Any cinephiles reading this have seen Kodak’s DOUBLE-X 5222 shine its magic even if they didn’t know it. It’s the stock that Manhattan, Schindler’s List and Raging Bull were shot on, as well as parts of Casino Royale, Kill Bill, and Momento. When shot properly, it yields fantastic results.
Those familiar with Cinestill’s films may recognize DOUBLE-X as their “BwXX” — they are one and the same. I bulk load Kodak’s motion picture stock, but a review of Double-X can be seen as a simultaneous review of “BwXX”.
A note for the technically inclined: Cinestill’s 50D and 800T offerings are modified Vision3 stocks which have had their anti-halation layer (remjet) removed, creating a unique glow around severe highlights. DOUBLE-X has no anti-halation layer, so Cinestill’s BwXX is identical to the stock straight from Kodak.