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Twisters Landed An Amazing Filmmaking Perk With Steven Spielberg's Support
By WITNEY SEIBOLD
In an increasingly rare privilege in the modern age, "Twisters" was shot on 35mm film, mostly to capture the same look as the 1996 original.
Director Lee Isaac Chung recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his choice to use 35mm, and how he wouldn't have been allowed to without Steven Spielberg.
Many filmmakers prefer the visual timbre of 35mm film, and Chung was eager to switch to celluloid to make "Twisters." Film requires more time than shooting on digital.
Studios dislike the delays, but Chung stuck by his guns. Once Spielberg made a call to Universal, Chung was permitted to shoot however he wanted.