Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for Aug. 8–14

Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for Aug. 8–14
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The week, we’ll check out an ’80 romcom based on the witty play “Cyrano de Bergerac” and a gripping war film about a group of Brits training for WWII.

New Release

‘Happyend’

As seismic warnings spark national fear, the government locks down on near-future Tokyo. A group of students tests the limits with a stunt on their principal, only to find themselves marked in a city turning colder by the hour.

The film’s a stab at centralized control and shows how fast “safety laws” can turn into shackles. Between the bootlicker principal and sinister spy tech, it’s a funny but gritty reminder that loyalty and rebellion are often all that keep one out of the “gulag.” Could use sharper teeth, but it stands its ground.

Ian Kane
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.