Echo Chamber

COVID-19 REALLY kicked in the door, waving the four-four this weekend, fights were dropping quicker than obese cats running stairs. 

UFC on ESPN+ 34 ended up being 7 fights, which is crazy, BUT, we got fireworks f'sure!

Everyone did their thing, but those last 5 fights came through like Halley's Comet. Brian Kelleher and Andre Muniz might need to see the doctor about finishing so fast. Michel Pereira showed what to do when its the last fight on your contract. Ovince St. Preux made it clear that cats shouldn't get comfy with that Light Heavyweight belt, cause he's coming. AND, Mr Demolition, Alistair Overeem showed us the difference between taking part and that 'there can be only one' mentality!!!

Today's (ep 80) #ChinCheck breaks it all down, so let's get with it! 

- UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai 

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'What's My Name?' by DMX - 1999

People, it's Friday, so that means we are turning our gaze to what's been happening in the world of MMA.

Vanessa Porto has relinquished her Invicta FC belt and signed with Bellator. BUT, was this the best decision? 

After 'UFC 252' Marc Goddard has been doing a lot of media to talk about missing the eye poke and how much of a stand-up guy he is...we talk about that! 

We look at the 'UFC on ESPN+ 34: Alistair Overeem vs Augusto Sakai' weigh-ins. AND, look to see what's happening with the 'UFC on ESPN+ 35' card!

Today's (ep 79) #ChinCheck breaks it all down, so let's get with it!

- Vanessa Porto leaves Invicta FC for Bellator 

- Marc Goddard and his claims of being great

- UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai - weigh-in's

- UFC on ESPN+ 35 fight card

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'Signs of Life' by Arcade Fire - 2017

We have a couple of films for you on this week's #EchoChamber, which are both released on Monday 7th September 2020 

Firstly we look at 'Waiting For The Barbarians', which is Ciro Guerra's first English-language feature and stars Johnny Depp, Mark Rylance, Gana Bayarsaikhan, and Robert Pattinson.

Then we go to Sam Macaroni's new film 'Guest House', starring Pauly Shore, Mike Castle, Aimee Teegarden, Billy Zane, Steve-O, Chris Kattan, Bobby Lee, Erik Griffin.

PLUS, don't forget the incredible Indiegogo 'Cinema Showtime' project whose funds will help MediCinema So, why not join forces with Strike Media, MyFilmClub & Creative Path Ltd and make this happen!

This week we have:

Waiting For The Barbarians

Digital Download Release Date: Early EST: 7th September & VOD: 14th September

Director: Ciro Guerra

Cast: Mark Rylance, Johnny Depp, Robert Pattinson, Gana Bayarsaikhan, and Greta Scacchi

Credit: Iervolino Entertainment, Ithaca Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films, The Movie Partnership

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 112 min

Cert: 15

Pre-ordered: Here.

Digital Platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Sky Store, Sony, Virgin, TalkTalk, BT

Website: Here.

Trailer: Here.

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Guest House

Digital Download Release Date: 7th September 2020

Director: Sam Macaroni  

Cast: Pauly Shore, Mike Castle, Aimee Teegarden, Billy Zane, Steve-O, Chris Kattan, Bobby Lee, Erik Griffin

Credit: The Squid Farm, LionsGate 

Genre: Comedy 

Running Time: 84 min

Cert: 18

Website: Here.

Trailer: Here.

Facebook: Here.

Instagram: @guesthousemovie

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'At the Door' by The Strokes – 2020

We take a look at week 5 of this season's 'Dana White's Contender Series', and it was a three contract night. Jimmy Flick, William Knight, and Ronnie Lawrence.

We also went through the UFC on ESPN+ 34 card, headlined by Alistair Overeem vs Augusto Sakai, which is truly a clash of old vs new school

So, let's preview the upcoming action with today's (ep. 78) #ChinCheck.

- Dana White's Contender Series: Series 4: Week 4

- UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai

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'Keep the Car Running' by Arcade Fire - 2007

#EFTV this week, goes in on the craziness with OnlyFans, Ubisoft's fist situation in 'Tom Clancy: Elite Squad' AND, we also try and unravel what's happening in California and Zimbabwe, as both are dealing with reparations.

PLUS, it was time to catch up with Issa Rae to see how things are at 'We Got Y'all', the fallout from the breakup and new adventures with Molly and the rest of the crew, in season 2 of HBO's 'Insecure'.

AND, our Audible of the week is from Brian McClellan, but has nothing to do with Powder Mage's. This time, we step into the world of debt collector Alek Fitz, with 'Uncanny Collateral'.

This week:

- Netflix give Harry Sussex and Meghan Markle to a first look deal, huh!?!

- OnlyFans policy change ruffles gartor belts 

- California looking into reparations for African Americans and desendants of slavery!

- Zimbabwe giving back farmland to displaced foreign farmers

- Ubisoft get into trouble for fist action

- Snakes crash through man's ceiling

- Chin check

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Insecure - S2 - thoughts

AUDIBLE

- Uncanny Collateral by Brian McClellan

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'The Suburbs' by Arcade Fire - 2010

It's 'Day 13' of the 24th Fantasia International Film Festival 

Today's #EchoChamber which was yesterday's, but computer issues and all that. Well, we had a couple of films, both very different, but both asking questions.

First, Dorota Swies & John C Lyons the directors of 'Unearth' starring Adrienne Barbeau, P.J. Marshall, Allison McAtee, Rachel McKeon, Monica Wyche, Brooke Sorenson and Marc Blucas,  which is about farming, fracking and neighbourly relationships.

Then we looked at 'Bleed With Me', the directorial debut from Amelia Moses starring Lee Marshall, Lauren Beatty & Aris Tyros a psychological horror about paranoia, friendship, obsession and the ramifications of where it could lead.

Today's films:

Unearth

Fantasia Release Date: 25th August 2020

Director: John C. Lyons & Dorota Swies

Cast: Adrienne Barbeau, P.J. Marshall, Allison McAtee, Rachel McKeon, Monica Wyche, Brooke Sorenson and Marc Blucas

Credit: Lyons Den Productions, Unearth Film, AK47 Presents, Big Vision Empty Wallet  

Genre: Drama, Horror 

Running Time: 94 min

Cert: 15

Website: Here.

Facebook: Here.

Instagram: @unearthmovie  

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Bleed With Me

Fantasia Release Date: 26th August 2020

Director: Amelia Moses

Cast: Lee Marshall, Lauren Beatty, Aris Tyros

Credit: Epic Pictures, Screen Time, TeleFilm Canada, Talent Fund

Genre: Horror, Thriller 

Running Time: 79 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here.

Website: Here.

Facebook: Here.

Twitter: @bleedwithmefilm

Instagram: @bleedwithmefilm

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'Intergalactic' by Beastie Boys – 1998

This weekend was full of action, with UFC and Submission Underground.

The Light Heavyweight challenger rollercoaster got a little bit clearer after the Saturday's UFC on ESPN+ 33 and Aleksandar Rakić staking his claim. Mallory Martin and Polyana Viana both made noise at Strawweight. Impa Kasanganay showed why he got that contract, Alexa Grasso burst into the Flyweight division AND at Welterweight, who can deny Sean Brady & Neil Magny.

Then on Sunday we had Submission Underground 17 🥋 where we got to see Craig Jones and Mason Fowler go at it for a third time. As well as Richie Martinez, Roberto Jimenez, Ethan Crelinstein and Amanda Loewen all repped hard!!!

Today's (ep 77) #ChinCheck breaks it all down, so let's get with it! 🥊

- Submission Underground 17: Jones vs Fowler 3

- UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić

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'Rebellion (Lies)' by Arcade Fire - 2004

It's 'Day 9' of the 24th Fantasia International Film Festival 

Tonight's #EchoChamber has an interesting time with two films. Both thrillers, but both take a completely different approach to the way they weave their story.

John Hyams comes back to film with 'Alone', starring Jules Willcox and Marc Menchaca.

Then the creative geniuses Kevin McManus & Matthew McManus offer us 'The Block Island Sound', which stars Michaela McManus, Chris Sheffield & Neville Archambault

Today's films:

Alone

Fantasia Release Date: 27th August 2020

Director: John Hyams

Cast: Jules Willcox, Marc Menchaca, Anthony Heald

Credit: Action, Thriller 

Genre: Thriller

Running Time: 87 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here.

Website: Here.

Facebook: Here.

Twitter: @AloneMovie

Instagram: @alonethefilm

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The Block Island Sound

Fantasia Release Date: 28th August 2020

Director: Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus

Cast: Michaela McManus, Neville Archambault, Chris Sheffield, Jim Cummings, Ryan O'Flanagan, Matilda Lawler

Credit: 30 Bones Cinema, 79th & Broadway Entertainment, Captain Inertia Productions  

Genre: Thriller, Horror, Fantasy 

Running Time: 97 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here.

Website: Here.

Facebook: Here.

Instagram: @theblockislandsound

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'Intergalactic' by Beastie Boys – 1998

People, it's Friday, so that means we are turning our gaze to what's been happening in the world of #MMA

There still seems to be all this crazy talk about Anthony Romero, so we put down the final thoughts on that one! As well as people trying to give voice to this Bellator / UFC cross promotion silliness.

Chael Sonnen is bringing his Submission Underground to town again, cause on Sunday, we have the 17th event. There are some incredible match-ups, like Jesse Taylor vs Roberto Jimenez. Ben Egli has stepped in to face the always dangerous Richie Martinez. And we have the trilogy fight, Craig Jones vs Mason Fowler for gold and bragging rights!

AND, we look at the 'UFC on ESPN+ 33' weigh-ins, who made and who didn't! Cause this Anthony Smith vs Aleksandar Rakić card has some fights on it f'sure!

Today's (ep 76) #ChinCheck breaks it all down, so let's get with it!

- Bellator / UFC cross promotions

- Final word on Anthony Romero

- Submission Underground 17: Jones vs Fowler 3

- UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić - weigh-in's

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'Gimme the Loot' by The Notorious B.I.G. - 1994

It's 'Day 8' of the 24th Fantasia International Film Festival 

Tonight's #EchoChamber has just one film. We take a look at Vincent Paronnaud new hybrid survival, revenge feature, 'Hunted'.

Hunted

Fantasia Release Date: 21st August 2020

Director: Vincent Paronnaud aka Winshluss

Cast: Lucie Debay, Ciaran O'Brien, Arieh Worthalter

Credit: Action, Thriller 

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction, Technology

Running Time: 87 min

Cert: 18

Facebook: Here.

Instagram: @charadesfilms

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'Intergalactic' by Beastie Boys – 1998