On Tue, 13 Jun 2000 00:05:03 -0400, Dave DeBarger <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>FWIW, I received today a press packet on the new IMAX film "Galapagos,"
>due in the theaters in October.  ... The pictures included in the
>packetare great -- I'm looking forward to seeing the film if it ever
>reaches our little town!

Saw it in Honolulu last week.  :-)   The best part was that it was shown
in 3-D so that besides the 5-story high screen, you can see the critters
coming right to you face ... and hands reaching out from the audience. :-)

>Focuses on the work of a marine biologist studying the aquatic life
>surrounding the island.  Includes u/w footage shot from a deep
>submersible in shallow water and down to 1300 feet.

As I mentioned in reply to Crusty's Galapagos trip report, the film
was only about 45 minutes, and most of the footage was ABOVE water.
Still well worth the few $$ to see.

-- Bob.