Moviegoer holds a ticket to The Odyssey in front of the Mall of Georgia to view a limited-time screening experience in 70 mm IMAX. A moviegoer holds a special edition The Odyssey IMAX Film Camera popcorn bucket in front of a 70 mm IMAX screen at Regal Mall of Georgia. The Regal Mall of Georgia's 70 mm IMAX screen before a viewing of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Victor Nunez, avid cinephile and The Odyssey fan, poses for a photo. For Victor Nunez, seeing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” wasn’t just another trip to the movies — it was a chance to experience cinematic history. A self-proclaimed cinephile, Nunez is one of thousands of Americans driving hours to view the film in the first-of-its kind, 70 mm IMAX viewing experience. “I just knew I had to see it when it became public information that this was going to be the very first movie in history shot completely in IMAX 70 millimeter,” said Nunez. “I learned how rare that format is to actually see because there are only 41 theaters in the world that have that format. It makes it such an incredibly rare experience.” While there are several IMAX theaters in the metro area, Regal Mall of Georgia is the only theater in the state that can project the movie in IMAX 70 mm and there are only 26 theaters in the United States with that capability. Much of the excitement surrounding “The Odyssey” stems from the technology behind its presentation. Unlike standard digital projection, IMAX 70 mm uses physical large-format film…
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