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

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-the-comedy-thats-not-a-comedy)▸ A Fantastic Woman (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-a-fantastic-woman-an-extraordinary-landmark-in-queer-cinema)▸ Winchester▸ 2:22 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-222-mind-bending-metaphysical-mumbo-jumbo)▸ The BBQTrailers▸ Incredibles 2 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/incredibles-2)▸ The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/the-guernsey-literary-and-potato-peel-pie-society)▸ The Breaker Upperers (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/the-breaker-upperers)News▸ 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/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (http://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards (https://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards)Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Red Sparrow', 'The Square' and 'Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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-the-best-version-of-herself)▸ Stronger (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-stronger-a-weak-portrayal-of-a-true-tragedy)▸ National Theatre Live: Follies (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-follies-presented-by-national-theatre-live)▸ Beuys: Art As A Weapon▸ Eric Clapton: Life In 12 BarsTrailers▸ Solo: A Star Wars Story (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/solo-a-star-wars-story)▸ Venom (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/venom)▸ I Feel Pretty (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/i-feel-pretty)News▸ 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 (http://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/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/JakeChatty (http://www.twitter.com/JakeChatty)twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards (https://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards)Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'A Fantastic Woman', 'Game Night', 'Finding Your Feet' and '2:22'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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-end-michael-hanekes-puzzling-social-allegory)▸ The Wound (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-wound-defining-masculinity)▸ Insidious: The Last Key▸ The 15:17 To Paris▸ Menashe (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-menashe-a-man-torn-between-family-and-community)Trailers▸ Ant-Man And The Wasp (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/ant-man-and-the-wasp)▸ Unsane (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/unsane)▸ Disobedience (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/disobedience)News▸ 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/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/JakeChatty (http://www.twitter.com/JakeChatty)Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Black Panther', 'Lady Bird', National Theatre Live's 'Follies' and 'Stronger'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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 FiguresTrailers▸ Gurrumul (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/gurrumul)▸ I Kill Giants (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/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' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-national-theatre-live-follies-join-the-grand-reunion)▸ Win one of five copies of 'November Criminals' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-november-criminals-ansel-elgort-and-chloe-grace-moretzs-dark-thriller)▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Menashe' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-menashe-a-touching-story-of-tradition)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/BrentCDavidson (http://www.twitter.com/BrentCDavidson)twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards (http://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards)Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Fifty Shades Freed', 'Menashe', 'Happy End' and 'The Wound'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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 Places (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-faces-places-the-empathy-engine)▸ The Jungle Bunch▸ ManifestoTrailers▸ Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot▸ Beast Of Burden▸ That's Not My Dog! (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/thats-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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-mollys-game-take-a-gamble-on-this-thrillingly-true-story)▸ Win one of five copies of 'Home Again' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-home-again-bring-the-family-together-for-this-heartwarming-comedy)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards (http://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards)Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Molly's Game' and 'Phantom Thread'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-commuter-jump-on-board-this-slow-train-for-mild-action-only)▸ Swinging Safari▸ Mary And The Witch's Flower (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-mary-and-the-witchs-flower-more-magic-required)▸ 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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-battle-of-the-sexes-emma-stone-takes-to-the-court-with-steve-carell)▸ Win one of ten double passes to see the highly acclaimed 'Sweet Country' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-sweet-country-an-outback-western-based-on-true-events)▸ Win one of five copies of 'Happy Death Day' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-happy-death-day-horror-on-repeat)▸ Win one of five copies of 'Mother!' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-mother-jennifer-lawrences-unforgettable-performance)▸ Win one of five copies of 'Blade Runner 2049' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-blade-runner-2049-ryan-gosling-and-harrison-ford-team-up-in-this-futuristic-mystery)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.

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-churchill)▸ The Nut Job 2: Nutty By NatureTrailers▸ Early Man (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/early-man)▸ Slender Man (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-sky-high-small-screen-giveaway-take-off-with-these-awesome-tv-titles)▸ Win one of five double passes to see Liam Neeson's 'The Commuter' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-commuter-jump-on-for-a-thrilling-ride)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/BrentCDavidson (http://www.twitter.com/BrentCDavidson)Next 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 (http://www.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 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 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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-happy-new-year-aussie-tv-giveaway-keep-yourself-entertained-in-2018)▸ Win one of 10 double passes to see Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks' 'The Post' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-post-meryl-streep-and-tom-hanks-join-forces)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/BrentCDavidson (http://www.twitter.com/BrentCDavidson)Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'The Post' and 'Darkest Hour'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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 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. (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-top-5-films-of-2017-share-your-favourite-movies-and-win-big)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards (http://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards)Next week's episode▸ Review of 'All The Money In The World'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-call-me-by-your-name-beautiful-beyond-words)▸ Coco (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-coco-an-authentic-joyful-animated-masterpiece)▸ Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-jumanji-welcome-to-the-jungle-jack-black-is-the-reason-to-see-this-movie)▸ The Greatest Showman (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-greatest-showman-an-aggressively-awful-musical-experience)▸ Downsizing (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-downsizing-honey-i-shrunk-my-ability-to-be-a-decent-human-being)▸ Breathe (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-breathe-a-long-exhale)▸ Just To Be Sure (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-just-to-be-sure-a-baffling-french-film)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-kingsman-the-golden-circle-i-spy-a-top-secret-prize)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards (http://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards)Next 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 (http://www.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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-star-wars-the-last-jedi-a-bold-new-vision-for-the-legendary-saga)▸ Ferdinand▸ Slack BayTrailers▸ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom)▸ Breath (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/breath)▸ Alita: Battle Angel (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/alita-battle-angel)News▸ 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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-call-me-by-your-name-a-beautiful-love-story-starring-armie-hammer-and-timothee-chalamet)▸ Win one of five copies of 'Wind River' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-wind-river-jeremy-renner-and-elizabeth-olsen-battle-the-stark-wilderness)▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Breathe' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-breathe-andrew-garfields-inspirational-true-portrayal)▸ Win one of five copies of the recently remastered 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' on 3D Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-terminator-2-judgement-day-arnies-back-in-3d)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.

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▸ Avengers: Infinity War (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/avengers-infinity-war)▸ Love, Simon▸ Mary Magdalene (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/mary-magdalene)▸ All The Money In The World (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/all-the-money-in-the-world)News▸ 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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-american-made-you-wont-believe-its-real)▸ Win one of five copies of '47 Metres Down' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-47-metres-down-escape-from-shark-infested-waters)▸ 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' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-classic-80s-films-celebrate-our-sixth-anniversary)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.com/Charlie_David (https://www.twitter.com/Charlie_David)twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH (https://www.twitter.com/MissJess_SWITCH)twitter.com/DanielLammin (http://www.twitter.com/DanielLammin)twitter.com/JakeChatty (http://www.twitter.com/JakeChatty)Next week's episode▸ Review of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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.au/article/review-the-man-who-invented-christmas-a-dull-approach-to-a-christmas-classic)▸ Wonder (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-wonder-pack-your-tissues)▸ Shot Caller (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-shot-caller-a-terrifying-look-at-the-us-prison-system)▸ The Star▸ Sweet Virginia▸ National Theatre Live: Peter Pan (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-peter-pan-presented-by-national-theatre-live)Trailers▸ Smallfoot (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/smallfoot)News▸ 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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-girls-trip-prepare-to-party-in-new-orleans)▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Dark Tower' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-dark-tower-idris-elbas-thrilling-fantasy)▸ Win one of five 'The Lost City Of Z' Blu-ray prize packs (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-lost-city-of-z-a-true-adventure)▸ Win one of five copies of 'Conor McGregor: Notorious' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-conor-mcgregor-notorious-behind-the-worlds-biggest-mixed-martial-arts-star)▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'The Secret Scripture' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-secret-scripture-memories-of-a-lifetime)▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Wonder Wheel' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-wonder-wheel-a-spectacular-trip-back-to-the-1950s)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com (https://maketheswitchAU.tumblr.com)The hoststwitter.

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.com.au/article/review-better-watch-out-christmas-kills-but-once-a-year)▸ Goodbye Christopher Robin (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-goodbye-christopher-robin-a-sorely-missed-opportunity) ▸ The Teacher (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-teacher-a-fierce-morality-play)▸ Daddy's Home▸ Tulip Fever (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-tulip-fever-symptoms-include-nausea-and-irritability)Trailers▸ The Mercy (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/the-mercy)▸ Deadpool 2 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/deadpool-2)▸ Rampage (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/Rampage)News▸ 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 (http://www.facebook.com/butterflytreefilm) and check out the upcoming events.For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/rjL9bG3CLgg)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-valerian-and-the-city-of-a-thousand-planets-explore-the-universe-with-dane-dehaan-and-cara-delevingne)Stay Up-To-Datefacebook.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU)twitter.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU)instagram.com/maketheswitchAU (https://www.instagram.com/maketheswitchAU)maketheswitchAU.tumblr.

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...