Avatar in 3D IMAX

I saw Avatar in 3D IMAX a few days ago at the Boeing IMAX theater at Pacific Science Center.  I had previously seen the movie in 2D and wanted to see how such a beautiful movie would appear in 3D.

I have to say, I was disappointed.  I don't know the cinematic words for this, but the parts of the scene that would be out-of-focus (say vegetation that was far away) seemed very strange in the 3D format.

I don't know if the projection was from film or digital either, but I don't think the clarity was as high in 3D IMAX either.

If another film comes out and I have a 2D vs 3D choice like that I think I'll choose 2D.

HOWEVER, THE SOUND!  The IMAX sound was absolutely awe inspiring.  I can't say how good it was because I don't know how to describe it.  While you might think that 3D puts you in the scene -- not in this case.  It was totally the sound.  Just stellar.

Dan

Thistle Theater -- Auntie Lena’s African Stories

Last night we went to Thistle Theater to see Auntie Lena's African Stories.  Thistle is a puppet company based in Seattle.

I must say that it was very good and appropriate for the 3-10 crowd.

Thistle specializes in Bunraku-style puppetry.  In this style the puppeteers are dressed head to toe in black and so are "invisible".  It's very compelling.

We saw the performance at Sunset Hill Community Club in Ballard.  They do tour around the area.

Dan

Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes

If you enjoy Lake Wobegon, you should check out Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes which I enjoyed this weekend.

Garrison Keillor is one of these 60-something high energy people who only gets better at what they do.  He's been doing A Prairie Home Companion for over 30-years and it would appear that he loves it even more than when he started.

The documentary directors follow him around for a few months and much of the dialog consists of Keillor's dialog during interviews -- although you rarely see him being interviewed.

I'm rating 5 of 5 on NetFlix.

Dan