time for me but that speaks to the power of the imax experience be it film or digital.
      I seen the dark knight at the Glasgow science centre imax back in the day. The only one we had at the time. A memorable one also. The joker upside down always sticks in my mind from that viewing 👌 Thanks for the comment mate 😃

    • @KeepYaHeadUpTS
      @KeepYaHeadUpTS 11 місяців тому

      @@ElectricGeek I didn't see either Avatar at an IMAX but that makes me wish I did. I'm hopeful these types of movies will keep the big screen appearance going, as there is nothing quite like it. Like you said that level of immersion is beyond that almost all home theatre or TVs can provide. John has really opened my eyes to film and seems he's done similar to you. Keep up the great content, this video was really enjoyable

  • @badger.phipps
    @badger.phipps 11 місяців тому +1

    So I'm assuming you're a fan of Nolan? 😏 Great video as always man. That's insane dedication. Max respect!
    Glad you and the lovely lady had fun!

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah he’s not bad behind a lens i suppose 😉 lol
      I don’t mind moving mountains when it’s for something i’m passionate about mate. I’m just glad i could also share it on here for people. A win / win for me 😊
      Mrs and i had s great day and she loved the movie too. Thanks for your support as always badger 🙏🏻👍

  • @VideoTasties
    @VideoTasties 11 місяців тому +5

    I couldn't be bothered to go 2 miles to the cinema to watch it. Bravo sir

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +2

      U have live streams 4 times a day tho mate so it’s understandable 👍 lol

    • @VideoTasties
      @VideoTasties 11 місяців тому

      @@ElectricGeek true I am too tired from those to go 😔

    • @scottishgeekguy
      @scottishgeekguy 11 місяців тому +1

      😂

  • @zyh8351
    @zyh8351 11 місяців тому +1

    It was most likely mastered digitally, which I would assume not be a 16K digital master. The way we do film is we capture it in film, we scan it and master digitally, and print it to film again.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      I appreciate that is the norm but my understanding was this was done photochemically? Colour grading etc From anything i’ve read anyway. U sound like ur in the industry tho so u’ll know better than me.
      It’ll no doubt have a 4K DI for DCP screenings and for the blu rays down the line but if it’s been master led digitally to 4k and then re. printed to film stock, then surely what was the point in making a fuss over the 15/70mm imax screenings? It doesn’t seem like something Nolan himself would promote or even want in the first place?

  • @richardkoeknyc
    @richardkoeknyc 11 місяців тому +1

    well said, it is the imperfections we as imperfect beings so well relate to....

  • @1000000man1
    @1000000man1 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm from Manchester so the Printworks is easily accessible to me and I've seen this film a couple of times there. And I will be going again.
    It really is the best format, so it's weird to me when digital formats are referred to as the latest tech, because they're literally downgrades, but they're constantly marketed as if they're better, at people who might not have ever seen film before.
    Seeing it in this rare format really reminds me of what actual film looks like.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Lucky u having it on your doorstep! 😀 i would certainly see it again were i not up in Scotland. Can’t justify repeat trips sadly.
      I don’t think it’s fair that digital imax has been branded ‘lie-max’. Yeah ok it’s not the original ‘film’ version of it but it’s still a fantastic experience and most films these days are shot digitally so i have no issue with it. They have to move with the times as a business / brand so it’s understandable. I would say what should happen is that 70mm should be marketed MORE and really pushed as special. Oppenheimer has really helped with that at least but really it’s down to filmmakers, directors, studios etc to push films being made on film. The cinema chains will then react to that accordingly like has been proven with Oppenheimer. Anyway, that’s just my two bob’s worth. Thanks for the comment mate 👍

  • @Salmagundiii
    @Salmagundiii 11 місяців тому +1

    Agreed, it was the most amazing projection I've ever seen. The next closest would be the 70mm re-release of 2001 in, I think 2002. I only had to drive 80 miles to see it in IMAX 70mm, but it would have been worth it to drive 400 miles!

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      2001 must have been fantastic in 70mm!? 80mikes is still a good effort from yourself mate, respect 🤜🏻🤛🏻
      I think 2001 is getting shown at bfi again later this year as part of their sci-fi season. Not sure of 70mm but worth looking into mate. Thanks for your comment 👌😃

  • @BobbyD262
    @BobbyD262 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm lucky to live about 90 minutes from an actual 70mm IMAX theater. Took the son to see it. We were blown away.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Loving that ur growing the new generation of film fans. Sure it was a great experience for you both. Not surprised he was blown away. Thanks for the comment mate 👍😀

    • @BobbyD262
      @BobbyD262 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek He's definitely getting a good education with me. Last week we saw ONE FLEW OVER THE CUKOO'S NEST. And next week is GODFATHER 2.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      both class films, introduced my wife to one flew over the cuckoo’s nest only recently. Still s brilliant film. Still to watch my 4K of Godfather 2!

  • @5comicbookguy
    @5comicbookguy 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video! It is a long drive but worth it. It is not too bad when you live just a tram ride away. I was shocked at the detail when I watched the film. I have not seen a film in 70mm before. I am suprised you did not watch Barbie aftwerwards. If they release a collectors edition of Barbie can you do a review ? ahahaha

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      It has to be seen to be believed really. I think i had actually seen the dark knight back in 2008 on imax 70mm but that film doesn’t have as much and i wasn’t as aware of all that then. Still great tho 👌
      We would loved to have seen barbie straight after but there was just no time as we had to pretty much had back up the road immediately after for the kids. Thanks for watching mate 😃

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Not sure about a barbie collector’s set unboxing but i’ll do something for barbie 😊

    • @my3dviews
      @my3dviews 11 місяців тому +1

      I went to see Oppenheimer with my brother. The woman I'm dating saw Barbie with her sister. So, I'm off the hook. 😂

  • @sailingsam3815
    @sailingsam3815 11 місяців тому +1

    Took me 3 weeks to reserve a seat...only 2 miles away 20 minutes away..3rd largest Imax theater in the world.😊

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Yeah the demand had been crazy! Which is the 3rd largest? Manchester?

  • @my3dviews
    @my3dviews 11 місяців тому +1

    There is six theatres in Canada that can show the 70mm IMAX version. I live within walking distance of one of them. 😀 Yes, I went to see it. Even got an IMAX film strip with three movie frames on it, plus a title frame.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Brilliant! I’m not jealous at all 🤥 lol How did u wangle that!?

    • @my3dviews
      @my3dviews 11 місяців тому

      @@ElectricGeek Just live in the right place and attended the right day (one of three) that the film strips were given out. Didn't know until after it, that they only gave them out on three days, so just got lucky. They sell for quite a bit on ebay. 😀 Not that I would sell mine.

  • @mitchukonline
    @mitchukonline 11 місяців тому +1

    Drove all that way and in the end Cillian Murphy doesn't hang dong.
    Coming up to ten years since I was last at BFI IMAX for Amazing Spider-Man 2. Fond memories of going to see I Am Legend there for The Dark Knight intro and desperately trying to hide the giant screen with my hands during the scary bits.
    By far my favourite cinema, thing I miss most about leaving London. The lie-max at Southampton doesn't come close, though did see Robocop remake with Mark Kermode there.

  • @paulriccio5333
    @paulriccio5333 11 місяців тому +1

    I saw it in 70mm and half way through the projector broke so they finished in in laser. YES 70mm is worth it. 4K laser seemed like a 1985 TV after 70mm. It was indescribable.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      A very strong case for 15/70mm IMAX there 👍 I appreciate it’s a rubbish way to finish the film when u came for 70mm version but must have been interesting at least getting to compare them like that in same viewing. Thanks for watching mate 👍😃

    • @paulriccio5333
      @paulriccio5333 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek Yeah, bitter/sweet. Great vid!

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      @@paulriccio5333 thanks man 👍

    • @SETHthegodofchaos
      @SETHthegodofchaos 11 місяців тому +1

      Fascinating. I watched it with a normal 2K projector first, then watched it again in IMAX 4k double laser projectors, and even there I already noticed a difference. Now I wonder how much better the actual 70mm IMAX film projection is :D
      edit: Unfortunately I had to drive 200km to the IMAX cinema, so even that isnt going to be happening often :c

  • @timpage9424
    @timpage9424 11 місяців тому +1

    If i had the time I definitely would've driven from Colorado to Arizona to see it in IMAX 70mm.
    But i got to see it in regular 70mm in near Denver at least and the digital IMAX screen near me is about 71' high so i think i got a good experience.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely, sounds like u’ve done well seeing it 70mm and digital imax 👌 The title to this video may seem a little showy but it’s just to get people to click and watch. There’s no elitism here from me. I was just fortunate the stars aligned re. childcare, time off etc for me to get down and see it in 15/70mm imax.
      Thanks for watching and for ur comment mate 👍😃

    • @timpage9424
      @timpage9424 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek There used to be a 15/70 IMAX in Denver then they switched to digital but I got to see Interstellar in that format and I've been chasing that high ever since. 😂

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      @@timpage9424 that must have been special . I hope Oppenheimer isn’t the last movie we’ll see in this format. Fingers crossed Nolan does the next bond. Image that on 15/70mm? 🤩🤩🤩

    • @timpage9424
      @timpage9424 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek Personally I'd love for him to stick with original projects than do a Bond movie.
      If he does I will still be there day one, but his post Batman run has been so incredible, I'm more excited to see what his next original project will be.
      Also Tenet, as wonky as it was, was basically a sci-fi Bond movie. 😂

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      I’m a life-long bond fan so i’m massively biased to the idea of him re-booting bond. I think he’s open to also. It’s now or never really for him i think but i totally get where ur coming from. Tenet is a great movie and ur right it’s clearly inspired by bond

  • @JunkerDC
    @JunkerDC 11 місяців тому +2

    I hear you I ended up driving 10 hours to see it in 1570 IMAX and it was dark and out of focus the whole time a total letdown and we have a laser IMAX that's only 3 hours away I should have went to the laser ones if I didn't own the 1570 was going to look so bad and take so long to get there

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 11 місяців тому

      That’s because on 15/70mm IMAX, the imperfections are more noticeable. I’m not sure the IMAX camera lenses are supposed to be for close up shots that so prevalent in the film. I noticed the odd focusing too, I also noticed projector flicker. The cinematic landscape shots were perfect though, they looked entirely real. I suppose that’s what the IMAX cameras are for.

  • @MercuryCircuit
    @MercuryCircuit 11 місяців тому +1

    I saw it at Bfi Imax with my partner and we were lucky enought to get Vip seats in the central area. It was visualy and sound wise incredible. Yes I had to book a day off work to view it in it's best format. No regrets. Beautiful movie and a classic.I also follow John 'The Movie collector'. He's a great source of information.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      That must of been fantastic in the vip area. Every time i even look at the BFI imax seating out of curiosity the vip area is never available. Can u order them online or are they corporate / special events etc glad u and your partner enjoyed it! 😃
      Yeah John is an absolute gentlemen and has a great channel for us physical media collectors. A very passionate and knowledgeable film fan. I’ve had the pleasure of e-mailing and speaking to him on the phone outside of youtube. Lovely guy and very supportive of other channels in the youtube community 👍 Thanks for watching mate 👌😃

  • @TheCampfather
    @TheCampfather 11 місяців тому +1

    Some video very informative
    The only flicks I want to see are showing at the GFT

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Cheers mate, trying to inspire people to see it this way! 😊 You know what video drops next 👌
      What films are we talking here ser?

    • @TheCampfather
      @TheCampfather 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek ah my GFT comment was a Tam from Still Game reference :D

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Ahhh! 😂 totally over my head there at first. With u now? 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @dealerovski82
    @dealerovski82 11 місяців тому +1

    I didnt know the manchester imax had their 70mm projector still left, I thought they replaced it with dual laser system.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      It’s definitely fitted out with IMAX laser but i’m assuming the 70mm projector must have been under a sheet in a corner somewhere.
      Thanks for watching mate 👍😃

    • @dealerovski82
      @dealerovski82 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek I've been to the projector room at BFI, so I'm definitely a fan of the format.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Awesome, would love to see an IMAX 70mm projector running up close. How did u manage that if u don’t mind me asking?
      I e-mailed vue re. getting into the booth at the printworks but they never replied 😔

    • @dealerovski82
      @dealerovski82 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@ElectricGeek I know a friend who knew someone their who used to work. I dont have all the details. but brought me along. they were super kind, gave me a slice of 70mm film print to keep. Its not easy to get in for sure.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      @@dealerovski82 Your a lucky man. Awesome mate 👌

  • @bcrcndr
    @bcrcndr 10 місяців тому +1

    I went to see it in IMAX 70 MM at Cineplex Langley. I don't know. Didn't think it was IMAX worthy. Maybe because I was seated 5th row from the screen. Or perhaps I would have to see it again.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  10 місяців тому +1

      The movie itself wasn’t Imax worthy? I thought it lent scope and scale to it. It’s not a big action, summer blockbuster but it was an all-star cast, dealing with some pretty heavy themes. I really enjoyed it but i guess it’s not for everyone. Maybe a second viewing would help like u say. Maybe too much hype going in? Thanks for the comment all the same pal 👍😀

    • @bcrcndr
      @bcrcndr 10 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek You are probably right. Might have to see it again.

  • @ryanleshock
    @ryanleshock 11 місяців тому +1

    ok but imagine flying 700 miles to see this movie in 15/70

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      I did look at flights to london but it just wasn’t feasible with all the other logistics in-between, transfers etc to do it in the time frame i had. Would of been easier as flying 700miles is easier than driving 400 in my opinion 😩
      Good on you if u made the flight urself tho, respect 🤜🏻🤛🏻 thanks for watching

    • @danielsmith7247
      @danielsmith7247 11 місяців тому

      I watched your video!

  • @Nightshade1881
    @Nightshade1881 11 місяців тому +1

    Damn dude I drive 7 mimes

  • @jimsretroemporium
    @jimsretroemporium 11 місяців тому +2

    Oot an aboot with EG 😂

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому +1

      Haha! I should def get out and about on here more often. Enjoyed making this one 😃

    • @jimsretroemporium
      @jimsretroemporium 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ElectricGeek do it, makes for an entertaining watch! 🙌🙌🙌

  • @danielsmith7247
    @danielsmith7247 11 місяців тому +1

    I found the movie collector channel amd learned about real 70mm imax. Going to see Oppenheimer tomorrow at Printworks.
    Im watching on my own and all the seats have sold so im surrounded, what are the seats like? Are you quite close to other people or is there devent space?

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for taking the time to look me up mate, really appreciate it. Was good of John to plug me in his video. He’s a proper gent is John 👍
      Really glad ur off to see it at the Printworks. It’s a movie experience u’ll never forget. As for the seats, they are very comfortable, leather seats that can recline slightly also so u will be fine. Can’t remember hoe much space u have either side but my viewing was a sellout also and don’t remember feeling to close to anyone. Anyway enjoy it today and let us know how u get on 👍😃

    • @danielsmith7247
      @danielsmith7247 11 місяців тому +1

      @ElectricGeek No worries dude, your video has made me extra excited to watch the film. I've never seen a real 70mm IMAX film and your reaction makes me hopeful this might be the first of many. I'm 1 hour 30 mins away so quite a bit easier than your travel.
      I will reportback later!

    • @danielsmith7247
      @danielsmith7247 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@ElectricGeek The IMAX was amazing. The screen is ridiculous! The sound was amazing! Loved the film, dialogue for 3 hours and was engaged the whole time. I think I will be taking the trip to watch anything I'm really excited about. Gutted Dune has been delayed or it would be that! Maybe go to watch The Creator if that ends up being as good as the trailers look.

    • @ElectricGeek
      @ElectricGeek  11 місяців тому

      Brilliant! so glad u enjoyed it 😅
      Yeah i’m the same, i def haven’t ruled out further trips down south for the right movie. Would love to visit the bfi imax. It’s a shame Dune part 2 has been delayed, sure it will be worth the wait tho 👌😃