Christopher Nolan fans are making the voyage to see the award-winning director’s new movie The Odyssey at the Kramer IMAX Theatre in Regina, Saskatchewan. The theatre in the Saskatchewan Science Centre is one of just 41 in the world that can show the movie on 70-millimetre IMAX film, making it a destination for film enthusiasts from across the country. Tickets for the first four showings of the film went on sale more than a year ago, and they sold out the first weekend they were available. The demand reflects the enduring popularity of Nolan’s work and the appeal of seeing his films in the format they were intended to be experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ryan Holota, the COO of the Science Centre, said the theatre has been welcoming visitors who have been planning their trips for a very long time. “A lot of the people that are arriving have been planning this for a very long time and we’re really excited to welcome them,” Holota said. The theatre has become a pilgrimage site for Nolan fans, who are willing to travel long distances to see the film in the 70mm IMAX format. The experience of seeing a Nolan film on 70mm IMAX is widely regarded as one of the best ways to experience his work, with the large format providing an immersive and visually stunning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trenton Blum drove from North Battleford to see the first showing of The Odyssey in Regina. “How often can you be at an IMAX premiere in your home province? That’s one of the coolest things that I can say I did today,” Blum said. Blum said he was blown away by the movie, describing it as “one of his best works” and expressing excitement about what others will think when they get to see it. The enthusiasm of fans like Blum reflects the deep connection that audiences have with Nolan’s films and the importance of the theatrical experience in an era of streaming and home viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Brendan Gorsalitz said he and his girlfriend drove two and a half hours from Saskatoon to Regina to see The Odyssey. Gorsalitz said his love for Nolan’s work inspired him to make the drive, describing the director’s films as events that demand to be seen on the big screen. “The way he makes movies, it’s an event. So I wanted to come here to the IMAX,” Gorsalitz said. The commitment of fans like Gorsalitz demonstrates the enduring appeal of the theatrical experience and the importance of preserving the art of filmmaking in its intended format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other moviegoers didn’t travel as far, but said they still went on a journey. “I feel emotionally wrecked after that. It was different than I was expecting. Epic. Absolutely devastatingly beautiful,” Tyson Liske from Regina said after the screening. “A hundred per cent worth the wait. I can’t wait to get tickets and come right back again,” Liske added. The emotional response of audiences to The Odyssey reflects the power of Nolan’s storytelling and the immersive experience of seeing the film in 70mm IMAX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The production of the 70mm IMAX film print is a massive undertaking. According to Holota, the reels of IMAX film that make up Nolan’s The Odyssey came in three large aluminum crates and weighed a total of 600 pounds. All together, Holota said, the film is 16 kilometres long. The Odyssey will be showing at the Kramer IMAX Theatre until August 12. The long run reflects the strong demand for tickets, with fans like Blum planning to make the drive again to see the film once more. “Just like how Odysseus went on his own odyssey. Maybe it’s time for me to go on my own,” Blum said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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