For June: Coppola & Kubrick In, PBS Out

[6/19 NOTE: It appears most of the PBS shows have now been renewed.]

In a month that saw the arrival of Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979), Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980), and a handful of classics that include People Will Talk (1951), Roman Holiday (1953), and The Paper Chase (1973), you would think there would be cause for celebration among subscribers to Amazon Prime (especially considering the ongoing scarcity of Kubrick films on streaming services).

Unfortunately, if you're a PBS fan, the more significant story is the scheduled June 13 June 20 departure of a large number of programs, including such stalwarts as Nova, Frontline, American Experience, and the many acclaimed documentaries from Ken and Ric Burns. Given the recent loss of nearly all things Comedy Central—plus a large swath of BBC content earlier this year—that leaves some sizable gaps in Prime's TV catalog. Sure, HBO and original Amazon series continue to grow, and there's still a decent mix of FOX, USA, and other network content, but that will be of little consolation to diehard comedy and public television fans.

Not all the PBS shows are leaving, but along with the above are a large number of miniseries, mysteries, and documentaries. Among those sticking around are Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and The Escape Artist, but you'll need to check any titles of interest on a case-by-case basis by adding them to your watchlist and looking for an expiration date (as in the image above). And remember, Amazon may say 6/14 6/21, but that actually means the show will be available through 11:59 pm on the 13th 20th—so plan accordingly. With any luck, Amazon will figure out a way to get their PBS contract extended further.

New for June

Apocalypse Now (1979) / Apocalypse Now Redux (2001)
Boardwalk Empire: Season 2 (2011) PRIME ONLY
Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995)
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977)
Murder of a Cat (2014) PRIME ONLY
Nine Months (1995)
The Paper Chase (1973)
People Will Talk (1951)
Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
Roman Holiday (1953)
Seven Psychopaths (2012)
The Shining (1980) PRIME ONLY
Sucker Punch (2011) - not the Zack Snyder movie
Tracey Ullman: Live & Exposed (2005) PRIME ONLY
Transparent: Season 1 (with audio commentary) PRIME ONLY
Troll (1986) / Troll 2 (1990)
Words and Pictures (2014)

HBO FILMS PRIME ONLY
Into the Storm (2009)
Path to War (2002)
Pu-239 (2007)
Sometimes in April (2005)
Warm Springs (2005)

Departing June 13 June 20 RENEWED

ASSORTED PBS SERIES & FILMS, INCLUDING:
Masterpiece Contemporary: Collision (2009)
Masterpiece: Inspector Lewis (2008-2014)
The Last Enemy: Season 1 (2008)
Masterpiece Mystery: Endeavour (2012)
Also: Nova, Frontline, American Experience, Ken and Ric Burns docs, many others (check your watchlist)