Louis B. Mayer: The Lion of MGM
In this installment of ‘Men Who Made the Movies,’ we meet a father-figure and top executive of a great movie studio.
08-10-2026
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‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Finds Its Roar
Our canine heroes head into a prehistoric adventure filled with danger, teamwork, and second chances.
08-13-2026
Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for Aug. 14–20
This week, we feature a suspenseful new film about two world leaders deciding the fate of humanity and a comedy fantasy on finding good in the worst of ...
08-13-2026
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Hollywood’s Musical Genius
In this installment of ‘Movie Music Composers,’ we meet a classical composer who brought beautiful music to the big screen.
08-13-2026
‘One Night Only’: Stupid, Amusing, and Very Cute Rom-Com
It's fun despite the silly premise, has believable romantic chemistry between the two leads, and an exceptional amount of adorableness from Monica Barbaro.
08-12-2026
‘Reacher’ Returns in Season Four
The popular series once again features Alan Ritchson as the tough former army investigator who finds more than enough rough play in solving mysteries.
08-11-2026
‘Shotgun’: A Double-Barreled Tale of Revenge
NR | 1h 20m | Western | 1955 Revenge has always fit in the great American Western like cowboy boots in well-worn stirrups. It boils down to a ...
08-7-2026
Irving Thalberg: The Boy Wonder of Hollywood
In this installment of 'Men Who Made the Movies,' we meet the young man who turned movie studios into an industry during Hollywood’s Golden Era.
08-7-2026
Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for Aug. 7–13
This week, we feature an Aussie actioner where a hardened smuggler finds his humanity and a modern Cinderella tale involving mistaken identities and class divisions. New Release ‘The ...
08-6-2026
‘Battleground’: The 101st Holds Bastogne
William A. Wellman’s overlooked 1949 film follows American soldiers surrounded by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge.
08-4-2026
‘Bad Counselors’: ‘Animal House’ Antics Give Way to Christian Values
Faith-based summer camp comedy tells of two bad boys learning to forsake “the things that are trying to replace God in our lives.”
08-4-2026
Miklos Rozsa: Hollywood’s Hungarian Rhapsody
In this installment of 'The Art of Movie Music,' we meet a Golden Era composer from Hungary.
08-4-2026
‘City Beneath the Sea’: Treasure Trouble in Jamaica
Robert Ryan and Anthony Quinn chase gold, women, and trouble in an enjoyable Caribbean adventure.
08-3-2026
‘Cookie Queens’: Cutest Documentary You’ll See All Year
Girl Scout cookie selling teaches leadership, builds confidence, and fosters community. For all intents and purposes, cookie season is a true rite of passage.
08-3-2026
The Antihero’s Odyssey: How Christopher Nolan Rewrote Homer for a Skeptical Age
Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey,” starring Matt Damon, has become the year's most-discussed film. The nearly three-hour IMAX epic is projected to join the $1-billion club soon, surpassing even ...
08-3-2026
‘High Barbaree:’ Adrift Between War and Home
A downed Navy pilot floats in the Pacific while his mind drifts to his past.
08-2-2026
‘Abe Lincoln in Illinois’: The Man Who Would Be President
Raymond Massey gives Lincoln the presence required to lead the country during a difficult time in history.
08-1-2026
‘Late Fame’: How Boomers and Gen-Alphas See Art Differently
'Late Fame' is a quiet but meaningful film, portraying the slow, inexorable effects of entropy on artistic integrity, and the dissolution of meaningful culture.
08-1-2026
Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera
In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we discover an Italian-born composer who brought traditional opera styles to America.
08-1-2026
‘Garden of Evil:’ A Daring Rescue in Apache Country
Gary Cooper leads an outstanding cast through a Mexican landscape filled with gold, suspicion, and Apache pursuers.
07-31-2026
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: No Multiverse Nonsense, It’s 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
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