When Blockbusters Attack

We have officially entered blockbuster movie season, which depending on your perspective, is either a vast wasteland of sequels or the mother load of entertainment-packed film going. If you, like me, harbor a secret and self-depreciating love of large scale action films of a certain caliber the only place to see Superman (or similar large scale cult film – like say Pirates of the Caribbean) would be the Cinerama Theater . There you will join equally enthusiastic filmgoers in watching your movie of choice unfold on the huge 90 foot-long screen while surrounded by an impressive audio system. All of this state-of-the-art moviegoing splendor is to be found in Paul Allen's recently renovated theater that still honors it 1967 origins. The one detractor from this Theater's perfection is the lack of stadium seating, although, the sparkly, star-like ceiling does assuage the offense to some degree. Thus, my other preferred theater for blockbusters of this ilk is the Boeing I-Max Theater . There you descend into an underground theater nestled like a half-buried spaceship in the heart of the Pacific Science Center. The I-Max offers a satisfyingly unobstructed view of its immense screen with my preferred stadium seating, which in this case, balances out the somewhat corporate atmosphere of the theater as a whole. If ever you get the chance, go see a movie offering at the I-Max in 3-D; it will return you with delight to your wonderstruck childhood - and you get to wear cool goggles.