IMAX Vaughan Dirty Screen Upgrade Request
Disclaimer: I apologize in advance because I know this is going to sound super nitpicky to most folks, but those of you who are sensitive to stuff like this may agree with me.
Cineplex Vaughan’s IMAX screen has been super dirty for a very long time. During panning shots, or when there’s a moving object against a solid background, you’ll notice vertical streaks across the entire screen that are insanely distracting. If you don’t understand what I’m talking about, I’ve attached a picture from the spice mining preview of Dune part two that played before the Tenet rerelease in 2024 (before anyone calls me an asshole for pulling my phone out in the middle of a movie, this was literally the minute the preview started and people were still walking to their seats). This picture honestly doesn’t do a good job in showcasing how prominent the lines actually are, especially in motion, but it’s the only one I have. Those faint lines in the picture are MUCH darker and way more visible to your eyes irl.
This wasn’t really an issue for Project Hail Mary which is mostly set in space, or Sinners which is very dark for most of the runtime. This issue stands out most in films with vast landscapes of solid/bright backgrounds e.g. Dune part two. Watching Dune here was honestly incredibly distracting, as most of the movie takes place outdoors in the sand. This is the reason I bring this up, because both The Odyssey and Dune part three look like they’ll have a lot of bright outdoor scenes, and I’m worried the dirty screen will once again pull me out of the movie being projected.
I tolerate this because I love the IMAX 70mm format, and given how Vaughan is the only place in Canada receiving prints for 90% of films, I have no other choice. But since 2026 seems to be the biggest year for the format in over a decade, as well as the huge increase in demand from audiences, I think it’s fair to say an upgrade is warranted at Cineplex Vaughan.
Please email cqo@imax.com and share this issue with them if you agree with me (or even if you don’t and just want to help anyway). Request an upgrade. I think we’re overdue for one.
TL;DR: Cineplex Vaughan IMAX has distracting vertical streaks due to a dirty screen. I’d like help in getting it cleaned/replaced/upgraded.