The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to films that serve as barriers to atmospheric oxygen. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter pertains to monolayer and multilayer films wherein at least one layer of the film contains a blend of a 21 to 30 mol % ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and a 41 to 50 mol % ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. Methods of making and using the disclosed films are also provided.