No conversations, BUT this week's, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is hitting you with SIX films!!!

As XYZ Films, Collective Pictures & Elevation Pictures sci-fi sequel dropped on Netflix, we checked the original too! The platform also has the latest Tyler Perry Studios joint. We ventured to 1955 thanks to Focus Features, Universal Pictures UK, and Prom thanks to Giannetti Films & Positive Motion Pictures. PLUS, Diamond in the Rough Films new drama is now out!

Today we have:

Code 8

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/w0thZdSnSiA

Berlin International Film Festival: 9th February 2017

Theatrical Release Date: 6th December 2019

Digital Release Date: 11th April 2020

Director: Jeff Chan

Cast: Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Sung Kang, Kari Matchett, Greg Bryk, Aaron Abrams, Kyla Kane, Laysla De Oliveira, Vlad Alexis, Peter Outerbridge

Running Time: 100 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/6Aq6ktl24Gw?si=csmHO5g2eaqf54SP

Website: Here. https://www.code8.com/

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Asteroid City

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/ysRewHgr_kM

76th Cannes Film Festival: 23rd May 2023

Theatrical Release Date: 23rd June 2023

US Digital Release Date: 11th July 2023

UK Digital Release Date: 20th February 2024

Director: Wes Anderson

Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell

Running Time: 105 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/-GTA4PLAkbg?si=qPb_ZosC5oRabaJ_

Website: Here. https://www.focusfeatures.com/asteroid-city

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American Prom

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/WyAv9PY9XfQ

US Digital Release Date: 2nd February 2024

Director: Dominic Giannetti

Cast: Gabriella Estabrook, Akinté Hutchinson, Gianna Angela, Alexa Ketchum, Avaryana Rose, Kiley Opsal, Eryk Dewire, Mike McRobert, Sofia Lauren Giannetti, Aubrey Jean, Emilee Kurdziel, Kevin Siegelbaum, Kim McRobert, Gigi Leighton, Emi Optekar

Running Time: 84 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOoMZ66qxlY

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Mea Culpa

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/n5P1qhGJ0DY

Paris Theater, New York City: 15th February 2024

Digital Release Date: 23rd February 2024

Director: Tyler Perry

Cast: Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Nick Sagar, Sean Sagar, RonReaco Lee, Shannon Thornton, Kerry O'Malley, Arianna Barron, Connor Weil, Angela Robinson, María Gabriela González, Susan Savoie, Paul Ryden, Gene Weygandt, Candice Fawcett

Running Time: 126 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/-p0g9YfjJSA?si=ecpeB7p2WyrzbGiH

Website: Here. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/tyler-perry-new-movie-mea-culpa

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Code 8: Part II

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/6Rxo7KXjv_c

Digital Release Date: 28th February 2024

Director: Jeff Chan

Cast: Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Noorin Gulamgaus, Sirena Gulamgaus, Jean Yoon, Alex Mallari Jr, Altair Vincent, Moe Jeudy-Lamour, Aaron Abrams, Akiel Julien, Natalie Liconti, Nneka Elliott, Sarena Parmar, Sammy Azero, Darrin Maharaj, Yasemin Kamci, Mikayla SwamiNathan

Running Time: 100 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/KCKrRkJVj04?si=7IR3DnaxvjUHfVjz

Website: Here. https://www.code8.com/

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Exteriors

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/lvkbSLWPHpg

Culver City Film Festival: 7th December 2023

Digital Release Date: 1st March 2024

Director: Mark Schwab

Cast: Peter Stickles, Pano Tsaklas, Christian Gabriel, Fernando Jose, Julian Goza, Jacob Betts, Christian Gabriel, Matthew Bridges, Jacob Betts, Julian Goza, Jose Fernando, Peter Stickles

Running Time: 83 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/xihJPsuUEjs?si=9w6OjZc2W4-clMBR

Digital Platforms: Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Google, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast

Website: Here. https://www.ditrfilms.com/b/3B98E386-C8BD-43DE-B3C9-7AE15AD9CB80/Exteriors

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'Da Joint' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

I hope you are ready for 'Part TWO' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ cause we didn't hold back!!!

Last week you got three great conversations, now that's not happening, HOWEVER, you do get to hear from a bright new voice in the music documentary game, who has dropped pure gold on us with his feature length debut! We look at the film, THEN get to hear about the whole process of telling an untold, little known (in the UK) story! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/a8uCQx-Zmks

'Getting it Back: The Story of Cymande' is the feature directorial debut from Tim MacKenzie-Smith, which he also wrote. The story of British band Cymande. Celebrated in the US, but facing indifference in the UK, they sadly disbanded too soon but their influence was significant, prompting their return some 40 years later

In 'Part Four' we have:

Getting it Back: The Story of Cymande

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/5x0eDt4uRus

South by Southwest Film Festival: 13th March 2022

Theatrical Release Date: 16th February 2024

Buy Tickets via BFI: Here. https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=CFB68BEF-404B-4B60-9F90-F68A7C6CCC8A&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=9A8765B5-883D-406C-B4E3-C44EF0FEDD2E

Digital Release Date: 12th February 2024

Blu-ray Release Date: 26th February 2024

Director: Tim MacKenzie-Smith

Cast: Ray King, Steve Scipio, Patrick Patterson, Derek Gibbs, Pablo Gonsales, Sam Kelly, Joey Dee, Peter Serreo, Mike Rose, Desmond Atwell, George Kelly, Jimmy Lindsay, Trevor White, Jim James, Mark Ronson, DJ Maseo, Khruangbin, Cut Chemist, Kool DJ Red Alert, Jazzie B, Masta Ace, Louie Vega

Credit: BFI, Deadpan Films, Crawshay Films

Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music

Running Time: 89 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/grfyPFvFhRI?si=5o5VHI3d1ViZNhpJ

Buy Blu-ray & DVD via BFI Shop: Here. https://shop.bfi.org.uk/getting-it-back-the-story-of-cymande-blu-ray.html

Buy Blu-ray & DVD via Amazon: Here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Getting-Back-Story-Cymande-Blu-ray/dp/B0CM9VWVLK

Watch via Apple TV+: Here. https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/getting-it-back-the-story-of-cymande/umc.cmc.kn4evly7rjnwmmdi5mmxycn4

Website: Here. https://cymandeofficial.com/film/

X: @CymandeOfficial https://twitter.com/CymandeOfficial

Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/CymandeOnline/

Instagram: @cymandemovie https://www.instagram.com/cymandemovie/

YouTube: Here. https://www.youtube.com/cymandeofficial

Spotify: Here. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hfcSstwnyuBoek1dQwLkG?si=rqj-O4sDRZWlGUZlkZFHUw&nd=1&dlsi=aef44883ed11491f

Apple Music: Here. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cymande/28398376

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'The Big Payback' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

We are now hitting 'Part FOUR', the final instalment of this week's monumental @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ '300th' episode!!!

So the people at 'The Horror Collective' blessed us with another new entry to the 'found footage' genre. THEN, got the creative powerhouse couple, who directed, wrote, produced, and starred in the feature, to stop by the podcast for a sprawling chat!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/F65d5gaT8Cs

In 'Part Four' we have:

Dagr

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/gYGfb2MSHJs

Q&A Theatrical Release Dates

Wednesday 7th February - BABINGTON HOUSE (members event)

Friday 9th February - THE LIGHT, Banbury: Here. https://banbury.thelight.co.uk/dagr-qa

Thursday 22nd February - THE RITZY, Brixton: Here. https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/004/HO00014202/dagr-director-q-a-with-matthew-butler-hart

Friday 23rd February - THE LIGHT, Wisbech: Here. https://wisbech.thelight.co.uk/dagr-qa

Thursday 29th February - PICTUREHOUSE, Crouch End: Here. https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/023/HO00014202/dagr-director-q-a-with-matthew-butler-hart

Friday 1st March - PICTUREHOUSE, Bath: Here. https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/003/HO00014202/dagr-director-q-a-with-matthew-butler-hart

Thursday 14th March - THE LIGHT, Walsall: Here. https://walsall.thelight.co.uk/dagr-qa

Saturday 16th March - Lynton Cinema, Devon (no Q&A): Here. http://lyntoncinema.co.uk/lynton/soon/

Sunday 17th March - Lynton Cinema, Devon (no Q&A): Here. http://lyntoncinema.co.uk/lynton/soon/

Sunday 24th March - The Manchester Film Festival: Here. https://manchesterfilmfestival.com/official-selection-2024/#calendar-4b5ff046-6780-48d5-9a21-8dfb4382e0e4-event-lqxo7k2a

Monday 25th March - THE LIGHT, Sheffield: Here. https://sheffield.thelight.co.uk/dagr-qa

US Digital Release Date: 2nd April 2024

UK Digital Release Date: 8th April 2024

Director: Matthew Butler-Hart

Cast: Tori Butler-Hart, Ellie Duckles, Riz Moritz, Matt Barber, Emma King, Graham Butler, Hattie Chapman, Luca Thompson, Ian McKellen

Credit: Fizz and Ginger Films, The Horror Collective

Genre: Comedy, Thriller

Running Time: 83 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/1nzWN5zGgnk

Website: Here. https://www.fizzandgingerfilms.co.uk/dagr

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'Strictly Business (Instrumental)' by EPMD - 2020

Yes, we are celebrating our '300th' @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ episode, and bringing you all that newness, BUT, in 'Part THREE' we're taking a look back!!!

During those dark days of 2020, a gem was dropped on the world which didn't get the recognition it deserved! Fortuitously though due to a conversation we had on episode '283' https://www.podcaphilia.com/echo-chamber/ep283 we now have the chance to shine the light on the film, AND, sit down with the creative genius behind it! We discussed the rollercoaster ride of making a movie, (let alone your first), finding your place in the industry, cultivating your environment and the stories you want to share with the world! So much knowledge is dropped, you're going to love every minute!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/TyRtR1Sdqo8

In 'Part Three' we have:

Echo Boomers

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/FezutiSJBZM

Theatrical Release Date: 13th November 2020

US Digital Release Date: 13th November 2020

UK Digital Release Date: 18th January 2021

Director: Seth Savoy

Cast: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Michael Shannon, Gilles Geary, Alex Pettyfer, Hayley Law, Oliver Cooper, Jacob Alexander, Lesley Ann Warren, Kate Linder, Jeff Perkins, Ali Freeman, Stephen Harr, Ashley Marian Ramos, Karli Hall, Mike Hatton, Leslie Stratton

Credit: Speakeasy, Organic Media Group, Wetzel Entertainment Group, Foton Pictures, Dark Dreams Entertainment, Saban Films

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Running Time: 94 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/AfZHwWsTw4E?si=lUZU-MFkNa0PD4N8

Digital Platforms: Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Google, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast

Watch via Apple TV+: Here. https://tv.apple.com/cy/movie/echo-boomers/umc.cmc.5ogrjimpakpc1b4tnbvovn844

Watch via Prime Video: Here. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08MX256YL/ref=atv_pp_fi_0

Watch via Prime Video UK: Here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B08SGBF9Z9/ref=atv_pp_fi_0

Website: Here. https://www.sabanfilms.com/films/echo-boomers/

Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/echoboomersmovie

Instagram: @echoboomersmovie https://www.instagram.com/echoboomersmovie/

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'Rampage Remix (Instrumental)' by EPMD - 2020

Now you're warmed up, I know you're read to get into 'Part TWO' of @EchoChamberFP's https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ 300th celebration!!!

There's honestly, never enough time with these things, but people, when 'Entertainment Squad' offered up their new indie comedy, AND the chance to speak with an acting legend, there's absolutely no way I'm turning that down! And so glad I didn't, cause we have over an hour of insightful musings about bringing an idea to life, taking chances and not compromising on a vision. Also we talk about the state of the industry, and barriers to exploring honest depictions of love, romance and comedy!!! Watch 📺 the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/6vapkaU_0IY

In 'Part Two' we have:

Sex-Positive

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/uXPaHfk9rWM

Theatrical Release Date: 9th February 2024

Cinema locations: Here. https://studiodome.com/titles/SexPositive#theatres-section

Digital Release Date: May 2024

Director: Peter Woodward

Cast: Katherine Ellis, Aaron Long, Ashton Leigh, Belle Eclair, Christian Menace, Juliana Destefano, Jeez Loueez, Brandon Pitts, Tierney Malloy, Anthony Del Negro, Ty Autry, Lydia Kolda, Gogo McGregor, Brady Box, Yamil Rodriguez, Xena Zeit-Geist, Ben Matheny, Terese Aiello, Ryan Baughman, Lara Grice, Gerald Brodin, Zach Rogers, Tracy Camp, Chris Ferro, Lorna Street Dopson, Mike Makar, Lorna Street Dopson, Adam Shaukat, Spencer Sticker, Liat Krongrad, Peter Woodward

Credit: Cherchez La Femme, Outrageous Films, StudioDome

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Running Time: 85 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/506VbAA-kQg?si=e6HWIX05qmcLHJGR

Website: Here. https://studiodome.com/titles/SexPositive

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'The Big Payback' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020