OUTDOOR MOVIE at the NC STATE MUSEUM of ART

Showing:
Inception
(2010) PG-13

Date:
Friday, June 10, 2011 - 9:00pm

Time:
9 p.m.

Location:
NC Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC
27607

Phone:
(919) 715-5923

Website:
http://www.ncartmuseum.org/summer_movies/

Event Description:
$4 General admission Movies are free to NCMA members and children 6 and under.


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Ways to Watch Movies in Your Apartment

Think the only way to watch movies in your apartment is to turn on the tube? Think again. While popping a DVD into your entertainment system may be the standard way to watch movies at home, technology is making it easier to get your hands on a good flick 24/7.

If you want a great apartment movie night,

take your pick of these ways to watch movies in your apartment.

Rental stores

If you only watch movies every once in a while and are mostly interested in new releases, renting DVDs from a rental store is a good way to go. Rental stores stock large amounts of the latest movies, and as long as you get to the store before the weekend rush, you’re bound to get a copy of the DVD you want.

Renting DVDs from a store does have a few drawbacks: you have to spend time driving to the rental store; you need good credit to sign up for a membership; and if you don’t get your movie back on time you will be on the hook for late fees.

Pros: No obligation to rent DVDs; get your movies right away.

Cons: Limited selection of older and more obscure movies; can be more expensive than renting online; late fees; credit check required.

Rental mailing services

For people who watch movies more than once a month, rental mailing services like Netflix or Blockbuster Total Access can be cheap and convenient.

Price is one of the biggest perks of using a rental mailing service. Most services offer unlimited rentals for a low monthly fee. Rent just a few DVDs a month, and you could save money over renting from a brick and mortar store. And as an added bonus, rental DVD mailing services don’t charge late fees.

Rental mailing services also offer convenience. Simply choose your movie from an online catalogue, and it’s delivered to your mailbox from a local mailing center in a few days. When you’re done with the flick, all you have to do is mail it back in a pre-paid envelope or, in some cases, return it to a rental movie store.

There are a few drawbacks. Whether you rent only one movie per month or 20 you will pay the same monthly subscription cost. Also, once you send a DVD back to the service, you will usually have to wait a few days for your next selection to arrive. Because of this, you do not get the instant gratification of renting from a brick and mortar store.

Pros: Good deal for people who rent many DVDs; convenient; wide selection of movies.

Cons: Must pay monthly fee whether you take advantage of service or not; have to wait for selections to come in the mail.

Streaming video and downloads

Thanks to the Internet, you don’t even have to have a TV or DVD player to watch movies in your apartment.

If you’ve got the right hardware, you can watch movies on demand on your computer (or hook your computer up to your TV). Download sites like iTunes and Amazon allow users to rent or purchase movies at a lower cost than going to a rental store. If you have a Netflix subscription, you can also watch certain films on your computer or through some brands of DVR. There are no late fees, and all you have to do is push a button to get an instant download. Some sites like Hulu even offer movies for free.

However, to take advantages of these services, you will have to have a computer and Internet connection able to handle the streaming or downloading of the movie. If your computer is older or your Internet connection is not the fastest, this will not be the best option for you.

Pros: Instant access to movies; low cost; watch some movies free of charge.

Cons: People with older computers and slower Internet service might be frustrated by slow downloads.

Kiosks

DVD rental kiosks, like redbox, are another popular way to rent the latest movies. Typically found in grocery stores or malls, these kiosks are basically like vending machines for movies. Just swipe a credit or debit card, and one dollar buys you a rental for a day. When you’re done with the disc, you just return it to the kiosk. These machines are an easy option for many people because they don’t require a credit check or a membership.

Pros: No membership or credit check required; inexpensive.

Cons: Have to drive to kiosk location; limited movie selection.

With so many ways to watch movies in your apartment, you will be able to put together a great movie night anytime!

All you need now is the popcorn.

AWESOME RALEIGH MOVIE EXPERIENCE!

Why IMAX?
Boasting NC’s only 3D-capable giant screen, the Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh IS THE ultimate movie experience. You'll be blown away by the crystal clear IMAX movies shown on the giant 50-foot high screen.

With more than 200 films available, audiences have been taken to the far reaches of the earth, transported into the future and put into the driver’s seat through films such as Into the Deep 3D, Space Station 3D, and NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience. Hollywood films that have been digitally re-mastered into The IMAX Experience have entertained audiences like never before.

The IMAX 3D Experience
The IMAX Experience in 3D - the world's most immersive movie experience - has entertained and enlightened millions of people worldwide. With crystal clear, larger-than-life, 3D images complemented by exhilarating state-of-the-art surround sound, audiences feel as though they are in the movie.

IMAX 3D glasses are provided for use during all 3D films at the Wachovia IMAX Theatre.

The IMAX Film
IMAX 3D uses dual filmstrip technology, using two separate strips of film for both image capture and projection. IMAX is the world's largest film format using 15-perforation, 70mm film to create images of incredible sharpness. The 15/70-film format is ten times larger than conventional 35mm film. This makes it the largest commercial film ever invented. IMAX large format film is so strong it could be used to tow your car.

The IMAX 3D Camera
The IMAX 3D camera is one of the highest resolution image-capturing devices in the world. By simultaneously recording separate left- and right-eye images onto two 65mm wide filmstrips—one for each eye—the IMAX 3D camera helps to create spectacular high-resolution images characteristic of the wide field of view of IMAX presentations. Weighing between 42 and 100 pounds, these cameras are extremely versatile and can be used in virtually any environment—from outer space to the ocean floor, the top of Mt. Everest and all around the globe.

The IMAX 3D Projector
IMAX projectors are the most advanced, precise and powerful projectors ever built. The IMAX 3D projector simultaneously projects two strips of 15/70 film, one for each eye, onto a special IMAX 3D screen. Each member of the audience must wear IMAX 3D glasses, which channel the right-eye image to the right eye and the left-eye image to the left eye. The polarized lenses separate the left- and right-eye images. Light from the 7,000-watt lamp of an IMAX projector is so bright that, if one were operated on the moon, people on Earth could see it with the naked eye.

The IMAX Screen
Forty-five hundred times larger than an average TV screen, IMAX and IMAX 3D giant flat screens soar up to eight stories high and have a slight curvature that extends beyond the field of geometric recognition. Because these screens fill your peripheral vision, you feel like you’re right in the action. IMAX 3D screens are painted silver to maximize the amount of light reflected back to the audience.

IMAX Sound
The six-channel, multi-way digital IMAX speaker system with sub-bass utilizes 44 speakers grouped into six clusters behind the screen and at the rear of the theatre to deliver uncompressed sound that is simply unsurpassed in depth and clarity. Sixteen amplifiers generate more than 12,000 watts of power, not volume, to provide the audience with life-like sound. IMAX’s proprietary loudspeaker system delivers exacting volume and quality at every seat throughout the theatre. From a small drop of rain to an enormous clap of thunder, you'll hear every shade and subtlety, regardless of where you are sitting.