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    Lady Sings The Blues
    Special Collector's Edition
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 104 (Jan 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Diana Ross & Billy Dee Williams

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 2.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
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    Special Features
    Special features include commentary by executive producer Berry Gordy, director Sidney Turie, and artist manager Shelly Berger; a 23-minute "Behind The Blues: Lady Sings The Blues" featurette; and seven deleted scenes.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 08374
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $14.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 144
    (Color Type): Color With B/W Sequences
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1972
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 11/08/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): Sidney J. Furie
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Diana Ross stars in a memorable performance as the gifted and talented Billie Holiday in "Lady Sings The Blues." While laying on the floor of a prison cell in a strait jacket, the blues singing sensation reflects on her life. Nominated for five Academy Awards

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.32:1 DVD picture looks dated, with soft, sometimes hazy visuals. Colors can be nicely balanced, with accurate fleshtones and generally deep blacks. The source element is revealing of some dirt and minor film grain. Pixelization is minimal. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    Although hiss and hum has been cleaned up nicely, the Dolby

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