While the hero's journey may be a lonely one, when it comes to the biggest adventures, sometimes it takes two. For almost 30 years, Miami Detectives Burnett and Lowrey have been keeping the streets safe in the BAD BOYS franchise. This classic buddy cop duo returns with BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE this summer, which makes this the perfect time to revisit some of our favorite cinematic pairings to ever hit IMAX screens.  

Read on for our picks, and then let us know your own!  

BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE is now playing. Experience it in IMAX.  

This one was a tearjerker, as we watched Iceman succumb to cancer, but not before giving his old pal Maverick a pep talk to “let go.” Now that’s a ride to the very end.  Originating in 1986's TOP GUN, this high-flying pair played by Tom Cruise & Val Kilmer stood the test of time long enough to be a pivotal part of the latest iteration that graced IMAX screens. While his screentime is short, Kilmer's Maverick is significant enough to be the subject of the new film's title, since his memory and legacy is a chief motivating catalyst in the film.

There are few greater ways to test a bond than the threat of a UFO attack. For siblings Em & OJ, though, their bond was solid way before that, as they hustled hard to preserve the legacy of their family business. Shot partially on 65mm film with IMAX cameras, Jordan Peele's third directorial effort was the first horror film to be shot in this format. That means these two characters hold an especially important place in modern IMAX history.

Good help may be hard to find, but not when you're talking about the best dang butler in all of cinema and comic-dom. While Gotham City has graced many works at this point, Christopher Nolan's THE DARK KNIGHT is an unmistakable icon within the cannon, and not just because it's the first ever live-action narrative major motion picture to be filmed with IMAX technology. A larger-than life spectacle, it sings with small details, like when Joker crashes a Bruce Wayne party, firing a gun into the air, every guest flinches- except Alfred. Now that's a calm and collected ally you want on your side.

This one really puts the “die” in ride or die. The major antagonist of the DUNE series is willing to maim, murder, and spread general mayhem to keep him close to his beloved Spice trade. So while no member of this devious clan is a particularly good friend to any other persons, you can't deny they really would go to the ends of the galaxy to stay close to their Spice.

Heat up your summer with the next round of our never-before-seen, IMAX re-mastered editions of modern cinema classics from A24. 

JUNE: 562640

Get swept up in the enchanting folk horror of Ari Aster's MIDSOMMAR Director's Cut

JULY: 3n4v2

Prick up your ears for OASIS: SUPERSONIC, just in time for the 30th anniversary of the Brit Pop band's Platinum album, Definitely, Maybe.

AUGUST: 4h4w20

Grab someone you'd do laundry and taxes with for the August return of ACADEMY AWARD® Best Picture Winner, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE to IMAX screens. 

Mark your calendar- these special engagement screenings are each one night only. Get tickets here. q2f69

Academy Award® is a ed trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Doctor turned director. We’re obsessed with this epic moment between director George Miller and director Bong Joon Ho talking about what inspires their filmmaking.

Experience FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA in IMAX tomorrow.

Get tickets here

us as we chat with Freya Allen, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon and director Wes Ball about their new film, KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES.

Immerse yourself in the Kingdom when you experience it in IMAX, now playing.

Get tickets now. 1h235o

Sorry, stunt fans-- this giveaway is closed! Make sure you're signed up for our email list to stay updated on new giveaways, special events, and promos. 472t31

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Behind every dashing screen idol, there's a fall guy, (aka the stunt professional who is actually doing the daredevil driving, plane jumping, punch taking or whatever else action-packed thrills a movie calls for). Basically, the closest you can get to a real-life superhero.

Ryan Gosling pays loving tribute to these icons of the filmmaking process in THE FALL GUY, directed by David Leitch, (a former stuntman himself!). To celebrate, we're giving away five slick stunt team jackets to some lucky fans. Signed by Leitch and producer Kelly McCormick, you'll be able to enter the cinema hall in style, while proudly repping some of the hardest working people in show business.

Want the chance to get your hands on one? 4d1i3q

Make sure you're signed up for our email list. We'll send out entry information on Monday, May 6th to our newsletter subscribers.

THE FALL GUY is now playing. Experience it in IMAX.

For the last decade, A24 has been advocating for adventurous auteurs and championing the narratives no one else wanted to make.  

Remind you of someone?  

IMAX, the company that looked at OPPENHEIMER, (a complex and contemplative film about the most pivotal war machine ever invented) and said “summer blockbuster” -- has ed forces with A24 to bring back a diverse slate of titles in all-new remastered versions with enhanced visuals and sound. From last year’s PI anniversary remaster to STOP MAKING SENSE to our current bring-back series, ambition breeds ambition, and there are no more natural partners out there.

A match made in cinematic heaven, if you will.

The current series launched with the tenth anniversary of Adam Garland’s EX MACHINA, with HEREDITARY coming up next. Get hyped for the release by revisiting some of the most powerful scenes from the film that you'll definitely want to experience in IMAX.

Warning: Spoilers abound!  506p4a

“I AM YOUR MOTHER!”  541q3l

Ari Aster’s debut feature HEREDITARY hit cinemas in 2018. Made for $10 million, it went on to gross $82.8 million at the box office – not bad for a brooding family drama from a director who wasn’t quite a household name yet.  

While Toni Collette demon-possessed and perched on an attic ceiling delivers huge scares every time, our vote for a scene that truly sings in IMAX is less directly action-packed, but no less adrenaline pumping.  

After a freak accident results in Peter being responsible for the death of his sister Charlie, the grieving teen endures an intense dinner with his parents. Brimming with a sort of existential agony, the family quietly tries to carry on, but the pressure ultimately reaches a crescendo. What results is a fierce monologue by matriarch Annie, played by Collette. Feeding on fear, regret, and the looming, incurable sadness now plaguing their trio, she delivers a ionate performance that leaps off the screen when experienced in IMAX. Heartbreak, combined with a mother’s rage at the loss of not just one child, but in essence two, gains ever more power and prominence on IMAX screens.  

THWACK! 4240r

It's a scene that just gets under your skin. In the flash of a second, you know the film’s world has changed for the characters in an irreparable way. After accidentally consuming nuts at a party, Charlie begins going into anaphylactic shock. As her brother races to the hospital, Charlie thrashes in the backseat, clutching her neck in a visceral moment of horror. But Aster doesn't let us off that easy.

A memorable enough moment the first time around, the infamous telephone pole scene reaches devastating new heights when experienced in IMAX. You may know it’s coming, but between the sound immersion and larger than life picture, you will truly feel inside of the universe of the movie. This is one of those scenes where the IMAX presentation really sings.  Or rather, terrifies.

The morning after the accident, the camera stays locked on a numb Peter in bed, as Annie screams outside. In the script, Aster describes it as "almost inhuman sounding." We cut to the roadside to see Charlie's decaying head, grotesque and riddled with bugs, as wails still reverberate. Amplifying the sheer wretchedness of what has happened, it's a choice that elevates the moment, saving the truly wicked parts for an impactful finish.

"A RAGING BALL OF FLAMES”   2n3j4

It’s hard to be the voice of reason in a universe built on insanity. For father Steve, played by Gabriel Byrne, it would be challenge enough to deal with everything happening to his family that's rooted in reality – death, his wife’s loosening grip on her mental state, a son who’s just busted his own face open. But then there’s all of the other stuff- seances, what he is pretty sure is his mother-in-law's headless body in their attic, and conspiracy theories about some sort of cult magic.  

Expertly paced by Aster, in a sequence that lasts just under ten minutes, Steve brings home his injured son, discovers the attic corpse, and is subjected to his wife’s hysterics about the dark forces following them. His absolute final straw comes as Annie franticly pleads with him to burn Charlie’s sketchbook, something she hopes will take the evil away.  

Disgusted, he coldly refuses, so a desperate Annie tosses the book into the fireplace herself. What we get next is described in the script as "A RAGING BALL OF FLAMES". In IMAX, rage it indeed does. The flickering bright orange-red tones are heightened and the sound of flames licking about Steve’s body amid his anguished cries boom through the cinema. You'll have renewed appreciation for the tension and release of this part of the movie; a signal that we’re really about to go off of the rails, so hold on for dear life.  

Honorable mention: 126pc

The film’s score- you'll leave with new appreciation for its mood setting when you experience it in IMAX sound. Take special notice of the horns section during the climax- a nod to the mythos around Paimon, where the demon-king is said to be ushered in with the sound of trumpets. 

HEREDITARY plays April 24th. Get your tickets here and bookmark the series page here to keep track of new titles as they are announced. m860

"The future of cinema is IMAX..." 2s4z68

-Denis Villeneuve, director DUNE (2021) and DUNE: PART TWO 4m4t16

DUNE: PART TWO will be proudly presented at select IMAX 70mm film locations. Cinema purists know that an epic this expansive must be viewed on the screens it was made for. DUNE: PART TWO was Filmed for IMAX, meaning you get to experience the adventure with our exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratio throughout the entire film, with more picture than standard screenings,

Experience DUNE: PART TWO in IMAX 70mm film only at the select locations listed below.

Participating IMAX 70mm Film Theatres: 3n86a

UNITED STATES
AMC Metreon 16 & IMAX - San Francisco, CA 
TCL Chinese Theatres IMAX - Hollywood, CA
Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood & IMAX - Universal City, CA
AMC Lincoln Square 13 & IMAX - New York, NY

The two kings of titans collide. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla x Kong) and Takashi Yamazaki (Godzilla Minus One) discuss their mutual iration of each other’s films and of course, their love of all things Godzilla.

Watch the conversation, then grab your tickets to experience GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE in IMAX.

Watch as director Denis Villeneuve, cinematographer Greg Fraser, and the cast of DUNE: PART TWO sit down to chat about the power of IMAX.

Get your tickets to experience DUNE: PART TWO in IMAX.

INT. CINEMA - DAY 
YOU, (cinephile, movie obsessed), walk out of a showing of DUNE: PART TWO. 

FELLOW PATRON notices you.  

FELLOW PATRON 
Hey, cool sweatshirt! What's it say? 

YOU 
It's from the script of the first DUNE movie. 

FELLOW PATRON 
Wow, where can I get my hands on one? 
 
YOU 
You’ll have to hurry. Head to the IMAX Fan Shop before they’re gone!  

New, limited-edition DUNE collection. Available Now, exclusively in the IMAX Fan Shop. Get yours while supplies last. z5o3g

On February 2, 2024, after a screening of TENET in IMAX 70mm Film at AMC CityWalk, Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve sat down for a conversation about cinema.

Watch the full 25-minute conversation now, then get your tickets for DUNE: PART TWO here.

BE AMONG THE VERY FIRST TO RETURN TO ARRAKIS  1j6d2h

Manic for The IMAX Experience?

We’re giving North American audiences a chance to see DUNE: PART TWO early. us in theatres on February 25th for a Fan First Premiere, exclusively in IMAX.

Shot with IMAX-certified digital cameras, DUNE: PART TWO features our exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratio (EAR) throughout the entire movie. Experience the next chapter of this Filmed for IMAX adventure and walk away with an IMAX-exclusive mini-poster, too. 

This ticket is hotter than the search for Spice, so grab your seats now. 40396t

Let's dance.

Action, espionage, and romance collide in ARGYLLE, an unconventional adventure that'll have you guessing until the very end.

You don't need to be an international spy to this mission. 6u1k5r

Now you can "Spyify Yourself"— adopt a new persona, choose an agent codename, and let an AI spy generator reveal your brand-new look, (because every good spy needs a killer disguise).

More about the film:
Truth becomes stranger than fiction when writer Elly Conway finds her imagined creations colliding with real-life. To discover where the story ends and reality begins, she'll have to forces with an unlikely partner on a globe-trotting action-comedy escapade.

Spyify Yourself then experience ARGYLLE in IMAX February 2nd.

Whether you're looking to shop for your favorite movie buddy or just treat yourself, there's something for everyone in our latest drop. 69f6g

Need a little inspiration? Take the quiz below to find out what Holiday Collection Item best fits you! 383v5v

1. In school you were:  6o1c3y

A. Club king / queen – whether it was cheer or yearbook, extracurriculars were my everything 
B. Sports & physical activity enthusiast
C. Drama nerd with a flair for story
D. Well-rounded and friends with everyone

2. What does your ideal Saturday look like?  u1b3i

A. Looking up a decadent recipe to make myself a fancy meal 
B. Having friends over for a game night 
C. Headed to the movies, duh
D. Looking for a cool event around town

3. You're going on a trip — what are you bringing?  6b2k4q

A. EVERYTHING. Overpacking is my middle name.
B. A healthy sense of adventure, and maybe a loved one or two
C. Some must-watch movies pre-ed so I can catch up with my viewing while in airplane mode 
D. Pack light and play it by ear— I don't sweat the small stuff!

4. What's your favorite film genre?  61525g

A. I can't choose, don't make me! 
B. Mysteries, thrillers, I love to solve a twist
C. Auteur-driven cinema, I definitely have a list of favorite directors
D. I love a summer blockbuster! 

5. You're at the theatre— what are you getting from concessions?  3p603t

A. Popcorn, soda, and my favorite candy — I want it all!
B. Hot dog because I just came from an escape room and didn't eat anything before this movie
C. Just popcorn, keep it classic
D. Is this one of those theatres with wine? 

Answers: 3c19e

Mostly A’s Festive Gift Box ($90) 652n25

Lean into your maximalist tendencies with this round-up of the very best of our stocking stuffers this season. Includes both pairs of socks from our new Holiday Collection, our ‘On Set’ enamel pins, plus a decadent chocolate bar from our recent collab with Compartés.

Mostly B’s 65mm Vault Puzzle ($45)  2x6r6l

You love a good mystery and never met an escape room you didn't like. Just like you, there's more than meets the eye to this puzzle. Can you spot the secret and unlock the next step? 

Mostly C’s Retro IMAX Hat ($40) 5fr4d

Lights! Camera! You! You don't just love movies, you LIVE for movies. Whether you’re headed to the cinema or banging out your next screenplay at the cafe, tap into your inner Ron Howard in this understated retro logo hat. 

Mostly D’s Enamel Pin Set ($25)  3w4c17

Carry your love of cinema on your sleeve (or lapel, or backpack). An excellent conversation starter for social butterflies like you when you're out and about to connect with your fellow film fans. 

Check out the rest of the Holiday Collection at store.imax.com. Order by 12/15 for Christmas delivery in North America.  5e5kg

It was love at first frame for IMAX Chief Quality Officer David Keighley and his wife Patricia. As newlyweds in 1971, they found themselves on a date night at the Cinesphere in Toronto (the very first permanent IMAX installation of its kind), to catch a screening of the film NORTH OF SUPERIOR, directed by IMAX co-founder Graeme Ferguson. It was their first time seeing a film in the 1:43:1 aspect ratio. Overtaken by the immersion of this epic, super-sized image, they just knew they had to find a way to get involved. 

From the third IMAX film onward, David eventually found himself working as a freelancer in production & post-production with the company. Shortly after these early collabs, he established 70MM Inc. to house these projects and quickly became the sole post-production provider for all IMAX Corporation films.
 
Our new, limited-edition merch drop pays homage to David, Patricia, and all of the talented film professionals who have contributed to the IMAX craft for the last half century (and counting!). The 70MM Inc. logo has graced pretty much every part of the hidden backend of the IMAX process- on film canisters, in the boxes that films were shipped in, etc. It’s a little-seen piece of IMAX heritage that you can now own and celebrate.   

We sat down with the Keighleys to chat some insider IMAX history, their favorite movies, and the origin of the 70MM Inc. logo.

1. We are bringing back the logo of 70MM Inc., a company you founded, with a limited-edition capsule collection. It’s no secret that IMAX fans are ionate for the format – during OPPENHEIMER’S initial run, they were selling out 7 and 8 am shows in some locations! How do you feel about this enthusiasm for the format and our legacy? e4q4n

IMAX 70mm film remains one of our biggest differentiators and it is gratifying to see audiences continue to respond so ionately. We heard several stories of fans who flew to another country to see OPPENHEIMER in one of the thirty 70mm IMAX film locations.

2. The logo. With its bold, blocky lettering, kind of feels almost like a badge of honor or quality seal for this game-changing format. We heard a rumor that its origins lie in a rough sketch you did on the back of a cocktail napkin. Can you tell us a little bit about how the idea came to you, and how it developed? 5yh3t

Yeah, that drawing was really quick. I'm always doodling something, so I think that's absolutely true. That wasn't the final version, but we handed it to a designer who put a more polished spin on it. But I did the block letters, and the designer integrated the "inc." If you go downstairs [to the film vault at IMAX headquarters] right now you'll probably see cannisters or containers with that logo still.

To demonstrate how important IMAX film is to Chris Nolan, we hosted a kick-off call with all the projectionists in the 30 IMAX film locations. We were thrilled to share a video message Chris had recorded for this group about how important the projectionists were in the excellent presentation of the film and how much their efforts were appreciated.  

4. You have worked on so many IMAX films, all truly unique and innovative. We know it must be a little like asking someone to pick a favorite child, but do you have a favorite project? 215m13

There is never a single favorite film. They are memorable in their own ways. Of course, OPPENHEIMER, but our documentaries propelled us to this point and influenced many filmmakers to explore the format. THE DREAM IS ALIVE, ROLLING STONES AT THE MAX, and HUBBLE 3D were all milestones. FANTASIA 2000, that started IMAX’s feature journey, the BATMAN trilogy, INTERSTELLAR and AVATAR have all been very important to the proliferation of the network around the world and audiences seeking the IMAX experience.

5. Can you share an interesting anecdote from the early days at IMAX? What was it like in the beginning? u231r

People don't realize how shoestring IMAX was. Honestly the company was saved by a single broken camera at one point. In 1976, we were doing these camera tests with Bill Cole, a world acclaimed parachutist. [Cinematographer] Gerd Kurtz built us the rig and we took the IMAX camera (one of two in the world at the time) skydiving. We did a mock test that went well, so we went on to the real thing.

Bill jumped out. I was watching and shooting it with my 16mm camera. I would never have been a good newsman, because when I knew he was in trouble and I saw the camera plummeting, I had to break away and I thought he was going to die! He pulled his chute fast enough, that he lived but the camera smashed into the ground, pieces everywhere. I had the presence of mind to throw a black bag over the the film that had opened up out of the magazine and save whatever we could. We actually never used it in the movie-- this was a movie for Ontario Place Corporation.

So we wrecked the camera, but had we not gotten that insurance payout, we wouldn't have been able to make the payroll in that period.

So we we saved the company by destroying 1 of 2 IMAX cameras in existence at the time.

Watch as many films as you can, pick a discipline – or invent one, as we did – and work tirelessly, paying attention to the small details, without going overboard. Perfection is not attainable or affordable, excellence is – learn the difference. Take on any responsibilities offered as you will learn as much, or more, from those you don’t like as you will from those you more naturally gravitate towards. Learn as much as you can about the broader media landscape and how those evolving technologies may impact your future. 

7. We love to ask this of our filmmakers, and we think the fans would love to hear your picks, too: if you could experience any movie again, for the first time, in IMAX, what would it be? 652o3n

NORTH OF SUPERIOR, ROLLING STONES AT THE MAX, and OPPENHEIMER, all for different reasons.

The Keighleys currently serve as Chief Quality Officers at IMAX, a role they do not take lightly. In fact, any IMAX fan is welcome to email them with quality concerns or issues, and David himself will respond directly. No middleman or auto-reply bots here. Just real, human beings deeply ionate about film excellence.  

Want to drop a line to the Keighleys? Email them at [email protected] 

Ready to wear your love of 70mm on your sleeve? Head to the Fan Shop.  2q2c8

This interview was adapted in part from an audio transcript. It has been edited for clarity and length.

"I made this film for the big screen, and IMAX is THE big screen. That's all there is to it."

We sat down with none other than the master auteur himself, director Martin Scorsese. He chatted about his new picture KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, his favorite scenes to shoot, and the one film he wishes he could experience again in IMAX.

Watch the full video above and get your tickets to see KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON in IMAX, now playing.

We can't wait for you to experience KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON in IMAX, now playing.

To celebrate, we're giving you a chance to win* some exclusive art created especially for the film, hand-signed by artist Addie Roanhorse, official Osage Nation Ambassador to the film, as appointed by Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. Learn more about the art & artist below, and enter the sweepstakes here: Enter Now

*Sweepstakes sponsored by IMAX. No purchase necessary. Entry period begins 12:00pm PT 10/16/23 and closes 11:59pm PT 11/2/23. Open to legal residents of the U.S. at least 18 years or older. Limit of one entry per person. Read Official Rules Here 

IN CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST ADDIE ROANHORSE

1. Let’s start at the beginning. Your parents are also artists. What was it like to grow up in a home already surrounded by art? Did you always know you’d go into the “family business” so to speak, or did it take time for you to come to your own journey as an artist? What did you want to be when you grew up? 3g6v3c

When you grow up as an artist's child, you are surrounded by all types of artists. As a child you tend to think this artist life is completely normal. Some of my first memories are of cleaning my mom's paint brushes and setting up for shows in galleries. My mother Gina Gray was a powerhouse, and I did happily live in her shadow because I knew this is what put food on the table. But I also witnessed firsthand the highs and lows of this lifestyle. When I decided to pursue art, I decided to go to college at an older age, and I received my Bachelor's degree in Fine Art with the emphasis on Graphic Design. I went that route because I knew that I could get a job fairly quickly, I am a single parent and needed my daughter to have stability. So overall my artist journey was approached in time and with my daughter in mind. 
 

2. Speaking of familial ties, you’re a direct descendant of Henry Roan (portrayed by William Belleau in the film), making this story personally connected to you. What was it like to be involved in something like this, that not only impacted your community, but your family as well? What was it like to see this story told on the big screen? 1f6v2g

The impact for our family has been immensely profound, we have grown up knowing this story and for people to finally listen and believe this true tragedy has made me feel heard. 
 

3. A lot of moviegoers may not be familiar with this story, or the Osage Nation itself. What do you hope they can take away from the story? Can you speak at all about what impact you think experiencing the film in IMAX might bring to enhance their understanding of this little-known piece of history? 176t6h

I hope this is the beginning of healing for our community, my family and myself. A tragedy like the Reign of Terror may be difficult for moviegoers to process, I hope they will have a better understanding of who we are and how we got here. We are resilient and have experienced immense trauma which is a strength I don’t think many can understand. Watching this film in IMAX is an experience, visually stunning and the music is so powerful. I think if you want the full experience, IMAX is where you want to be.
 

When I was approached to create the art, I was still fresh off of the film, so I still had all the energy with me. The color palettes still fresh in my mind, and knowing firsthand the amount of detail Marty expected, I approached the art with this mindset. I want the art to feel like a seamless partnership, using my experience working on the film was my approach. 
 

5. Of course, we must ask: if there was one film you could experience all over again in IMAX, what would it be? 4g3j2m

KUNDUN.

Experience KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON in IMAX, now playing. Get tickets here. j2nu

'A Hot Blast of Sun' 3v5432

Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto constantly impresses us. Garnering countless awards and honors throughout his career, including three Oscar nominations (for BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, SILENCE, and THE IRISHMAN), he is the man behind the lens of some of the most iconic cinematic works of the post-millennium era. From films set in Hong Kong to Barbieland; from trailer parks to penthouses, from BC to AD, here on earth and lost in space, his career has touched it all. 

Prieto is a frequent collaborator of director Martin Scorsese, in a relationship that began with WOLF OF WALL STREET. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is their fourth project together. We chatted with him about the chilling true story behind the film, his influences, and of course, IMAX. 

1. Icebreaker: We’re learning that filmmakers have wildly different preferences about where to sit in an IMAX theatre. We’re of the opinion that there isn’t a right or wrong answer to this question. But where do you stand (or, rather, sit) on this topic? 11m10

For me, the sweet spot is roughly the middle of the theater. Of course, this depends on the size of the cinema, but I would say about 14 rows back, where your eyes are more or less at the center height of the screen. Also, it’s where it sounds best.

2. Going back to the beginning, what inspired you to become a cinematographer? How did you get here? What were some of your influences over the years?  5h1o2n

My fascination with filmmaking started with movies that included stop motion, from JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, CLASH OF THE TITANS, to MIGHTY JOE YOUNG and KING KONG. My brother and I would make short 8mm horror and sci-fi films which included stop motion clay monsters. I loved the “make believe” part of making films: the trickery behind it. For me, cinematography is an extension of that playfulness, where you use the tools of the craft to fool the audience into believing that they really are in, for example, 1920’s Oklahoma. Or in Barbieland! 

3. And, back to today: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is the 4th film you’ve made with Martin Scorsese as a director of photography. Would you share a little bit about the working relationship between you? How is it different or the same from your working relationship with other directors? 5q2j1u

Every director is different in their approach to storytelling. One of the things I love about my job is getting to work with such diverse artists and really do my best to get in sync with their perspective. I’ve loved Scorsese’s movies since I can being aware of the power of cinema beyond science fiction and horror. I was transfixed by his use of the camera as an emotional tool. The complex empathy with which he treats his characters is amazing to me, and the way he places the camera to capture this is simply masterful and mysterious. It has been a dream come true for me to collaborate with him and help execute his vision. As the years have ed, I am more aware of what he might respond to when setting up a shot. I guess I now get approval of the shots I present to him more often than I did at the very start! The most exciting part of it all is listening to him explain his ideas and figuring out the best way to achieve them.

Even though the story is based on true events, I think one of the characteristics of our approach is the exploration of how real stories are represented. From the black and white newsreel shots (that were done with Scorsese’s own 1917 Bell and Howell camera) all the way to the Radio Show epilogue where actors retell the story in a very biased 1930’s interpretation. The movie itself is obviously a representation and interpretation of those same events. So, I decided to explore how people at that time saw images from other places and how events were recorded. I studied the first explorations into color photography and ended up creating a LUT (Look Up Table) that emulates “Autochrome,” which is a color technique invented by the Lumiere Brothers in in 1917. I used this LUT for every scene in the first half of the film that involved the descendants of European Settlers. So, Hale and Ernest’s story is seen through the “filter” of Autochrome, in contrast to the scenes where we see the Osage without white people around them. For these scenes, we stuck to naturalistic color, using a LUT that emulates film negative as seen on film print. We also shot on film negative, which I find gives us the most color depth, and richest nuanced colors for the Oklahoma landscapes and to represent the connection of the Osage to nature.

About two thirds into the film, a tragic event happens, and the look changes to a harsher feel. We switched to a LUT that emulates ENR print technique, with desaturates colors and adds contrast. The lighting also becomes harsher and with deeper shadows. In several instances I used overexposure to accentuate the discomfort Ernest feels from his own mounting sense of confusion and guilt.

5. Two questions: What is your favorite scene in KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON? Are there any behind-the-scenes stories you can share about shooting that scene? 401i48

There are many favorite moments in the movie for me. One of them is the whole sequence where Hale is burning the land around his ranch to collect insurance money. The effect of that fire seems to envelop everything, like Hell has taken over, with William Hale presiding over it like some sort of Lucifer. The scene of the burning of the land includes some long lens tight shots of Hale’s ranch hands controlling the fire. We had small flame bars close to the lens to create some heat distortion, but the additional distortion caused by the more distant fire created a surreal image that was mesmerizing while shooting it. Scorsese just kept the cameras rolling as we were all transfixed by the strange shapes that resulted.
Another favorite of mine is Ernest’s cross examination at the witness stand in court. I lit him with an uncomfortable hot blast of sun, and most of the scene is just a medium shot of him as he answers questions. His performance is just incredible. Very powerful and moving.

6. What is your favorite bit of the IMAX Experience? And why should fans experience KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON in IMAX? 6t2w5v

IMAX is truly immersive. As a cinematographer, I always strive to put the audience in the middle of the scene, trying to create images that somehow resonate emotionally. The enveloping nature of the big IMAX screen helps the viewer forget that they are watching a movie and let themselves be fully taken into the experience.

Killers of the Flower Moon is an intimate story of a specific family, but the backdrop of the story is huge. Not only the vastness of the Oklahoma Landscape, but the countless murders of Osage people due to the wealth generated from the oilfields on their land. IMAX enhances the delicate nuance of the great performances of the actors, while providing us with a big canvas to feel the impact of the epic scale of the story.

My approach is always the same when it comes to working with different directors. And it starts with listening. I really pay close attention to what a director says, to me or any other collaborator. It’s a deep form of attention, where I focus not only in the words, but also the energy of the way they express their ideas. From this deep listening, images come to my mind, sometimes from literal descriptions from the director, but also just from the way I emotionally interpret what is being said. I try to facilitate a bond of trust, where we can play with ideas freely, without any judgement or preconceived notions of mine. Each project has its own personality and vibe, which is generated from the director. I just try to capture that to the best of my abilities.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON premieres in IMAX October 19. Get tickets here.

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"Everyone...welcome to Mother's mind"

A living icon. A blockbuster tour. The biggest screens and sound you can feel. RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCE is coming to IMAX.

More than just a concert film, the project is also a documentary accentuating the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyonce’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind, and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. 

So practice your Mute Challenge, bust out the metallic boots and experience one of the biggest tours the world has ever seen on the biggest screens the world has ever seen.

Tickets on sale now. For showtimes & tickets visit imax.com.

The smash hit cultural event of the year is hitting IMAX screens. Coming this October, you can experience TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR at your local IMAX theatre.

Have the best seat in the house as you fully immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime event, featuring a breathtaking, cinematic look at this history making tour.

Tickets are on sale now. 306v1j

We'll continue to add more showtimes and locations so don’t forget to keep checking back here! 261p22

Wearing your best Taylor Swift Eras Tour attire and friendship bracelets strongly encouraged. Dress to express!

"Very sophisticated. You need to see it in IMAX!" - that's director Greta Gerwig's take on why you should experience BARBIE with never-before-seen post-credit bonus footage in IMAX. We sat down with her and cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto to chat about bringing the World of Barbie to our larger-than-life screens, their favorite films, and yes, the fabled "fart opera" sequence, (which actually exists, and can only be viewed during our week-long IMAX engagement).

Watch the full video above then get your tickets here. Shows start September 22nd.

Gareth Edwards started his career with the 2010 indie sci-fi film MONSTERS, where he served as not only director & writer, but also visual effects artist, production designer, and cinematographer. Since then, the multi-talented filmmaker has gone on to give us the 2014 GODZILLA reboot and most famously, ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (where he also had a small cameo as a rebel soldier).

His new film THE CREATOR reunites him with ROGUE ONE scribe Chris Weitz, in a breathtaking return to the science fiction space. The film tells a timely story about a future where humans are at war with artificial intelligence.

Of course an adventure this epic needs to be experienced in IMAX. That's why we're giving fans in 10 cities across North America a chance to be the very first to see footage from the new film as well as enjoy a special interactive Q&A with Edwards, broadcasted live from Los Angeles. And the best part? It's free. Reserve your es here, and we'll see you at the movies on August 29th.

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Atlanta
Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 18 IMAX, RPX & VIP

Boston
AMC Boston Common 19

Chicago
Regal City North 14 & RPX

Dallas
AMC NorthPark 15 IMAX

Los Angeles
AMC Century City 15 IMAX

New York
AMC Empire 25 IMAX

San Francisco
AMC Bay Street 16

Seattle
Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas

Toronto
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

Washington DC
AMC Tysons Corner 16

"...majestic and morally complex." - The Wrap

"It's a movie like no other..." - Toronto Star

"Cillian Murphy turns in a haunting career-best performance..."- USA Today

"It’s Christopher Nolan’s best film so far, a step up to a new level for one of our finest filmmakers, and a movie that burns itself into your brain."- AV Club

Critics and audiences can't get enough of OPPENHEIMER. Don't miss one of the buzziest cinematic experiences of the summer — new IMAX showtimes added and extended through Labor Day. Check out the new showtimes below and get tickets now. 4cg1p

We will periodically update this post as more showtimes are added. g4x1g

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US Theatres:

Arizona

California

TCL Chinese Theater IMAX – Hollywood CA | Extended through September 14th 6a5cy

Regal Edwards Ontario Palace & IMAX – Ontario, CA | Extended through August 28th  

Regal Irvine Spectrum 21 + IMAX – Irvine CA | Extended through September 14th g6r4z

Esquire IMAX – Sacramento, CA | Extended through August 25th

Florida

 
Georgia

 
Indiana
IMAX Theatre at Indiana State Museum - Indianapolis, IN | Extended through August 31st

Michigan
Chrysler IMAX Dome Theatre, Michigan Science Center – Detroit, MI

New York

 
Pennsylvania
Regal UA King of Prussia & IMAX - King of Prussia, PA | Extended through August 28th  
 
Rhode Island

Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX – Providence,  RI | Final 70mm shows on August 17th fd27

Tennessee

  
 
Texas

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Canadian Theatres

Kramer IMAX, Saskatchewan Science Centre – Regina, SK | Extended through September 7th    1i2j3l

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For all IMAX 70mm OPPENHEIMER showtimes, CLICK HERE, and for all other IMAX showtimes of OPPENHEIMER, CLICK HERE.

Haven’t seen OPPENHEIMER yet? Ready to see it again? 

New 70mm film showtimes continue to be added, including extra-early weekend shows at select locations. 

Some of them are as early as 6 a.m. (because there's nothing like the smell of fresh celluloid in the morning). 

We're not just stopping there— shows have been extended through August 17. Scroll below to browse updates.

We’ll do our best to keep this list updated. You can always check out new showtimes at a theatre near you on imax.com.  2j384m

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Oppenheimer | IMAX 70mm Theatre Locations 6v3z4o

US Theatres:
Arizona
Harkins Arizona Mills 25 & IMAX – Tempe, AZ
· Screenings extended through August 17

California
AMC Metreon 16 & IMAX - San Francisco, CA
· Screenings extended through August 17
· 8:15 am screening added for August 2
· 8:15 am screening added for August 3

Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood & IMAX - Universal City, CA
· Screenings extended through August 17
· 12:15 am screenings added beginning on August 31

TCL Chinese Theater IMAX – Hollywood CA
· Screenings extended through August 17

Regal Edwards Ontario Palace & IMAX – Ontario, CA
· Screenings extended through August 17

Regal Irvine Spectrum 21 + IMAX – Irvine CA
· Screenings extended through August 17

Esquire IMAX – Sacramento, CA
· Screenings extended through August 17

Regal Hacienda Crossings & IMAX – Dublin, CA
· Screenings extended through August 17

Florida
AutoNation IMAX, Museum of Discovery & Science - Fort Lauderdale, FL
· Screenings extended through August 17

Georgia
Regal Mall of Georgia & IMAX - Buford, GA
· Screenings extended through August 17

Indiana
IMAX Theatre at Indiana State Museum - Indianapolis, IN
· Screenings extended through August 17

Michigan
Chrysler IMAX Dome Theatre, Michigan Science Center – Detroit, MI
· Screenings extended through August 17

New York
AMC Lincoln Square 13 & IMAX - New York, NY
· Screenings extended through August 17

Pennsylvania
Regal UA King of Prussia & IMAX - King of Prussia, PA
· Screenings extended through August 17

Texas
AMC Rivercenter 11 & IMAX - San Antonio, TX
· Screenings extended through August 17

Cinemark 17 & IMAX – Dallas, TX
· Screenings extended

Tennessee
Regal Opry Mills & IMAX – Nashville, TN
· Screenings extended through August 17

Canada
Scotiabank Chinook & IMAX – Calgary, AB
· Screenings extended through August 17

Scotiabank Edmonton & IMAX – Edmonton, AB
· Screenings extended through August 17

Cineplex Cinemas Langley & IMAX – Langley, BC
· Screenings extended through August 17
Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga & IMAX – Mississauga, ON
· Screenings extended through August 17

Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan & IMAX – Woodbridge ,ON
· Screenings extended through August 17

Kramer IMAX, Saskatchewan Science Centre – Regina, SK
· Screenings extended through August 17

UK
BFI IMAX, British Film Institute - London, UK

Vue Manchester IMAX & The Printworks – Manchester, UK
The Ronson Theatre at the Science Museum – London, UK

Australia
IMAX, Melbourne Museum – Melbourne, AU
· Screenings extended through September 25

Czech Republic
IMAX Theatre, Palac Flora – Prague

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We’ll do our best to keep this list updated. You can always check out new showtimes at a theatre near you on imax.com. 

A four-time collaborator with director Christopher Nolan, cinematographer Hotye van Hoytema is no stranger to shooting for IMAX. With an over 25-year career, you’ve seen his work in films like NOPE, DUNKIRK, INTERSTELLAR, and HER among numerous others. Most recently, he ed us in innovating for OPPENHEIMER, being the first ever DP to shoot on IMAX black & white film. Ever. Read on for his insider take on the tech, the challenges of shooting big, and experiencing stories in IMAX.*  
 
1. WHAT’S IT LIKE FILMING UP-CLOSE DIALOGUE SCENES WITH AN IMAX FILM CAMERA? 
 
It’s very intimidating for the actors at first. If you're not an IMAX veteran, the sound can be a new element on the set. Very often we shoot dialogue scenes. We shot it with a dialogue appropriate camera, which in the case of OPPENHEIMER, is the System 65 studio camera. It’s quiet so the actors can play out their scenes, they can hear, they can hone their performances. But very often if we really want that scene on IMAX, which we almost always do, after we have done all the takes and it has become muscle memory and it's within the blood of the actors, we do several takes on IMAX and at that moment you know the actors have their own prior performances to lean back on.  
 
2. HOW DO YOU APPROACH SHOTS FOR IMAX’S EXPANDED ASPECT RATIO? 
 
IMAX is much more vertical but because of the proximity of watching something in an IMAX theatre the way you perceive frames is very different. You are sort of forced to think in a more visceral way to experience a frame. If you sit far away from a screen, you can look at a frame and you can be very analytical about it. You can very easily notice that the frame is sort of heavily weighted to the left or to the right, has a lot of negative space. Whereas if you sit very close to a screen and it's above you, on your left side, and to your right side, that sort of intellectual awareness of the frame doesn't really exist. So, it becomes much more about what you see in the center, what's close, what is sharp, and what remains in your peripheral vision. 
 
3. CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE BLACK AND WHITE IMAX FILM? 
 
They initially said, “well, we don't know, but we sure can try.” After a couple of months, they managed to come with two boxes of IMAX 70MM film stock with a double emulsion over it and we started testing it. We started to learn that it was not all that easy. That's kind of where our black and white adventure started. We had to re-engineer the cameras a little bit. The transparency of the of the backing layer of the black and white film and the light that bounces back, you get all these weird light artifacts when you run black and white film through the camera. So, IMAX created different film gates for the camera for us. 
 
4. HOW DID THE BLACK AND WHITE SCENES LOOK ON SCREEN? 
 
We shot tests and had Robert Downey Jr and Cillian Murphy there. We shot portraits of them and watched them on the screen, and it was absolutely mind blowing for us. I've never seen anything like it. 
 
5. HOW DID YOU SHOOT THE EXPLOSION SCENES, LIKE THE TRINITY TEST? 
 
We’re always at safe distances. Then there's of course the miniature version of doing what we do. It's doing things out in the desert. You know scale becomes a very abstract understanding, so by combination of focal lengths and sizes of your exposure you can create illusion of size. Safe distances, forced perspective, and clever cutting I would say. 
 
*Interview is a transcript excerpt from Hoyte’s Instagram takeover of @IMAX. It has been edited for clarity & length.  

Screenings of OPPENHEIMER in IMAX have been extended until August 17th. View new showtimes near you. 4m1ad

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“IMAX film brings images to life. From resolution and color to sharpness and overall quality, there is nothing compared to using IMAX film cameras. The IMAX film format is the Gold Standard of motion picture photography.” 25f3e

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OPPENHEIMER will be proudly presented at select IMAX 70mm film locations delivering a distinctive and unique way to experience the film, the way director Christopher Nolan intended.

This is a special one for us, because it’ll be the first time ever that you’ll get to see stunning black & white photography shot on specialty IMAX film. Naturally, we’re pretty excited to share this riveting story with the cinema purists who know that a film of this magnitude can only be experienced in IMAX.

In IMAX theatres featuring 15 perf / 70mm film, these scenes will expand images up to a 1.43:1 aspect ratio.

Experience OPPENHEIMER in IMAX 70mm Film only at the select locations listed below. Hurry, tickets are on sale now and only available for a limited time.

Canada 
Scotiabank Chinook & IMAX – Calgary, AB 
Scotiabank Edmonton & IMAX – Edmonton, AB 
Cineplex Cinemas Langley & IMAX – Langley, BC 
Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga & IMAX – Mississauga, ON 
Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan & IMAX – Woodbridge ,ON 
Kramer IMAX, Saskatchewan Science Centre – Regina, SK 
 
UK 
BFI IMAX, British Film Institute - London, UK 
Vue Manchester IMAX & The Printworks – Manchester, UK 
The Ronson Theatre at the Science Museum – London, UK 
  
Australia 
IMAX, Melbourne Museum – Melbourne, AU 
 
Czech Republic 
IMAX Theatre, Palac Flora – Prague 
 
United States:  
Arizona 
Harkins Arizona Mills 25 & IMAX – Tempe, AZ 
California 
AMC Metreon 16 & IMAX - San Francisco, CA 
Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood & IMAX - Universal City, CA 
TCL Chinese Theater IMAX – Hollywood CA 
Regal Edwards Ontario Palace & IMAX – Ontario, CA 
Regal Irvine Spectrum 21 + IMAX – Irvine CA 
Esquire IMAX – Sacramento, CA 
Regal Hacienda Crossings & IMAX – Dublin, CA 
  
Florida 
AutoNation IMAX, Museum of Discovery & Science - Fort Lauderdale, FL 
  
Georgia 
Regal Mall of Georgia & IMAX - Buford, GA 
  
Indiana 
IMAX Theatre at Indiana State Museum - Indianapolis, IN 
  
Michigan 
Chrysler IMAX Dome Theatre, Michigan Science Center – Detroit, MI 
Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX - Grand Rapids, MI 
  
New York 
AMC Lincoln Square 13 & IMAX - New York, NY 
  
Pennsylvania 
Regal UA King of Prussia & IMAX - King of Prussia, PA 
  
Rhode Island 
Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX – Providence, RI 
  
Texas 
AMC Rivercenter 11 & IMAX - San Antonio, TX 
Cinemark 17 & IMAX – Dallas, TX 
  
Tennessee 
Regal Opry Mills & IMAX – Nashville, TN 
 
For all IMAX 70mm OPPENHEIMER showtimes, CLICK HERE, and for all other IMAX showtimes of OPPENHEIMER, CLICK HERE.