"A More Boxier Feel": Aspect Ratio, Architecture, and Ecology in A Cure for Wellness (2016)
Figure 5 – Nature in a Box: A Cure for Wellness, and 1.66:1 This brings us back to Bozelli’s comments with which this article began. The digital reconstruction of an aspect ratio that emerged in the 1950s, but has been used sparingly since, demands consideration of its particular qualities and features. In the 1950s, the coming of Cinerama and CinemaScope led Paramount to develop VistaVision and the 1.66:1 ratio, which was initially marketed as a taller and “more comfortable viewing experience.” [21] Supposedly, it allowed filmmakers to compose images with a greater deal of control ...
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