The Revival of Analog: What Lucasfilm's IMAX 70mm Plans Reveal About Our Relationship With Legacy Lucasfilm's announcement that the original "Star Wars" and its latest installment, "Star Wars: Starfighter," will be screened in IMAX 70mm has sparked excitement among film enthusiasts.
This move is more than just a marketing gimmick; it reflects our collective desire to re experience classic films.
The decision to screen the original "Star Wars" from its 1977 cut is significant, as it nods to preservationists who argue that the remastered version sanitizes the film's gritty, analog charm.