Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for June 17–23

Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for June 17–23
Ian Kane
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This week, we feature a biblical epic from the 1950s, as well as a powerful documentary that chronicles the explosive trend of homeschooling.

New Release

‘The Homeschool Awakening’

This eye-opening documentary follows the journey of more than a dozen homeschooling families and shares their responses to common misconceptions about this practice. Learn why there’s a massive homeschool awakening sweeping across our nation.

Award-winning actor Kirk Cameron not only points out the many glaring problems with today’s public school systems—breeding grounds for far-left agendas such as critical race theory, sexual depravity, and confusion—but also provides a how-to guide to starting one’s own homeschooling program.

Documentary Release Date: June 13, 2022 Director: Caleb Price Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes MPAA Rating: Not Rated Where to Watch: Theaters Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Indie Pick

‘In a World...’

Carol Solomon (Lake Bell) is an underachieving vocal coach whose work has always been overshadowed by her boisterous father, Sam Sotto (Fred Melamed). He has long been a mainstay of voiceover actors in Hollywood productions. Can she find her own voice and step out from under her father’s shadow?

This is a charming little indie film that pleasantly surprised me. It has a superb cast that exchanges some refreshingly earnest dialogue as it moves from one hilarious situation to the next. It’s a highly entertaining, quirky comic gem.

Comedy Release Date: Aug. 9, 2013 Director: Lake Bell Starring: Lake Bell, Fred Melamed, Michaela Watkins Running Time: 1 hour, 33 minutes MPAA Rating: R Where to Watch: DirecTV, Redbox, Vudu Rated: 3 stars out of 5

A Classic ‘90s Coming-of-Age Movie

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’

The graduating class of Huntington Hills High School converges at a wealthy classmate’s house for a big graduation party. Creative outsider Preston Meyers (Ethan Embry) has a big-time crush on Amanda Beckett (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and plans to reveal his affection for her. But will he be successful?

Despite a few flaws, this John Hughes-style teen romantic comedy is charming in its own way and manages to evoke some light-hearted laughs. It captures the quintessential ‘90s high school experience.

Comedy | Romance Release Date: June 12, 1998 Directors: Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 Where to Watch: Redbox, DirecTV, Vudu Rated: 3 stars out of 5

A Riveting Biblical Epic 

Charlton_Heston_in_The_Ten_Commandments_film_trailer ‘The Ten Commandments’

Raised as an Egyptian prince, Moses (Charlton Heston) learns of his secret Hebrew roots. He then discovers God’s divine mission for him: liberating the Jewish people from slavery and taking them out of Egypt.

This is an incredibly rousing biblical epic with a star-studded cast and was one of the great director Cecil B. DeMille’s final films. A must-see cinematic extravaganza.

Adventure | Drama | Family Release Date: Oct. 5, 1956 Directors: Cecil B. DeMille Starring: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter Running Time: 3 hours, 40 minutes MPAA Rating: G Where to Watch: Vudu, Redbox, DirecTV Rated: 5 stars out of 5
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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