SWITCHCast: film reviews, news and interviews
A weekly podcast featuring film reviews, trailers, news, interviews and comps from the team at SWITCH.
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Melbourne International Film Festival 2021 Program Launch and Mental as Everything Filmmaker Damon Smith Interview
July 12th, 2021
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 …
Sydney Film Festival 2021 Teaser Films Announced
June 8th, 2021
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, …
SWITCH's Academy Awards 2021 Special
April 21st, 2021
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 …
SWITCH's Academy Awards 2020 Special
January 29th, 2020
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 …
SWITCH's Best Films of 2019, Best Films of the Decade, Most Anticipated Films of 2020
December 26th, 2019
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 …
Jojo Rabbit, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Jumanji: The Next Level, Cats, Sorry We Missed You, The Truth
December 19th, 2019
Charlie, Jess, Ashley and Lily review every single film hitting cinemas this Boxing Day! Plus the controversies at the SAG and Golden Globe Awards - …
'Rockabul' director Travis Beard and 'Thunder Road' actor/writer/director Jim Cummings Interviews
May 8th, 2019
Charlie and Ashley present a special episode of SWITCHCast, with interviews with Travis Beard, the director of 'Rockabul', and the writer, director …
The House With a Clock in Its Walls, Ladies in Black, Johnny English Strikes Back, Smallfoot, Ghosthunter, I Am Paul Walker
September 19th, 2018
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 …
The Predator, Searching, A Simple Favour, Beast, Christopher Robin, Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Won't You Be My Neighbour?
September 12th, 2018
Charlie, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, plus tragedy for the sake of entertainment - should we be "enjoying" cinema which exploits …
The Nun, McQueen, You Were Never Really Here, The Miseducation of Cameron Price, Hearts Beat Loud, Juliet Naked, The Merger, Wayne
September 5th, 2018
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 …
Crazy Rich Asians, Three Identical Strangers, The Insult, Kin, Luis and the Aliens, The Flip Side, Mile 22
August 29th, 2018
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.
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Book Club, Leave No Trace, The Happytime Murders, Mirai, West of Sunshine, Slender Man
August 22nd, 2018
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 …
Breath, The Gateway, National Theatre Live: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
May 3rd, 2018
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 …
Avengers: Infinity War, Unsane, Gurrumul, Last Flag Flying, Loveless, Double Lover
April 25th, 2018
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: …
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, I Am Not A Witch, Super Troopers 2, The Song Keepers, I Feel Pretty
April 18th, 2018
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 …
Isle of Dogs, Rampage, Truth or Dare, The Party, National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar
April 11th, 2018
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 …
A Quiet Place, Walking Out, Have You Seen The Listers?, Pop Aye, Hitler Versus Picasso
April 4th, 2018
Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, ask whether politically correctness is destroying the Australian film industry, and Daniel …
Ready Player One, Early Man, Love Simon, Blockers, A Wrinkle In Time, The Other Side Of Hope, The Death Of Stalin, Paul Apostle Of Christ, Sherlock Gnomes
March 28th, 2018
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 …
Pacific Rim Uprising, Peter Rabbit, Mary Magdalene, The Endless, The Divine Order, Buena Vista Social Club: Adios, Earth: One Amazing Day
March 21st, 2018
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 …
Tomb Raider, That's Not My Dog!, Human Flow, Kangaroo, England Is Mine, The Strangers: Prey At Night, NT Live: Young Marx
March 14th, 2018
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 …
In The Fade, 12 Strong, The Mercy, Westwind: Djalu's Legacy, Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton
March 7th, 2018
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 …
Red Sparrow, The Square, Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool, Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
February 28th, 2018
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 …
Game Night, Finding Your Feet, A Fantastic Woman, Winchester, 2:22, The BBQ
February 21st, 2018
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 …
Black Panther, Lady Bird, Stronger, NT Live: Follies, Beuys: Art As A Weapon, Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars
February 14th, 2018
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 …
Fifty Shades Freed, Happy End, The Wound, Insidious: The Last Key, The 15:17 To Paris, Menashe
February 8th, 2018
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 …
Phantom Thread, Molly's Game, Den Of Thieves, Father Figures
January 31st, 2018
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 …
I Tonya, Sweet Country, Faces Places, The Jungle Bunch, Manifesto
January 24th, 2018
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 …
The Shape Of Water, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, The Commuter, Swinging Safari, Mary And The Witch's Flower, The Final Year
January 18th, 2018
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, …
The Post, Darkest Hour, The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature
January 10th, 2018
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 …
All The Money In The World
January 3rd, 2018
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 …
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Pitch Perfect 3
December 27th, 2017
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, …
The Florida Project, Paddington 2, Call Me By Your Name, Coco, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, The Greatest Showman, Downsizing, Breathe, Just To Be Sure
December 20th, 2017
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 …
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Ferdinand, Slack Bay
December 13th, 2017
Charlie, Jess, Brent and Jake discuss the week's films, check out the Golden Globe nomination highlights and snubs, discuss why 'Annihilation' is …
Wonder Wheel, In This Corner Of The World, The Secret Scripture
December 6th, 2017
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
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The Disaster Artist, Only The Brave, The Man Who Invented Christmas, Wonder, Shot Caller, The Star, Sweet Virginia, National Theatre Live: Peter Pan
November 29th, 2017
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 …
The Butterfly Tree, Better Watch Out, Goodbye Christopher Robin, The Teacher, Daddy's Home 2, Tulip Fever
November 22nd, 2017
Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, debate whether 'Get Out' deserves to be submitted to the Golden Globes comedy category, …
Justice League, Lucky, The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, Blade Of The Immortal, Louis Theroux: Heroin Town
November 15th, 2017
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 …
Murder On The Orient Express, Detroit, Professor Marston And The Wonder Women, Brad's Status, Conor McGregor: Notorious
November 8th, 2017
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 …
Loving Vincent, Bad Moms 2, Jigsaw, The Ornithologist, Three Summers, My Little Pony: The Movie, Salomé
November 1st, 2017
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 …
Thor: Ragnarok, Suburbicon, The Midwife, Brigsby Bear, The Untamed, Ingrid Goes West
October 25th, 2017
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.
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The Snowman, Home Again, Geostorm, The Son Of Bigfoot, The Limehouse Golem, Big Time
October 18th, 2017
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
▸ …
The Mountain Between Us, This Beautiful Fantastic, Good Time, Tom Of Finland, Blue, The Only Living Boy In New York, The Foreigner, What If It Works?, Yerma
October 11th, 2017
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
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Blade Runner 2049, Song To Song, Final Portrait
October 4th, 2017
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 …
Battle Of The Sexes, Flatliners, Heal The Living, The Dancer
September 27th, 2017
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.
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Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Lego Ninjago Movie, Mountain, Beatriz At Dinner, The Belko Experiment, Australia Day, Tokyo Ghoul
September 20th, 2017
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.
Mother, American Assassin, I Am Not Your Negro, Captain Underpants, Patti Cake$, Victoria & Abdul, The Emoji Movie, National Theatre Live: Angels In America - Part 2, Spookers
September 13th, 2017
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 …
It, That's Not Me, The Dinner, The Lovers, Tommy's Honour, Namatjira Project, National Theatre Live: Angels In America - Part 1
September 6th, 2017
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 …
God's Own Country, The Hitman's Bodyguard, Ali's Wedding, Small Town Killers, Gifted
August 30th, 2017
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 …
The Lost City Of Z, American Made, Maudie, The King's Choice, Everything Everything, All For One
August 23rd, 2017
Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, debate the best and worst of biopics, discuss whether directors should respond to criticism, …
The Dark Tower, Logan Lucky, The Circle, Madame, Hampstead
August 16th, 2017
Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Jake discuss the week's films, debate why adaptations rarely work, rave about the best of the Melbourne International Film …
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Wind River, An Inconvenient Sequel, Annabelle: Creation, The Wall
August 10th, 2017
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 …
Atomic Blonde, The Trip To Spain, The Big Sick
August 3rd, 2017
Charlie, Jess, Daniel, Brent and Jake discuss the week's films, we speak to the Melbourne International Film Festival team about their favourite films, mourn the passing of Sam Shepard, and reveal the much-loved films …
War For The Planet Of The Apes, A Monster Calls, A Ghost Story, Kiki Love To Love, Obsession
July 26th, 2017
Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent discuss the week's films, we check out the best bits from Comic-Con, look at Christopher Nolan's battle with Netflix, …
Dunkirk, Paris Can Wait, Descent Into The Maelstrom, The Black Prince
July 19th, 2017
Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent discuss the week's films, examine the return of 'Game Of Thrones' to TV and ask whether our screens have become to sexually explicit, check out the best bit's of Disney's D23 expo, mourn …
Baby Driver, The Beguiled
July 12th, 2017
Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent discuss the week's films, share their favourite films from the Melbourne International Film Festival launch, discuss the effect Rotten Tomatoes has had on moviegoers, and interview Aussie …
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