At the age of 75, Gabriel Pitteloud is one of the few chimney masons who create handcrafted fireplaces in cut stones. For the man who, for 40 years, has been making the stones sing, the profession has distilled into a philosophy of life. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later…
The Stone Listener | Documentary
October 12, 2022
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A Master’s Touch: The Literary Legacy of Somerset Maugham
Winston Churchill and Somerset Maugham were born in the same year, 1874, and both died in 1965. Each had one foot in the Victorian age and the other in the era of automobiles, flight, motion pictures, and the Cold War. Despite their travels and cosmopolitan backgrounds, both remained distinctly English in their demeanor and speech….
The Creation of Pure Flix: Opening the Curtain on Faith-Based Films
“Our goal is to make films that uplift and inspire the human spirit, that ultimately bring people to higher levels of insight to who God is and the purpose that he has for their lives.” That’s the mission statement of Pure Flix—the production company and on-demand streaming service behind the “God’s Not Dead” film franchise—as told…
Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Only the Valiant’: A Well-Paced, Generally Fun Western
1951 | Approved | 1h 45m I’ve always associated great Western films with the likes of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Henry Fonda. But after watching Gregory Peck in Westerns such as “The Gunfighter” (1950) and “The Big Country” (1958), I’ll happily watch anything when the words “Peck” and “Western” are associated together. And fortunately,…
Giotto’s Frescoes Foretell Scientific Breakthroughs
October 11, 2022
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The Middle Ages were coming to an end. Its art presented holy beings in a golden, heavenly realm. The Renaissance then burst onto the scene, and it was time for great art to appear on earth, followed by exciting discoveries in science. Renaissance artists depicted spiritual figures, but they placed them in natural settings and…
Liquid Gold: From the Mediterranean to the Midwest | Documentary
October 11, 2022
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A group of Midwesterners travels to Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, to learn life-changing lessons from olive oil maker Eugene Ladopoulos about slowing down, eating for pleasure, and connecting with others. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original…
Theater Review: ‘The Notebook’: Love Over a Lifetime
CHICAGO—Romance is always appealing to young lovers, but when love spans a lifetime, it will appeal to everyone of all ages. Such is the case with “The Notebook,” the gripping, enchanting new musical that opened at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, and is bound for Broadway. The musical, adapted from Nicholas Spark’s 1996 novel, tells…
What Many Men Desire: Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story, ‘The Golden Touch’
For centuries, men have desired riches, and, in particular, gold. Many have done everything possible to obtain this precious metal. Whatever motivates them, this desire has caused wars, feuds, death, and betrayals. In his short story, “The Golden Touch,” Nathaniel Hawthorne contemplates the dangers of gold and the consequences of an unquenchable desire for it…
A Day in the Life: The Medici Academy
The Italian Renaissance was an exemplary period for the free exchange of ideas coupled with the pursuit of excellence. The discovery of classical Greek texts and works of art helped fuel a greater discussion around our purpose and potential as human beings. The Medici Academy was an intellectual and artistic haven in Renaissance Italy. Also…
What Happened to Holly Bartlett? | Documentary
October 9, 2022
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This film is only available in the United States, the UK, New Zealand, Mexico, Ireland, Canada, and Australia because of territorial licensing. Police quickly ruled Holly’s death accidental. Now almost a decade later, investigators return to her story, reviewing old evidence and uncovering new. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it…
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