This week we conclude a two-part special that traces my entire history as a movie fan. In this episode, we focus on my obsession with 3D, IMAX, and the evolution of special effects. I recommend you watch the YouTube version because I’ve included lots of movie clips.
Links of Interest
For a complete list of movies mentioned in this episode, see the Contemplating Life website entry for this episode:
Original Georgetown Theater: https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/14978
Contemplating Life – Episode 51: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=283
New Georgetown Cinema: https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/48255
Renovation of Georgetown Cinema: https://www.wishtv.com/news/business/new-movie-theater-and-eatery-to-replace-old-georgetown-cinema-on-indys-west-side/
Lafayette Square Mall on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_Square_Mall
Lafayette Square renovation plans: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2024/01/25/sojos-capital-giving-update-on-former-lafayette-square-redevelopment/72323021007/
Eastwood Theater https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/5464
Fox Fanfare and Star Wars opening on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh1x9-e-E24
IMAX on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMAX
Omnimax and IMAX Dome on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMAX#Dome_and_Omnimax
Chicago Giant Dome Theater: https://www.msichicago.org/visit/private-events/event-spaces/giant-dome-theater/
“The Dream is Alive” entire film on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QemlhhQ-TpA?si=bVeJwL6k3fwS1ef2
Article on the conversion of Chicago Omnimax to Giant Dome Theater: https://wgntv.com/news/msi-giant-movie/
Air Force Museum Dayton Ohio: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/
Children’s Museum Indianapolis: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/
Iwerks Entertainment on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SimEx-Iwerks
Animator Ub Iwerks on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ub_Iwerks
White River IMAX: https://www.imax.com/imax-indiana-state-museum-oo
Dinosphere exhibit at the Children’s Museum: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/dinosphere
Indiana State Museum: https://www.indianamuseum.org/
United States Auto Club (USAC) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Auto_Club
Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Championship_Auto_Racing_Teams
“Imagine Indiana” full movie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j38-SkY7vpY
Contemplating Life – Episode 38: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=212
AMC 17 South Meridian Indianapolis: https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/indianapolis/amc-indianapolis-17
AMC 12 Traders Point: https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/indianapolis/amc-traders-point-12
Emagine 17 Noblesville: https://www.emagine-entertainment.com/theatres/emagine-noblesville/
IMAX Digital Media Remastering: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMAX#DMR_(Digital_Media_Remastering)
Rick Baker on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Baker
Douglas Trumbull on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Trumbull
Industrial Light and Magic on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Light_%26_Magic
View-Master on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/View-Master
Digital TV on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_television
Andretti Autosport on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andretti_Autosport
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