Re-release of Belle De Jour?

suomynona · 09-08-03, 05:38 AM

I was at Borders around a month ago and couldn't find "Anamorphic Widescreen"/16x9 on the information for the disc.

Last Tuesday (according to Amazon) "Belle De Jour" was re-released and is now enhanced for 16x9 tvs.

Did anyone pick this up? Can anyone confirm that this is a video upgrade for the disc. The reviews I read for the older version (if this is in fact a newer version and not just a price change) were that the video quality was awful.

Thanks in advance for your reply

mcarver · 09-08-03, 12:16 PM

I am not aware of a difference between the "re-release" and the original (other than the lower price). However, it does appear to be anamorphic. My copy is in the mail, and if no one else replies before I get a chance to check it out, I will let you know what I find out when it arrives.

chente · 09-08-03, 12:20 PM

Love this film. Thanks for the heads up.

FilmFanSea · 09-08-03, 01:42 PM

Beware: The Original Miramax release stated that it was "enhanced for 16x9 televisions", but it is not. The press release for that edition appears identical to that of the "new" release (it also promised an interview with Catherine Deneuve, which wasn't on the "first" release).

The final nail in the coffin is that the "first" release and the "new" release have the same UPC. That says to me that they're identical releases--the only difference is the MSRP.

This is my favorite Buñuel film--I would have gladly double-dipped for a new anamorphic transfer (the PQ of the "first" release is a little soft, and the colors a bit faded, but it's by no means "awful").

suomynona · 09-09-03, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mcarver
I am not aware of a difference between the "re-release" and the original (other than the lower price). However, it does appear to be anamorphic. My copy is in the mail, and if no one else replies before I get a chance to check it out, I will let you know what I find out when it arrives.

cool, i look forward to your update... thank you in advance

let's hope miramax finally got it together.

garmonbozia · 09-09-03, 06:04 PM

I am 99% sure that this "re-release" was just a price-drop and printing more of the same dvd. I would be shocked if this title was suddenly anamorphic.

jough · 09-09-03, 11:20 PM

Yes, both Belle de Jour and Purple Noon (Le Plein Soleil) are simply price drops.

09-08-03, 05:38 AM	#1
suomynona DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: seattle. Posts: 1,563	Re-release of Belle De Jour? I was at Borders around a month ago and couldn't find "Anamorphic Widescreen"/16x9 on the information for the disc. Last Tuesday (according to Amazon) "Belle De Jour" was re-released and is now enhanced for 16x9 tvs. Did anyone pick this up? Can anyone confirm that this is a video upgrade for the disc. The reviews I read for the older version (if this is in fact a newer version and not just a price change) were that the video quality was awful. Thanks in advance for your reply __________________ 2,556 dvds

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mcarver DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Posts: 1,985	I am not aware of a difference between the "re-release" and the original (other than the lower price). However, it does appear to be anamorphic. My copy is in the mail, and if no one else replies before I get a chance to check it out, I will let you know what I find out when it arrives. __________________ Michael's Movie Mayhem -- Region 1 DVD Database

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chente DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dark City Posts: 4,201	Love this film. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ My DVD Collection / DVD Trade List My HD DVD Collection / My Laserdisc Collection

09-08-03, 01:42 PM	#4
FilmFanSea Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 788	Beware: The Original Miramax release stated that it was "enhanced for 16x9 televisions", but it is not. The press release for that edition appears identical to that of the "new" release (it also promised an interview with Catherine Deneuve, which wasn't on the "first" release). The final nail in the coffin is that the "first" release and the "new" release have the same UPC. That says to me that they're identical releases--the only difference is the MSRP. This is my favorite Buñuel film--I would have gladly double-dipped for a new anamorphic transfer (the PQ of the "first" release is a little soft, and the colors a bit faded, but it's by no means "awful"). __________________ My DVD Collection Last edited by FilmFanSea; 09-08-03 at 01:45 PM.

09-09-03, 06:04 PM	#6
garmonbozia DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 5,919	I am 99% sure that this "re-release" was just a price-drop and printing more of the same dvd. I would be shocked if this title was suddenly anamorphic. __________________ "Little moments like that prove to me that there is some kind of all-powerful, all-knowing force that controls everything in the universe. And it's so fucking bored, it'll actually take time out to orchestrate a petty letdown like that." -- Georgia Lass

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jough Suspended Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: You have moved into a dark place. It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Posts: 4,533	Yes, both Belle de Jour and Purple Noon (Le Plein Soleil) are simply price drops.