Echo Chamber

#EFTV has plenty of the crazy this week. But once you get past that, we've got thoughts on Netflix's 'The Movies That Made Us'. PLUS, this weeks Audible book was 'Darien' from Conn Iggulden, book one in his 'Empire of Salt' trilogy.

This week:

- Why go to an active volcano?

- Church group stealing from young members!!!

- Olivia Wilde and film should show research

- Italian football has a serious racism problem!!!

- Santa Claus doesn't need rebranding!!!

- Chin Check pod quick thoughts

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: The Movies That Made Us  - S1 - thoughts

AUDIBLE

- Darien: Empire of Salt by C.F. Iggulden 

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'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC - 1990

On #EchoChamber this week we took a look at the new film from director Craig Brewer and writers Larry Karaszewski & Scott Alexander, 'Dolemite Is My Name'. We also touch on the Golden Globe Awards controversy! 

This week we have:

Dolemite Is My Name

Release Date: 25th October 2019

Director: Craig Brewer

Cast: Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Tituss Burgess, Da'Vine Joy Randolph & Wesley Snipes 

Credit: Davis Entertainment, Netflix

Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama   

Running Time: 117 min

Cert: 18

Website: here.  

Trailer: here.  

Twitter: @MyBrewTube    

Facebook: here.  

Instagram: @dolemiteismyname  

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'Hard out here for a pimp' by Three 6 Mafia – 2005

What a weekend! #ChinCheck has all that Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua II and UFC Washington crazy!

This week:

- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua II

- UFC on ESPN 7: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik

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'It's Yourz' by Wu-Tang Clan - 1997

Looks like I can't stop, people! This weeks #EFTV is another spicy one! We touch on the whole banana-gate thing, Elon Musk, Timeberlake AND pork pies! BUT, we also have thoughts on 'Death of a Salesman', season one of Netflix 'Home for Christmas' (otherwise known as 'Hjem til Jul') PLUS, this weeks @audibleuk book was one from @PeterFHamilton1 #MindstarRising book one in the #GregMandel trilogy.

This week:

- WADA finally grow a pair!

- Banana art eaten by douche!

- Timberlake issues an apology, which speaks to this BS society!

- Unboxing videos, seriously

- Jury sees sense and sides with Musk

- No pork pork pies....whaaaaaat!

- Death of a Salesman

- Chin Check pod quick thoughts

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Home for Christmas - S1 - thoughts

AUDIBLE

- Mindstar Rising by Peter F. Hamilton   

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'Method Man' by Wu-Tang Clan - 1993

Just one film for #EchoChamber this week. And that is Simon Cox's long awaited 'Invasion Planet Earth'. But I also talk a little about 'Home Alone', so enjoy!

This week we have:

Invasion Planet Earth

Release Date: 5th December 2019

Digital Download Release Date: 16th December 2019

DVD release Date: 30th December 2019

Director: Simon Cox

Cast: Simon Haycock, Lucy Drive, Julie Hoult, Danny Steele, Sophie Anderson & Toyah Willcox

Credit: AlphaStar Productions, CMCV Studios, Munro Films & Lightbulb Film Distribution

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi   

Running Time: 98 min

Cert: 12a

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

Website: here.  

Trailer: here.  

Twitter: @SimonCoxFilm  

Facebook: here.  

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'Helicopter' by Bloc Party – 2004

It's another UFC dark week, never fear though, cause #ChinCheck has the lowdown from a fun packed Polaris event that went down in Wales.

This week:

- Polaris 12

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'Take The Weight' by Blood Red Shoes - 2012

We get into it on #EFTV especially the stupidness from #TurnerPrize2019 We get back on track though with season one of @TEOTFW which you can find on @All4 & @Netflix PLUS, this weeks @audibleuk book is @NealShusterman #scythe book one in the #ArcofaScythe trilogy.

This week:

- Millennials whining about housing

- Anti Vaxxer and the case for self pity!

- Extinction Rebellion activists are arse clowns!

- Peloton outrage is ridiculous

- Turner Prize shit the bed!!!

- Polaris 12 quick thoughts

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: The End of the F***ing World - S1 - thoughts

AUDIBLE

- Scythe by Neal Shusterman  

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'Take The Weight' by Blood Red Shoes - 2008

We have a couple of films for this weeks #EchoChamber Our first flick is Philipp Humm 'The Last Faust'. And then we get into the new love child from Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes...' Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'. As well as the Q&A from the preview night!

This week we have:

The Last Faust

Digital Download Release Date: 2nd December 2019

Director: Philipp Humm, Dominik Wieschermann

Cast: Steven Berkoff, Martin Hancock, Glyn Dilley, Edwin De La Renta, George Keeler, Yvonne Mai & Scarlett Mellish Wilson

Credit: The Humm Collection

Genre: Drama   

Running Time: 108 min

Cert: 15

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

Website: here.  

Trailer: here.  

Twitter: @TheLastFaust  

Instagram: @lastfaust  

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Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Release Date: 29th November 2019

Director: Kevin Smith

Cast: Matt Damon, Chris Hemsworth, Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Shannon Elizabeth, Rosario Dawson, Justin Long and Jason Mewes & Kevin Smith, 

Credit: Destro Films, SModcast Pictures, Hideout Pictures, Intercut Capital, Mewesings, Miramax, Skit Bags Entertainment and View Askew Productions 

Genre: Comedy    

Running Time: 105 min

Cert: 18

Website: here.  

Trailer: here. 

Twitter: @ThatKevinSmith  @JayMewes  

Instagram: @jayandsilentbob  

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'Pure Shores' by All Saints – 1999

There's no #UFC this week, but #ChinCheck is still here and we've got Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds and the Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz rematch.

This week:

- Boxing: Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz II

- Grappling: Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds: The Middleweights 

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'Where Did All The Love Go?' by Kasabian - 2009

#EFTV this week starts off with a bit of a vent, but then we get into the fun stuff. Like Cleveland Watkiss closing the EFG London Jazz Festival! I finally tried season one of Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg's 'The Boys' on Amazon Prime. PLUS, this weeks Audible book is 'Godsgrave' the second book in Jay Kristoff 'The Nevernight Chronicle' trilogy.

This week:

- Designer building a robot to learn about 

- Zara Hyde Peters gets the boot, but what else?

- Sacha Baron Cohen going after the truth.....or is he???

- Morality survey's are straight up BS!

- Costa Book Awards 2019 nominees announced

- 2019 EFG London Jazz Festival - Cleveland Watkiss: 60th Birthday Celebration @ Queen Elizabeth Hall

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: The Boys - S1 - thoughts

AUDIBLE

- Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff   

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'Reason is Treason' by Kasabian - 2003