Christopher Nolan's epic 'The Odyssey' will screen in 70mm at Westwood's historic Village Theatre for a three-week engagement starting July 17, 2026. The engagement is a special arrangement between Universal and the Village Directors Circle, the collective led by Jason Reitman that bought the theater in 2024. The American Cinematheque will program and operate the screenings, which will run three times daily as a fundraising effort before the 95-year-old theater closes for a 12-month renovation this fall.
christopher nolan's the odyssey is getting a three-week 70mm run at westwood's village theatre starting july 17. the theater — bought by jason reitman's directors circle in 2024 — will close for a year-long renovation after this. screenings are three times a day, organized by the american cinematheque as a fundraiser.
Story is specific, well-sourced with two major outlets, fills a coverage gap in film_tv (currently 10 stories but no recent Nolan coverage), and is culturally relevant to internet culture as it highlights a director-driven initiative to preserve theatrical exhibition.
This engagement underscores the ongoing revival of classic cinema exhibition, with Nolan's commitment to 70mm drawing audiences to a historic venue before its extended closure. It also highlights the role of filmmaker-led initiatives like the Village Directors Circle in preserving theatrical experiences amid industry shifts toward streaming.
nolan keeps the 70mm dream alive, and this run is a last chance to see a historic theater before it goes dark for a year. it's a win for film nerds and a sign that directors still care about the big-screen experience.
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