Epoch Watchlist

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.

‘Ruby Sparks’ (2012)

‘Jesus Revolution’ (2023)

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 (Jonathan Roumie). Together, they embrace a massive evangelical Christian movement in Southern California that sets off a global chain reaction.

Based on a real story, this is an incredibly positive and thought-provoking film that details a critical time in history. It features captivating performances by its stellar cast and showcases the power of love, peace, and faith.

A Classic Romantic Drama

DRAMA

Release Date: Feb. 24, 2023

Directors: Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle

Starring: Nicholas Cirillo, Jonathan Roumie, Kelsey Grammer

Running Time: 2 hours

MPAA Rating: Not Rated Where to Watch: Theaters performances by its ensemble cast. There’s also a good deal of humor that prevents it from becoming too dark.

DRAMA | ROMANCE

Release Date: March 12, 1946

Director: Mitchell Leisen

‘To Each His Own’ (1946)

As World War I unfolds, American Jody Norris (Olivia de Havilland) falls for charming military pilot Capt.

Bart Cosgrove (John Lund). But Cosgrove leaves for war and Jody must deal with her illegitimate pregnancy.

This timeless romantic drama features very realistic

Calvin Weir-Fields (Paul Dano) is an author who’s struggling to complete a novel. He has a breakthrough when he creates a spirited character named Ruby Sparks (Zoe Kazan), but this woman of his dreams suddenly appears in his home. To his surprise, Ruby will do whatever he writes—but is that what he really wants?

This whimsical romantic comedy is delightful on many levels and presents a charming “what if” scenario filled with

AN ODD COMEDY-DRAMA

‘Stranger Than Fiction’ (2006)

plenty of funny situations. However, it has mature themes that are more suitable for adult audiences.

COMEDY | DRAMA | FANTASY

Release Date: July 25, 2012

Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

Starring: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Annette Benin

Running Time: 1 hour, 44 minutes

MPAA Rating: R

Where to Watch: Apple TV, Redbox, Hulu

Starring: Olivia de Havilland, John Lund, Mary Anderson

Running Time: 2 hours, 2 minutes

Not Rated

Where to Watch: Internet Archive, Xfinity

Will Ferrell stars as Harold Crick, an IRS employee who’s overly fastidious and obsessed with numbers. Suddenly, Crick hears a woman’s voice narrating in his head. With the help of a literature professor (Dustin Hoffman), he begins to track down the woman: the novelist Karen Eiffel (Emma Thompson).

This clever, fantastical comedy is well-paced and keeps the viewer engaged throughout its running time. It also allows excellent actors like Farrell and Thompson to express a wide range of emotions.

COMEDY | DRAMA | FANTASY

Release Date:

Nov. 10, 2006

Director: Marc Forster

Starring: Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman

Running Time: 1 hour, 53 minutes

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Where to Watch: Redbox, Apple TV, Amazon