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    Laurel Canyon
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 76 (Sept 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Frances McDormand, Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Natascha McElhone & Alessandro Nivola

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.sonypictures.com
    http://www.sonyclassics.com
    Special Features
    Extras include audio commentary by director Lisa Cholodenko, a 22-minute discussion with Cholodenko regarding the making of Laurel Canyon, and cast and director biographies.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 00216
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Sexuality, language and drug use
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 103
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2002
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/15/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Lisa Cholodenko
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    Story Synopsis:
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    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture is quite pleasing, Colors are well balanced, with rich hues, natural fleshtones, and deep blacks. The picture is sharp and nicely detailed, offering nicely balanced contrast and shadow delineation. Lots of natural light floods through the windows, providing light to the interiors. Edge enhancement is often present, but its distraction is generally minor. Pixelization is only occasionally noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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