Film critics might be split over Quentin Tarantino's legacy, but there's no denying the interest and intrigue that goes along with each new Tarantino movie. Of course, his upcoming ensemble flick is no different.

"The Hateful Eight" is one of the most eagerly awaited movies left to hit cinemas in 2015. When it does come this holiday season, folks in selected theaters can see it in "glorious" Ultra Panavision 70 mm photography. However, the majority of moviegoers will have to settle with a different and slightly shorter version of the film.

The 52-year-old screenwriter and director sat down with Variety recently to talk about the film as well as to reveal the reason behind the varying formats.

"I actually changed the cutting slightly for a couple of the multiplex scenes because it's not [the 70mm version]. Now it's on Showtime Extreme. You're watching it on TV, and you just kind of want to watch a movie on your couch... It was awesome in the bigness of 70, but sitting on your couch, maybe it's not so awesome. So I cut it up a little bit. It's a little less precious about itself," said Tarantino.

Simply put, the limited "roadshow" engagement version will hit cinemas two weeks earlier and will project in 70 mm. It will also be marginally longer and more stylized.

Tarantino explained that this version will both have an overture and an intermission, giving the romp an added six and a half more screen time than the other.

The two-time Oscar winner reiterated that he was not instructed to trim the film for wider release. He said that he did it since he liked the idea of the roadshow experience having a bit more exclusiveness.

"Nor did I want to treat the multiplex release like this left-handed version, either," claimed the director. So he adjusted specific scenes from the film to better accommodate the separate viewing experiences.

Those who would see "The Hateful Eight" in a regular cinema will not be shortchanged since Tarantino has made clear that it's the best possible version.

"The 70 is the 70. You've paid the money. You've bought your ticket. So you're there. I've got you," he assured.

Over 100 cinemas across the country have been and will be modified to conform to the 70mm showing, some at Tarantino's expense.

Fans over the North Atlantic will have to wait for official word though since the number of cinemas that will screen the 70mm version in the UK hasn't been announced yet. However, The Prince Charles in London and several Picturehouse Cinemas are expected to have the capability, as per Empire Online.

"The Hateful Eight" will release on Christmas day 2015 as roadshow screening in 70mm film format before releasing digitally in cinemas on Jan. 8, 2016.