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 …

THE ACADEMY OPENS NYC COWARD FESTIVAL WITH 1932/1933 BEST PICTURE WINNER “CAVALCADE”

Beverly Hills, CA – The life and career of playwright, composer, director and actor Noël Coward will be celebrated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as part of its “Monday Nights with Oscar®” series on Monday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at Read More …

Design for Living – The Criterion Collection #592 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Ernst Lubitsch’s boldest film!  “Design for Living” is a very loosely-based  film adaptation of Noel Coward’s original play, “Design for Living” is a rare, radical, audacious yet well-performed film.  And not only does this Blu-ray release look and sounds better than the original Universal DVD Read More …

Easy Virtue (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Despite the financial and schedule challenges the crew and talent had in trying to create this film which is adapted from the popular Noel Coward play from 1924, I found ‘Easy Virtue’ to be sexy, entertaining and fun.” Images courtesy of © 2008 Easy Virtue Read More …