The International Journal of Motion Picture Production Techniques May 1991 Vol.72No.5 Features 24 Popcorn;Terror in the Theater Jamaica stands in for U.S. 35 Spartacus: A Spectacle Revisited 1960 epic restored, revived, remembered 42 The Heat Is On in Backdraft Salomon trains camera on dangers of firefighting 52 Cinematography Awards Nominees Feted ASC and Academy recognize the superlative 67 Scientific and Technical Awards Behind the 69 advances hailed New Technology for Keeping No 75 scenes more Atlanta's Three Your Cool hot under the collar Olympic Dream Comes True format lends "gee whiz" impact screen Departments 10 Ask ASC 14 What's New 79 The Bookshelf 82 Classified Ads 87 Ad Index 88 The Last Page On Our Cover: Fireman emerges from the flames in a scene from Backdraft. (Photo by Bill Foley) Contributing Authors: Ron Magid Bob Fisher Frank Thompson John White