Nashville can see "The Odyssey" as Nolan intended

Nashville is one of the few places in the country not in a 70mm IMAX desert.

Why it matters: The purest form of Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster "The Odyssey" can only be seen in theaters equipped with 70mm IMAX screens.

Zoom in: Regal Opry Mills is home to one of just 25 U.S. theaters with a 70mm IMAX screen.

• View the full list on the IMAX website.

Context: The 70mm IMAX screens offer the highest-quality image and sound from the original film.

• Nolan previously shot portions of his films in 70mm, like "Oppenheimer," but "The Odyssey" was the first narrative film to be shot entirely using IMAX cameras, according to IMAX.

How it works: A standard film strip is 35mm. A 70mm print is physically larger, allowing for higher image resolution.

• IMAX screens also display a taller image, letting audiences see larger, more encompassing visuals.
• Normally, filmmakers will only film parts of their movie on IMAX since the cameras for it are bulky, noisy and expensive.

If you go: You can still get tickets to see the movie at Regal Opry Mills. You may have to settle for a seat near the front or wait a while to see it. Nate is going next week.

• Adam couldn't wait and is seeing "The Odyssey" tonight, but not on IMAX.

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