Echo Chamber - 429
So this week’s @EchoChamberFP is a single helping, but we have an interesting mix of films for you.
There’s a crime thriller from Latigo Films, Eyevox Entertainment, Cakewalk Post, ITN Distribution, Red Sea Media. THEN, in the cinema, a beloved book and its sheep jump to the big screen thanks to Working Title Films, Three Strange Angels, Lord Miller Productions, Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Releasing International. Conspiracy is a foot, and a sheriff is stuck in the middle due to OPE Partners, Tradecraft Productions, Le Foole Inc, QWGmire, Magnolia Pictures. PLUS, paintings, legacy, greed, revenge all play a part in a new drama from Department M, Butler & Sklar Productions, Neon, Picturehouse Entertainment!
'Joe Baby' is directed by Steven Brand, and written by Todd Samovitz, based on the 2011 book by Drew Fine. Joe Baby (Dichen Lachman) is a private investigator searching for money that has been stolen from Heather Stanton (Willa Fitzgerald), only to find all roads lead to the mysterious death of her father, Walter Baby (Corin Nemec).
'The Sheep Detectives' is directed by Kyle Balda, and written by Craig Mazin, based on Leonie Swann's 2005 novel 'Three Bags Full'. A flock of sheep (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby, Brett Goldstein, Laraine Newman) who try to solve the murder of their shepherd (Hugh Jackman).
'Normal' is directed by Ben Wheatley, and written by Derek Kolstad. Set in the fictitious town of Normal, Minnesota—follows a newly-arrived interim sheriff (Bob Odenkirk) who investigates a town-wide conspiracy after a botched bank robbery (Reena Jolly, Brendan Fletcher).
'The Christophers' is directed by Steven Soderbergh, and written by Ed Solomon. The estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) of a once-famous artist (Ian McKellen) hire a forger (Michaela Coel) to complete his unfinished works so they can be “discovered” and sold after his death.
Today we have:
Joe Baby - Poster
Joe Baby
Watch Review: Here.
Beverly Hills Film Festival, World Premiere: 2nd May 2024
US Digital Release Date: 15th August 2025
UK Digital Release Date: 5th January 2026
Director: Steven Brand
Cast: Dichen Lachman, Emery Anne, Kelly Hu, Corin Nemec, Dan Bakkedahl, Harvey Keitel, Willa Fitzgerald, Ron Perlman, Jason London, Kenneth Choi, Joseph D. Reitman, Bonny Breuer, David Lipper, Sylvia Grace Crim, Cherrie McRae, Jordan Salloum, Jessica Harthcock, Scott Macdonald
Credit: Latigo Films, Eyevox Entertainment, Cakewalk Post, ITN Distribution, Red Sea Media
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
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 YouTube: Here.
Watch via Sky Store: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
The Sheep Detectives - Poster
The Sheep Detectives
Watch Review: Here.
New York City, World Premiere: 19th April 2026
Theatrical Release Date: 8th May 2025
Director: Kyle Balda
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Tosin Cole, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Conleth Hill, Mandeep Dhillon, Michael Wildman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby, Brett Goldstein, Laraine Newman, Aroop Shergill, Jasper Ambrose, Ishi Agrawal, Tommy Birchall
Credit: Working Title Films, Three Strange Angels, Lord Miller Productions, Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Releasing International
Genre: Comedy, Family, Mystery
Running Time: 109 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @thesheepdetectives
Normal - Poster
Normal
Watch Review: Here.
50th Toronto International Film Festival, World Premiere: 7th September 2025
Red Sea International Film Festival: 10th December 2025
South by Southwest Film & TV Festival: 15th March 2026
Boston Underground Film Festival: 18th March 2026
Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival: 21st March 2026
Overlook Film Festival: 10th April 2026
US Theatrical Release Date: 17th April 2026
UK Theatrical Release Date: 15th May 2026
US Digital Release Date: 19th May 2026
Director: Ben Wheatley
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler, Lena Headey, Reena Jolly, Brendan Fletcher, Ryan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Peter Shinkoda, Jess McLeod, Pat Harris, Alex MacMillan, Dan De Jaeger, John C. MacDonald, David Lawrence Brown, Derek Barnes, Megan MacArton, Carson Nattrass, Chad Bruce, Takahiro Inoue, Brian Kawakami, Yosuke Mino, Shota Tsuji, Yuhito Adachi, Aaron Merke, Alan Castanaga, Shannon Guile
Credit: OPE Partners, Tradecraft Productions, Le Foole Inc, QWGmire, Magnolia Pictures
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Running Time: 91 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 Prime Video: Here.
Website: Here.
The Christophers - Poster
The Christophers
Watch Review: Here.
50th Toronto International Film Festival, World Premiere: 7th September 2025
Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival: 22nd March 2026
Hong Kong International Film Festival: 6th April 2026
Wisconsin Film Festival: 13th April 2026
US Limited Theatrical Release Date: 10th April 2026
UK Theatrical Release Date: 15th May 2026
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, James Corden, Jessica Gunning, Tilly Botsford, Daniel Fearn, Lucy McCormick, Philip Simon Li, Dallas Campbell, Ferdy Roberts
Credit: Department M, Butler & Sklar Productions, Neon, Picturehouse Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Running Time: 100 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 Prime Video: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @thechristophersfilm
*(Music)
'Da Joint' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020