A recent Reddit query highlights demand for a non-existent IMAX 70mm screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey on August 19, confusing it with Christopher Nolan's new film. Here's where to actually catch the classic movie.

If you're hunting for a ticket to "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm on August 19, like a recent query spotted on Reddit, brace yourself: 2001: A Space Odyssey isn't slated for any such screenings in the Bay Area, at least not in its rare 70mm IMAX glory. There's been a lot of confusion lately, as Christopher Nolan's new film, confusingly also titled The Odyssey, has monopolized the precious 70mm IMAX screens. Its tickets at venues like AMC Metreon 16 were snapped up almost a year in advance.

While the dream of seeing that particular sci-fi classic in its original premium format on August 19 is off the table, Stanley Kubrick fans aren't entirely out of luck. The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is hosting 2001: A Space Odyssey as part of a Kubrick retrospective. It will be shown on August 16 (Sunday) and August 23 (Sunday), both at BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. Note: These are 4K digital restorations, not IMAX 70mm. Tickets are typically $14 general admission, $12 for seniors/students/disabled, free for BAMPFA members and UC Berkeley students. Check their website for exact showtimes and to purchase tickets closer to the date.

The insider tip: For specialized screenings like IMAX 70mm reissues, set up immediate alerts from venue official sites, not aggregators or social media. The booking window is narrow for these, and genuine archival screenings are a different beast than new blockbusters.

What I'd do if I only had two hours: I'd grab a ticket to the 4K restoration at BAMPFA. It's not the full 70mm IMAX experience, but it’s still 2001 on a big screen, and that's a classic worth seeing in any format.