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IMAX'ing Out 'The Dark Knight'
Have you seen The Dark Knight yet? I haven't. After reading and watching about all the trouble these guys went through to shoot this movie with the higher resolution IMAX format, I couldn't bring myself to see it in anything but an IMAX equipped theater—only problem is that it's still sold out. And understandably so, with this being the first time a major feature film used the extra heavy, not as wieldy cameras shooting six sequences or about 30 minutes on the 70mm film (most films shoot with 35mm). Unfortunately, if you live in the NYC area, you really only have one option to view this film with the stunning visual details: the Sony IMAX 3-D Theater at 1998 Broadway (68th street). But getting a ticket isn't so easy. Sure, you could go to the 2AM show on Thursday night (technically Friday morning) and order ten tickets right now via Fandango, but basically every other time is sold out through then. Of course, there's the Craigslist option, but tickets are still way inflated, selling for between about $75-100 a pop in most cases for the prime time showings, and slightly cheaper ones, around $40-50, for the late late show. You're probably asking, "what's really the big difference between the two formats?" See for yourself after the jump.
Any questions?
by ANIMAL on July 21, 2008
Comments (1)
lol. So basically it makes everything larger?
As for the inflated prices on craigslist...well, they call it IMAX because it maxes out your credit card.
Go see the film dude. Go to the spot on 2nd and 34th. Tickets are still available. Its no IMAX but dude, you going to want to see this flick like 3 more times, so you can always catch the IMAX later.
Posted by Diz | July 21, 2008 8:27 PM