Echo Chamber

PLUS, Netflix @netflix brings us the last season of Ricky Gervais' 'After Life'.

AND, our Audible book of the week, is a step back into the Oasis and more, nine years later. As Ernest Cline brings us 'Ready Player Two'.

This week:

- US Colleges told to end tradition of boosting alumni relative applications

- What happened with Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva!?!

- Sharee Miller admits to planning husband's murder

- Ahead of his Super Bowl performance, Snoop Dogg is sued by an ex dancer

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: After Life - S3 - thoughts

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/LQTDCeATct8

AUDIBLE

- Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/2osirrTwuzw

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PLUS, we have the first three episodes of new AppleTV+ show 'The Afterparty' from Chris Miller & Phil Lord.

AND, our Audible book of the week, continues Joe Abercrombie's 'The Age of Madness' trilogy, with book two 'The Trouble With Peace'

This week:

- Police to investigate Downing Street lockdown parties

- Krispy Kreme offers a dozen free glazed doughnuts to blood donors

- Putin backs China over 'politicization' of Beijing Olympics

- RFK Jr. remarks on Anne Frank, vaccines draw condemnation

- Neil Young wants to quit Spotify over Joe Rogan's vaccine misinformation

- Playboy 'strongly supports' women accusing Hugh Hefner

- Pope denounces fake news about COVID, vaccines, urges truth

- Twitch: Concerns over streamers' mental health

- The Queen's Gambit: Netflix denied motion to dismiss defamation case

- Disney: Minnie Mouse to swap her dress for a trouser suit

- Disney responds to Peter Dinklage's criticism of Snow White remake

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: The Afterparty - S1 - Eps 1 - 3 - thoughts

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/Fqav1GiMwK8

AUDIBLE

- The Trouble With Peace by Joe Abercrombie

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/HQ1rIWh1PNw

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'Words I Never Said' (feat. Skylar Grey) by Lupe Fiasco - 2011

PLUS, we finally take a look at M. Night Shyamalan horror series that helped bring people to AppleTV+. So, season one & two, and then episode one of season three of 'Servant'

AND, our Audible book of the week is the third major offering from Andy Weir, and third book optioned to be a movie, it's 'Project Hail Mary'!

This week:

- Amazon's Alexa returns after morning snooze

- “Yesterday” Sued Over Lack Of Ana De Armas

- Texas sues Google over local radio ads for its smartphones

- Grindr scammer jailed for blackmailing men

- US researchers test pig-to-human transplant in donated body

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Servant - S1 & 2 - thoughts

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/gJG5QbIHL0I

- TV: Servant - S3 - Episode One - thoughts

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/aiZN93WzJMA

AUDIBLE

- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/tANngWVg9l0

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'Murder Me' by Blood Red Shoes - 2022

PLUS, ahead of the third season, we took a look at season one, of Sky TV & Bad Wolf's adaptation of Deborah Harkness', 'A Discovery Of Witches'.

AND, our Audible book of the week brings us finally to the end of Benedict Jacka's epic 'Alex Verus' journey. With book twelve, 'Risen'.

This week:

- Marks & Spencer has change name of Midget Gems to Mini Gems

- High Court calls the Government's PPE 'VIP lane' unlawful

- Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross calls for PM to quit after party apology

- Military titles and use of 'His Royal Highness' stripped from (Prince) Andrew

- Facebook called by the FTC to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: A Discovery Of Witches - S1 - thoughts

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/TnDxj4y813o

AUDIBLE

- Risen by Benedict Jacka

Watch the review: HERE! https://youtu.be/LYs1zTmUQY4

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'Dig A Hole' by Blood Red Shoes - 2022

In 'Part TWO' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ We take a look at new indie horror flick from Cinedigm & 101 Films. AND, we speak with one of its stars, Jessica Uberuaga!!!

'Incarnation' is directed by Isaac Walsh who co-wrote with Tyler Clair Smith. The story follows a struggling young couple, Brad (Taye Diggs) & Jess (Jessica Uberuaga) chasing the American dream only to realize their worst nightmare when they discover a demonic spirit in their new home. Mammon is the biblical word for the worship of wealth, and the couple discover that getting rich can come at a hefty price.

Today we have:

Incarnation

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/25CCyUP5CYg

Theatrical Release Date: 15th February 2022

Digital Release Date: 18th February 2022

Director: Isaac Walsh

Cast: Taye Diggs, Jessica Uberuaga, Michael Madsen, Rich Paul

Credit: Ton of Hats, 101 Films, Cinedigm Entertainment Group

Genre: Horror, Psychological, Thriller

Running Time: 88 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/F1vBA1GifUU

Website: Here. http://tonofhats.com/

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'Hard Drive Gold' by alt-J - 2022

We have a 'TWO Parter' for this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ Things start off, with rom-com book adaptation, and then go to a new 'Shudder' joint!

Today we have:

The Hating Game

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

Theatrical Release Date: 10th December 2021

Digital Release Date: 11th February 2022

Director: Peter Hutchings

Cast: Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Damon Daunno, Yasha Jackson, Sean Cullen, Sakina Jaffrey, Corbin Bernsen

Credit: Convergent Media, BCDF Pictures, Mister Smith Entertainment, Federal Films, Big Indie Pictures, Vertical Entertainment

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Running Time: 102 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/j3qBGOD4b4A

Digital Platforms: iTunes, Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play & Microsoft

Buy & Rent via iTunes: Here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-hating-game/id1596181286?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Buy & Rent via AppleTV: Here. https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-hating-game/umc.cmc.6oticymiai0qw87p6uxmh0lge

Website: Here. https://mistersmithent.com/film/the-hating-game

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

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They Live in the Grey

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/5kT1ZyMHrMU

Digital Release Date: 17th February 2022

Director: Abel Vang, Burlee Vang

Cast: Michelle Krusiec, Ken Kirby, Ellen Wroe, Bernard Bullen, Madelyn Grace, Audrey Moore

Credit: STANDOFF Pictures, Whiskey Stream Productions, Shudder

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Running Time: 124 min

Cert: 18

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

Watch via Shudder: Here. https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/they-live-in-the-grey/ff743cb1f7bd6f9b

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'U&ME' by alt-J - 2022