Backstage at TCM Fest: VistaVision's Big Comeback Artwork

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Backstage at TCM Fest: VistaVision's Big Comeback

May 24, 2025 • Adam & Charlotte • Season 4 • Episode 5

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival, where VistaVision made a spectacular return to the big screen!

We take you inside the magic of the festival, from the installation of VistaVision projectors in the legendary Chinese Theatre to the building of rare 8-perf film prints for Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and We're No Angels. We’ve got stories, secrets, and stunning footage of these screenings coming together.

Charlotte shares clips from her standing-room-only History of VistaVision presentation, and Adam ambushes her with red carpet footage she definitely didn’t approve!

Whether you're a film nerd, restoration geek, or just love classic Hollywood, this episode is packed with widescreen drama, archival magic, and movie love.

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