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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Medium Cool
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 58 (Mar 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Robert Forster, Verna Bloom, Peter Bonerz, Marianna Hill & Harold Blankenship

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 2
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.paramount.com/homevideo

Special Features
Includes audio commentary by editorial consultant Paul Golding, actress Mariana Hill, and director/writer/cinematographer Haskell Wexler; and a trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 06907
(MPAA Rating): R
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(Retail Price): $29.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 111
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1969
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 12/11/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Haskell Wexler
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Medium Cool was filmed against the backdrop of the 1968 Democratic Convention by Oscar

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD has a rough, raw appearance (the film was originated in 16mm). Images can be sharp and detailed at times, while other times appearing smeared and undefined. Colors are generally well balanced throughout. As expected, film grain and artifacts are revealed from the source element. Overall, the DVD nicely captures the artfully created movie. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby