The Favorite — how do I learn to stop worrying and love optical distortion

In one previous post on the subject of circular framing in cinema, I mentioned that filmmakers have been largely cautious about the use of fisheye lenses because of its circular frame and the optical distortion caused. Some recent experiments (Lucifer, or I’m Not Madame Bovary) indicate that the circular frame may be okay; but the ultra wide angle distortion is hard to swallow.

Therefore I am really surprised to see that such distortions made frequent appearances in a recent film, The Favorite.