What Was Cinerama — The Ultimate Widescreen Experience
In the 21st century, widescreen cinema is a given, from the televisions we have in our homes to the movies we see at the theater. It seems widescreen is everywhere we look, but it was not always this way. Televisions used to have a square aspect ratio, looking a lot like the movies of the day; this meant many people could enjoy movies at home without losing too much in the process. Add in the rise of suburbs and expendable money for more leisure activities, and you are looking at an American public that had more to do besides go…
