Echo Chamber - 262
This is the first of our 'two' EchoChamberFP episodes, this week!!!
Today we have four films, starting off with JuVee Productions, Welle Entertainment and Sony Pictures history inspired epic! Vertical Entertainment then bring us a tale of redemption and family. We then have a new joint from Golden Concorde, Triangle Road Entertainment and Entertainment Squad which highlights the tension around friendships. AND we end on a joyful tale about growing, in age & maturity from DMC Film & Picturehouse Entertainment.
'The Woman King' is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens & Maria Bello. It's the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.
'Prisoner's Daughter' is directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Mark Bacci. Released from prison with terminal cancer, Max (Brian Cox) tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Kate Beckinsale) and the grandson (Christopher Convery) he’s never known. When his daughter’s abusive, drug-addicted ex-husband (Tyson Ritter) reappears, Max’s violent past comes back to haunt them all.
'Our Deadly Vows' is written & directed by Chris Chalk .Grace Charles (K.D. Chalk) needs time. Her book is unfinished, her friends (Cesa Pledger, Eden Marryshow, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Byron Bronson, Natalie Woolams-Torres, Chantal Nchako) are demanding and her well meaning new husband (Chris Chalk) isn’t making things easier. What was meant to be a celebration send off for Grace quickly devolves into people pulling Grace in every direction. Grace approaches her limits as her friends begin disappearing one by one. What happens when the fight for friendship becomes a fight for your life?
'Scrapper' is the feature directorial debut from Charlotte Regan which she also wrote! It’s said that it takes a village to raise a child but 12-year-old Georgie (Lola Campbell) has other ideas. Living alone since her beloved mum (Olivia Brady) died, Georgie fills the flat they shared with her own special magic. But when her absent father Jason (Harris Dickinson) turns up out of the blue, she’s forced to confront reality.
Today we have:
The Woman King - Poster
The Woman King
Watch Review: Here.
Toronto International Film Festival: 9th September 2022
Theatrical Release Date: 16th September 2022
Theatrical UK Release Date: 4th October 2022
Digital Release Date: 30th June 2023
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Cast: Viola Davis, Wanda Banda, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Lethabo, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega, Jordan Bolger, Jimmy Odukoya, Joel Mukadi, Masali Baduza, Jayme Lawson, Adrienne Warren, Siv Ngesi, Angélique Kidjo, Zozibini Tunzi, Makgotso M, Thando Dlomo, Julian Tennon
Credit: TriStar Pictures, eOne, TSG Entertainment II, JuVee Productions, Welle Entertainment, Sony Pictures Releasing
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Running Time: 135 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Netflix US: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Watch via Now TV: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @WomanKingMovie
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @womankingmovie
Prisoner's Daughter - Poster
Prisoner's Daughter
Watch Review: Here.
47th Toronto International Film Festival: 14th September 2022
Theatrical Release Date: 30th June 2023
Digital Release Date: 4th July 2023
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Brian Cox, Christopher Convery, Jon Huertas, Ernie Hudson, Tyson Ritter, Yonel Dorelis, Mark Kubr, Eddie Wardel, Angel Parker, Steven Littles, John Prudhont, Michael Kobayashi, Eddie Wardel, Cooper Nelson, Caysen Kinchelo
Credit: Capstone Global, Oakhurst Entertainment, Smokn Productions, Pasaca Entertainment, Great Point Media, Vertical Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 100 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Website: Here.
Our Deadly Vows - Poster
Our Deadly Vows
Watch Review: Here.
Theatrical Release Date: 7th July 2023
Digital Release Date: 1st August 2023
Director: Chris Chalk
Cast: K.D. Chalk, Chris Chalk, Cesa Pledger, Eden Marryshow, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Byron Bronson, Natalie Woolams-Torres, Chantal Nchako
Credit: Golden Concorde, Triangle Road Entertainment, Global Genesis Group, Entertainment Squad
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Running Time: 95 min
Cert: 18
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies
Website: Here.
Scrapper - Poster
Scrapper
Watch Review: Here.
Sundance Film Festival: 23rd January 2023
Sundance Film Festival: London: 6th July 2023
Theatrical Release Date: 25th August 2023
Director: Charlotte Regan
Cast: Lola Campbell, Harris Dickinson, Alin Uzun, Ambreen Razia, Aylin Tezel, Ezel Uzin, Aysa Uzun, Joshua Frater-Loughlin, Asheq Akhtar, Carys Bowkett, Freya Bell, Laura Aikman, Ayokunle Oyesanwo, Ayobami Oyesanwo, Ayooluwa Oyesanwo, Olivia Brady, Daniel Burt, Cary Crankson, Theo Barrowclough, Eva Yates, Jennifer Monks, Farhana Bhula
Credit: BBC Film, Great Point Media, Charades
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Running Time: 84 min
Cert: 12a
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
*(Music)
'Get Dis Money' by Slum Village - 1999