Category: epoch watchlist

Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for May 5–11

This week, we feature a hilarious satire about the world’s first notable smartphone and an immersive animated fantasy about a unicorn’s quest. New Release‘BlackBerry’ Before the iPhone, Mike Lazaridis (Jay Baruchel) and Jim Balsillie (Glenn Howerton) of the Canadian technology company Research in Motion, paved the way for one of the first smartphones, the BlackBerry….


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for April 28–May 4

This week, we feature a classic ’50s musical that features wonderful dancing and a dramedy about an American family’s hardships and triumphs. New Release ‘Somewhere in Queens’ In his directorial debut, Ray Romano plays the role of Leo Russo, a loving husband to his wife, Angela (Laurie Metcalf), and father to his athletically gifted son,…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for April 21–April 27

This week, we feature a wholesome animated-fantasy TV series and a new drama about a highly inspirational figure in the world of boxing. New Release ‘Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World’ This biopic follows the life of legendary boxer “Big George” Foreman—beginning with his troubled…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for April 14–April 20

This week, we feature a classic about becoming rich suddenly and a thriller about two men who form an unshakable bond on the battlefield. New Release ‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant’ In Afghanistan, U.S. Army Sgt. John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) hires Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim) to work for his unit. When they’re caught in an…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for April 7–April 13

This week, we feature an indie flick about male comaraderie and an inspirational biography about a pioneering African American sports figure. New Release ‘Sweetwater’ In this gripping biography, Everett Osborne stars as Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the second African American to earn his way into the National Basketball Association. Clifton made his debut for the New…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for March 31–April 6

This week, we feature a unique Latin-themed martial arts actioner and a classic Japanese drama about a samurai and his ambitious wife. New Release ‘The Fist of the Condor’ An ancient Incan tome containing deadly fighting techniques has remained hidden for ages. But when various martial arts assassins from around the globe seek out the…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for March 24–30

This week, we feature family-friendly films that focus on friendship: one about magical animals and the other about curious sea monsters. New Release ‘School of Magical Animals’ When Ida Kronenberg (Emilia Maier) transfers to a new school, she finds it difficult to make new friends. However, Ida’s teacher, Miss Mary Cornfield (Nadja Uhl), introduces her…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for March 3–9

This week, we feature a new comedy about a grumpy coach and his unique team and a stylized crime thriller about G-men taking down the mob. New Release ‘Champions’ Marcus (Woody Harrelson) is a bitter minor-league basketball coach who lands in court after some bad decisions. Although initially upset when he’s court-ordered to do community…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for Feb. 17–23

This week, we feature a comedy about a man hearing a voice narrating his life and an inspiring drama about a massive ’70s spiritual movement. New Release ‘Jesus Revolution’ At the dawn of the 1970s, a young man named Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) is struggling through life when he meets visionary street preacher Lonnie Frisbee…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for Feb. 10–16

This week, we feature a refreshing, quirky dramedy about a wannabe astronaut and an animated family blockbuster about a fish and his son. New Release ‘Linoleum’ Cameron Edwin (Jim Gaffigan) is a good-natured man who always wanted to be an astronaut but ended up hosting a kid’s science program instead. Now Cameron’s job and marriage…