SWITCHCast: the week's film reviews, news and interviews

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 Festival.Melbourne International Film Festival 2021The 2021 Melbourne International Film Festival is back for its 69th year, bigger and better than ever! With a record 40 world premieres from 283 films both online and in cinemas, it's exactly the kind of creative event Melbourne has been crying out for. With today's program announcement, Joel is privileged to speak to MIFF programmer Kate Fitzpatrick.The Melbourne International Film Festival runs from the 5th to the 22nd August 2021. To check out the full program and to secure passes, head to www.miff.com.au.Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2021The annual Melbourne Documentary Film Festival is currently underway. It's available Australia-wide online all July, and will be hitting Melbourne's cinemas from the 21st to the 31st of July.The selection of films this year is wide and varied, with a sizeable selection of Australian titles - including ‘Mental as Everything', a documentary delving into mental illness, while trying to dispel some of the myths surrounding it. Charlie sits down with the film's director and central figure, Damon Smith, to discuss.If this discussion raises any concerns for you, Lifeline is available 24/7. You can call 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au.▸ Click here to read our reviews from the 2021 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival.▸ Click here to find out more about 'Mental as Everything'.▸ To check out the full program and to secure passes, head to www.mdff.com.au.Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comHelp support SWITCHIf you liked what you heard and want to support SWITCH - including bringing back SWITCHCast - please visit patreon.com/maketheswitchAU. Donations start at just one dollar a month, and your support helps keep our website running and allows us to bring you interviews like you've heard today, so we'd really appreciate you checking it out!The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/Joel_KalFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 MoodleySydney Film Festival 2021 Key Dates▸ Full line-up announced 21st July 2021▸ Festival runs 18th - 29th August 2021For more details on the teaser films and to secure passes, head to www.sff.org.au.Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comHelp support SWITCHIf you liked what you heard and want to support SWITCH - including bringing back SWITCHCast - please visit patreon.com/maketheswitchAU. Donations start at just one dollar a month, and your support helps keep our website running and allows us to bring you interviews like you've heard today, so we'd really appreciate you checking it out!The hosttwitter.com/Charlie_DavidFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ Nomadland▸ Promising Young Woman▸ Sound of Metal▸ The Trial of the Chicago 7Comps▸ We want to hear your Oscar winner picks too - we have a giveaway running right now. Go head-to-head with the SWITCH team for your chance to win big. If you correctly guess the most winners at this year’s Academy Awards, and beat our brains trust - you’ll score a massive prize pack!Support SWITCHCastIf you’ve enjoyed today’s podcast and want to hear more from the SWITCH team, we’d really appreciate your support. We keep the site ad-free so you can focus on what’s important - our film reviews. So to keep SWITCHCast running and score some free stuff, head to patreon.com/maketheswitchAU to find out how you can help!Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUyoutube.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/AshMatxxtwitter.com/JoelKalFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 prize!Best Picture Nominees▸ Ford v Ferrari (3:09)▸ The Irishman (7:07)▸ Jojo Rabbit (11:02)▸ Joker (15:09)▸ Little Women (18:11)▸ Marriage Story (22:36)▸ 1917 (27:04)▸ Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (31:44)▸ Parasite (34:57)Click here to check out the entire list of Academy Awards 2020 nominees.News▸ This year, the talk from so many awards ceremonies has been the lack of females in the directing category - and when the same faux pas happened once again with the Oscars, nominee host Issa Rae commented, "Congratulations to those men." That's just the tip of the iceberg in regards to missed opportunities - so who else was snubbed in this year's nominations? (37:59)▸ The Academy Awards are, without a doubt, the highlight of the cinematic awards season - but after 92 years, they could do with a breath of fresh air. So - if the SWITCH team had carte blanche of the Oscars, what would we do to make it more appealing? (42:12)▸ So with that all said and done, what are the SWITCH team's predictions for the top Academy Award categories? (46:34)Comps▸ We want to hear your Oscar winner picks too - we have a giveaway running right now. Go head-to-head with the SWITCH team for your chance to win big. If you correctly guess the most winners at this year’s Academy Awards, and beat our brains trust - you’ll score a massive prize pack!▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'For Sama' in cinemas.▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'The Peanut Butter Falcoln' in cinemas.▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'The Lighthouse' in cinemas.Support SWITCHCastIf you’ve enjoyed today’s podcast and want to hear more from the SWITCH team, we’d really appreciate your support. We keep the site ad-free so you can focus on what’s important - our film reviews. So to keep SWITCHCast running and score some free stuff, head to patreon.com/maketheswitchAU to find out how you can help!Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUyoutube.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammininstagram.com/AshMatxxFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent look at the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future - the SWITCH team has been feverishly compiling their top films of not just 2019, but the past decade! Now they're ready to share these tough decisions, and hear from you about your favourites. Plus we’ll be looking ahead to 2020 to find out what’s on the horizon - from superhero epics to good-old-fashioned musicals to hidden indie gems, we’ll share SWITCH's most-anticipated films for the new year.News▸ 2019 has been a bit of a rough year for cinephiles, with true gems few and far between over the past 12 months. The SWITCH Team share their top five films of the year - with some surprising responses. (1:53)Click here to read the SWITCH team's entire list of the best films of 2019.▸ It’s time to get nostalgic and cast our gaze back over the decade that’s been. 2010 to 2019 has been a period full of indie classics, raucous comedies, tear-jerking dramas and out-of-this-world sci-fi epics. So this is going to be a tough one - with so many movies to choose from, everyone’s sure to have varied opinions. (17:19)Click here to read the SWITCH team's entire list of the best films of the past decade.▸ It’s just a matter of days until the New Year is upon us, as well as a brand new slate of film releases. With 2020 offering the chance for a fresh start, there’s plenty due in cinemas for you to get excited about. You can already find reviews for a slew of upcoming films on our website, including 'Little Women', '1917' and 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' - but what else is on the horizon? (33:54)Click here to read Daniel's complete list of the must-see films of 2020.Comps▸ We want to know your favourite film of 2019 and why! Did ‘Parasite’ get under your skin? Did you fall in love with ‘Marriage Story’? Was ‘Godzilla’ your king of the monsters? Whatever your opinion, we want to know your top flick and why - and in exchange, you could win a massive prize pack!Support SWITCHCastIf you’ve enjoyed today’s podcast and want to hear more from the SWITCH team, we’d really appreciate your support. We keep the site ad-free so you can focus on what’s important - our film reviews. So to keep SWITCHCast running and score some free stuff, head to patreon.com/maketheswitchAU to find out how you can help!Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUyoutube.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/BrentCDavidsonFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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) ▸ Sorry We Missed You (19:42)▸ The Truth (21:42)News▸ As 2019 comes to an end, it means one very exciting thing - awards season is just around the corner! But along with it comes controversies and problems. The Golden Globe nominations inspired a lot of confused looks - especially for the lack of females in the directing category for the second year in a row. (25:36)▸ Also on the awards front - critical darling ‘Parasite’ got a nod at the SAG awards for best ensemble cast - but why is it the first time an international film has entered the category in 21 years? (28:02)▸ One of the most exciting things to happen on the entertainment front in 2019 is the launch of Disney+. The new streaming service is packed with film and TV old and new - but Disney has copped a bit of flack after it was discovered certain unsavoury parts of movies have been removed. But should distributors be allowed to re-write history? (30:17)Comps▸ Win one of five family passes to see 'Jumanji: The Next Level' in cinemas▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'The Truth' in cinemas▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Sorry We Missed You' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'Abominable' on Blu-raySupport SWITCHCastIf you’ve enjoyed today’s podcast and want to hear more from the SWITCH team, we’d really appreciate your support. We keep the site ad-free so you can focus on what’s important - our film reviews. So to keep SWITCHCast running and score some free stuff, head to patreon.com/maketheswitchAU to find out how you can help!Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUyoutube.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/LilyGraceMeekinstagram.com/AshMatxxFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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.InterviewsTravis 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. Imagine your favourite genre - pop, rock, R&B, country - well, there’s a good chance it’s shunned there, and potentially punishable by death. Travis befriended a group of locals who formed District Unknown, Afghanistan’s first heavy metal band. He followed their growth, from their genuinely terrible first performance through to their international success - and that footage formed the documentary ‘Rockabul’. Charlie spoke to travis ahead of the film’s Australian release.▸ More of Charlie's interview with Travis▸ Read Charlie's review of 'Rockabul'▸ For more information on screenings and Q&A's, visit 'Rockabul's' Facebook pageCharacter studies on struggling male protagonists are a dime a dozen, but none in recent memory have captured the hearts of audiences quite like 'Thunder Road’. The film is a passion project for Jim Cummings, the film's writer, director and lead actor. Ashley spoke to Jim about the stress of single-handedly creating a feature film, and how he ended up befriending Bruce Springsteen along the way.▸ More of Ashley's interview with Jim▸ Read Ashley's review of 'Thunder Road'Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comHelp support SWITCHIf you liked what you heard and want to support SWITCH - including bringing back SWITCHCast - please visit patreon.com/maketheswitchAU. Donations start at just one dollar a month, and your support helps keep our website running and allows us to bring you interviews like you’ve heard today, so we’d really appreciate you checking it out!The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/AshMatxxFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ First Man (21:00)News▸ If you want to piss off any reputable film buff, you just need to say two words - motion smoothing. It’s that function on your TV which smooths out the image to apparently make it look closer to real life, but just ends up making it look like a shitty video game. Well, purveyors of all things traditional, Christopher Nolan and Paul Thomas Anderson, are making it their mission to get audiences to grab their remotes and send this bullshit function to the pits of hell where it belongs. (25:06)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Hereditary' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'Tully' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot' in cinemas▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'McKellen: Playing the Part' in cinemas▸ Win one of three 'All Saints' Collection 1 box setsStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLamminFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 Neighbour? (24:59)Trailer Wrap▸ Halloween (26:12)News▸ There’s no end to films that are “based on a true story” - where real-life situations are turned into films for public enjoyment. While stories like ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘12 Years a Slave’ were critically acclaimed, it poses the question - should we be entertaining ourselves with historical atrocities, and how soon is too soon? (30:01)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Ideal Home' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'This Is Us' Season 2 on DVDStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'The House with a Clock in its Walls', 'Ladies in Black', 'Smallfoot' and 'I Am Paul Walker'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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, Naked (22:30)▸ The Merger (26:37)▸ Wayne (28:02)Trailer Wrap▸ Bad Times at the El Royale (29:07)News▸ There’s a hoard of new streaming services looming on the horizon, ready to compete with Netflix. The biggest contender seems to be Disney, who are preparing to launch their own platform at the end of 2019, with a huge catalog of content. Is there room for more on demand services on the market? And will this start to limit the content available on existing platforms? (33:51)Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to check out the Lavazza Italian Film Festival▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Beast' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'Cargo' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Cotton Club' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'To Catch a Killer' on DVDStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Searching', 'Beast' and 'The Predator'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 (21:28)▸ The Flip Side (24:45)▸ Mile 22 (25:51)Trailer Wrap▸ Suspiria (26:56)Interview▸ It takes a lot of work to put together a debut feature film - even more so when you convince big-name stars like James Franco, Zoë Kravitz and Dennis Quaid to come on board. Two Aussie directors - who are twins, no less - managed just that for ‘Kin’. Charlie spoke to them about how they turned their dream into a reality. (30:41)'Kin' is in cinemas from today - to find out more, head to www.kinmovie.com.au.Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'McQueen' in cinemas▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post' in cinemas▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'You Were Never Really Here' in cinemas▸ Win one of five double passes to the Lavazza Italian Film Festival▸ Win one of five copies of 'Kodachrome' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of '7 Days in Entebbe' on DVDStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsonNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Hearts Beat Loud', 'The Nun', 'McQueen' and 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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)Trailer Wrap▸ What Men Want (19:55)News▸ Celebrating its 67th year, the Melbourne International Film Festival featured its largest program ever - 374 Films from over 80 countries, 254 features, 120 shorts, 19 VR movies, 27 world premieres, 168 Australian premieres, and 90 female directors featured. That adds up to a mammoth amount of diverse films, with something for everybody. It was also the eighth and final festival for artistic director Michelle Carey - and there was one cool as fuck marathon for Nicolas Cage. So what did we watch? And what did we wish we had watched? (23:15)Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Kin' in cinemas▸ Win one of four family passes to see 'Luis and the Aliens' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'The Insult', 'Kin', 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'Luis and the Aliens'▸ Charlie chats to the Aussie director twins behind 'Kin' about working with James Franco, Zoë Kravitz, Dennis Quaid and Jack ReynorFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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)News▸ Just wrapping up over in the states is CinemaCon, which is essentially the world’s largest cinema trade show, where film studios and cinema owners come together to showcase their upcoming films. With studios hawking all their wares, we get our very first looks at some of the most anticipated films coming down the pipeline. Stars! Stunts! Cher singing ABBA! Films we all thought sounded terrible that might actually be good! So what were all our highlights? (32:13)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Greatest Showman' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Tracker' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Chappaquiddick' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Deadpool 2', 'Tully' and 'On Body and Soul'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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)Trailers▸ Tea With The Dames (34:20)▸ American Animals (37:12)News▸ With the release of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ this week, the superhero genre has reached a long-awaited turning point. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been moving towards since the beginning, and it’s easily the biggest film of both the series and the genre. So... where to next? What is there left for the superhero genre to do, and what exciting directions could it go next? (39:55)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Post' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure' on Blu-rayYou can also read Daniel's 4K UHD review for 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure' here.Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattytwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Breath' and National Theatre Live's 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (0:42)▸ I Am Not A Witch (7:40)▸ Super Troopers 2 (8:23)▸ The Song Keepers (17:11)▸ I Feel Pretty (18:52)Trailers▸ Hot Summer Nights (26:26)▸ Mary Shelley (30:20) - you can also read Jake's 'Mary Shelley' review here▸ The Meg (35:21)News▸ The new-school world of movie streaming and the old-school world of movies in theatres are now at war - and at the centre of that war is a feud between Netflix and the Cannes Film Festival. It all kicked off at the end of March, when Cannes announced that Netflix movies would be banned from competing at the festival because of the streamer's refusal to embrace old-fashioned theatrical rollouts. Last week, Netflix announced that it was pulling out of Cannes completely - not just the competitions - to protest the decision. No films with Netflix distribution will play in any section at Cannes this year. This conflict is really about two very different cinema cultures - the French perspective, which sees cinema as a communal experience devoted to an art that is meant to be projected onto a big screen - and the American one, which values choice and individual taste and looks at a movie as something that’s the same no matter the size of the screen and the viewing conditions under which you see it. Now, with an increasing amount of directors, actors and film critics weighing into the Netflix vs Cannes debate... who is right and who is wrong? (40:21)Interview▸ With the release of ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ this week, Daniel had the chance to chat with acclaimed director Mike Newell about his experiences making the film, dealing with a relatively unknown moment in the history of the Second World War, and to ask him - is a potato peel pie really as bad as it sounds? (47:48) ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ is in cinemas now - for more information and to buy tickets, head to www.guernseymovie.com.au.Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Darkest Hour' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Gurrumul' in cinemas▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Last Flag Flying' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Jungle Bunch'▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Florida Project' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'Pitch Perfect 3' on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Avengers: Infinity War', 'Gurrumul', 'Double Lover', 'Loveless', 'Unsane' and 'Last Flag Flying'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ Isle of Dogs (0:42)▸ Rampage (10:12)▸ Truth or Dare (14:27)▸ The Party (17:57)▸ National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar (24:35)Trailers▸ Night School (25:47)▸ Farenheit 451 (29:10)▸ Johnny English Strikes Again (34:02)News▸ Esteemed director John Hughes' muse, Molly Ringwald, wrote an essay for the New Yorker describing her view of her most famous films and the scenes in them that today, and in light of the #MeToo movement, will now be seen as sexist, misogynistic and homophobic. So it poses the question - should we judge past films by today’s moral standards? (38:13)Click here to read Molly Ringwald's article in the New Yorker.▸ Around a month ago, dogs across Australia had a near-death experience thanks to the piercing sounds of Chris' terrifyingly high-pitched screams in response to the news that Meryl Streep would be joining the cast of 'Big Little Lies' Season 2. With the just released first image of Meryl and Nicole Kidman, AKA two of the greatest living actresses in character in the one frame, we thought we’d celebrate la Streep’s return to television for the first time in over a decade by looking at the big Hollywood names taking the plunge into the golden age of television. (44:41)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsontwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society', 'I Feel Pretty' and 'Super Troopers 2'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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? (15:31)▸ Pop Aye (16:57)▸ Hitler Versus Picasso (18:12)Trailers▸ Cargo (19:32)▸ First Reformed (24:09)▸ Terminal (28:01)News▸ It’s no secret that the world has gone PC mad. Not a joke, an idea, nor an anonymous user comment in free from offence. But what about film? A recent ABC Australia article suggests that local cinema is pandering of late. With audiences sparse when it comes to Australian movies anyway, is the industry so scared to alienate even a single moviegoer that they’re forcing themselves to make nothing but rehashes of ‘The Castle’ and anything the reflects a quote “politically correct ideology”? (32:21)Interview▸ For the 150th anniversary of the publication of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, Daniel put his obsession with the novel to good use and threw together an article for SWITCH about the history of Alice on film. Well, you can imagine the shrill noises when Melbourne’s Australian Centre for the Moving Image announced their new exhibition ‘Wonderland’, a look at the relationship between the beloved classic and cinema. Daniel went along to check out the exhibition, and had a chance to chat with curator Jess Bram about how it came about. (37:55)For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel.‘Wonderland’ is now open as ACMI’s contribution to Melbourne’s Winter Masterpiece season, so head to acmi.net.au for more details.You can read Daniel's cinematic adventure with Alice here.Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'In This Corner of the World'▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Adventures of Skippy'Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Isle of Dogs', 'Rampage' and 'The Party'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 One (1:12)▸ Early Man (6:58)▸ Love, Simon (13:00)▸ Blockers (22:27)▸ A Wrinkle In Time (30:00)▸ The Other Side Of Hope (36:47)▸ The Death Of Stalin (38:37)▸ Paul, Apostle Of Christ (45:02)▸ Sherlock Gnomes (46:19)Trailers▸ Deadpool 2 (49:51)▸ Can You Ever Forgive Me? (54:14)▸ Under The Silver Lake (57:28)News▸ If you’ve been checking in with the website over the past week, then you may have had a chance to read Chris' gigantic ranking of the entire filmography of Steven Spielberg. In the lead-up to the release of ‘Ready Player One’, he spent the past six months working on this retrospective, going through all of the director's 31 films in chronological order. Now that this behemoth is up and out there in the world, we count down our favourites and discuss what makes Spielberg arguably the greatest director of our times. (1:02:12)You can read Chris' countdown of the Spielberg biography here.Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Walking Out' in cinemas▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Have You Seen The Listers?' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'Ferdinand' on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'A Quiet Place', 'Walking Out' and 'Pop Aye'▸ Daniel delves into Alice's world with interviews from ACMI's new exhibition WonderlandFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.auEnjoy the episode?We'd love if you took a minute to vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards!

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 Social Club: Adios▸ Earth: One Amazing DayTrailers▸ Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald▸ Eighth GradeNews▸ In the lead-up to its release, social media was awash with people damning Steven Spielberg’s upcoming ‘Ready Player One’ before anyone has even seen it, only for it to receive glowing reviews after its premiere. This practice of ripping a film to pieces en masse based on even just its existence is becoming an even more prevalent trend, in some cases affecting the success of the film on release. So why on earth are we proclaiming a film the antichrist before anyone on the planet has seen the damn thing?▸ Most of us have Netflix, and some of us might even luxuriate in the divine presence of Stan. It’s safe to say that subscription services are on the rise, and have revolutionised the home entertainment market. So what about the out-of-home market? Founded in 2011, Moviepass is a service in the U.S. that lets you see one film a day in the cinema for a mere $9.95 per month - that’s basically less than a single ticket! With a similar service to supposedly launch in the UK, is it time Australia followed suit, and would you sign up for it?Competitions▸ Win one of five copies of 'Paddington 2' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'Duckman' The Complete Series▸ Win one of five copies of 'Murder On The Orient Express' on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/BrentCDavidsonNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Ready Player One', 'The Death Of Stalin', 'A Wrinkle In Time', 'Love, Simon', 'Blockers', 'Early Man' and 'The Other Side Of Hope'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.auEnjoy the episode?We'd love if you took a minute to vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards!

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's Not My Dog!▸ Human Flow▸ Kangaroo▸ England Is Mine▸ The Strangers: Prey At Night▸ National Theatre Live: Young MarxTrailers▸ Mary Poppins Returns▸ Tully▸ The GrinchNews▸ This week, the internet exploded with news that funny girl Kristen Wiig has joined the ‘Wonder Woman 2’ cast as its villain, Cheetah. Keyboard warriors-slash-geeks immediately had their claws out, objecting to this casting choice with extreme prejudice - however, this is not the first time nor will it be the last that fans have been none-to-happy about those slipping into their favourite characters - only for them to surprise us all and rule the day. So who else has suffered this same wrath? ▸ After discussing Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody's ‘Tully’ in our trailer wrap, and the SWITCH team is getting excited about a reunion from the writer/director partnership behind 'Juno' and 'Young Adult'. We check out the best behind-the-scenes relationships throughout cinema history.Competitions▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 1▸ Win one of five copies of 'Catastrophe' Season 3Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Peter Rabbit', 'Mary Magdalene', 'The Divine Order', 'Earth: One Amazing Day' and 'Pacific Rim Uprising'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.auEnjoy the episode?We'd love if you took a minute to vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards!

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 HamiltonNews▸ It was Hollywood's night of nights, with much on the menu. SWITCH was there for the (almost) four hours bringing you the happenings live - but to save you time, Jess has put together a handy little two-minute summary of the winners plus the less obvious highlights.▸ Did you know that the “real mafia” did not allow the producers of 'The Godfather' to use the word mafia in the movie? And that the 40th President of the United States was denied the role of a president because he didn’t look presidential enough! There are so many useless yet endlessly entertaining facts about famous personalities - so we decided to share a few amongst ourselves.Competitions▸ Win one of 10 double passes to the Melbourne Queer Film Festival▸ Win one of 10 double passes to see 'Human Flow' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'Only The Brave' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'A Bronx Tale' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten $20 Dendy Direct vouchersStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsontwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Tomb Raider', 'Human Flow', National Theatre Live's 'Young Marx' and 'That's Not My Dog!'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.auEnjoy the episode?We'd love if you took a minute to vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards!

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 StoryTrailers▸ Best F(r)iendsNews▸ In Australia, we’ve got a complicated history when it comes to film classifications and restrictions, and now the conversation's back thanks to 'Lady Bird'. With a particular perfect punchline mangled and a brief, emotionally resonant image of a penis removed, we get our Margaret Pomeranz on and talk about censorship.▸ The most exciting date in the film buff calendar is only days away - but after one of the most exciting nomination line-ups in years, this year’s Academy Awards are looking to be a little predictable. So, to build our hopes, we’re going to name some of our dream Oscar winners from this year's nominees!For the first time ever this year, we'll be broadcasting the Oscars live this year! Join Charlie, Jess and other SWITCH guests as we emote the highs and lows of this year's ceremony as they happen. Join us on Monday 5th March from 12pm AEDT by heading to www.maketheswitch.com.au.Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'In The Fade' and 'Take Every Wave'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.auEnjoy the episode?We'd love if you took a minute to vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards!

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▸ Winchester▸ 2:22▸ The BBQTrailers▸ Incredibles 2▸ The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society▸ The Breaker UpperersNews▸ Earlier this week, the BAFTA awards brought us to the final step before the Oscars, and the winners were quite predictable - in fact, in a lot of cases, they mirrored what happened with the Golden Globes. We look at the winners and ask whether the Oscars follow suit, or surprise everyone?▸ A recent Indiewire article delved into the greatest films of the 21st century that somehow missed out on a single Oscar nomination in their respective years. Now, with the 90th Academy Awards getting closer and closer, we thought it’d be a fine time to talk about our favourite films and their most infuriating misses.▸ In 1971, audiences were invited to “view paradise” with ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ - the first big screen adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. It was a box office flop, but found its place in our hearts, home movie collections and pure imaginations in the decades that followed. Then in 2005, Tim Burton (and Johnny Depp in an Anna Wintour wig) gave kids a chance to score a golden ticket once again. It was the remake no one wanted or asked for - it made millions, but not the cultural impact of its predecessor. Now it’s 2018, and a third adaptation is in the works, this time helmed by ‘Paddington 2’ director Paul King. It's been 13 years since we’ve visited the Oompa Loompas - is it time to explore the chocolate factory again?Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Red Sparrow', 'The Square' and 'Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ National Theatre Live: Follies▸ Beuys: Art As A Weapon▸ Eric Clapton: Life In 12 BarsTrailers▸ Solo: A Star Wars Story▸ Venom▸ I Feel PrettyNews▸ The 25th Mardi Gras Film Festival kicks off in Sydney today - and this year’s line-up is huge! Running for 15 days, it has something for everyone. For tickets and more info, head to www.queerscreen.org.au.▸ Netflix surprised everyone during the Super Bowl, by announcing the release of the latest ‘Cloverfield’ instalment… and then releasing it at the end of the game. Quality of the film aside, this is (i’m sorry for the pun) game changing, using the franchise to once again redefine the way a film is publicised. So what kind of effect will this unconventional release approach have?▸ All of us here at SWITCH are just a bunch of massive nerds, really, and that takes a surprising amount of work. In one of our recent episodes, Chris cheated in our recommendations by choosing a book rather than a film, so now it's time for a bunch of nerds to choose their favourite books about films for filmmakers or filmmaking - because why just spend hundreds of hours watching films, when you can spend thousands of hours reading about them?Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattytwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'A Fantastic Woman', 'Game Night', 'Finding Your Feet' and '2:22'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 Wound▸ Insidious: The Last Key▸ The 15:17 To Paris▸ MenasheTrailers▸ Ant-Man And The Wasp▸ Unsane▸ DisobedienceNews▸ This past weekend the gongs continued to sound out as the Directors Guild of America Awards took to the stage. How could the outcome affect the Oscars? ▸ Recently, the writers at Indiewire named their top 25 film scores of the 21st century, a list that includes some of the biggest films of the last two decades along with some unexpected surprises. Film music has changed dramatically in the last 17 years, from even richer orchestral scores to experimental work from some of the best music artists in the world. So what are some of our picks for best scores of this century?▸ Ever wanted to see Nicolas Cage as Luke Skywalker, or Scarlet O’Hara? Wonder Woman? Even Oskar Schindler? Well, you’re in luck. A little piece of software called FakeApp uses an algorithm which makes it possible to scan a celebrity’s face and glue it over preexisting video content. Finally, a positive use for all the fancy, high-tech deep learning technology!Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Black Panther', 'Lady Bird', National Theatre Live's 'Follies' and 'Stronger'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 FiguresTrailers▸ Gurrumul▸ I Kill Giants▸ The Hurricane HeistNews▸ With last week’s announcement of the Oscars nominations and the Oscars themselves a mere 32 days away, there is a veritable pantheon of things to talk about: Netflix has nabbed itself 8 nominations, there have been surprise nominations and even bigger and more shocking snubs. There are campaigns to run and win and hearts to fill and break. So with so much to digest over the next few weeks, let’s take a first bite!▸ With every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore with the Oscar nominations comes the Razzie nominations, with the ceremony to be held the day before the Oscars. Now in its 38th incarnation, what was once a fun tongue-in-cheek anti-Oscars now seems like a vicious attack on easy targets such as the 'Transformers' franchise, the 'Fifty Shades' films, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson. So is there still a place in the season for the Razzies, or does the award for worst film awards go to the the Golden Raspberries?Comps▸ Win one of ten double passes to attend a special preview screening of National Theatre Live's production of 'Follies'▸ Win one of five copies of 'November Criminals' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Menashe' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsontwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Fifty Shades Freed', 'Menashe', 'Happy End' and 'The Wound'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ ManifestoTrailers▸ Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot▸ Beast Of Burden▸ That's Not My Dog!News▸After months of speculation, arguments and crossing of fingers and toes, the Oscar nominations have finally been announced. With so many wonderful films in contention, there were bound to be a few shocks and surprises, and what better way to experience this rollercoaster than capturing Daniel's initial, high-pitched, hyperbole-laiden reactions as they happened?▸ The ladies rocked this year’s SAG awards with a host for the very first time - Kristen Bell, along with all-female presenters. Jess has the breakdown of all the highlights, winners and losers.Comps▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Molly's Game' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'Home Again' on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Molly's Game' and 'Phantom Thread'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 Flower▸ The Final YearTrailers▸ Break In▸ Flower▸ The Female BrainNews▸ With the release of ‘The Shape Of Water’, it seems prudent to discuss casting, and how actors without a disability are cast in roles that require them to portray one. Sally Hawkins’ Eliza is mute, relying on American Sign Language to communicate with those around her, and this casting decision has been met with criticism from the deaf community, with notable deaf celebrities like Nyle DiMarco (winner of America’s Next Top Model) talking about how the signs she uses, while correct, aren’t how someone who natively signs would use the language. With technology the way it is and society almost as progressive as we’d like it to be, do we have any excuses to not allow differently abled actors to play their own disability or be cast more often?▸ Marvel’s next highly-anticipated movie, 'Black Panther', which is due to hit Australian movie theatres on February 15, has already broken an impressive record: it is now the number one pre-sale movie in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, toppling the previous record holder, ‘Captain America: Civil War’, which debuted the character. To say Marvel fans are excited for 'Black Panther' is an understatement - but why are ticket sales so high on this instalment?Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Battle Of The Sexes' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see the highly acclaimed 'Sweet Country' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'Happy Death Day' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'Mother!' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'Blade Runner 2049' on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsontwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'I, Tonya', 'Sweet Country' and 'Faces Places'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 NatureTrailers▸ Early Man▸ Slender Man▸ Death WishNews▸ The biggest film news this week was the announcement of the Golden Globes, which kicks the awards season into a new gear. With their very passionate opinions, Daniel and Chris dissect the night's best moments and all of the winners.▸ We all know how the model works: a film is slightly successful (or very successful) and the studios decide to capitalise on this and create a sequel. So now we have 20 'Fast And Furious' movies and a second 'Pacific Rim' film - and now, even the very mediocre ‘Bright’ has been confirmed for a follow-up on Netflix. So why do we keep getting sequels to generally considered bad movies?▸ This week saw the release of a controversial new book about the inside of the White House during Donald Trump’s first year in office. A fake except of this book has since gone viral, explaining Trump’s obsession with a non-existent 24 hour Gorilla Channel. Which got us thinking - what 24 hour channel would you like to see come to fruition?Comps▸ Win one huge TV prize pack including ‘Pan Am’ the Complete Series, ‘Powers’ Season 1, ‘In Plain Sight’ the Complete Collection, and ‘The Expanse' Season 1▸ Win one of five double passes to see Liam Neeson's 'The Commuter' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/BrentCDavidsonNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure', 'Mary And The Witch's Flower', 'The Commuter' and 'The Shape Of Water'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 WorldNews▸ After garnering awards attention and critical praise, Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut ‘Lady Bird’ has become the highest earning film for U.S. film distribution company A24. Casual filmgoers might not know that name, but they’ve been responsible for some of the best films of the past few years, including ‘The Disaster Artist’, ‘The Witch’ and Oscar winner ‘Moonlight’. So who is this little company-that-could, and how have they changed the way Hollywood works?A24's films include... ▸ Moonlight▸ The Witch▸ The Florida Project▸ Spring Breakers▸ The Lobster▸ Good Times▸ The Killing Of A Sacred Deer▸ A Ghost Story▸ 20th Century Women▸ Swiss Army Man▸ Ex Machina▸ Room▸ Krisha▸ Under The Skin▸ The Rover▸ Amy ▸ Karen Gillan - who you might remember as Amy Pond from ‘Doctor Who’ or Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - is continuing her push for an all-female Marvel film. Not only is it a great idea, there's nothing holding back the studios anymore who claim that female action films don’t make money - ‘Wonder Woman’, anyone? So what would make this film work?Comps▸ To kick off the New Year, we have a 197-disc Australian TV drama giveaway▸ Win one of 10 double passes to see Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks' 'The Post' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/BrentCDavidsonNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'The Post' and 'Darkest Hour'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au      

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 3News▸ It’s time to look back on the last year in cinema, with all of SWITCH’s members sharing their top five films of 2017. so - let the controversy begin!▸ We also have plenty to look forward to in the year ahead… so we thought we’d share a few of the films we’re anticipating in 2018! Awards season is already looking great, with the previously mentioned ‘Three Billboards’, ‘I, Tonya’ ‘The Shape Of Water’, ‘The Post’, ‘Phantom Thread’ and ‘Lady Bird’, but what else is on the horizon?▸ Just a few short weeks ago Jess claimed SWITCH’s first ever half-star review with Woody Allen’s 'Wonder Wheel' - making it the lowest rated film in our history... and it’s now sparking our worst films of 2017 debate. There are plenty of potentials, but what are the biggest stinkers of 2017?Comps▸ To celebrate the end of 2017, we also want to know your favourite films from throughout the year. Submit your top five films to us for your chance to win a massive prize pack! Maybe you agree with some of our selections, or perhaps you have some favourites of your own.Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Review of 'All The Money In The World'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 Showman▸ Downsizing▸ Breathe▸ Just To Be SureComps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ We look back at the best of 2017 - we each reveal our top five films of the year… so get ready for some controversy!For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 react to movies.Reviews▸ Star Wars: The Last Jedi▸ Ferdinand▸ Slack BayTrailers▸ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom▸ Breath▸ Alita: Battle AngelNews▸ Hollywood awards season is already on the horizon, when the rich and beautiful gather to crown the year’s most talented. The Golden Globe nominations are out now - and we have all the highlights and, of course, the snubs.▸ Alex Garland’s latest directorial feature, ‘Annihilation’, based on the book by Jeff Vandemeer and starring Natalie Portman, has had its global release drastically altered - only being given a traditional “theatrical release” in America, Canada and China, ‘Annihilation’ will be released to the rest of the world on Netflix mere days after it appears in cinemas. So with a seemingly foolproof team, solid source material and huge name in Natalie Portman involved in the film’s creation, why the change? And is this something we can expect more of from Hollywood going forward?▸ It’s getting hot in here - IndieWire have taken it upon themselves to rank the best sex scenes of the 21st century. The SWITCH team take a peek at some glaring omissions, and rank our sauciest scenes in explicit detail.▸ Brent is back from Europe - and you know what that means... more emotional plane trips. What did he get teary over this time, and how do unusual locations change how films affect you?Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Call Me By Your Name' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'Wind River' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Breathe' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of the recently remastered 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' on 3D Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsontwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Every single review of the films hitting cinemas for Boxing Day 2017For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 ScriptureTrailers▸ Avengers: Infinity War▸ Love, Simon▸ Mary Magdalene▸ All The Money In The WorldNews▸ Christmas is upon us - the lights are on the tree, there’s glitter and wrapping paper off-cuts everywhere, and 'Love Actually' will inevitably be gracing our TV screens any day now. So what are your top Christmas movie picks?Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'American Made' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of '47 Metres Down' on Blu-ray▸ Win our massive 80s prize pack with ten great movies including 'E.T. The Extraterrestrial', 'Jaws', 'Back To The Future', 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Breakfast Club'Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Review of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 Live: Peter PanTrailers▸ SmallfootNews▸ Australia is known for many achievements, and some not so known achievements - the funniest being we possess the biggest fandom of ‘The Room’, thanks to constant sellout monthly screenings at independent cinemas for the last 5 years... yes, we should be proud. This got us thinking - if the worst movie ever made can be beloved by millions, then what other terrible gems are we secretly (or not-so-secretly) loving?▸ Have you ever been in a movie and felt like it’s just dragged on forever? Particularly with Hollywood blockbusters over the past few years, there’s been a misguided notion that people want to go to the movies for a long time, not a good time - with many movies pushing the three hour mark. There’s been a recent effort to reign in those exorbitant run times - but does a tight film make a good film?Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Girls Trip' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Dark Tower' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five 'The Lost City Of Z' Blu-ray prize packs▸ Win one of five copies of 'Conor McGregor: Notorious' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'The Secret Scripture' in cinemas▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Wonder Wheel' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews for 'Wonder Wheel' and 'In This Corner Of The World'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 Butterfly Tree▸ Better Watch Out▸ Goodbye Christopher Robin ▸ The Teacher▸ Daddy's Home▸ Tulip FeverTrailers▸ The Mercy▸ Deadpool 2▸ RampageNews▸ With the award season starting up, studios are getting their ‘For Your consideration’ campaigns into gear. In a surprise move, Universal have submitted acclaimed horror classic ‘Get Out’ in the comedy category of the Golden Globes, with director Jordan Peele’s approval, causing many people to scratch their heads in confusion. How on earth could the supreme horror film of 2017 possibly be classed as a comedy? And has this happened before?▸ It’s been a few weeks now since the release of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, and it’s made a gazillion dollars, so it's no spoiler that Matt Damon, Luke Hemsworth and Sam Neill all have hilarious cameos in the film together. Matt Damon is no stranger to awesome cameos, with 'Eurotrip', 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' and a very secretive turn in 'Intersellar', just to mention a few. So what are the greatest cameos seen on the big screen?Interview‘The Butterfly Tree’ is finally in cinemas, after debuting at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival. Jake spoke to the movie’s writer and director, Priscilla Cameron, about the process of bringing the script to life, assembling a stellar cast and filming on Mount Tamborine.Make sure you catch ‘The Butterfly Tree’ from today - it’s opening in cinemas across the country, so to find a screening near you, head to www.facebook.com/butterflytreefilm and check out the upcoming events.For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel.Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews for 'The Disaster Artist', 'Wonder', 'The Man Who Invented Christmas', National Theatre Live's 'Peter Pan' and 'Only The Brave'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 ImmortalTrailers▸ The Post▸ The Leisure Seeker▸ Game NightNews▸ Amidst the praise being directed at ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, actor Tessa Thompson revealed that she played her character Valkyrie as bisexual. Marvel then confirmed that a scene that makes this more obvious was actually cut from the film. Marvel seemed to think it deserved kudos for including a queer superhero character - but does it? Does revealing this character information after the fact earn them the points for representation, or is this piecemeal offering actually more insulting when you can’t even see this in the final film, especially when Disney have already been woefully guilty of this in the past twelve months?▸ The hits just keep on coming in the wake of the Hollywood sexual assault scandal. Oscar winner Kevin Spacey is the latest to crumble beneath the avalanche of accusations, with Netflix not only cutting ties with the actor, but also cancelling the highly popular series ‘House Of Cards’. Further to this, just five weeks out from release, Ridley Scott has made the extreme decision to replace Spacey from his latest film ‘All The Money In The World’ with fellow Oscar winner Christopher Plummer. This last-minute scramble is a huge gamble for the film as is enters awards season, which makes us reflect on other pictures that have made such dramatic 11th hour changes, and ask if you could erase any actor from a film, what would it be?InterviewTo celebrate the release of 'Atomic Blonde' on home entertainment, Jess was invited to attend Atomic Spy School. There she were privileged to be instructed in the ways of espionage by former Australian Secret Intelligence Service and MI6-trained spy Warren Reed.'Atomic Blonde’ is out now on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and digital.For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel.Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Atomic Blonde' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'The Butterfly Tree' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'Sharknado 5' on DVD▸ Win one of five copies of 'An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power' on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews for 'Goodbye Christopher Robin', 'The Butterfly Tree', 'Better Watch Out' and 'Tulip Fever'▸ Jake chats to 'The Butterfly Tree' director Priscilla Cameron about her decade-long endeavour to bring the film to lifeFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ Conor McGregor: NotoriousTrailers▸ Fifty Shades Freed▸ I, TonyaNews▸ It’s been a great year for filmmaking in Australia - with a record $1.3 billion spent on making movies and TV series for the 2016-17 financial year. We’ve had a big boost from runaway productions like ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, a thriving animation and post-production industry, and original content from local streaming services. With a competitive Australian dollar against the U.S. and great government incentives, isn’t it nice seeing the local film industry doing well while we get a little slice of Hollywood down under?▸ Trilogies are kind of a given these days, every successful film frantically trying to expand itself into a three-part epic whether it was supposed to or not. Research student Kaylin Walker has taken a far more academic look at the trilogy format, and after scouring through Goodreads and IMDb, has come up with a fascinating conclusion: that “movie trilogies get worse, losing favour with each film, while book trilogies secure higher ratings for book two and maintain them for book three.”InterviewThe Japanese Film Festival is in full swing in Australia right now, with audiences across the country flocking to catch a huge range of films. Charlie spoke to the director of the festival, Margarett Cortez, about what we can expect.For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel.For a full list of films and to purchase tickets, visit japanesefilmfestival.net.Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to the Cine Latino Film Festival▸ Win one of three copies of Ken Burns' Emmy award-winning 'The Civil War' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Blade Of The Immortal' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews for ‘Blade Of The Immortal’ and ‘Professor Marston And The Wonder Women’▸ Jess heads off to Atomic Spy School to learn the skills to become an MI6 agentFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ SaloméTrailers▸ Mudbound▸ Winchester▸ Den Of ThievesNews▸ Over the last few weeks, the foundations of Hollywood have been rocked with the industry’s worst-kept secret finally being exposed - Harvey Weinstein’s reign as the most powerful and prolific producer has come to an end, as has his reign of sexual aggression and intimidation. As the voice of more and more actors lend themselves to this revolution, Weinstein’s name isn’t the only one burning in the flames. These are bad people whose careers and reputations are now ruined - but what of their legacies? These men have undoubtedly done great work over the years, but can we now look at ‘Pulp Fiction’ the same way? Or ‘Shakespeare In Love’? or ‘Lion’, for that matter? And what about those who came before and will come after Harvey Weinstein?Comps▸ Win one of five 'A Monster Calls' prize packs▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Three Summers' in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews for ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ and ‘Professor Marston And The Wonder Women’For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 WestTrailers▸ Black Panther▸ Phantom Thread▸ I, Tonya▸ Snake Outta ComptonNews▸ With Halloween around the corner, the crew at SWITCH is delving deep into the recesses of their souls to bring you some of their scary movie picks: an old-school classic, a modern classic and a creepy film you can watch with the family.Interview▸ Classics, modern and scary movies for the entire family - we offer a lot of Halloween suggestions to listeners in this podcast. But with recent scary movies like 'Raw', 'A Girl Walks Home At Night' and 'The Babadook', what about scary movies directed by women? We'd be negligent if we didn't touch on the gender landscapes of horror filmmaking. We asked Briony Kidd, director of Stranger With My Face International Film Festival, for her top five picks.For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel.For even more great horror films from female directors, visit the Stranger With My Face International Film Festival website.Comps▸ Win one of five copies of ‘The Beguiled’ on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe Hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews for ‘Loving Vincent’ and ‘The Ornithologist’For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 GolemTrailers▸ Star Wars: The Last Jedi▸ The New Mutants▸ NewnessNews▸ Amidst all the excitement over the trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’, Daniel was pretty hesitant to actually watch it, partly because the film itself is just around the corner, but mostly because the art of the film trailer has slipped so drastically that many films are ultimately ruined by trailers that insist on revealing too much. ABC Australia’s Paul Verhoeven wrote about the validity of trailers as a marketing tool for major films like ‘The Last Jedi’, and the degree to which they spoil the plot of the impending film. It’s a double-edged sword though, with some blaming the devastating failure of ‘Blade Runner 2049’ at the box office for the ambiguity of a trailer campaign that didn’t reveal enough. So are trailers still something to get excited about, or have they become something to fear?▸ The cinema landscape has once again taken a step toward the future, with Samsung unveiling the first ever commercial cinema LED screen in Korea. At nearly 10.3 metres wide, it “accommodates a variety of theatre configurations while ensuring superior levels of technical performance, reliability and quality.” With the lines between television and cinema blurring more and more with time, is this simply the next step in the inevitable evolution of them becoming one in the same, and how will film purists feel about watching future projects on what is essentially a giant TV screen?Comps▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five double passes to the Cunard British Film Festival▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Cult Of Chucky’ on Blu-ray▸ Win one of ten double passes to see ‘Ingrid Goes West’ in cinemasStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe Hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/DanielLammintwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Reviews for ‘Brigsby Bear’, ‘Ingrid Goes West’ and ‘Thor: Ragnarok’▸ We share our favourite Halloween filmsFor more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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?Trailers▸ Roman J. Israel, Esq.▸ Pacific Rim Uprising▸ The BabysitterNews▸ The next time that we hear “and the Oscar goes to...” - it could be going to a Netflix film for the very first time. It seems the streaming service is making its first serious push to be in the running for Best Picture. While the move might have some Hollywood studios concerned, it’s more than just an award for Netflix - it’s validation that its work is as good as any other. But does it deserve to compete for this illustrious award?Comps▸ Win one of ten $20 Dendy Direct gift cards▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Blue Heelers’ Collection 3 on DVD▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Chicago PD’ Season 4 on DVDStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe Hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsontwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews for 'Home Again' and ‘Geostorm’For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 RunnerTrailers▸ Annihilation▸ Gotti▸ Pitch Perfect 3News▸ As we enter a desert on the film release calendar, there is a glorious oasis not so far off on the horizon - awards season is looming. Coming off of the recent trifecta of international film festivals - Telluride, Venice and Toronto - there are some really exciting films making themselves known. So what are we all looking forward to?InterviewAs much as we love sitting in our PJs in the comfort our our own home, scrolling through Netflix, nothing beats the cinema experience. Jess sat down with Lachlan McLeod - the man behind the new retro programming at Ritz Cinema in Randwick, Sydney, to talk about the good old days, the changing cinema audience and what they have in store for their fancy 70mm projector.For more full details on the Ritz’s upcoming screenings, head to ritzcinema.com.au.For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel.Comps▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Urban Legend The Trilogy’ on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of the 40th anniversary edition of ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ on Blu-rayStay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe Hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsontwitter.com/ChrisCEdwardsNext week's episode▸ Reviews for ‘The Mountain Between Us’, ‘Good Time’, ‘This Beautiful Fantastic’, ‘Blue’, ‘The Foreigner’, ‘Tom Of Finland’ and ‘What If It Works?’For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 LivingTrailers▸ Tomb Raider▸ Isle Of Dogs▸ Peter RabbitNews▸ 2018 is set to be the year of the sequel. From 'The Incredibles 2' to 'Ralph Breaks The Internet' to 'Pacific Rim: Uprising', next year is set to have more sequels than ever before.▸ Cinemas across the country have been celebrating 20 years since the first ‘Harry Potter’ novel was first published with back-to-back screenings of every single film in the series. Chris was brave enough to sit through all 24 hours’ worth of them, and filed his report from the ground.Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Rough Night' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Promise' on DVD Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.comThe Hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/BrentCDavidsontwitter.com/JakeChattyNext week's episode▸ Review of 'Blade Runner 2049'▸ Jess takes a look inside the Sydney cinema whose retrospective screenings are bringing classic films and audiences en masse back to the big screen.For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 Artist▸ Better Watch Out News▸ Who really wants a 'Terminator 6'?! We look at the franchises that'll be back - even though no one's asking for them.▸ Do you prefer to go at it solo, or do you like the group thing? There are plenty of pros and cons to going to the cinema on your own. ▸ Celebrating 30 years of 'The Princess Bride', endlessly quotable and a constant source for modern pop culture. You can read Jess' full retrospective here. Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to a special preview screening of Billie Piper's 'Yerma' Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAUtwitter.com/maketheswitchAUinstagram.com/maketheswitchAUmaketheswitchAU.tumblr.com The Hoststwitter.com/Charlie_Davidtwitter.com/MissJess_SWITCHtwitter.com/JakeChattytwitter.com/ChrisCEdwards Next week's episode▸ Reviews of ‘Battle Of The Sexes' and 'Heal The Living' For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 - Perestroika ▸ Spookers Trailers ▸ Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri ▸ The Current War ▸ Insidious: The Last Key Interview Starting this Tuesday, the Queer Screen Film Fest kicks off in Sydney, offering a sneak peek at some of the biggest LGBTIQ+ films heading to cinema screens. Charlie spoke to the festival director, Lisa Rose, about the exciting line-up. For more details on the festival, head to queerscreen.org.au. For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel. Comps ▸ Win one of five copies of ‘20th Century Women’ on DVD Next week's episode ▸ Reviews of ‘Mountain’, ‘The Belko Experiment’, ‘Beatriz At Dinner’ and ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ For more episodes www.SWITCHCast.com.au

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 1Trailers▸ Downsizing▸ Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House▸ Killing GuntherFor more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel.Film news▸ Director of 'La La Land', Damien Chazelle, is the latest director to make the move to television. Why are so many big names jumping ship from Hollywood's studios?▸ Martin Scorsese is involved with a Joker origin film. Is it a good idea, and who should play the role?Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Mummy' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of four copies of 'Blue Heelers' Collection 2 on DVD▸ Win one of five double passes to the Lavazza Italian Film FestivalNext week's episode ▸ Reviews of 'I Am Not Your Negro', 'Patti Cake$' and 'Spookers'For more episodes www.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ GiftedTrailers▸ Last Flag Flying▸ Human Flow▸ Walk With MeFor more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel.Film news▸ With ‘God’s Own Country’ released this week, we’re seeing yet another great entry in the recent wave of remarkable LGBTIQ+ films. All of us at SWITCH are very passionate about LGBTIQ+ cinema, so this seemed like a great opportunity to discuss why we think we’re seeing so many remarkable films of late, and what are some of the classics we’d recommend to listeners.Did we miss one of your favourite queer films? Let us know by emailing us, or getting in touch on our Facebook Page or on Twitter.Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Colossal' on Blu-rayNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'It', 'That's Not Me' and 'The Lovers' For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au  

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 Trailers▸ Molly's Game▸ Meyerowitz Stories (New And Selected)▸ The Florida Project For more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel. Film news▸ 'Kong: Skull Island' director Jordan Vogt-Roberts hits back at critics over an overly harsh review. What responsibility do critics have, and should directors respond to criticism?▸ Getting to know (and how to pronounce) the highly underrated Domhnall Gleeson Comps▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'God's Own Country' in cinemas▸ Win one of five double passes to special preview screenings of 'National Theatre Live: Angels in America' Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Ali's Wedding', 'God's Own Country', 'The Hitman's Bodyguard', 'Gifted' and 'Small Town Killers' For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

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▸ HampsteadTrailers▸ The Death of Stalin▸ Leatherface For more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel.Film news▸ The good, the bad and the ugly of adaptations▸ Our highlights from the Melbourne International Film Festival - including 'The Butterfly Tree', 'Revolution Of Sound. Tangerine Dream', 'A Life In Waves', 'A Quiet Dream', 'Jupiter's Moon', 'The Killing Of A Sacred Deer', 'The Square', 'Voyage Of Time' and 'Wonderstruck'Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'A Dog's Purpose' on Blu-ray▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Maudie' in cinemas▸ Win one of five copies of 'John Wick: Chapter 2' on Blu-rayNext week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Maudie' and 'The Lost City Of Z' For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, and Daniel sits down with Francis Lee, the director of 'God's Own Country' at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Reviews ▸ Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets ▸ An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power ▸ Wind River ▸ Annabelle: Creation ▸ The Wall Trailers ▸ Mother! ▸ Goodbye Christopher Robin ▸ Super Dark Times For more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel. Interview One week into the Melbourne International Film Festival, and audiences have already been spoiled with numerous incredible films, making the long lines on cold nights well worth it. One of the most acclaimed films of the festival is Francis Lee’s ‘God’s Own Country’, a powerful and moving film about a young farmer in Yorkshire and his romance with a Romanian immigrant that’s already being called a queer film classic. Daniel was tremendously lucky to chat with Francis about his debut film while he visits for the festival. For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel. 'God's Own Country' is in Australian cinemas from the 31st August 2017. You can read our five-star review here. You can check out our reviews for the festival at our MIFF mini-site. We'll be adding to it daily with new reviews during the festival. Comps ▸ Win one of five copies of 'Berlin Syndrome' on DVD ▸ Win one of five copies of 'Get Out' on Blu-ray Next week's episode ▸ Reviews of 'The Circle', 'Logan Lucky' and 'The Dark Tower' For more episodes www.SWITCHCast.com.au