Echo Chamber

People, it's finally back and we had some fun fights on last nights Dana White's Contender Series. So we look back at that and we also look ahead at the UFC on ESPN+ 32 card, which is headlined by Derrick Lewis vs Alexey Oleinik

So, let's preview the upcoming action with today's (ep. 66) #ChinCheck

- Dana White's Contender Series: Series 4: Week 1

- UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik

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'Bad MF' by Pharoahe Monch - 2014

So, this week #EFTV is all on the Russian crazy approach to COVID-19 vaccines, the UK's BS UK immigration process. As well as thoughts on the in balance of journalism around The Ellen Show, Bryan Callen, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew

PLUS, thought we'd see if some of that 80's magic would rub off on Hasbro's collaboration with Rooster Teeth for 'Transformers: War for Cybertron' which has just hit netflix

AND, people, this was a treat, cause our @audibleuk of the week is a NEW book from the genre defying Luke Smitherd We check out, 'The Man with All the Answers'.

We also tell you about Network Distributings new streaming service 'NetworkOnAir' 

This week:

- Obesity not defined by weight, really Canada!?!

- 3 men saved from Micronesian island

- Russia plans mass vaccination campaign in October

- Scotland lowers thousands of exam grades

- The UK changing 'racist' immigration process

- The Ellen shambles, Bryan Callen and Journalistic avoidance of Clinton and Prince Andrew!!!

- Chin check

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Arc 1: Siege - thoughts

AUDIBLE

- The Man with All the Answers by Luke Smitherd 

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'Let's Go' (feat. Mela Machinko) by Pharoahe Monch - 2006

People, how crazy was UFC on ESPN+ 31, Saturday night  

Jamall Emmers REALLY showed what MMA is and had Paul Felder holding back the laughs in the interview. We saw Vicente Luque devastate legs, Lando Vannata & Bobby Green put on another performance for the ages! This time Green left nothing for doubt! Jennifer Maia went and snatched herself a title shot AND Derek Brunson show'n'proved!!!

Today's (ep 65) #ChinCheck breaks it all down, so let's get with it! 🥊

- UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan

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'Push' by Pharoahe Monch - 2006

DAMN, we may have lost one, but Invicta FC 41 really represented last night! 

We saw some tremendous performances from everyone, but Alexa Culp kicked in the door f'sure with that debut. Erin Blanchfield showed she's the heir apparent AND Montserrat Ruiz let us know don't f@%k with rabbits, son!

We also take a look at the fallout from the UFC on ESPN+ 31 weigh-ins. Everything is good though for our Co-main (Joanne Calderwood vs Jennifer Maia) and Main (Derek Brunson vs Edmen Shahbazyan) events

Today's (ep 64) #ChinCheck breaks it all down, so let's get with it!

- Invicta FC 41: Morandin vs. Montserrat - results

- UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan - weigh-in's

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'Bad Name' by Gang Starr - 2019

#EchoChamber has a couple of films this week. 

We look at 'HOST', Rob Savage's new feature arriving on Shudder today! And the new Lionsgate UK feature, 'Summerland', which is Jessica Swale's directorial debut, and staring Gemma Arterton & Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

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:

HOST

Release Date: 30th July 2020

Director: Rob Savage 

Cast: Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore, Emma Louise Webb, Radina Drandova, Radina Drandova, Edward Linard & Seylan Baxter

Credit: Shadowhouse Films, Shudder 

Genre: Horror          

Running Time: 56 min

Cert: 18

New members can enjoy 30-days free with the promo code SHUTIN when signing up at Shudder.com https://www.shudder.com/

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Summerland

Release Date: 31st July 2020

Director: Jessica Swale 

Cast: Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lucas Bond, Dixie Egerickx, Siân Phillips, Penelope Wilton and Tom Courtenay

Credit: Iota Films, Shoebox Films, Lionsgate UK 

Genre: Drama, War          

Running Time: 99 min

Cert: PG

Trailer: Here. 

Facebook: Here. 

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***Cinema Showtime***

Cinema Showtime is the new multi-media project from Creative Path Group Ltd, Strike Media Ltd and MyFilmClub.

There is a Indiegogo crowdfunding page, with a £25,000 

Flexible Goal. With this, they aim to help MediCinema, the charity that brings the magic of film to hospitals.

If you'd like to be part of this, you can get more information and donate, here. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cinema-showtime#/

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***NetworkOnAir***

ABC Television launch a new streaming service called networkonair available via watch.networkonair.com.

A unique nostalgic experience with a selection of time travel ‘Nights In’ including Dial 999, Big Night Out, Armchair Theatre and The Bruce Forsyth Show.

4-6hrs of programming presented as an evening of television are priced at £3.99 for the first three, with future Nights In at £4.99.

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'Summer' by The Courteeners – 2014

We've got Invicta FC AND UFC to look forward to this week, people! 

Thursday night Janaisa Morandin vs Montserrat Conejo headlines Invicta FC 41  Then on Saturday, Edmen Shahbazyan vs Derek Brunson is the main event for UFC Fight Night

So, let's preview the upcoming action with today's (ep. 63) #ChinCheck

- Invicta FC 41: Morandin vs. Montserrat

- UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan

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'Full Clip' by Gang Starr - 1999

Riding into this weeks #EFTV on some Gang Starr felt good! We hit that Booker Prize 'Long List', the shambles of 'Washington Football Team' and CBBC clout chasing, amongst other things!  

PLUS, got that skateboarding itch from checking out season one of HBO's, 'Betty'.  

AND, our Audible book of the week is the penultimate book in Bernard Cornwell's 'The Last Kingdom' series, 'Sword of Kings'.

We also tell you about Network Distributings new streaming service 'NetworkOnAir'  

This week:

- 2020 Booker Prize longlist is out.

- NHS discounts are killing businesses

- Poland want to leave the Istanbul Convention so they can beat their women!

- 'The Next Step' doesn't warrant praise, rather questions!!!

- Introducing, the........Washington Football Team

- Actor Peter Shinkoda says Jeph Loeb (ex Head of Marvel Television) squashed Asian storyline!

- Chin check

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Betty - S1 - thoughts

AUDIBLE

- Sword of Kings by Bernard Cornwell 

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'Rite Where U Stand' (feat. Jadakiss) by Gang Starr - 2003

It's all done, Fight Island has come to an end, but what a way to bring it to a close, right!

UFC on ESPN: 14 was a fat arse card and it definitely delivered some sensational performances, all finished off with Robert Whittaker & Darren Till going at it.

AND there were six bonuses handed out Fabrício Werdum - Paul Craig - Khamzat Chimaev - Jesse Ronson - Tom Aspinall - Tanner Boser 

Today's (ep 62) #ChinCheck breaks it all down, so let's get with it!

- UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till

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'Work' by Gang Starr - 1998

Today's #ChinCheck is taking a look at a couple of questions. Firstly, how does Mike Tyson match-up with Roy Jones Jr and secondly, why did Joanne Calderwood take the fight against Jennifer Maia. 

We then take a look at three interesting things from the UFC on ESPN 14: Weigh-ins.

So, sit back, relax and enjoy today's episode.

- Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones jr

- Joanne Calderwood

- UFC on ESPN 14: Weigh-in reaction

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'Dip' by Danny Brown - 2013

#EchoChamber is crammed this week!!! 

We checkout the directorial debut of Drew Mylrea, with 'Spy Intervention', then Jose Magan's 'Legionnaires Trail', which is also he's first film. Next it's Shudder's 'The Pool', from Ping Lumpraploeng, then we hit Claude Lalonde's 'Life With Music'. And end on 'How To Build A Girl', Caitlin Moran's best selling book, which is now a film (which she wrote) by Coky Giedroyc.

This week we have:

Spy Intervention

Release Date: 27th July 2020 

Director: Drew Mylrea

Cast: Drew Van Acker, Poppy Delevingne, Brittany Furlan, Blake Anderson, Natasha Bassett, Max Silvestri

Running Time: 92 min

Cert: 15

Pre order here: 

£7.99 HD 

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

Trailer: Here. 

Facebook: Here. 

Instagram: @spyintervention   

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Legionnaire's Trail (The Legion)

Release Date: 27th July 2020 

Director: Jose Magan 

Cast: Lee Partridge, Mickey Rourke, Joaquim de Almeida

Running Time: 96 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. 

Website: Here. 

Facebook: Here.

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The Pool

Release Date: 20th July 2020 

Director: Ping Lumpraploeng

Cast: Theeradej Wongpuapan, Ratnamon Ratchiratham

Running Time: 91 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. 

Website: Here.  

New members can enjoy 30-days free with the promo code SHUTIN when signing up at Shudder.com 

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Life With Music 

Release Date: 27th July 2020

Director: Claude Lalonde 

Cast: Patrick Stewart, Katie Holmes, Giancarlo Esposito

Running Time: 96 min

Cert: 12

Digital Platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google, Sky, Virgin, Rakuten and Chili

Trailer: Here. 

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How to Build a Girl

Release Date: 24th July 2020

Director: Coky Giedroyc 

Cast: Beanie Feldstein, Paddy Considine, Sarah Solemani, Alfie Allen, Frank Dillane, Laurie Kynaston, Arinzé Kene, Tadhg Murphy, Ziggy Heath, Bobby Schofield, Chris O'Dowd, Joanna Scanlan and Emma Thompson

Running Time: 102 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. 

Website: Here.  

Facebook: Here. 

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***Cinema Showtime***

Cinema Showtime is the new multi-media project from Creative Path Group Ltd, Strike Media Ltd and MyFilmClub.

There is a Indiegogo crowdfunding page, with a £25,000 

Flexible Goal. With this, they aim to help MediCinema, the charity that brings the magic of film to hospitals.

If you'd like to be part of this, you can get more information and donate, here. 

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'Mistaken for Strangers' by The National – 2007