‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: No Multiverse Nonsense—Not Bad
This more character-focused 'Spider-Man' holds one's attention far more effectively than the usual CGI-falling-rubble MCU yawn-fest.
07-30-2026
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Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for July 31–Aug. 6
This week, we feature a new action-packed flick involving one brother trying to save the other and an inspiring documentary about a couple’s quest to revive worn-out land. ...
07-30-2026
The Dog Days of Summer Are at the Movies
With some exceptions, Hollywood is treading water until awards season kicks in.
07-30-2026
‘The Liberation Men’: A Tribute to Canadian Servicemen
A battered Canadian soldier risks disobeying orders to protect an occupied city.
07-29-2026
‘Above and Below’: Vacation Cruises can Be Dangerous
Sharks feast on vacationers who share their cruise with drug smugglers in this B-thriller.
07-29-2026
‘Madame Curie’: Radiating Resilience
This drama tells how a scientist and her husband work together to make great scientific discoveries.
07-28-2026
‘The Count of Monte Cristo’: A Story of Betrayal, Revenge, and Redemption
In this installment of 'From Book to Screen,' we see how the Dumas classic translates to a 1934 adaptation.
07-28-2026
‘Western Union’: Pony Express to Telegraph
The history of communication in the West plays out in this Fritz Lange film.
07-24-2026
‘Baby Doe’: Pregnancy Denial—America’s Unresolved Issue
If Gail Ritchey's baby was in fact not stillborn, that's a level of denial that's hard to imagine. Where is the tipping point when denial becomes murder?
07-24-2026
Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for July 24–30
This week, we feature a broad comedy about two irresponsible frat boys stumbling toward making better choices and a World War II classic about troubled leadership. New Release ...
07-23-2026
‘Motor City’: You’ll Never Get These Two Hours Back
Flaunting overt corniness to strains of Middle of the Road rock-radio, grindhouse-throwback 'Motor City' is basically an extremely violent, boring, music video.
07-22-2026
‘Watch on the Rhine’: Fighting Fascist Socialism
Bette Davis and Paul Lukas highlight the home as the battleground against Nazism.
07-21-2026
‘The Kentuckian’: The Rough Road Ahead
A Kentucky woodsman chases Texas with his boy, his dog, and some sketchy planning.
07-20-2026
‘Moana’: Remake Offers Nothing New Except a Disney Paycheck
Live-action “Moana” stays pedantically true to its animated origins: A young heir-to-the-throne, Moana, seeks to save her island from a dearth of fish.
07-19-2026
‘Breaking Surface:’ A Long Way Back Up
Two sisters face freezing water, failing gear, running out of oxygen, and unfinished business.
07-18-2026
‘The 36th Chamber of Shaolin’: Outward Sign of Inward Grace
This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ demonstrates how even the journey of 1,000 miles begins, always, with a single step.
07-17-2026
Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for July 17–23
This week, we feature an uplifting story of a woman’s ride to independence via an unusual sport and a charming period romance set in Europe for an old-world ...
07-16-2026
David Raksin: Composer of Memorable Themes
In this installment of ‘The Art of Movie Music,’ we hear the melodies of a film composer who made movies like 'Laura' unforgettable.
07-16-2026
‘Lucky’: A Seasoned Grifter Calls on Her Considerable Wits in Order to Survive
Anya Taylor-Joy evades the law and a vengeful mob boss in this impressive crime thriller.
07-15-2026
‘Edison, the Man’: Capitalist Extraordinaire
Spencer Tracy brings vitality to the role of the prodigious inventor in this biopic.
07-14-2026
‘The Invite’: Olivia Wilde Directs 2026’s Sleeper Comedy Hit
Wilde, with a cast at her disposal that’s the acting equivalent of a Stradivarius, toggles the story between the comedic and dramatic modalities seamlessly.
07-13-2026
‘Pride and Prejudice’: Different Ways to Enjoy Jane Austen’s Classic
In this series, ‘From Book to Screen,’ we follow the classic novel as it’s translated to the silver screen.
07-13-2026
Not New, but New on Netflix in July
Our report on what's debuting this month on the popular streaming site.
07-12-2026