Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for Sept. 5–11

Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for Sept. 5–11
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This week, we feature the grand conclusion to a glittering family saga and a hopeful film about a plucky girl whose resourcefulness sees her through the Great Depression.

New Release

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’

The Crawleys return to Downton Abbey under a cloud of scandal and uncertainty, forced to face the truth that tradition can’t outrun change. Beneath the polished elegance is a tale of ambition and loyalty, a snapshot of early 20th-century England where privilege collides with progress.

The story stirs the pot with a blend of divorce and plenty of whispered gossip, but what hooked me was the craft: lush camerawork, a score that soars, and costumes sharp enough to make you wonder why we ever gave up waistcoats.

Ian Kane
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is a U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, and author. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.