Echo Chamber

Now it's time for 'Part TWO' of this week's 200th edition of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ and we're finally going to drop this special episode!

It's all bout the GREAT, Felicia Pride, so we'll step back to the end of last year, then hit you with her directorial debut. AND, then, we speak to the lady, herself!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/cot029wtHl4

And 'Part Two' has:

Really Love

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/nuEeqTfsnl0

Digital Release Date: 25th August 2021

Director: Angel Kristi Williams

Cast: Kofi Siriboe, Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing, Blair Underwood, Uzo Aduba, Tristan Mack Wilds as Nick, Naturi Naughton, Suzzanne Douglas, Michael Ealy, Gina Jun, Jade Eshete, Marla Aaron

Credit: MACRO, Homegrown Productions, Netflix

Genre: Drama, Romance

Running Time: 95 mins

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/7KKCnadBw7Y

Website: Here. https://www.staymacro.com/film/really-love

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tender

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/mIE5-I3RNAg

Digital Release Date: 4th May 2020

American Black Film Festival Release Date: 21st August 2020

Director: Felicia Pride

Cast: Farelle Walker, Trishauna Clarke

Credit: Felix & Annie, Honey Chile Entertainment, RLH Productions

Genre: Short, Drama

Running Time: 14:53 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/honeychile/tenderteaser

Digital Platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Watch the film: Here. https://vimeo.com/honeychile/tender

Rent or Buy via Prime Video: Here. 

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

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

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'Sugar Honey Ice Tea' by Goodfellaz - 1996

We have reached episode 200 of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ so we had to go 'TwO Parter', right!?!

'Part One' has Danish chef film from Netflix @netflix and an archival documentary from Embankment Films @embankmentfilms & Signature Entertainment @signatureentertainmentuk which will be hitting Prime Video real soon!

In 'Part One' we have:

Toscana

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/6ghEEe-mlMo

Digital Release Date: 18th May 2022

Director: Mehdi Avaz

Cast: Anders Matthesen, Cristiana Dell’Anna, Ghita Nørby, Lærke Winther, Andrea Bosca, Sebastian Jessen, Christopher, Karoline Brygmann, Ari Alexander, Thue Ersted Rasmussen, Christoffer Jindyl

Credit: Rocket Road Pictures, SF Studios, Netflix

Genre: Drama, Romance

Running Time: 90 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/E26VtF4dURE

Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/title/81498233

Website: Here. https://www.rocketroadpictures.com/kopi-af-kollision

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Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts  

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/vMPjW7ngHlc

Theatrical Release Date: 27th May 2022

Digital Release Date: 1st June 2022

Director: Roger Michell

Cast: Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Prince Charles

Credit: Free Range Films, Ingenious Media, Riba Films, Embankment Films, Signature Entertainment

Genre: Documentary 

Running Time: 89 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/v3zSaM4hKrU

Website: Here. https://www.elizabethfilm.co.uk/

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'Inner City Lights' By Goldie - 1994

@EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ takes a look at a couple of Netflix @netflix joints this week! First up is a new instalment in the 'adult at high school' genre. Then we close with a look at what it takes to be an Olympian!!!

Today we have:

Senior Year

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/lb_TMvL-hHc

Digital Release Date: 13th May 2022

Director: Alex Hardcastle

Cast: Rebel Wilson, Justin Hartley, Angourie Rice, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Chris Parnell, Molly Brown, Zaire Adams, Ana Yi Puig, Avantika Vandanapu, Alicia Silverstone

Credit: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players, Broken Road Productions, Netflix

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Running Time: 111 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/HCtDkpe89aY

Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/title/80217525

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The Wall: Climb for Gold

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

Digital Release Date: 18th January 2022

Digital Release Date: 1st May 2022

Director: Nick Hardie

Cast: Janja Garnbret, Shauna Coxsey, Brooke Raboutou, Miho Nonaka

Credit: Windfall Films, Premiere Digital Services

Genre: Documentary, Sport

Running Time: 96 min

Cert: 12a

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

Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/title/81595864

Website: Here. https://thewallthefilm.com/

Rent or Buy via Prime Video: Here. https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Climb-Gold-Shauna-Coxsey/dp/B09NHWC6XT

Rent or Buy via Apple TV: Here. https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-wall---climb-for-gold/umc.cmc.3l3ty1fgrzdsf3znz2uvpj0c5

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

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Odyssey: a Chinese cinema season

Odyssey is a new annual film festival aims to empower a shared appreciation of film, to create an inclusive cinematic experience, and to encourage cross-cultural understanding. From 10th May to 10th June 2022, with more than 60 films in 8 curated sections, 10 panel discussions and many inspiring Q&A sessions, Odyssey will bring you a whole month of outstanding and innovative Chinese cinema that promises to illuminate your mind. The festival will not only introduce the latest young Chinese film talents to the UK audience, but also provide forums for professionals to exchange creativity and business ideas.

Official Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/y5weCAaxxT0

Hear the Program: Here. https://youtu.be/cpjsrcciVMA

Website: Here. odysseychinesecinema.uk 

Twitter: @Odysseyccs https://twitter.com/odysseyccs

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

UCFC Website: Here. ukchinafilm.com

UCFC YouTube: Here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWO-ypWfvX4mNn3iWsr-oA/videos

UCFC Linkedin: Here. https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-china-film-collab/

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'I Do It' by Big Sean - 2011

AND, in 'Part THREE', we bring home this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ by taking a look at a new take, well, the extension of a beloved legend. PLUS, speak with Bill Thomas, David Underwood & Sophie Craig who helped bring it to life! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/Cg-Nkoi8Ugg

And 'Part Three' has:

The Adventures of Maid Marian

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/cvTHNJC0904

Digital Release Date: 9 May 2022

Director: Bill Thomas

Cast: Sophie Craig, Dominic Andersen, Bob Cryer, Robin Gould, Danny Husbands,James Groom, Jennifer Matter, Lainy Boyle, Gerard Cooke, Jon Lee Pellet, AdamBenwell, Harry Harrold

Credit: Picture Perfect, Signature Entertainment, Quiver Distribution, GravelRoad Distribution Group

Genre: Action, Adventure

Running Time: 82 min

Cert: 12

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/mYKBs1MO68Q

Digital Platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Rent or Buy via iTunes: Here. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/the-adventures-of-maid-marian/id1618123213

Rent or Buy via Prime Video: Here. 

Website: Here. https://www.signature-entertainment.co.uk/film/the-adventures-of-maid-marian/

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'Gamma Ray' by Beck - 2008

In 'Part Two' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ wesit down with the creative mind behind last week’s ‘Bluff’.  Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/I1yeL1D07j8

Sheikh Shahnawaz has just released his debut feature film, off the back of a year where he released a new short every month! Both are tremendous feats and Sheikh, really breaks down the motivation that go him there. How he’s navigating the industry, what he wants to achieve, and a LOT more!

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Bluff

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/Zez5bsd4yfQ

Digital Release Date: 28th April 2022

Director: Sheikh Shahnawaz

Cast: Gurj Gill, Jason Adam, Nisaro Karim, James Jaysen Bryhan, Joe Egan

Credit: Catharsis Films, Indie Rights

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Running Time: 115 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/H9kfVB_MQYw

Digital Platforms: Amazon, Google Play, Tubi, YouTube

Website: Here. https://www.bluff-movie.com/

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

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

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'Youthless' by Beck - 2008

This week’s @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/is a jam packed ‘THREE Parter’, so buckle up!!! In ‘Part ONE’, we take a look at a new thriller on PrimeVideo, and then a sports documentary over on Netflix.

Today we have:

The Contractor

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/Gc8_R179edY

Theatrical Release Date: 1st April 2022

Digital Release Date: 6th May 2022

Director: Tarik Saleh

Cast: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs, Eddie Marsan, J. D. Pardo,Florian Munteanu, and Kiefer Sutherland

Credit: Thunder Road Films, 30West, Paramount Pictures, STXfilms 

Genre: Action, Suspense, Thriller

Running Time: 103 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/l9wNjD_Y2_I

Rent or Buy via Prime Video UK: Here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B09SYJW3PC/ref=atv_hm_hom_c_pCOlw2_brws_18_2

Rent or Buy via Prime Video USA: Here. https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09S3ZZR73/paramountcom-20

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

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Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/E8uo1EOnp4o

Digital Release Date: 3rd May 2022

Director: Ian Derry

Cast: Johanna Nordblad, Elina Manninen

Credit: Green Water Productions

Genre: Documentary, Short, Sport

Running Time: 40 min

Cert: PG

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/0_QWamRowc0

Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/title/81082317

Website: Here. https://ianderry.tumblr.com/post/683169447589101568/the-story-behind-the-story-how-two-bike-crashes

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*(Music)

'Modern Guilt' by Beck - 2008