Echo Chamber - 257
People, EchoChamberFP is back for another episode!!!
Our first film this week is from Saints and Savages who have a British gangster flick coming. Then Paramount Pictures & Miramax bring a beloved investigative reporter back to the screen. AND, we end on A24 adaptation of a 2012 play of the same name.
'Hitmen' is written & directed by Savvas D. Michael. After accidentally killing the grandson (Max Lohan) of a powerful CEO (Eric Roberts), a couple (Daniel Caltagirone & Lois Brabin-Platt) are forced to fight or flee for their lives when the vengeful businessman enlists the help of a mob boss (Marco Leonardi) to take them down. With a $1 million bounty placed on their heads, a ruthless game of cat and mouse begins as they attract the attention of the world's deadliest assassins, who will stop at nothing to claim their prize.
'Confess, Fletch' is directed by Greg Mottola who co-wrote with Zev Borow. Roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch (Jon Hamm), who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. The only way to prove his innocence? Find out which of the long list of suspects is the culprit--from the eccentric art dealer (Kyle MacLachlan) and a missing playboy to a crazy neighbor (Annie Mumolo) and Fletch's Italian girlfriend (Lorenza Izzo). Crime, in fact, has never been this disorganised.
'The Whale' is directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter. Who adapted his own play of the same name from 2012. A reclusive English teacher (Brendan Fraser), living alone in the wake of a tragedy, attempts to reconnect with his teenage daughter (Sadie Sink) for a chance at redemption.
Today we have:
Hitmen - Poster
Hitmen
Watch Review: Here.
Theatrical Release Date: 5th June 2023
Digital Release Date: 5th June 2023
Director: Savvas D Michael
Cast: Daniel Caltagirone, Lois Brabin-Platt, Eric Roberts, Ronan Summers, Max Lohan, Adam Deacon, Georges St-Pierre, Lucas Aurelio, Summer Zamiska, Chelsea Leigh Macleod, Mei Bignall, Ivana Radjenovic, Tony Fadil, Elijah Rowen, Bentley Kalu, Jack Parr, Marco Leonardi, Vas Blackwood, Jenny Miller, Charlie Rawes, Jan Anderson
Credit: Bee Holder Productions, Saints and Savages, Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment
Genre: Action
Running Time: 109 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Buy DVD & Blu-ray via Prime Video UK: Here.
Confess, Fletch - Poster
Confess, Fletch
Watch Review: Here.
Theatrical Release Date: 16th September 2022
Digital Release Date: 26th May 2023
Director: Greg Mottola
Cast: Jon Hamm, Roy Wood Jr, Ayden Mayeri, Lorenza Izzo, Kyle MacLachlan, Annie Mumolo, John Behlmann, John Slattery, Lucy Punch, Marcia Gay Harden, Erica McDermott, Eugene Mirman, Kenneth Kimmins, Robert Picardo
Credit: Miramax, Paramount Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Running Time: 98 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Watch via Now TV: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
The Whale - Poster
The Whale
Watch Review: Here.
79th Venice International Film Festival: 4th September 2022
Theatrical Release Date: 21st December 2022
Digital Release Date: 26th May 2023
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, Samantha Morton, Jacey Sink, Sathya Sridharan
Credit: Protozoa Pictures, A24
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 117 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Twitter: @TheWhaleMov
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @thewhalemov
Sci Fi London 2023
The London-based annual international film festival enjoys an unrivalled reputation as a launchpad for genre film, a credible forum for industry events and networking, and a stimulating, inclusive environment for audiences. Insider, outsider, all are welcome at the friendliest festival in town.
Always keen to challenge stereotypes and push the definition of what ‘sci-fi‘ means, Sci-Fi London has a reputation for programming a variety of exciting and independent films whilst remaining fun and inclusive.
Film Information: Here.
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Website: Here.
Twitter: @scifilondon
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Instagram: @scifilondon
YouTube: Here.
Sci-Fi London 48 Hour Film Challenge
Are you ready for the Sci-Fi London 48hr Film Challenge!?!
Mark the date on your calendar, 24th June 2023, is when it begins.
You'll be sent the TITLE of the film you will make, a PROP list, a line of DIALOGUE and an optional IDEA/THEME. You then have until Monday, 26th Jone to WRITE, SHOOT and DELIVER your complete 5-minute film.
Register today HERE!!!: 48hour.sci-fi-london.com
And visit the YouTube Channel to watch previous winners, and trailers for this year’s Festival!
*(Music)
'Sultans of Swing' by Dire Straits - 1978