Echo Chamber & Echoes From The Void! Podcasts Kevin Scott

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It's a bit of a revisit, because we first looked at this film during Sci-Fi London 2023, but looking back at that review: https://youtu.be/Yh1aM4iPxsY I didn't really do things justice. So thanks to the great Matt Hulse, we were able to not just take another look at the feature, BUT, sit down with the creative mind (one of them) behind the project and really get into the mechanics of the creation, production, casting, all that good stuff. We also touched upon A.I, creative techniques, and the perception of material. It was a really fun time, which could have been a lot longer, you won't want to miss it!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/dgix9eiMoBM



'The Bystanders' is the feature directorial debut from Gabriel Foster Prior, which he co-wrote with Jack Hughes. Peter Weir (Scott Haran) – a former child genius at chess who is now an inconspicuous office drone – is recruited precisely for his anonymity to become a Bystander, a kind of empowered guardian angel tasked with watching over, and invisibly helping, an individual subject.



Peter is trained by jaded Bystander Frank (Seann Walsh), who out of boredom proposes that they swap subjects, so that Frank now has ‘middle-class girl from Kent’ Sarah (Georgia Mabel Clarke), and Peter has feckless loser Luke (Andi Jashy), whom Peter hopes to transform into a winner so that Peter himself can win the award for Bystander of the Year, and make up for losing a chess contest decades earlier.



Hilarious rivalry ensues, as misanthropic Frank, who can only see the world through ‘Frank-tinted glasses’, sets about, purely for the lulz, undermining Luke’s – and Peter’s – newfound success.



Today we have:



The Bystanders

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/yKy_lAy63N0

Austin Film Festival: 27th October 2022

Boston Sci Fi Film Festival: 15th February 2023

Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival: 19th April 2023

Sci-Fi London: 6th June 2023

Portland EcoFilm Festival: 29th June 2023

Theatrical Release Date: 16th October 2023

Digital Release Date: 12th May 2024

Director: Gabriel Foster Prior

Cast: Scott Haran, Seann Walsh, Emily Wyatt, Lauren Douglin, Andi Jashy, Georgia Mabel Clarke, Nikolaos Brahimllari, Aimée Hills, Julia Varvara, Kurt Deed, Tom Clegg, Adam Morse, Nick Helm, Marek Larwood, Stefan Boehm, Lucy Pinder, Frank Harper, David Schaal, Jake Lambert, Emily Milburn, Margarita San Luis

Credit: Waggon & Horses Productions, Screenbound Entertainment

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Running Time: 97 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/869499408

Watch via YouTube: Here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtLIiMcSxkk

Watch via Apple TV+: Here. https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-bystanders/umc.cmc.2xhifzyfbdbd8zc8j62j750kj?action=play

Watch via Google Play: Here. https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=EjXPHZ3m_pk.P

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

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

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It's the last installment of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ podcast, and we're getting physical!!!



In 'Part THREE', thanks to Vision Films we have a sports drama, that's all about friendship, relationships, addiction and love. THEN, we conversate with two of the stars, who also were behind directing, writing and producing the feature. Their story goes back over a decade though, as it was sport that brought them together. And since that friendship has helped create an environment which has enabled them to evolve into rising film stars and the support system to create their own vision! We go into this and a LOT more, so chalk up and get ready for another immersive confab!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/g7KcAASclJs



'Final Heat' is the feature directorial debut from Jeremy Gimenez, which he also wrote. The married owners of a struggling functional fitness gym, Cam (Brad Benedict) & Laney (Molly Cerne) have the perfect plan to raise money: they’ll bring in the best athletes to compete in "The Games" to win the huge cash prize. They record everything documentary-style as the athletes confess their secrets. As the team trains, egos clash, tempers flare, and a figure (Jeremy Gimenez) from the past threatens to destroy the team, the gym, and their lives.



In 'Part Three' we have:



Final Heat

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/T0jbNym5mLU

Digital Release Date: 14th May 2024

Director: Jeremy Gimenez

Cast: Brad Benedict, Molly Cerne, Jeremy Gimenez, Alexandra Daniels, Maddy Curley, Cortni Vaughn Joyner, Kadyr Guterrez, Elliott Schackne, Mary Smith, JB Tadena, Dan Wells

Credit: Multiversal Media, Vision Films

Genre: Action, Drama, Sport

Running Time: 84 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/tUEt8jnHpeg

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

Watch via Apple TV+: Here. https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/final-heat/umc.cmc.6cs3pzgwv6harv8d40k86fjq1

Watch via Vimeo: Here. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/finalheat

Website: Here. https://visionfilms.net/film-detail?id=404de3ad-c0cc-ee11-829e-0e4a64f8a357

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

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In 'Part Two' @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ takes a look at a harrowing social issue, through the guise of horror / drama!!!



The great folks at The Horror Collective passed on this new indie feature framed around the perils of immigration. We then sit down with the young woman whose family history was the impetuous to step behind the camera and imbue her DMA into the film! There were so many technical issues with this, BUT, Karyna was a legend and powered through, and I think we ended up with a really insightful 90 minutes which you're going to love!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/1ZVuv3zarhM



'Silence of the Prey' is directed by Michael Vaynberg & Karyna Kudzina (her feature directorial debut), which Karyna co-wrote with Saro Varjabedian. In a desperate bid to secure a future for her child (Isabella Bezell), an undocumented immigrant mother (Karyna Kudzina) takes a caretaker job. Unbeknownst to her, the elderly man (Chris LaPanta) conceals a horrifying truth.



In 'Part Two' we have:



Silence of the Prey

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/unM3FYfNc1I

8th Golden State Film Festival: 23rd February 2024

Digital Release Date: 14th May 2024

Director: Karyna Kudzina, Michael Vaynberg

Cast: Karyna Kudzina, Isabella Bezell, Chris LaPanta, Lorianna Izrailova, Michael Doyle, Monte Bezell, Rebecca Packer, Tim Shelburne, Abigail Ashley, Brian Wright

Credit: The Horror Collective, Studio Dome

Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Running Time: 95 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/b49iV7u-etA?si=sOBcIPRsoZsdVw4-

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

Website: Here. https://thehorrorcollective.com/film/silence-of-the-prey

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

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Well, this week, we're hitting you with a MAMMOTH @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ it's a 'THREE Parter' baby!!!



In 'Part ONE' we check the end of Escape Artists, Eagle Pictures & Sony Pictures Releasing action trilogy. There are two Australian joints, a heist tale from Sparke Films Productions & Rialto Distribution and a pared back sci-fi from Bonsai Films, XYZ Films, Blue Finch Films & Well Go USA Entertainment. We also get the story of the Pop-Tart via Netflix. PLUS, a heart jerking drama from Anti-Worlds Releasing, Alpha Violet & Vertigo Releasing.



In 'Part One' we have:



The Equalizer 3

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

Rome, World Premiere: 28th August 2023

Theatrical Release Date: 1st September 2023

US Digital Release Date: 1st January 2024

UK Digital Release Date: 3rd May 2024

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Cast: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, Gaia Scodellaro, Remo Girone, Andrea Scarduzio, Andrea Dodero, Daniele Perrone, Dea Lanzaro, Sonia Ben Ammar, Bruno Bilotta, Salvatore Ruocco, Alessandro Pess

Running Time: 108 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/19ikl8vy4zs?si=EjQhn2XSedELfatw

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Bring Him to Me

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/oHH1x5JsAsQ

Oz Theatrical Release Date: 2nd November 2023

US Theatrical Release Date: 19th January 2024

US Digital Release Date: 19th January 2024

UK Digital Release Date: 3rd May 2024

Director: Luke Sparke

Cast: Barry Pepper, Jamie Costa, Liam McIntyre, Zac Garred, Bryan Jennings Brower, Sam Neill, Rachel Griffiths, Alex Fleri, Marcus Johnson, Josemily Royle, Allison Frances Boyd, Harrison Irvin, Thomas Pitts

Running Time: 96 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/E5AlSC7Fn-E?si=-nHSAT8atYy2HXSb

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Monolith

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/HFaGoYBN5oo

Adelaide Film Festival: 27th October 2022

Oz Theatrical Release Date: 26th October 2023

US Theatrical Release Date: 16th February 2024

US Digital Release Date: 16th February 2024

UK Digital Release Date: 4th May 2024

Director: Matt Vesely

Cast: Lily Sullivan, Erik Thomson, Kate Box, Terence Crawford, Damon Herriman, Ling Cooper Tang, Ansuya Nathan, Matt Crook, Rashidi Edward, Brigid Zengeni, Belle Kalendra-Harding

Running Time: 94 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/kwuJ4fs2-Fg?si=t9sBqZYwh-IFzSE-

Website: Here. https://wellgousa.com/films/monolith

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Unfrosted

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/otm6BN_GpYI

Digital Release Date: 3rd May 2024

Director: Jerry Seinfeld

Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Max Greenfield, Hugh Grant, Amy Schumer, Peter Dinklage, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, Dan Levy, James Marsden, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, Adrian Martinez, Sarah Cooper, Mikey Day, Kyle Mooney, Drew Tarver, Tony Hale, Felix Solis, Maria Bakalova, Dean Norris, Kyle Dunnigan, Sebastian Maniscalco, Beck Bennett, Cedric the Entertainer, Fred Armisen, John Slattery, Jon Hamm, Aparna Nancherla, Andy Daly, Sarah Burns, Eleanor Sweeney, Bailey Sheetz

Running Time: 93 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/2lqRPUhPfho?si=bu70FUyNjJdIzRWs

Website: Here. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/jerry-seinfeld-pop-tart-movie-cast

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Hoard

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/JsBZT_1xdR0

Venice Film Festival: 1st September 2023

Preview Screenings Release Date: 10th - 16th May 2024

Buy Tickets: Here. https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp

Theatrical Release Date: 17th May 2024

Director: Luna Carmoon

Cast: Saura Lightfoot Leon, Joseph Quinn, Hayley Squires, Lily-Beau Leach, Deba Hekmat, Samantha Spiro, Cathy Tyson, Erin Jemmotte, Sandra Hale, Alexis Tuttle, Nabil Elouahabi, Sam John, Sarah Rose Denton, James Cooper, Tim Bowie

Running Time: 126 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/5mYoshmw1uo?si=IdCJDiILTcjxfOr-

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Just a single installment of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ this week, but not scrimping on the energy!!!



Lionsgate starts us off with the latest part of their horror franchise. Then Amazon MGM Studios, Welle Entertainment & I’ll Have Another adapt a well loved book, while Amazing People Pictures & Vision Films shine the light on dementia. We go to prom thanks to Hartbeat Productions, American High & LD Entertainment. THEN, A24, Film4 & Lionsgate UK bring us big muscles, big energy, and big emotions!!!



Today we have:



Saw X

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/zvXBSM_cq2w

Fantastic Fest: 27th September 2023

Theatrical Release Date: 29th September 2023

US Digital Release Date: 20th October 2023

UK Digital Release Date: 26th April 2024

Director: Kevin Greutert

Cast: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Synnøve Macody Lund, Steven Brand, Renata Vaca, Joshua Okamoto, Octavio Hinojosa, Paulette Hernández, Jorge Briseño, Costas Mandylor, Michael Beach, Isan Beomhyun Lee, David Alfano, Katie Barberi, Lucía Gómez Robledo, Donagh Gordon

Running Time: 118 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/t3PzUo4P21c?si=QO132iMlX6mMnU91

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

Website: Here. https://www.saw.movie/

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The Idea Of You

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/VwvtHebb-BA

South by Southwest: 16th March 2024

Digital Release Date: 2nd May 2024

Director: Michael Showalter

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfeld, Jordan Aaron Hall, Mathilda Gianopoulos, Meg Millidge, Raymond Cham Jr, Jaiden Anthony, Viktor White, Dakota Adan

Running Time: 116 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/V8i6PB0gGOA?si=4CZ-MYvIn91weTpu

Website: Here. https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/original-movies/the-idea-of-you

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Ruby's Choice

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/857WmYwS4QM

CinefestOZ: 29th August 2021

Oz Theatrical Release Date: 3rd March 2022

US Theatrical Release Date: 26th April 2024

Digital Release Date: 7th May 2024

Director: Michael Budd

Cast: Jane Seymour, Jacqueline McKenzie, Coco Jack Gillies, Stephen Hunter, Nicole Pastor, Brendan Donoghue, Rory Potter, Sam Rechner, Tim Omaji, Michael Budd, Kate Ryerson, Akira Fujii, Jenna Kenney, Sean Foster, Adrian Glen, Craig Bourke

Running Time: 117 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/omYDwdk5jdA

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

Website: Here. https://highfliersfilms.co.uk/movie/v4p3h3q4l3n4h483/rubys-choice

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Prom Dates

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/lGOYoOsw8Gg

Digital Release Date: 3rd May 2024

Director: Kim O Nguyen

Cast: Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat, Kenny Ridwan, Zión Moreno, Terry Hu, John Michael Higgins, Chelsea Handler, Arianna Rivas, Emery Kelly, Audrey Trullinger, Millie Thorpe, Hailey Philip, Adam Herschman, Shea Buckner

Running Time: 90 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/JiUH6LiuMPk?si=-IRBgWqZL7DykJKj

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Love Lies Bleeding

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/XD0KcJX2334

2024 Sundance Film Festival: 20th January 2024

US Theatrical Release Date: 8th March 2024

UK Theatrical Release Date: 3rd May 2024

Director: Rose Glass

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Dave Franco, Ed Harris, Eldon Jones, Orion Carrington, Matthew Blood-Smyth, Keith Jardine, Tait Fletcher, Jerry G. Angelo, David DeLao

Running Time: 104 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/BF_J3-DmiS0?si=w1m8f-k4IpwyWy6l

Website: Here. https://tickets.loveliesbleeding.movie/

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We've got a riveting 'Part TWO' edition of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ for you this week!!!



Thanks to the great folks at Modern Films, we were able to check out this new and strikingly unorthodox documentary. THEN, sit down with the visual arts phenom, making her first forays into feature length filmmaking with the project! We talk about the challenges, how different formats offer new insights into storytelling, why now was the time, and this was the tale to tell. We got into a LOT, in only sixty minutes, so you don't want to miss this one!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/s__CTIKhqZ4



'Stephen' is the feature directorial debut from Melanie Manchot, which she co-wrote with Leigh Campbell. A hybrid narrative fiction/documentary, STEPHEN is shaped by the raw and moving energy of one young man's quest to transform his early life of violence and addiction and of his desire to both act and live differently. The film is centred around Stephen Giddings (Ste @stegiddings), who, growing up on the Quarry Green Estate in Kirkby, Liverpool, was confronted with addiction from an early age - both in the lives of those around him, and eventually in his own. At just 26 years old he was giving up on life. What follows is an intimate journey as Stephen auditions for and takes on a role in a movie, questioning whether he can fulfil his ambitions and realise one of his big dreams: to become an actor. Combining original archive material, interviews and narrative drama, STEPHEN brings together a unique cast of British actors alongside a support cast of participants in active addiction recovery.



Today we have:



Stephen

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/4XdYjMjD2Ec

2023 Sheffield Doc Fest: 16th March 2024

Digital Release Date: 19th March 2024

Barbican Centre, London: 18:25, 25th April 2024

Book Tickets: Here. https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/event/preview-stephen-screentalk

ArtHouse Crouch End, London: 26th April 2024

Book Tickets: Here. https://www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk/programme/?programme_id=8334605

Genesis, London: 2nd May 2024

Book Tickets: Here. https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/movie/stephen-qa/

Storyhouse, Chester: 8th May 2024

Book Tickets: Here. https://www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/stephen-qa/

Director: Melanie Manchot

Cast: Stephen Giddings, Michelle Collins, Paislie Reid, Kent Riley, Michael Starke, Lanre Danmola

Credit: Stephen Film, Modern Films

Genre: Drama, Documentary

Running Time: 78 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/817450508

Website: Here. https://www.modernfilms.com/stephen

Instagram: @stephen.film https://www.instagram.com/stephen.film/



STEPHEN opens as a multichannel installation at The Exchange, Princes Street, Penzance, Cornwall

TR18 2NL from 4th May 2024 until 2nd November 2024. More information: Here. https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/activities/stephen/

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