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An LA projectionist breaks down the 70mm hype over 'The Odyssey'
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The conversation aimed to clarify the appeal of 70mm IMAX, which is becoming a preferred format for filmmakers and audiences alike.
In Los Angeles , the 70mm IMAX format of Christopher Nolan's film is generating interest. To understand this trend, LAist host Julia Paskin spoke with Taylor Umphenour, a local IMAX projectionist. The conversation aimed to clarify the appeal of 70mm IMAX, which is becoming a preferred format for filmmakers and audiences alike.
Umphenour explained the basics of IMAX 70mm in comparison to other film formats. Further details about the discussion and the 70mm IMAX format are available from the source, including an explanation of how IMAX 70mm works and its advantages.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Los Angeles, the 70mm IMAX format of Christopher Nolan's film is generating interest. To understand this trend, LAist host Julia Paskin spoke with Taylor Umphenour, a local IMAX projectionist. The…
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