Palm Springs 70mm Film Festival Brings Classics to Camelot Theatre
The Palm Springs 70mm Film Festival returns this weekend at the iconic Camelot Theatre within the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Attendees can enjoy classic films such as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Boogie Nights,” and “Lawrence of Arabia” in a breathtaking large format. Roger Adams, the theater's technical director, noted its original design for 70mm screenings. Festival director Lauren Wolfer remarked on the enduring appeal of physical film, especially in today's digital age. Despite the format's resurgence, a shortage of trained projectionists poses a challenge for future screenings of highly anticipated films.
Key facts
- Palm Springs 70mm Film Festival takes place this weekend.
- Screenings at historic Camelot Theatre, Palm Springs Cultural Center.
- Lineup includes Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Boogie Nights, Lawrence of Arabia.
- Technical director: Roger Adams.
- Festival director and producer: Lauren Wolfer.
- 70mm film is almost 3.5 times larger than standard 35mm.
- Revival of 70mm driven by Christopher Nolan and Ryan Coogler.
- Nolan's The Odyssey shot entirely on IMAX (15-perforation frames).
Entities
Artists
- Christopher Nolan
- Ryan Coogler
Institutions
- Palm Springs 70mm Film Festival
- Camelot Theatre
- Palm Springs Cultural Center
- USA Today
Locations
- Palm Springs
- United States