Charlie and Joel present a special episode of SWITCHCast, as they check out two of the biggest events in Australia's cinematic calendar! To celebrate the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival's full program announcement, we chat to the team behind the line-up, as well as one filmmaker whose film is showing at this year's Melbourne Documentary Film Fe…

Charlie presents a special episode of SWITCHCast, with an interview with the Festival Director of the Sydney Film Festival, Nashen Moodley. SWITCHCast is privileged to get a sneak peek at the 2021 Sydney Film Festival, as the 22 teaser films for this year are announced. ▸ More of Charlie's interview with Nashen Moodley Sydney Film Festival 2021 Key…

Charlie, Daniel Ashley and Joel are back for a special SWITCHCast episode to celebrate everything Oscars-related! There's surprise guest stars, giveaways, heated discussions - maybe even arguments - and so much more as we discuss the biggest movies from the past year! Best Picture Nominees ▸ The Father ▸ Judas and the Black Messiah ▸ Mank ▸ Minari …

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Ashley deep dive into everything Oscars-related, from our verdict on the nominees to our opinions on all the controversies. Plus we’ll share our predictions on who’ll be walking away with a statue this year - and we’re offering you the chance to go head-to-head with the SWITCH brains trust with your picks to win a massive …

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Charlie, Jess, Ashley and Lily review every single film hitting cinemas this Boxing Day! Plus the controversies at the SAG and Golden Globe Awards - and the one thing about Disney+ that's gotten the streaming service into hot water. Reviews ▸ Jojo Rabbit (1:34) ▸ Portrait of a Lady on Fire (7:00) ▸Jumanji: The Next Level (10:38) ▸ Cats (14:56) ▸ So…

Charlie and Ashley present a special episode of SWITCHCast, with interviews with Travis Beard, the director of 'Rockabul', and the writer, director and star of 'Thunder Road', Jim Cummings. Interviews Travis Beard is an Aussie who lived in Afghanistan for seven years. As a music lover, he was also fascinated by Kabul’s music culture - or lack of. I…

Charlie, Jess and Daniel discuss the week's films, plus we lay shit on the single-worst thing that has ever happened in the history of cinema, ever. Reviews ▸ The House With a Clock in Its Walls (0:32) ▸ Ladies in Black (4:49) ▸ Johnny English Strikes Back (10:08) ▸ Smallfoot (14:34) ▸ Ghosthunter (17:33) ▸ I Am Paul Walker (18:53) Trailer Wrap ▸ F…

Charlie, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, plus tragedy for the sake of entertainment - should we be "enjoying" cinema which exploits historical atrocities? Reviews ▸ The Predator (0:32) ▸ Searching (8:01) ▸ A Simple Favour (13:50) ▸ Beast (20:08) ▸ Christopher Robin (22:41) ▸ Teen Titans Go! To The Movies (23:47) ▸ Won't You Be My Neighbou…

Charlie, Jess and Jake discuss the week's films, plus the battle of the streaming services - can Netflix stand up to the newcomers, and is there enough room in the market for more players? Reviews ▸ The Nun (0:28) ▸ McQueen (2:42) ▸ You Were Never Really Here (7:50) ▸ The Miseducation of Cameron Post (13:18) ▸ Hearts Beat Loud (17:34) ▸ Juliet, Nak…

Charlie, Jess and Brent discuss the week's films, and the Aussie director twins behind 'Kin', Jonathan and Josh Baker, join SWITCHCast to chat about working with James Franco, Zoë Kravitz, Dennis Quaid and Jack Reynor. Reviews ▸ Crazy Rich Asians (0:47) ▸ Three Identical Strangers (7:25) ▸ The Insult (11:38) ▸ Kin (16:24) ▸ Luis and the Aliens (21:…

Charlie, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, and the SWITCH team reveal their top picks from the Melbourne International Film Festival and share their favourite films to look forward to in cinemas. Reviews ▸ Book Club (0:36) ▸ Leave No Trace (4:57) ▸ The Happytime Murders (6:47) ▸ Mirai (11:34) ▸ West of Sunshine (14:35) ▸ Slender Man (16:21)…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, and share their predictions of the year's biggest upcoming films that were glimpsed at this year's CinemaCon. Reviews ▸ Breath (0:32) ▸ The Gateway (8:24) ▸ National Theatre Live: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (11:38) Trailers ▸ Crazy Rich Asians (19:29) ▸ Woman Walks Ahead (23:48) ▸ Whitney (26:42)…

Charlie, Daniel, Jake and Chris discuss the week's films, and look at what's next for superhero films with 'Avengers: Infinity War' bringing this chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a close. Reviews ▸ Avengers: Infinity War (0:31) ▸ Unsane (7:30) ▸ Gurrumul (14:55) ▸ Last Flag Flying (21:44) ▸ Loveless (27:37) ▸ Double Lover (32:03) Trailer…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, Daniel speaks to the director of 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' Mike Newell about the making of the film, and we join the battle between Netflix and Hollywood's heavyweights as the streaming service's feud with Cannes Film Festival divides opinions. Reviews ▸ The Guernsey…

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Chris discuss the week's films, follow in Molly Ringwald's footsteps and ask if we can still cherish the films we grew up with when watched with today’s socially sensitive eye, and celebrate Meryl Streep joining the 'Big Little Lies' cast by looking at other Hollywood stars who have made a leap to the small screen. Reviews …

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, ask whether politically correctness is destroying the Australian film industry, and Daniel delves down the rabbit hole for the upcoming exhibition at Melbourne's ACMI that explores all things Alice, Wonderland. Reviews ▸ A Quiet Place (0:38) ▸ Walking Out (8:35) ▸ Have You Seen The Listers? (…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, look at the impact of 'Love, Simon', the first film ever released by a major Hollywood studio with a queer main character, and discuss the filmography of Steven Spielberg to celebrate the release of 'Ready Player One' and Chris' article ranking all 31 of his movies. Reviews ▸ Ready Player On…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent discuss the week's films, look at the dangers of criticism and backlashes for films before audiences have even seen them, and ask whether Australia would benefit from an in-cinema film subscription service. Reviews ▸ Pacific Rim Uprising ▸ Peter Rabbit ▸ Mary Magdalene ▸ The Endless ▸ The Divine Order ▸ Buena Vista S…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, we look at controversial casting in comic book movies after the announcement of comedienne Kristen Wiig in 'Wonder Woman 2', and inspired by the team behind 'Juno' and 'Young Adult' reuniting for this year's 'Tully', discuss the best writer/director partnerships. Reviews ▸ Tomb Raider ▸ That…

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Jake discuss the week's films, go in-depth for the drama, the intrigue and the outrage of the 90th Academy Awards, and take a look at some of the most useless yet intriguing facts about Hollywood and its stars. Reviews ▸ In The Fade ▸ 12 Strong ▸ The Mercy ▸ Westwind: Djalu's Legacy ▸ Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hami…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, ask whether it was worth changing 'Lady Bird' to get it a lower classification rating, and share our hopes and dreams for this year's Oscar winners! Reviews ▸ Red Sparrow ▸ The Square ▸ Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool ▸ Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Trailers ▸ Best F(r)iends News ▸ In A…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, check out the surprises at this year's BAFTA awards, revisit Oscars history to look at the most shunned movies we love, and ask if our pure imagination is ready for a third incarnation of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'. Reviews ▸ Game Night ▸ Finding Your Feet ▸ A Fantastic Woman ▸ …

Charlie, Daniel, Jake and Chris discuss the week's films, take a look at the Mardi Gras Film Festival as it kicks off in Sydney today, discuss whether Netflix's release of 'The Cloverfield Paradox' is game-changing or trickery, and get their nerd on as they reveal their favourite film-related books. Reviews ▸ Black Panther ▸ Lady Bird ▸ Stronger ▸ …

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, check out the winner of the Directors Guild of America Awards and find out what they could mean for the Oscars, take a look at the top film scores of the 21st century, and find out why Nicolas Cage is set to appear in more new (and old) films. Reviews ▸ Fifty Shades Freed ▸ Happy End ▸ The Wo…

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Chris discuss the week's films, share their favourite Oscar nominations and the most heinous snubs, and ask whether the Razzies are lighthearted fun or a dated hate ceremony? Reviews ▸ Phantom Thread ▸ Molly's Game ▸ Den Of Thieves ▸ Father Figures Trailers ▸ Gurrumul ▸ I Kill Giants ▸ The Hurricane Heist News ▸ With last w…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, Daniel gives his candid (and frequently very animated) response to the Oscars nominations announcement, and Jess checks out the glitz, glamour and girl power of this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards. Reviews ▸ I, Tonya ▸ Sweet Country ▸ Faces Places ▸ The Jungle Bunch ▸ Manifesto Trailers ▸…

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Jake discuss the week's films, discuss how actors without a disability are cast in roles that require them to portray one, and ask why 'Black Panther' has become Marvel's fastest-selling movie in history? Reviews ▸ The Shape Of Water ▸ Maze Runner: The Death Cure ▸ The Commuter ▸ Swinging Safari ▸ Mary And The Witch's Flowe…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent discuss the week's films, take a look at the Golden Globe winners and dissect the hell out of them, ask why bad movies get even worse sequels, and discuss what crazy 24-hour TV channels we'd like to see come to fruition. Reviews ▸ The Post ▸ Darkest Hour ▸ The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature Trailers ▸ Early Man ▸ Slender…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent discuss the week's films, look at the secret behind A24, the distribution company responsible for some of the biggest indie hits of the past few years, plus ask when will Marvel get a female-led film? Reviews ▸ All The Money In The World News ▸ After garnering awards attention and critical praise, Greta Gerwig’s dire…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, count down the best and worst films of 2017, and reveal what they're most looking forward to in cinemas next year. Reviews ▸ Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri ▸ Pitch Perfect 3 News ▸ It’s time to look back on the last year in cinema, with all of SWITCH’s members sharing their top fi…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris have every review for every Boxing Day film for 2017! From the best films of the year to some total stinkers, you'll be surprised by our favourites for the biggest day at Australian cinemas. Reviews ▸ The Florida Project ▸ Paddington 2 ▸ Call Me By Your Name ▸ Coco ▸ Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle ▸ The Greatest Show…

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Jake discuss the week's films, check out the Golden Globe nomination highlights and snubs, discuss why 'Annihilation' is being pulled from cinemas and released straight to Netflix, things get hot as we debate our picks for the best sex scenes on film, and all the feels at 10,000 feet - how strange locations change how we re…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, plus we start off the silly season with our favourite festive films - we each share a Christmas classic, and an alternative that's not so family friendly. Reviews ▸ Wonder Wheel ▸ In This Corner Of The World ▸ The Secret Scripture Trailers ▸ Avengers: Infinity War ▸ Love, Simon ▸ Mary Magdale…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, share their secret shames by declaring the bad movies they love, and debate whether the duration of Hollywood blockbusters is getting too long. Reviews ▸ The Disaster Artist ▸ Only The Brave ▸ The Man Who Invented Christmas ▸ Wonder ▸ Shot Caller ▸ The Star ▸ Sweet Virginia ▸ National Theatre…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, debate whether 'Get Out' deserves to be submitted to the Golden Globes comedy category, count down the best cameos of all time, and speak to the writer and director of 'The Butterfly Tree', Priscilla Cameron, about her near-decade long endeavour to bring the film to life. Reviews ▸ The Butter…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, discus why we still haven't seen a queer superhero character, ask what actors should be erased from films à la Kevin Spacey, and speak to a former spy to sort out the on-screen fact from fiction. Reviews ▸ Justice League ▸ Lucky ▸ The Killing Of A Sacred Deer ▸ Blade Of The Immortal Trailers …

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, take a look at the pros and cons of big Hollywood films heading down under, debate whether film or book trilogies are better, and get the lowdown on the Japanese Film Festival from the director, Margarett Cortez. Reviews ▸ Murder On The Orient Express ▸ Professor Marston And The Wonder Women…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Chris discuss the week's films, and discuss how to deal with cinematic classics when key crew members such as Harvey Weinstein, Woody Allen or Roman Polanski are involved in their creation. Reviews ▸ Loving Vincent ▸ The Ornithologist ▸ Salomé Trailers ▸ Mudbound ▸ Winchester ▸ Den Of Thieves News ▸ Over the last few weeks…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, share their favourite classic, modern and family horror films for Halloween, and take a look at some of the most respected female directors of the horror genre. Reviews ▸ Thor: Ragrarok ▸ Suburbicon ▸ Brigsby Bear ▸ Ingrid Goes West Trailers ▸ Black Panther ▸ Phantom Thread ▸ I, Tonya ▸ Snake…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, ask whether modern trailers are spoiling new films, and look at the next phase of cinema that’s just been unveiled in Korea. Reviews ▸ The Snowman ▸ Home Again ▸ Geostorm ▸ The Limehouse Golem Trailers ▸ Star Wars: The Last Jedi ▸ The New Mutants ▸ Newness News ▸ Amidst all the excitement ove…

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Chris discuss the week's films, plus does Netflix deserve a shot at the Oscars? Things get heated between the team as they discuss the eligibility and quality of the streaming service. Reviews ▸ The Mountain Between Us ▸ This Beautiful Fantastic ▸ Good Time ▸ Tom Of Finland ▸ Blue ▸ The Foreigner ▸ What If It Works? Trailer…

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Chris discuss the week's films and reveal their most-anticipated films for the upcoming awards season, plus Jess visits one of Sydney’s oldest and most iconic cinemas to meet the man bringing your most beloved movies back to the big screen. Reviews ▸ Blade Runner Trailers ▸ Annihilation ▸ Gotti ▸ Pitch Perfect 3 News ▸ As w…

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Jake discuss the week's films and look at the dozens of sequels to look forward to in 2018, plus Chris puts his body on the line to endure every Harry Potter film back-to-back at Potterfest. Reviews ▸ Battle Of The Sexes ▸ Heal The Living Trailers ▸ Tomb Raider ▸ Isle Of Dogs ▸ Peter Rabbit News ▸ 2018 is set to be the year…

Charlie, Jess, Jake and Chris discuss the week's films, find out why franchises that won't die keep coming back, argue whether it's better to go to the cinema on your own, and celebrate an 80s classic that's turning 30. Reviews ▸ Kingsman: The Golden Circle ▸ Mountain ▸ Beatriz At Dinner ▸ The Belko Experiment Trailers ▸ Red Sparrow ▸ The Disaster …

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Jake discuss the week's films, ask why Star Wars can’t seem to keep hold of its directors, and speak to the Festival Director of the Queer Screen Film Fest. Reviews ▸ American Assassin ▸ I Am Not Your Negro ▸ Captain Underpants: The First Epic Adventure ▸ Patti Cake$ ▸ The Emoji Movie ▸ Angels In America: Part Two - Perestr…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, ask why so many of the best cinema directors are making the move to television, and debate who should play the Joker in his origin film. Reviews ▸ It ▸ That's Not Me ▸ The Dinner ▸ The Lovers ▸ Tommy's Honour ▸ Namatjira Project ▸ National Theatre Live: Angels In America - Part 1 Trailers ▸ D…

Charlie, Daniel, Brent and Chris discuss the week's films, ask why a surge of LGBTIQ+ modern classics have hit our cinema screens, and share our favourite queer films. Reviews ▸ God's Own Country ▸ The Bodyguard's Hitman ▸ Ali's Wedding ▸ Small Town Killers ▸ Gifted Trailers ▸ Last Flag Flying ▸ Human Flow ▸ Walk With Me For more SWITCH trailers, v…

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, debate the best and worst of biopics, discuss whether directors should respond to criticism, and shine a spotlight on one actor everyone knows but is yet to become a household name. Reviews ▸ The Lost City Of Z ▸ Maudie ▸ Everything, Everything Plus you can read Daniel's biopics article here …

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, debate why adaptations rarely work, rave about the best of the Melbourne International Film Festival, and we collate our list of the horniest nun films. Reviews ▸ The Dark Tower ▸ Logan Lucky ▸ The Circle ▸ Hampstead Trailers ▸ The Death of Stalin ▸ Leatherface For more SWITCH trailers, visit…