Is this one of the most realistic portrayals of romance in film history? Brendan and Jason debate that this week during their discussion of David Lean's "Brief Encounter" (#2 on the list). They also talk about the subplot that nicely mirrors the main love story, a musical cue that inspired a very popular ballad about loneliness, Lean taking shots at melodrama of the time and much more. Plus: The guys delve a little bit into the life of the playwright/screenwriter Noel Coward and his near-assassination. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next week. Join us, won't you? Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx) Brief Encounter stars Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond and Everley Gregg; directed by David Lean.

Is It Streaming?

USA: HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Sling, Shout! Factory TV, Flix Fling

Canada: Criterion Channel, Flix Fling

UK: available to rent on Amazon and Apple TV

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