People, people, people, today @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ hit's the BIG '300'!!! So, we're thanking everyone who has contributed and listened to the podcast, with a 'FOUR Part' extravaganza!!!

We start 'Part ONE' off with the the 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) thanks to Marvel Studios & Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. There are two from Signature Entertainment this week, first Anonymous Content gives us romance, then we have crime twists from Signature Films & Tea Shop Productions. Next are two cinema joints, House Productions, A24 & Lionsgate venture into the world of wrestling. AND, Stranger Than Fiction Films bring their 3D tale to IMAX's around the world!!!

Today we have:

The Marvels

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/WZxqIHkF5uo

Theatrical Release Date: 10th November 2023

Digital Release Date: 7th February 2024

Director: Nia DaCosta

Cast: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Samuel L. Jackson, Tessa Thompson, Hailee Steinfeld, Lashana Lynch, Leila Farzad, Abraham Popoola, Daniel Ings

Running Time: 106 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/iuk77TjvfmE?si=DGjumNaPIgWv6EVq

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Which Brings Me To You

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/soaQamenSE4

Theatrical Release Date: 19th January 2024

UK Digital Release Date: 12th February 2024

Director: Peter Hutchings

Cast: Lucy Hale, Nat Wolff, John Gallagher Jr, Genevieve Angelson, Alexander Hodge, Ward Horton, Britne Oldford, Marceline Hugot, Avery Cole, Laura Kai Chen, Mitzi Akaha, Chase Liefeld, Michael Mulheren, Erin Ruth Walker, Marcus Brandon, Jamie McRae, Bria Condon, Nancy Meyer, Federico Rodriguez, Reilly Walters, Katie Lynn Johnson

Running Time: 98 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/n7CKd_pEf88

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Marmalade

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/Ja4-Q7j-LBU

US Theatrical Release Date: 9th February 2024

US Digital Release Date: 9th February 2024

UK Digital Release Date: 12th February 2024

Director: Keir O'Donnell

Cast: Joe Keery, Camila Morrone, Aldis Hodge, Amy Warner, Beva Steinberg, Ozioma Akagha, Hans Christopher, Andrew E. Wheeler, Michael Barloon, Stephen Hage, Ernest Howard, Toussaint Morrison, Joshua Hanson, Jane Hammill, Susan Brava, Wayne Duvall, Kevin Lokey, Jim Lichtscheidl, Dane Stauffer

Running Time: 100 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/JJLJMJXekSk

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The Iron Claw

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/U8tbA_mSNMc

Theatrical Release Date: 22nd December 2023

Theatrical Release Date: 9th February 2024

Digital Release Date: 19th January 2024

Director: Sean Durkin

Cast: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, Holt McCallany, Lily James, Michael J. Harney, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Brady Pierce, Aaron Dean Eisenberg, Kevin Anton, Cazzey Louis Cereghino, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Ryan Nemeth, Scott Innes

Running Time: 132 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/8KVsaoveTbw?si=Vzw3_hP0wtMaISwL

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Fungi: Web of Life

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

Theatrical Release Date: 9th February 2024

US Screening Info: Here. https://www.fungimovie.com/theaters

BFI IMAX Screening Info: Here. https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/imax/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=fungi-web-of-life-imax&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=imax_2IM09-5402_23-24_Q4_search_fungi_Jan24&utm_content=bfiimax_fungi_web_of_life_paid_search&utm_creative_format=text&utm_marketing_tactic=prospecting&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kTgCv5HTFP-trhr2BFkGGOBNdQgrTx1J-8wOLBzJNMgaZ9pXmlSsDtYaAsq6EALw_wcB

Director: Paul Phelan, Joseph Nizeti

Cast: Björk, Merlin Sheldrake

Running Time: 45 min

Cert: U

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/YCf7YywIBZ8?si=38YD9hImc4Gzm6nF

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We're here with a new @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ episode!!!

Five films for you this week, starting with Paramount Pictures, Skydance, di Bonaventura Pictures revisiting everyone's favourite robots in disguise, then a couple from MGM Studios. The first is a teen coming of age comedy with Orion Pictures, and the second a sports comedy with Panoramic Media Co & SMAC Entertainment. We have an award nominated short from Neon Films, Yoruba Saxon Productions riding high on Netflix. Also on the platform is Mikros Animation, DreamWorks Animation animated story.

Today we have:

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/xWsolU3SHCI

Marina Bay Sands: 27th May 2023

Theatrical Release Date: 9th June 2023

Digital Release Date: 26th January 2024

Director: Steven Caple Jr

Cast: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Dean Scott Vazquez, Luna Lauren Vélez, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Colman Domingo, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, Peter Cullen, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Tobe Nwigwe, Sarah Stiles, Michael Kelly, Lucas Huarancca, Lesley Stahl, Aidan Devine, Leni Parker

Running Time: 127 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/itnqEauWQZM?si=J9U9MGfAbjnj2LfO

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

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Bottoms

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/okuBbUB4n8I

South by Southwest: 11th March 2023

US Theatrical Release Date: 25th August 2023

UK Theatrical Release Date: 3rd November 2023

Digital Release Date: 28th January 2024

Director: Emma Seligman

Cast: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Dagmara Domińczyk, Marshawn Lynch,

Running Time: 91 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/vH5NAahf76s?si=jnRNZEbCU3l6ax6c

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

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The Underdoggs

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/wfmSpx7a034

Digital Release Date: 29th January 2024

Director: Charles Stone III

Cast: Snoop Dogg, Elias Ferguson, Tika Sumpter, Jonigan Booth, Caleb Dixon, Adan James Carrillo, Alexander Michael Gordon, Kylah Davila, Mike Epps, George Lopez, Shamori Washington, Schelle Purcell, Andrew Schulz, Kal Penn, Kandi Burruss

Running Time: 96 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/MmfiqSJAou8?si=8yHh_nVEXjoXqvTV

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The After

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/35Aea0Wf9NQ

HollyShorts Film Festival: 10th August 2023

Digital Release Date: 25th October 2023

Director: Misan Harriman

Cast: David Oyelowo, Jessica Plummer, Amelie Dokubo, Sule Rimi, Ellen Francis, Tara-Binta Collins, Izuka Hoyle, Dominique Tipper, Nikesh Patel, Ravi Singh, Ruth Sheen, Alan Williams, Dan Griffiths

Running Time: 18 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/fV8kGLfv_nc?si=57h1F-6LRGKzavBJ

Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/title/81460836

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Orion and the Dark

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/J5upeR2IvGk

Digital Release Date: 2nd February 2024

Director: Sean Charmatz

Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Colin Hanks, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett, Ike Barinholtz, Natasia Demetriou, Golda Rosheuvel, Nat Faxon, Aparna Nancherla, Carla Gugino, Matt Dellapina, Jack Fisher, Werner Herzog,

Running Time: 91 min

Cert: PG

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/cScAQ2O26Y4?si=RtVVvQYmIRNH8Ggk

Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81476885?trackId=200256543&tctx=0%2C0%2C8d4ae375-72d4-4922-a8a8-0b14de7d0bf7-164265866%2Cunknown%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2C%2C81476885%2CVideo%3A81476885%2CminiDpPlayButton

Website: Here. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/orion-and-the-dark-photos-release-date

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Now, you get 'Part Two' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ which means, we have a guest!!!

Love, community, relationships, prejudice, empathy, fortitude and religion are all laid bare in today's feature. And thanks to Kelli McNeil-Yellen we got to sit down with the director & co-writer to find out everything that went into bring this story to life, and with all his time in the industry, why it needed to be told!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/xypwoaecveg

In 'Part Two' we have:

Mysterious Ways

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

Chichester Film Festival: 11th August 2023

NZ Theatrical Release Date: 17th August 2023

Director: Paul Oremland

Cast: Richard Short, Nick Afoa, Joe Folau, Becky McEwan, Maureen Fepuleai, Michael Hurst, Te Radar, Vincent Andrew-Scammell, Zac O’Meagher, Logan Cole, Elizabeth Easther, Reina Va’ai, Stephen Stehlin, Hannah Martin

Credit: NZ On Air, SunPix, Vada Productions

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 90 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/eRU_mTck27I?si=0Er0Ab2jF4HZiYRI

Website: Here. https://mysteriouswaysfilmnz.com/

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

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

YouTube: Here. https://www.youtube.com/@MysteriousWaysFilmNZ

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Slightly later than normal (sorry bout that), BUT never fear, cause @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is here, AND, it's a 'TWO Parter!!!

In 'Part One' Nocturna Productions, W&B Television bring an actioner to Netflix, and the platform also has Hot Property Films, Tigerlily Films & Conic new documentary. Sony Pictures latest comedy is next, before TWO Oscar nominated offerings. Cusp Films & Moseley Road Productions is up for 'live action Short' and Breakwater Studios, Searchlight Pictures & LA Times Short Docs is up for 'Best documentary short'!!!

In 'Part One' we have:

60 Minutes

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/VRzjVY8fpAw

Digital Release Date: 19th January 2024

Director: Oliver Kienle

Cast: Emilio Sakraya, Dennis Mojen, Marie Mouroum, Florian Schmidtke, Paul Wollin, Aristo Luis, Morik Heydo, Alain Blazevic, Harry Szovik, Árpád Antolik, Ludger Bökelmann, Philipp Droste, Szabolcs Kelemen, Livia Matthes, Balázs Megyeri

Running Time: 89 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/uiyZW82Rxf8?si=ZhHlkQ-EPlp-QIEx

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No Hard Feelings

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/wdGEHg7H2o0

Theatrical Release Date: 23rd June 2023

Digital Release Date: 19th January 2024

Director: Gene Stupnitsky

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, Natalie Morales, Scott MacArthur, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Kyle Mooney, Hasan Minhaj, Jordan Mendoza, Amalia Yoo, Alysia Joy Powell, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Matthew Noszka, Zahn McClarnon, Madison Odenborg

Running Time: 103 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/7psP7xBEa28?si=vofuaElmFUkPC6rk

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Is There Anybody Out There

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/d1QjmaTUY8I

30th SheffieldDoc/Fest: 17th June 2023

Theatrical Release Date: 17th November 2023

Digital Release Date: 24th January 2024

Director: Ella Glendining

Cast: Ella Glendining

Running Time: 87 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/8BU_TbxyLzA?si=tO24JubO2VMiDts6

Website: Here. https://www.conic.film/films/anybody

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The One Note Man

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

Rhode Island International Film Festival: 8th August 2024

Director: George Siougas

Cast: Jason Watkins, Louisa Clein, Crystal Yu, Daman Bamrah, Paul Barber, Alexandra Laurence, Lewis Murphy-Parry, Ian McKellen

Running Time: 20 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/user34233313/review/863374951/a6d4d71075

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The Last Repair Shop

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/mCoAcD63D88

50th Telluride Film Festival: 1st September 2023

Digital Release Date: 8th November 2023

Digital Release Date: 25th January 2024

Director: Ben Proudfoot, Kris Bowers

Cast: Dana Atkinson, Paty Moreno, Duane Michaels, Steve Bagmanyan

Running Time: 40 min

Cert: PG

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/HSLeqTWasO8?si=EQQ0e-aNHb7hQ2X-

Website: Here. https://breakwaterstudios.com/the-last-repair-shop/

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