BvS All Things Batman v Superman: An Open Discussion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Part 272

[Rorschach2012]

i won't be surprised if Brother Eye, Luthor, Waller, Lord and the Omacs are the villains of JL1

Snyder's Blue Beetle comments start making more sense then

Also, it may just be Waller and Lex as the villains, with no Lord

 

[Bane Cook]

What are you talking about?

I'm referring to DarthAlani's post. I'm trying to figure out what he's talking about.

Trolls are starting to go on the attack. Claiming this movie was met with a huge amount of negative reviews.

 

[flickchick85]

I'm still utterly perplexed by all the IMAX/lie-MAX talk. the extensive research I am doing doesn't help much either. Apparently my local IMAX at one point was a "real IMAX" but has since been converted to a "Digital IMAX"(Not 4K laser) - BUT during Interstellar, the screen expanded during select scenes to fill the traditional large IMAX screen. So end story, STILL not sure what the difference is.

The line is becoming increasingly blurred as more and more traditional 1570 IMAX film venues are converting to digital, maintaining the standard IMAX screen-size, but now with either a digital or laser projector. The term "Lie-MAX" came about because when IMAX first made a deal with prominent theater chains like AMC and Regal to install "IMAX" screens and sound systems in their regular theaters, most of those screens were only 1/4 the size of a proper IMAX screen, and didn't use 70mm film like the real ones. THOSE are what we used to designate as digital IMAXes, or LieMAXes. And they are still probably the most common ones and far inferior to the "real" IMAX experience, imo. However, as I said, a lot of the "real" IMAXes are now making the inevitable conversion to either digital or laser projection, so the difference in image quality with LieMAXes isn't as apparent as it used to be - just a (massive) difference in screen size remains.

Here's an article discussing the difference: http://www.ifc.com/2011/12/imax-guide

 

[titansupes]

i won't be surprised if Brother Eye, Luthor, Waller, Lord and the Omacs are the villains of JL1

Snyder's Blue Beetle comments start making more sense then

Also, it may just be Waller and Lex as the villains, with no Lord

Lord would have to be in it. Somebody needs to get their neck snapped.

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

Still can't find any solid spoilers

 

[flickchick85]

The Universe is protecting you from yourself.

 

[matt47]

The Universe is protecting you from yourself.

This. I am so happy that there haven't been any spoilers because I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo weak.

 

[Silliminite]

Still can't find any solid spoilers

The Universe is protecting you from yourself.

VisionsVision has the power to wipe out the entire Hype's sanity.

 

[Aquafinn90]

The line is becoming increasingly blurred as more and more traditional 1570 IMAX film venues are converting to digital, maintaining the standard IMAX screen-size, but now with either a digital or laser projector. The term "Lie-MAX" came about because when IMAX first made a deal with prominent theater chains like AMC and Regal to install "IMAX" screens and sound systems in their regular theaters, most of those screens were only 1/4 the size of a proper IMAX screen, and didn't use 70mm film like the real ones. THOSE are what we used to designate as digital IMAXes, or LieMAXes. And they are still probably the most common ones and far inferior to the "real" IMAX experience, imo. However, as I said, a lot of the "real" IMAXes are now making the inevitable conversion to either digital or laser projection, so the difference in image quality with LieMAXes isn't as apparent as it used to be - just a (massive) difference in screen size remains.

Here's an article discussing the difference: http://www.ifc.com/2011/12/imax-guide

Yeah, I read that one already. So in your opinion, is the standard large size IMAX screen that was recently converted to digital still closer to the "real" IMAX experience than the smaller "Lie-MAX" theaters?

 

[Tensor]

Completed the tests. They're not gonna turn me into some OMAC slave thing, right ? t:

Only if you're into that kinda thing...

 

[flickchick85]

Yeah, I read that one already. So in your opinion, is the standard large size IMAX screen that was recently converted to digital still closer to the "real" IMAX experience than the smaller "Lie-MAX" theaters?

Definitely. They're both digital, but at least the former maintains the size of the original IMAX experience, which is half of what makes "The IMAX Experience" in the first place.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

I think that big ole Omega symbol in BvS tells us where the big story of the DCEU is going. I can't for myself get behind the OMAC/Brother Eye idea now without something more concrete. For all we know the OS stuff is connected to teasing Brainiac, or... Could just be viral marketing with no plot connection at all or minimal importance at best.

 

[Silliminite]

So second bunch of screenings today to be held at same time as yesterday?

 

[titansupes]

This. I am so happy that there haven't been any spoilers because I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo weak.

We're all in that boat right now, I think.

 

[Aquafinn90]

Definitely. They're both digital, but at least the former maintains the size of the original IMAX experience, which is half of what makes "The IMAX Experience" in the first place.

At least I have that going for me- So if I'm understanding this correctly, I am still getting the full image(during the filmed IMAX sequences) just not in the absolute best resolution, correct?


What was the reasoning behind converting traditional IMAX to digital, If they already had the best resolution before the conversion?

 

[morningmimosa]

This. I am so happy that there haven't been any spoilers because I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo weak.

Same.
Just read through the posts of BOZ on this other board where he answered some questions about the movie and I prayed the whole time that no spoilers would be dropped ... because lord help me, I am a weak man and wouldn't have looked away.

 

[CGNefarious]

You don't know who he is?

No. Should I? I saw from his twitter that he's a writer for The Wrap, a website I had not heard of before. While it may have been phrased slightly sarcastically, my question was legitimate.

 

[flickchick85]

At least I have that going for me- So if I'm understanding this correctly, I am still getting the full image(during the filmed IMAX sequences) just not in the absolute best resolution, correct?

Well, the newly converted "real" IMAX by me converted to a 4K laser projector, and that DID maintain the full image size for the IMAX-filmed Star Wars sequence. I may be wrong, but it's my understanding that ONLY the laser digital ones are capable of doing so, though. I think you are correct that a 2k digital projector wouldn't, even on a screen big enough for it.

What was the reasoning behind converting traditional IMAX to digital, If they already had the best resolution before the conversion?

Film, as great as it looks, is expensive and cumbersome (ESPECIALLY 70mm - you should see the size of the platters they run it from!!), and difficult to maintain for those not specifically trained to do so. And that training, proper projection training, is becoming a lost art. Films get so quickly scratched and botched up these days that it just makes the most economic sense for most exhibitors to make the switch considering how many films are now shot digitally anyway.

 

[Jumpman]

I think that big ole Omega symbol in BvS tells us where the big story of the DCEU is going. I can't for myself get behind the OMAC/Brother Eye idea now without something more concrete. For all we know the OS stuff is connected to teasing Brainiac, or... Could just be viral marketing with no plot connection at all or minimal importance at best.

I'm starting to think that Snyder is directing the forward narrative of the universe and all of these solo projects before JL PART 2 are kind of prequels.

We know WW is a prequel. SS isn't a prequel but it kind of is to whatever the solo Batfleck is gonna be. I'm thinking SS sets the stage for that film. Not quite sure about AQUAMAN or FLASH.

Still, with JL PART 2, I'm assuming being Snyder's last film he directs in the DC Universe, I'm think it's basically the end point of this first act/first part/first phase of the DC Universe. You could look at BvS, JL PART 1, and JL PART 2 as a trilogy.

I think that maybe why they're holding back GREEN LANTERN. Considering what the introduction of the GREEN LANTERN universe would mean and what it would bring to this universe, I wouldn't be too surprise that that film kicks off the next chapter of this universe. Get some type of intro in the JL PART 2 and boom.

I mean, there's just no way I don't see Zack Snyder not doing Darkseid. He's been building this thing and there's just no way that Snyder doesn't get to the do the big baddie of the DC Universe.

 

[DarthAlani]

Bane Cook, don't worry about the trolls. Each passing day, with more news that this film is not a disaster, shuts the up. While they continue to look idiotic.

 

[morningmimosa]

Bane Cook, don't worry about the trolls. Each passing day, with more news that this film is not a disaster, shuts the up. While they continue to look idiotic.

But every positive reaction comes from someone who was probably paid by WB or is a hardcore DC fanboy.

 

[DarthAlani]

Yeah that is one we are bound to hear. Along with how every review this week is from DC fanatics and not non-fanboys.

 

[Fedor]

Finally I can buy tickets to bvs. Sweden is always so slow in releasing tickets

Just got tickets to the first showing on the 22nd at 23:59.

IMAX at Mall of scandinavia here we come!

 

[RCM]

How many reactions do we have?

 

[Greens]

A handful.