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VistaVision Returns: Anderson Revives Classic Film Format

3/5/2026

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Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another revives VistaVision, last used in 1961.
The film was shot on antique VistaVision cameras, highlighting the format's high resolution.
Giovanni Ribisi, owner of a Beaumont VistaVision camera, praises its tactile, immersive quality.
The production used innovative techniques to adapt cameras for shooting despite noise and time limits.
The VistaVision release marks a milestone as audiences witness the revival after more than 60 years.

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Story summary

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another revives VistaVision, last used in 1961.
The film was shot on antique VistaVision cameras, highlighting the format's high resolution.
Giovanni Ribisi, owner of a Beaumont VistaVision camera, praises its tactile, immersive quality.
The production used innovative techniques to adapt cameras for shooting despite noise and time limits.
The VistaVision release marks a milestone as audiences witness the revival after more than 60 years.