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

49 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

A weekly podcast featuring film reviews, trailers, news, interviews and comps from the team at SWITCH.

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Episodes

'Rockabul' director Travis Beard and 'Thunder Road' actor/writer/director Jim Cummings Interviews

May 08, 2019 14:27 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MB

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 b...

The House With a Clock in Its Walls, Ladies in Black, Johnny English Strikes Back, Smallfoot, Ghosthunter, I Am Paul Walker

September 19, 2018 23:18 - 42 minutes - 59.7 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-house-with-a-clock-in-its-walls-a-potentially-fun-children-film-that-never-finds-its-rhythm) (0:32)▸ Ladies in Black (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-ladies-in-black-it-doesnt-have-the-goodes) (4:49) ▸ Johnny English Strikes Back (10:...

The Predator, Searching, A Simple Favour, Beast, Christopher Robin, Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Won't You Be My Neighbour?

September 12, 2018 14:09 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-predator-another-kick-ass-franchise-bites-the-dust) (0:32)▸ Searching (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-searching-cinematic-social-media-fatigue) (8:01)▸ A Simple Favour (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-a-simple-favour-brazen-m...

The Nun, McQueen, You Were Never Really Here, The Miseducation of Cameron Price, Hearts Beat Loud, Juliet Naked, The Merger, Wayne

September 05, 2018 23:00 - 47 minutes - 66.6 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-nun-lacking-both-soul-and-scares) (0:28)▸ McQueen (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-mcqueen-a-stunning-meticulous-vision-of-a-conflicted-artist) (2:42)▸ You Were Never Really Here (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/re...

Crazy Rich Asians, Three Identical Strangers, The Insult, Kin, Luis and the Aliens, The Flip Side, Mile 22

August 29, 2018 14:02 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

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

Book Club, Leave No Trace, The Happytime Murders, Mirai, West of Sunshine, Slender Man

August 22, 2018 21:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-book-club-a-waste-of-great-talent) (0:36)▸ Leave No Trace (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-leave-no-trace-overflowing-with-hope-and-compassion) (4:57)▸ The Happytime Murders (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/ar...

Breath, The Gateway, National Theatre Live: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

May 03, 2018 10:19 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-breath-like-riding-a-big-wave-and-then-wiping-out) (0:32)▸ The Gateway (8:24)▸ National Theatre Live: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-presented-by-national-theatre-live) (11:38)Trailers▸ Crazy Rich Asians...

Avengers: Infinity War, Unsane, Gurrumul, Last Flag Flying, Loveless, Double Lover

April 25, 2018 13:00 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-avengers-infinity-war-throwing-down-the-gauntlet-on-the-superhero-genre) (0:31)▸ Unsane (7:30) (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-unsane-paranoia-will-destroy-ya)▸ Gurrumul (https://www.maketheswitch.com....

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, I Am Not A Witch, Super Troopers 2, The Song Keepers, I Feel Pretty

April 18, 2018 20:01 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

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 heavyweigh...

Isle of Dogs, Rampage, Truth or Dare, The Party, National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar

April 11, 2018 20:01 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-isle-of-dogs-a-whimsical-comedy-for-dog-and-animation-lovers) (0:42)▸ Rampage (https:...

A Quiet Place, Walking Out, Have You Seen The Listers?, Pop Aye, Hitler Versus Picasso

April 04, 2018 17:28 - 55 minutes - 77.7 MB

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 ...

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 28, 2018 16:26 - 1 hour - 116 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-ready-player-one-a-visually-thrilling-nostalgia-trip-worth-taking) (1:12)▸ Early Man (https://www....

Pacific Rim Uprising, Peter Rabbit, Mary Magdalene, The Endless, The Divine Order, Buena Vista Social Club: Adios, Earth: One Amazing Day

March 21, 2018 18:49 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

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.

Tomb Raider, That's Not My Dog!, Human Flow, Kangaroo, England Is Mine, The Strangers: Prey At Night, NT Live: Young Marx

March 14, 2018 16:34 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-tomb-raider-lacking-action-in-favour-of-an-extended-origin-story)▸ That's Not My Dog! (https://www.makethe...

In The Fade, 12 Strong, The Mercy, Westwind: Djalu's Legacy, Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

March 07, 2018 16:00 - 52 minutes - 73 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-in-the-fade-vigilante-justice)▸ 12 Strong▸ The Mercy▸ Westwind: Djalu's Legacy▸ Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-take-every-wave-a-b...

Red Sparrow, The Square, Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool, Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

February 28, 2018 12:26 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-red-sparrow-elegantly-brutal)▸ The Square (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-square-a-dazzling-piece-of-cinematic-invention)▸ Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/r...

Game Night, Finding Your Feet, A Fantastic Woman, Winchester, 2:22, The BBQ

February 21, 2018 17:35 - 1 hour - 99 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-game-night-a-gleefully-inventive-checkmate-comedy-caper)▸ Finding Your Feet (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-finding-your-feet...

Black Panther, Lady Bird, Stronger, NT Live: Follies, Beuys: Art As A Weapon, Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars

February 14, 2018 17:39 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-black-panther-more-of-a-purr-than-a-bold-roar)▸ Lady Bird (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-lady-bird-this-is-...

Fifty Shades Freed, Happy End, The Wound, Insidious: The Last Key, The 15:17 To Paris, Menashe

February 08, 2018 17:21 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-fifty-shades-freed-one-last-o-as-in-omg-this-is-bad)▸ Happy End (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-happy-e...

Phantom Thread, Molly's Game, Den Of Thieves, Father Figures

January 31, 2018 18:42 - 59 minutes - 82.9 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-phantom-thread-an-exquisite-and-delicious-delight-for-the-senses)▸ Molly's Game (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-mollys-game-chastains-the-drawcard-in-an-average-directorial-debut)▸ Den Of Thieves▸ Father Figu...

I Tonya, Sweet Country, Faces Places, The Jungle Bunch, Manifesto

January 24, 2018 18:49 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-i-tonya-so-much-more-than-an-ice-skating-movie)▸ Sweet Country (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-sweet-country-a-thunderous-australian-masterpiece)▸ Faces Pl...

The Shape Of Water, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, The Commuter, Swinging Safari, Mary And The Witch's Flower, The Final Year

January 18, 2018 02:06 - 1 hour - 92 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-shape-of-water-a-modern-fairytale-for-the-adults)▸ Maze Runner: The Death Cure (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-maze-runner-the-death-cure-dead-end)▸ The Commuter (https:/...

The Post, Darkest Hour, The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature

January 10, 2018 16:49 - 57 minutes - 80.4 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-post-streep-and-spielberg-strike-gold-in-portrait-of-a-complex-woman)▸ Darkest Hour (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-darkest-hour-third-times-the-charm-for-ch...

All The Money In The World

January 03, 2018 13:20 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MB

Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent discuss the week's films, look at the secret behind A24, the distribution company responsible for some of the biggest indie hits of the past few years, plus ask when will Marvel get a female-led film?Reviews▸ All The Money In The World (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-all-the-money-in-the-world-no-amount-of-recasting-could-save-this-film)News▸ After garnering awards attention and critical praise, Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut ‘Lady Bird’ has ...

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Pitch Perfect 3

December 27, 2017 20:09 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-three-billboards-outside-ebbing-missouri-disturbingly-funny-and-brilliantly-acted)▸ Pitch Perfect 3 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-pitch-perfect-3-are-the-bellas-still-aca-awesome)News▸ It’s time to look bac...

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 20, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-florida-project-an-authentic-slice-of-life)▸ Paddington 2 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-paddington-2-trust-and-bear-lieve-its-a-paw-fect-sequel)▸ Call Me By Your Name (https:...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Ferdinand, Slack Bay

December 13, 2017 17:21 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-star-wars-the-last-jedi-a-bold-new-vision-for-the-...

Wonder Wheel, In This Corner Of The World, The Secret Scripture

December 06, 2017 18:26 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-wonder-wheel-inert-and-boring)▸ In This Corner Of The World (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-in-this-corner-of-the-world-a-heartbreaking-and-beautiful-animated-film)▸ The Secret ScriptureTrailers▸ Av...

The Disaster Artist, Only The Brave, The Man Who Invented Christmas, Wonder, Shot Caller, The Star, Sweet Virginia, National Theatre Live: Peter Pan

November 29, 2017 16:47 - 1 hour - 84 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-disaster-artist-the-making-of-the-room)▸ Only The Brave (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-only-the-brave-a-tragedy-handled-with-respect)▸ The Man Who Invented Christmas (https://www.maketheswitch.com....

The Butterfly Tree, Better Watch Out, Goodbye Christopher Robin, The Teacher, Daddy's Home 2, Tulip Fever

November 22, 2017 16:48 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-butterfly-tree-a-slice-of-aussie-cinema)▸ Better Watch Out (https://www.maketheswitch.c...

Justice League, Lucky, The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, Blade Of The Immortal, Louis Theroux: Heroin Town

November 15, 2017 20:23 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

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 fict...

Murder On The Orient Express, Detroit, Professor Marston And The Wonder Women, Brad's Status, Conor McGregor: Notorious

November 08, 2017 16:37 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-murder-on-the-orient-express-a-first-class-mystery)▸ Professor Marston And The Wonder Women (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review...

Loving Vincent, Bad Moms 2, Jigsaw, The Ornithologist, Three Summers, My Little Pony: The Movie, Salomé

November 01, 2017 19:24 - 83.8 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-loving-vincent-a-rich-visual-feast)▸ The Ornithologist (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-ornithologist-let-madness-take-flight)▸ Salomé (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-salom...

Thor: Ragnarok, Suburbicon, The Midwife, Brigsby Bear, The Untamed, Ingrid Goes West

October 25, 2017 21:43 - 140 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-thor-ragnarok-god-of-thunder-finds-his-groove)▸ Suburbicon (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-suburbicon-clooney-misses-the-mark)▸ Brigsby Bear (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-...

The Snowman, Home Again, Geostorm, The Son Of Bigfoot, The Limehouse Golem, Big Time

October 18, 2017 19:10 - 1 hour - 115 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-snowman-the-years-biggest-disappointment)▸ Home Again (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-home-again-an-okay-film-by-nancy-meyers-daughter)▸ Geostorm (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-geostorm-more-disaster-than-di...

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 11, 2017 19:37 - 1 hour - 103 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-mountain-between-us-a-disastrous-misfire)▸ This Beautiful Fantastic (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-this-beautiful-fantastic-this-sweet-mediocrity)▸ Good Time (https://www.maketheswitch...

Blade Runner 2049, Song To Song, Final Portrait

October 04, 2017 23:40 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Charlie, Jess, Brent and Chris discuss the week's films and reveal their most-anticipated films for the upcoming awards season, plus Jess visits one of Sydney’s oldest and most iconic cinemas to meet the man bringing your most beloved movies back to the big screen.Reviews▸ Blade Runner (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-blade-runner-2049-a-visionary-sequel)Trailers▸ Annihilation (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/annihilation)▸ Gotti▸ Pitch Perfect 3 (https://www.makethesw...

Battle Of The Sexes, Flatliners, Heal The Living, The Dancer

September 27, 2017 16:31 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-battle-of-the-sexes-tennis-tale-needs-more-impact)▸ Heal The Living (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-heal-the-living-a-stunning-tear-jerker)Trailers▸ Tomb Raider (https://www.maketheswitch...

Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Lego Ninjago Movie, Mountain, Beatriz At Dinner, The Belko Experiment, Australia Day, Tokyo Ghoul

September 20, 2017 18:16 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-kingsman-the-golden-circle-an-offensively-misjudged-disappointment)▸ Mountain (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-mountain-a-jaw-dropping-marriage-of-music-and-visuals)▸ Beatriz ...

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 13, 2017 16:37 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-american-assassin-carbon-copy-cliched-crap) ▸ I Am Not Your Negro (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-i-am-not-your-negro-a-powerful-documentary) ▸ Captain Underpants: The First Epic Adventure (https://www.maketheswitch.com.a...

It, That's Not Me, The Dinner, The Lovers, Tommy's Honour, Namatjira Project, National Theatre Live: Angels In America - Part 1

September 06, 2017 18:23 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-it-a-stellar-first-chapter-in-adaptation-of-a-horror-classic)▸ That's Not Me (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-thats-not-me-a-marvel-of-indie-ingenuity)▸ The Dinner▸ The Lovers (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-th...

God's Own Country, The Hitman's Bodyguard, Ali's Wedding, Small Town Killers, Gifted

August 30, 2017 18:19 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-gods-own-country-a-miracle-of-a-film)▸ The Bodyguard's Hitman (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-hitmans-bodyguard-battle-for-alpha-male)▸ Ali's Wedding (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-alis-wedding-a-multicultural-aussi...

The Lost City Of Z, American Made, Maudie, The King's Choice, Everything Everything, All For One

August 23, 2017 18:41 - 59 minutes - 68.9 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-lost-city-of-z-adventure-deconstructed)▸ Maudie (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-maudie-a-gentle-and-loving-portrait-of-a-inspiring-artist)▸ Everything, Everythi...

The Dark Tower, Logan Lucky, The Circle, Madame, Hampstead

August 16, 2017 17:40 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-dark-tower-an-absolute-disaster-of-a-film)▸ Logan Lucky (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-logan-lucky-hicksville-meets-oceans-eleven)▸ The Circle (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-t...

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Wind River, An Inconvenient Sequel, Annabelle: Creation, The Wall

August 10, 2017 02:24 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-valerian-and-the-city-of-a-thousand-planets-a-little-artificial) ▸ An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-an-inconvenient-sequel-truth-to-power-a-political-storm) ▸ Wi...

Atomic Blonde, The Trip To Spain, The Big Sick

August 03, 2017 01:54 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MB

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 that we hate.

War For The Planet Of The Apes, A Monster Calls, A Ghost Story, Kiki Love To Love, Obsession

July 26, 2017 14:06 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

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, and ask if cinema etiquette is dead.Reviews▸ War For The Planet Of The Apes (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-bold-brutal-and-uncompromising)▸ A Monster Calls (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-a-monster-calls-a-wonderful-and-important-story)▸ A Ghost Story (https://www.maketheswitch.co...

Dunkirk, Paris Can Wait, Descent Into The Maelstrom, The Black Prince

July 19, 2017 14:23 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MB

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 the loss of George A. Romero and Martin Landau, and go behind the scenes of one of the last cinemas still showing movies on film to take in a 77-year-old classic.Reviews▸ Dunkirk (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-dunkirk-grand-theatre-of-war)▸ Paris Can Wait (htt...

Baby Driver, The Beguiled

July 12, 2017 15:23 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MB

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 indie filmmakers Tristan Barr and Damien Lipp about their one-shot film 'Watch The Sunset'.Reviews▸ Baby Driver (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-baby-driver-a-spectacular-full-throttle-symphony) - you can also listen to the soundtrack on Spotify (https://play.s...

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