Lawrence of Arabia (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

One of the greatest epics created of all time, David Lean’s masterpiece, “Lawrence of Arabia” has received a special 50th anniversary 4K digital restoration on Blu-ray.  From its fantastic picture quality to impressive lossless soundtrack, fans of this classic film will no doubt want to Read More …

David Lean Directs Noel Coward – The Criterion Collection #603-606 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

For any movie fan who have been captivated by the work of Noel Coward and David Lean, the “David Lean Directs Noel Coward” is one of those must-own Blu-ray or DVD sets that a cineaste and fans of British cinema would want in their collection.   Read More …

Blithe Spirit – The Criterion Collection #606 (as part of the “David Lean Directs Noel Coward” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Delightful, fun and charming!  While Noel Coward and David Lean had their own personal opinions about this comedy, of the four films in the Criterion Collection “David Lean Directs Noel Coward” set, this is a fun comedy that is highly entertaining and worth watching! Image Read More …

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 …