This Happy Breed – The Criterion Collection #605 (as part of the “David Lean Directs Noel Coward” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

A touching, charming and fascinating film!  “This Happy Breed” is David Lean’s film adaptation of Noel Coward’s play about a British family from 1919-1939 and the enjoyable and tragic moments the family has faced in their life.  A wonderful film included in the Criterion Collection Read More …

In Which We Serve – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #604 (as part of the “David Lean Directs Noel Coward” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“In Which We Serve” is a valiant British patriotic war film that brought together the playwright Noel Coward, editor David Lean and cinematographer Ronald Neame together for the very first time.  And while the award-winning film was important for Coward in giving back to Britain, Read More …

Brief Encounter – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #76 (as part of the “David Lean Directs Noel Coward” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

An endearing romance classic about a doomed love affair.  “Brief Encounter” is filmmaker David Lean’s film adaptation of Noel Coward’s play “Still Life” and their final collaboration together.  Featuring great performances by Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, “Brief Encounter” is indeed the highlight of the Read More …

Brief Encounter – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #76 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

An adaptation of Noel Coward’s play “Still Life”, director David Lean does a fantastic job in keeping the pacing tight and making this romantic film work extraordinarily well.  Great performance by Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, classic romantic film fans will definitely want to give Read More …