Echo Chamber - 427 - Part One
You can hear ‘Part Two’ of this week’s episode, HERE!!!
What happened, who knows, BUT @EchoChamberFP this week is HUGE!!!
In ‘Part One’ we have something of everything. You might question solo adventuring thanks to Chernin Entertainment, Ian Bryce Productions, Denver and Delilah Productions, RVK Studios, Netflix, friendship, love, trauma, and aliens co-mingle via Glowing Tree Films, Rustic Films, Yellow Veil Pictures, Strike Media. History is brought to life and a subject never touched upon thanks to Mystery Box, Well Go USA Entertainment, Capture Entertainment, Signature Entertainment. THEN, in the cinema we have a once close bond gone sour & invoking a trauma echo from Homebird Productions, augenschein Filmproduktion, A24. A writer trying to finish a book stumbles into family issues & witches thanks to Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Team Thrives, Spooky Pictures, Tailored Films, Cweature Features, Neon, Black Bear Pictures, Elevation Pictures, Front Row Filmed Entertainment. PLUS, we revisit Runway for more fashion drama via Wendy Finerman Productions, 20th Century Studios.
'The Devil Wears Prada' is directed by David Frankel, and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 book of the same name. Andy (Anne Hathaway), a smart but sensible young journalist, starts working as an assistant to the cynical high fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).
'Apex' is directed by Baltasar Kormákur, and written by Jeremy Robbins. The story of a rock climber and kayaker (Charlize Theron) who finds herself being hunted (Taron Egerton) in the wilds of Australia.
'Touch Me' is written & directed by Addison Heimann. Two cringe millennial slackers (Olivia Taylor Dudley, Jordan Gavaris) enter a dangerous cat and mouse game with a sexy alien (Lou Taylor Pucci) whose touch removes their anxiety and depression.
'Mother Mary' is written & directed by David Lowery. Aa pop star (Anne Hathaway) whose reunion with her former costume designer (Michaela Coel) forces her to confront her past.
'Hokum' is written & directed by Damian McCarthy. An author (Adam Scott) who travels to a hotel in Ireland, unaware that it may be haunted.
'Rise of the Conqueror' (fka 'Tamerlane: Rise of the Last Conqueror') is directed by Jacob Schwarz, who co-wrote with Matthew Greene & Christian Mortensen. As the Mongol Empire collapses and the Silk Road falls into disorder, Timur Barlas (Christian Mortensen) emerges during a period of regional upheaval and attempts to unite fractured kingdoms in Central Asia.
'The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. Inspired by Lauren Weisberger's characters. Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) reunites with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing.
In ‘Part One’ we have:
The Devil Wears Prada - Poster
The Devil Wears Prada
Watch Review: Here.
LA Film Festival, World Premiere: 22nd June 2006
Venice Film Festival: 7th September 2006
Deauville Film Festival: 9th September 2006
San Sebastián Film Festival: 29th September 2006
Beijing International Film Festival: 16th April 2026
US Theatrical Release Date: 30th June 2006
UK Theatrical Release Date: 5th October 2006
Director: David Frankel
Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker, Adrian Grenier, David Marshall Grant, James Naughton, Tracie Thoms, Daniel Sunjata, Rebecca Mader, Rich Sommer, Tibor Feldman, Jimena Hoyos, Gisele Bündchen, John Rothman, Stéphanie Szostak, Colleen Dengel, Suzanne Dengel, Ines Rivero, Alyssa Sutherland, Paul Keany, David Callegati
Credit: Fox 2000 Pictures, Wendy Finerman Productions, 20th Century Fox
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Satire
Running Time: 109 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Google, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Disney+: Here.
Watch via HBO Max: Here.
Watch via Google Play: Here.
Watch via YouTube: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Website: Here.
Apex - Poster
Apex
Watch Review: Here.
US Theatrical Release Date: 24th April 2026
Digital Release Date: 24th April 2026
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Cast: Eric Bana, Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, Matt Whelan, Bessie Holland, Aaron Pedersen, Rob Carlton, Duncan Fellows, Julia Ohannessian, Niam Hogan, Willow Seager, Zac Garred, Caitlin Stasey
Credit: Chernin Entertainment, Ian Bryce Productions, Denver and Delilah Productions, RVK Studios, Netflix
Genre: Action, Survival, Thriller
Running Time: 95 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Netflix: Here.
Website: Here.
Mother Mary - Poster
Mother Mary
Watch Review: Here.
Istanbul Film Festival, World Premiere: 9th April 2026
Golden Horse Fantastic Film Festival: 10th April 2026
US Theatrical Release Date: 17th April 2026
Theatrical Release Date: 24th April 2026
Director: David Lowery
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, FKA Twigs, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Alba Baptista, Sian Clifford
Credit: Homebird Productions, augenschein
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Music, Thriller
Running Time: 112 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Instagram: @mothermarymovie
Hokum - Poster
Hokum
Watch Review: Here.
2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, World Premiere: 14th March 2026
Overlook Film Festival: 11th April 2026
Calgary Underground Film Festival: 16th April 2026
PFS SpringFest: 17th April 2026
Ireland: 19th April 2026
Fantastic Film Festival: 23rd April 2026
Independent Film Festival Boston: 24th April 2026
Theatrical Release Date: 1st May 2026
Director: Damian McCarthy
Cast: Adam Scott, Mallory Adams, Brendan Conroy, Peter Coonan, Florence Ordesh, Michael Patric, Will O'Connell, David Wilmot, Sioux Carroll, Austin Amelio, Ezra Carlisle
Credit: Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Team Thrives, Spooky Pictures, Tailored Films, Cweature Features, Neon, Black Bear Pictures, Elevation Pictures, Front Row Filmed Entertainment
Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Thriller
Running Time: 107 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Website: Here.
Instagram: @hokum.movie
Touch Me - Poster
Touch Me
Watch Review: Here.
Sundance Film Festival, World Premiere: 28th January 2025
South by Southwest Film & TV Festival: 7th March 2025
Monsters of Film, Stockholm: 21st March 2025
Night Visions International Film Festival: 4th April 2025
Overlook Film Festival: 4th April 2025
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival: 10th April 2025
Frameline: 23rd June 2025
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival: 4th July 2025
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival: 5th July 2025
Melbourne International Film Festival: 15th August 2025
Slash Film Festival: 21st September 2025
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival: October 2025
Splat!FilmFest International Fantastic Film Festival: 26th October 2025
Theatrical Release Date: 20th March 2026
US Digital Release Date: 2nd April 2026
UK Digital Release Date: 4th May 2026
Director: Addison Heimann
Cast: Ashley Lauren Nedd, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Jordan Gavaris, Lou Taylor Pucci, Marlene Forte, Paget Brewster, JJ Phillips, Yumarie Morales, Eli Lucas
Credit: Glowing Tree Films, Rustic Films, Yellow Veil Pictures, Strike Media
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Psychosexual, Sci-Fi
Running Time: 100 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Rise of the Conqueror (fka 'Tamerlane: Rise of the Last Conqueror') - Poster
Rise of the Conqueror (fka 'Tamerlane: Rise of the Last Conqueror')
Watch Review: Here.
US Digital Release Date: 14th April 2026
UK Digital Release Date: 4th May 2026
Director: Jacob Schwarz
Cast: Christian Mortensen, Yulduz Rajabova, Mahesh Jadu, Dulguun Odkhuu, Maruf Otajonov, Joshua Jo, Assan Mazhit, Umit Ulgen, Sanjar Madi, Arazou, Paul Marlon, Aziz Beyshenaliev, Yerkebulan Daiyrov, Zhandos Aibassov, Maqsat Sabitov
Credit: Mystery Box, Well Go USA Entertainment, Capture Entertainment, Signature Entertainment
Genre: Adventure, Action, War, History
Running Time: 83 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Google, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Google Play: Here.
Watch via YouTube: Here.
Watch via Sky Store: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Instagram: @riseoftheconqueror
The Devil Wears Prada 2 - Poster
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Watch Review: Here.
Lincoln Center, World Premiere: 20th April 2026
Cineworld Leicester Square: 22nd April 2026
Cinema Arlecchino: 23rd April 2026
Theatrical Release Date: 1st May 2026
Director: David Frankel
Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, Tracie Thoms, Tibor Feldman, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B. J. Novak, Conrad Ricamora, Rachel Bloom, Donatella Versace, Lady Gaga, Ciara, Calum Harper, Ashley Graham
Credit: Wendy Finerman Productions, 20th Century Studios
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Satire
Running Time: 119 min
Cert: 12a
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
You can hear ‘Part Two’ of this week’s episode, HERE!!!
*(Music)
'Da Joint' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020