Echo Chamber - 198 - Part One
This week’s @EchoChamberFP is a jam packed ‘THREE Parter’, so buckle up!!!
In ‘Part ONE’, we take a look at a new thriller on Prime Video, and then a sports documentary over on Netflix.
'The Contractor' is directed by Tarik Saleh and written by J.P. Davis. After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper (Chris Pine) decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend (Ben Foster) and under the command of a fellow veteran (Kiefer Sutherland). Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
'Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive' is directed by Ian Derry. Follow free diver Johanna Nordblad in this documentary as she attempts to break the world record for distance traveled under ice with one breath.
In 'Part One' we have:
The Contractor - Poster
The Contractor
Watch Review: Here.
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.
Rent or Buy via Prime Video UK: Here.
Rent or Buy via Prime Video USA: Here.
Instagram: @thecontractormovie
Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive - Poster
Odyssey: a Chinese cinema season
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/
*(Music)
'Modern Guilt' by Beck - 2008