Echo Chamber - 259
It's time again for another EchoChamberFP episode!!!
Four very different films for you, the first is a biographical piece from Searchlight Pictures, Hulu, and Disney+ about the creation of a beloved snack. The second joint is from 20th Digital Studio and the green H, it's a psychological thriller that loops love in a meaning way! The megalodon is terrorising people thanks to The Avenue & Signature Entertainment. THEN, we end things with Elysian Film Group's love letter to 'Take That'!!!
'Flamin' Hot' is directed by Eva Longoria and written by Lewis Colick & Linda Yvette Chávez. Based on Richard Montanez's book 'A Boy, A Burrito and a Cookie: From Janitor to Executive'. The inspiring story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia), the Frito Lay janitor who with his wife Judy's (Annie Gonzalez) unwavering love & support, he convinces Frito-Lay CEO Roger Enrico (Tony Shalhoub) to try his Mexican flavored inspired Cheetos. Which spawned the Flamin’ Hot snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
'Jagged Mind' is directed by Kelley Kali and written by Allyson Morgan, who based the film on her 2020 short film First Date. Billie (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) is plagued by blackouts and strange visions that lead her to discover she's stuck in a series of time loops, possibly related to her mysterious new girlfriend (Shannon Woodward).
'The Black Demon' is directed by Adrian Grunberg and written by Boise Esquerra & Carlos Cisco. Oilman Paul Sturges' (Josh Lucas) takes his family (Fernanda Urrejola, Venus Ariel, Carlos Solórzano) on a trip to Mexico to inspect his company oil rig. But, he finds the place almost abandoned with two terrified workers (Julio Cesar Cedillo & Jorge A Jimenez) left. Stranded and under constant attack by a monstrous shark, he must find a way to get his family to safety and stay alive.
'Greatest Days' is directed by Coky Giedroyc and written by Tim Firth. Five best friends (Lara McDonnell, Jessie Mae Alonzo, Eliza Dobson, Nandi Sawyers-Hudson, Carragon Guest) who have the night of their lives seeing their favourite boy band in concert. Twenty-five years later their lives have changed in many different ways as they reunite for one more epic show by their beloved band, to relight their friendship and discover that maybe their greatest days are ahead of them.
Today we have:
Flamin' Hot - Poster
Flamin' Hot
Watch Review: Here.
South by Southwest Film Festival: 11th March 2023
Digital Release Date: 9th June 2023
Director: Eva Longoria
Cast: Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Emilio Rivera, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Walsh, Pepe Serna, Bobby Soto, JimmyGonzales, Brice Gonzalez, Vanessa Martinez, Fabian Alomar, Mario Ponce, Hunter Jones
Credit: Franklin Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Hulu, Disney+, Disney Plus
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Running Time: 99 min
Cert: 12a
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Disney+: Here.
Watch via Hulu: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @FlaminHotMovie
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @flaminhotmovie
Jagged Mind - Poster
Jagged Mind
Watch Review: Here.
American Black Film Festival: 14th June 2023
Digital Release Date: 15th June 2023
Director: Kelley Kali
Cast: Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Shannon Woodward, Kate Szekely, Rosaline Elbay, Shein Mompremier, Brandi Huzzie, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Benjamin Valenzuela, Casey Ford Alexander, Lamar Usher, Loren Swan, Sidnei Barboza, Harsh Milan
Credit: 20th Digital Studio, Palabra Productions, Hulu, Disney+
Genre: Horror, Psychological, Thriller
Running Time: 88 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Hulu: Here.
The Black Demon - Poster
The Black Demon
Watch Review: Here.
Theatrical Release Date: 28th April 2023
Digital Release Date: 19th June 2023
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: 17th July 2023
Director: Adrian Grunberg
Cast: Josh Lucas, Fernanda Urrejola, Venus Ariel, Carlos Solórzano, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Jorge A. Jimenez, Raúl Méndez, Héctor Jiménez, Edgar Flores, Omar Chaparro, Arturo Duvergé, Luis del Valle, Omar Patin
Credit: Buzzfeed Studios, Chocolatito, Diamond Films, Lantica Media, Mucho Mas Media, Silk Mass, The Avenue Entertainment
Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Running Time: 100 min
Cert: 18
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Buy DVD & Blu-ray via Amazon: Here.
Buy DVD via Amazon UK: Here.
Buy Blu-ray via Amazon UK: Here.
Buy DVD & Blu-ray via Planet of Entertainment: Here.
Website: Here.
Instagram: @blackdemonmovie
Greatest Days - Poster
Greatest Days
Watch Review: Here.
London Premiere: 15th June 2023
Theatrical Release Date: 16th June 2023
Director: Coky Giedroyc
Cast: Aisling Bea, Lara McDonnell, Alice Lowe, Eliza Dobson, Amaka Okafor, Nandi Sawyers-Hudson, Jayde Adams, Carragon Guest, Marc Wootton, Matthew McNulty, Jessie Mae Alonzo, Aaron Bryan, Dalvin Cory, Joshua Jung, Mark Samaras, Mervin Noronha
Credit: DJ Films, Elysian Film Group, SPG3, Bron Releasing, Zurich Avenue, Head Gear Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical
Running Time: 112 min
Cert: PG
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @greatestdaysuk
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @greatestdaysmovie
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)
'Wonder Wonder' by Femi Kuti - 1995