Each of the three ratios is used to reflect cinematic history during the respective period that it depicts.

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1985 to the Present, More or Less Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

The 1960s Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

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The 1930s Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1

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