I watched this on television under the title DE@TH ON LIVE. It's a broad satire of social media and reality television, set in a futuristic society in which every person now wears cameras concealed in contact lenses and many people's lives are broadcast online for the entertainment of the masses.It's an interesting subject matter, but one that never really gels. This film features various diverse sub-plots that never really go anywhere. One girl's private life is constantly being spied upon while a former soldier investigates his brother's mysterious death and discovers it was broadcast online. The film flirts with a few first-person sequences and has a good opening car chase, but the mix of middling, unknown actors and confused plotting make the whole thing a real chore.

Got a chance to see this movie before it even came out…I just get lucky like that sometimes…Such a blast of a film, really. So topical and dead on. There are not only truly cool tech elements that keep you guessing, and wondering how close we are to living like this…but also really well-directed chase scenes and of course a little bit of hotness thrown in. Moments of well-written darkness while also a high octane popcorn movie. A really good look at what we're heading for with our selfie-generation and tech savvy kids. The ideas behind this film are both fascinating and frightening.Fast and fun and edgy…and definitely worth at LEAST 1 watch!

Channeling, also known as Death on Live has a premise that would work well as a television movie but its hampered by its low budget and unknown stars who fail to elevate its more emotional moments.The film offers an intriguing look at the corrosive effect of social media in the near future where people have contact lens cameras that streams their lives. However in order to achieve higher ratings and attract sponsors some people take more risks such as stealing cars. This how the film starts as a car chase leads to the death of Wyatt Maddox. His brother Jonah, a serving soldier decides to investigate his death. Others want recognition from their peers and have a video log such as Wyatt's little sister who starts a relationship but her boyfriend is unbeknown to her is also broadcasting, even their more intimate moments together.Then there are the underground casinos which makes bets on the various peoples lives, such us if the person is pregnant. If she is will she have the baby or abort? Some bets are longer term as the punter's only know of the outcome some months later.Its not that far removed from real life. We already have crazy stunts on YouTube, revenge porn and gambling has moved on from just betting on the final results of a soccer match.However the low budget means the final product falls short and some of the acting is plain and even below par. Kate French is the standout star in a film that should had delivered more.

The film starts with a car chase that grabs the attention of the audience by placing them in a p.o.v. angle of a high speed chase. Its a great opening for the film as the viewer is immediately immersed into the storyline. Being an Iraq veteran I have long avoided films with anything to do with Iraq as its something I prefer not Channel. So I had lots of apprehension which I'm glad I did not allow to handicap me as this film is not a war film but a stick it to the man stand for your rights type of film. The film's plot line was intended I feel to be futuristic and to compliment that notion the lighting is dark and melancholy. It adds to the suspense of Jonah's character as he attempts to get to the same ratings as his brother. What's scary and not so far fetched anymore about this film is our societies youth are setting themselves on fire for nothing more than more views on a youtube. Via social media anyone can Channel and become overnight stars that fizzle out the next day. As J's sister found out fame can turn to a 7th grade cafeteria mean girls mentality as Jonah's in an instance. Overall I would recommend the film to anyone interested in futuristic films, fast cars, and the impact of social media on our daily interactions as humans. My only negative would be the car crash I just don't understand wrecking cars for cinematic purposes. Great film