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

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-professor-marston-and-the-wonder-women-a-sex-positive-biopic)▸ Conor McGregor: Notorious (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-conor-mcgregor-notorious-an-advertisement-for-beard-oil)Trailers▸ Fifty Shades Freed (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/fifty-shades-freed)▸ I, Tonya (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/i-tonya)News▸ 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. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJD7uHegDo)For a full list of films and to purchase tickets, visit japanesefilmfestival.net (http://www.japanesefilmfestival.net).Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to the Cine Latino Film Festival (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-cine-latino-film-festival-2017-the-sights-sounds-and-stories-of-latin-america)▸ Win one of three copies of Ken Burns' Emmy award-winning 'The Civil War' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-civil-war-ken-burns-stunning-series-on-blu-ray)▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Blade Of The Immortal' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-blade-of-the-immortal-takashi-miikes-bloody-brilliant-100th-film)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 hosts

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-salome-presented-by-national-theatre-live)Trailers▸ Mudbound▸ Winchester (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/winchester)▸ Den Of Thieves (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/den-of-thieves)News▸ 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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-a-monster-calls-an-emotional-and-life-affirming-experience)▸ Win one of ten double passes to see 'Three Summers' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-three-summers-an-all-star-aussie-comedy-from-ben-elton)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 for ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ and ‘Professor Marston And The Wonder Women’For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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-brigsby-bear-paws-itively-pure-authentic-joy)▸ Ingrid Goes West (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-ingrid-goes-west-double-tap)Trailers▸ Black Panther (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/black-panther)▸ Phantom Thread (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/phantom-thread)▸ I, Tonya (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/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. (https://youtu.be/GZGA1b_-KiQ)For even more great horror films from female directors, visit the Stranger With My Face International Film Festival website. (http://www.strangerwithmyface.com)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of ‘The Beguiled’ on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-beguiled-a-seductive-dramatic-thriller)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 for ‘Loving Vincent’ and ‘The Ornithologist’For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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-disaster-film)▸ The Limehouse Golem (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-limehouse-golem-here-we-are-again)Trailers▸ Star Wars: The Last Jedi (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/star-wars-the-last-jedi)▸ The New Mutants (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-spider-man-homecoming-a-super-story)▸ Win one of five double passes to the Cunard British Film Festival (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-cunard-british-film-festival-2017-the-best-of-british-cinema)▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Cult Of Chucky’ on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-cult-of-chucky-will-you-join-the-cult)▸ Win one of ten double passes to see ‘Ingrid Goes West’ in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-ingrid-goes-west-join-the-wide-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)

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.com.au/article/review-good-time-a-scuzzy-and-propulsive-odyssey)▸ Tom Of Finland (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-tom-of-finland-the-man-behind-the-icon)▸ Blue (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-blue-a-thought-provoking-underwater-journey)▸ The Foreigner (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-foreigner-an-uninspiring-action-thriller)▸ What If It Works? (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-what-if-it-works-it-takes-one-to-love-one)Trailers▸ Roman J. Israel, Esq.▸ Pacific Rim Uprising (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-dendy-direct-choose-your-own-adventure)▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Blue Heelers’ Collection 3 on DVD (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-blue-heelers-collection-3-32-disc-set)▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Chicago PD’ Season 4 on DVD (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-chicago-pd-season-4-cleaning-up-the-streets)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 (https://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards)Next week's episode▸ Reviews for 'Home Again' and ‘Geostorm’For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 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.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/pitch-perfect-3“ target=)News▸ 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 (https://www.ritzcinema.com.au).For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/WCRH0YOu9iE)Comps▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-transformers-the-last-knight-preventing-a-collision-course-of-destruction)▸ Win one of five copies of ‘Urban Legend The Trilogy’ on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-urban-legend-the-trilogy-your-nightmares)▸ Win one of five copies of the 40th anniversary edition of ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind-celebrating-40-years-of-spielbergs-out-of-this-world-sci-fi-classic)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 (https://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards” target=)Next 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 (http://www.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 (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.com.au/huddle/tomb-raider)▸ Isle Of Dogs (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/isle-of-dogs)▸ Peter Rabbit (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/peter-rabbit)News▸ 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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-rough-night-great-friends-terrible-choices)▸ Win one of five copies of 'The Promise' on DVD (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-promise-romance-amidst-the-fall-of-an-empire) 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/JakeChatty (https://www.twitter.com/JakeChatty)Next 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 (http://www.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 (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 At Dinner (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-beatriz-at-dinner-a-prickly-study-in-division)▸ The Belko Experiment (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-belko-experiment-dull-and-forgettable) Trailers▸ Red Sparrow (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/red-sparrow)▸ The Disaster Artist (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/the-current-war)▸ Better Watch Out (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/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. (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/feature-the-princess-bride-30th-anniversary) Comps▸ Win one of five double passes to a special preview screening of Billie Piper's 'Yerma' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-national-theatre-live-yerma-billie-pipers-stunning-stage-performance) 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/JakeChatty (https://www.twitter.com/JakeChatty)twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards (https://www.twitter.com/ChrisCEdwards) Next week's episode▸ Reviews of ‘Battle Of The Sexes' and 'Heal The Living' For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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.au/article/review-captain-underpants-the-first-epic-movie) ▸ Patti Cake$ (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-patti-cakes-off-track) ▸ The Emoji Movie (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-emoji-movie-meh-in-more-ways-than-one) ▸ Angels In America: Part Two - Perestroika (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-angels-in-america-part-two-perestroika-a-thrilling-conclusion-to-a-modern-epic) ▸ Spookers (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-spookers-a-real-horror-show) Trailers ▸ Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/three-billboards-outside-ebbing-missouri) ▸ The Current War (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/the-current-war) ▸ Insidious: The Last Key (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/insidius-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 (http://www.queerscreen.org.au). For an extended version of the interview, visit SWITCH's YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i71F7yJYobM) Comps ▸ Win one of five copies of ‘20th Century Women’ on DVD (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-20th-century-women-growing-up-in-the-70s) 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 (http://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 (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-the-lovers-affairs-to-remember)▸ Tommy's Honour▸ Namatjira Project▸ National Theatre Live: Angels In America - Part 1 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-angels-in-america-part-one-millennium-approaches-incredible-writing-staged-credibly)Trailers▸ Downsizing (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/downsizing)▸ Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House▸ Killing GuntherFor more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel. (http://www.youtube.com/maketheswitchAU)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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-the-mummy-tom-cruise-battles-an-ancient-evil)▸ Win one of four copies of 'Blue Heelers' Collection 2 on DVD (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-blue-heelers-collection-2-44-disc-set)▸ Win one of five double passes to the Lavazza Italian Film Festival (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-lavazza-italian-film-festival-2017-live-la-dolce-vita)Next week's episode ▸ Reviews of 'I Am Not Your Negro', 'Patti Cake$' and 'Spookers'For more episodes www.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://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 (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-aussie-comedy)▸ Small Town Killers (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-small-town-killers-more-dull-than-deadly)▸ Gifted (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-gifted-a-heartfelt-drama-worth-unwrapping)Trailers▸ Last Flag Flying (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/last-flag-flying)▸ Human Flow (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/human-flow)▸ Walk With Me (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/walk-with-me)For more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel. (http://www.youtube.com/maketheswitchAU)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 (mailto:contact@maketheswitch.com.au), or getting in touch on our Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/maketheswitchAU) or on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/maketheswitchAU).Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'Colossal' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-colossal-a-monster-of-a-movie)Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'It', 'That's Not Me' and 'The Lovers' For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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, Everything (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-everything-everything-will-put-you-to-sleep) Plus you can read Daniel's biopics article here (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/feature-best-biopics-the-greatest-real-life-stories-on-film) Trailers ▸ Molly's Game (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/mollys-game) ▸ Meyerowitz Stories (New And Selected) ▸ The Florida Project (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/the-florida-project) For more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel. (http://www.youtube.com/maketheswitchAU) 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 (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-gods-own-country-life-affirming-love-story) ▸ Win one of five double passes to special preview screenings of 'National Theatre Live: Angels in America' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-national-theatre-live-angels-in-america-a-theatrical-masterpiece-captured-for-the-big-screen) Next week's episode ▸ Reviews of 'Ali's Wedding', 'God's Own Country', 'The Hitman's Bodyguard', 'Gifted' and 'Small Town Killers' For more episodes www.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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-the-circle-tech-terror-tale-fails-to-boot-up)▸ Hampstead (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-hampstead-dont-even-bother)Trailers▸ The Death of Stalin (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/the-death-of-stalin)▸ Leatherface For more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel. (http://www.youtube.com/maketheswitchAU)Film news▸ The good, the bad and the ugly of adaptations▸ Our highlights from the Melbourne International Film Festival - including 'The Butterfly Tree' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-butterfly-tree-a-slice-of-aussie-cinema), 'Revolution Of Sound. Tangerine Dream' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-revolution-of-sound-tangerine-dream-a-salute-to-the-80s-synth-maestros), 'A Life In Waves' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-a-life-in-waves-an-electronic-music-innovator), 'A Quiet Dream' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-a-quiet-dream-a-quirky-beautiful-urban-comedy), 'Jupiter's Moon' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-jupiters-moon-defies-gravity), 'The Killing Of A Sacred Deer' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-killing-of-a-sacred-deer-revenge-most-bizarre), 'The Square' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-square-a-dazzling-piece-of-cinematic-invention), 'Voyage Of Time' (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-voyage-of-time-the-imax-experience-malicks-vision-of-life-itself) and 'Wonderstruck'Comps▸ Win one of five copies of 'A Dog's Purpose' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-a-dogs-purpose-mans-best-friend)▸ Win one of five double passes to see 'Maudie' in cinemas (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-maudie-profound-portrait-of-an-artist)▸ Win one of five copies of 'John Wick: Chapter 2' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-john-wick-chapter-2-unbeatable-action)Next week's episode▸ Reviews of 'Maudie' and 'The Lost City Of Z' For more episodeswww.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.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 (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) ▸ Wind River (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-wind-river-leaves-you-cold) ▸ Annabelle: Creation (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-annabelle-creation-just-the-same-dumb-doll) ▸ The Wall (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-wall-gripping-but-thin) Trailers ▸ Mother! (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/mother) ▸ Goodbye Christopher Robin (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/goodbye-christopher-robin) ▸ Super Dark Times (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/huddle/super-dark-times) For more SWITCH trailers, visit our YouTube channel. (http://www.youtube.com/maketheswitchAU) 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. (https://youtu.be/0uyLuIC8zNg) 'God's Own Country' is in Australian cinemas from the 31st August 2017. You can read our five-star review here. (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-gods-own-country-a-miracle-of-a-film) You can check out our reviews for the festival at our MIFF mini-site (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/feature-miff-2017-the-reviews). We'll be adding to it daily with new reviews during the festival. Comps ▸ Win one of five copies of 'Berlin Syndrome' on DVD (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-berlin-syndrome-a-suspenseful-thriller) ▸ Win one of five copies of 'Get Out' on Blu-ray (https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/win-get-out-a-horror-most-twisted) Next week's episode ▸ Reviews of 'The Circle', 'Logan Lucky' and 'The Dark Tower' For more episodes www.SWITCHCast.com.au (http://www.SWITCHCast.com.au)  

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.