Echo Chamber - 234
For our last EchoChamberFP of 2022, we take a look at FOUR films!!
The first three, got a lot of talk during lockdown! We have an indie porker, a sequel to a small budget banger, AND, a new entry to the DC Universe! Then we have a new rom-com from Signature Entertainment dropping at the start of 2023!!!
'Pig' is the feature directorial debut from Michael Sarnoski who also co-wrote with Vanessa Block. A truffle hunter (Nicolas Cage) who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped.
'A Quiet Place Part II' is written & directed by John Krasinski. Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
'The Batman' is directed by Matt Reeves, who co-wrote with Peter Craig. Batman (Robert Pattinson) ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer (Paul Dano) leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.
'This Is the Year' is the feature directorial debut from David Henrie who also co-wrote with Sienna Aquilini, Pepe Portillo & Bug Hall. It is a contemporary spin on classic 80’s teen coming-of-age movies. In a last-ditch effort to win over Zoey (Alyssa Jirrels), the girl of his dreams, Josh (Lorenzo Henrie), a nerdy high school senior and his best friends, Molly (Vanessa Marano), Mikey (Jake Short) & Donnie (Bug Hall), embark on a road trip to see their favourite band at the biggest music festival of the year, only to discover true love in the most unexpected place.
This episode has:
Pig - Poster
Pig
Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/CxJbPiCBDHs
Theatrical Release Date: 16th July 2021
Edinburgh International Film Festival: 18th August 2021
Digital Release Date: 20th August 2021
Director: Michael Sarnoski
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin, Nina Belforte, Gretchen Corbett, David Knell, Beth Harper, Darius Pierce, Cassandra Violet
Credit: AI Film, Endeavor Content, Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures, Saturn Films, Neon
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Running Time: 92 min
Cert: 18
Trailer: Here.
Watch via AppleTV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
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Website: Here.
A Quiet Place Part II - Poster
A Quiet Place Part II
Watch Review: Here.
Lincoln Center, World Premiere: 8th March 2020
Theatrical Release Date: 28th May 2021
Digital Release Date: 3rd June 2021
Director: John Krasinski
Cast: Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Djimon Hounsou, Okieriete Onaodowan, Scoot McNairy, Alice Sophie Malyukova, Dean Woodward, Zachary Golinger, Lauren Ashley Cristiano, John Krasinski
Credit: Platinum Dunes, Sunday Night Productions, Paramount Pictures
Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Running Time: 97 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Twitter: @quietplacemovie
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @aquietplacemovie
The Batman - Poster
The Batman
Watch Review: Here.
Lincoln Center World Premiere: 1st March 2022
Theatrical Release Date: 4th March 2022
Digital Release Date: 24th May 2022
Director: Matt Reeves
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, Jayme Lawson, Gil Perez-Abraham, Peter McDonald, Alex Ferns, Con O'Neill, Rupert Penry-Jones, Charlie Carver, Max Carver, Hana Hrzic, Sandra Dickinson, Luke Roberts, Stella Stocker, Barry Keoghan
Credit: DC Films, 6th & Idaho, Dylan Clark Productions, Warner Bros Pictures
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Superhero, Suspense, Thriller
Running Time: 176 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @TheBatman
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @thebatman
This Is the Year - Poster
This Is the Year
Watch Review: Here.
World Premiere: 28th August 2020
Theatrical Release Date: 24th September 2021
Digital Release Date: 2nd January 2023
Director: David Henrie
Cast: Lorenzo James Henrie, Vanessa Marano, Alyssa Jirrels, Jake Short, Jeff Garlin, Gregg Sulkin, Kate Katzman, Gregg Christie, Sammy Voit, Boston Pierce, Yvette Gregory, David Henrie, Bug Hall
Credit: Bold Entertainment, Novo Media Group, Vertical Entertainment, Signature Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Running Time: 97 min
Cert: 12a
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: iTunes, AppleTV, Amazon, Google, YouTube
Watch via AppleTV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Twitter: @ThisIsTheYear__
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @thisistheyearfilm
*(Music)
'Blister in the Sun’ by Violent Femmes - 1983