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The War with Grandpa - A forgettable but fun family feud
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THE WAR WITH GRANDPA
Sit down, let the screen light up and enjoy the distraction. This is an amazing collection of actors having a bit of fun with a script that's something a little different.
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Ink & Paint: A Journey Through the Disney Animated Classics
‘Ink & Paint’ is a podcast journey through the Disney animated classics! Each week, host Daniel Lammin and a special guest will look at each film in the official Disney animated canon, and talk about their artistic, historical and social context. Click here to listen to the very first episode now!
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout - ‘Ink & Paint’ is a podcast journey through the Disney animated classics! Each week, host Daniel Lammin and a special guest will look at each film in the official Disney animated canon, and talk about their artistic, historical and social context. Click here to listen to the very first episode now!
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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT
Alleyway shootouts, car crashes, truck crashes, motorbike crashes, helicopter crashes - this is a film where you’re guaranteed to get your money’s worth of action.
Sound of Metal - A touching cinematic triumph
SOUND OF METAL
A touching cinematic triumph
A unique cinematic experience that should be on the radars of anyone wanting to catch one of the best films this year has to offer. Movies like this do not come around very often.
The Nest - A hyper-nuanced family drama
THE NEST
A hyper-nuanced family drama
You will try and guess where 'The Nest' is going - but trust me, you'll be wrong. It has plenty of surprises, but not the kind of shockers one is going in prepped for.
Calm with Horses - A savage and sensitive Irish crime drama
CALM WITH HORSES
A savage and sensitive Irish crime drama
There's some pretty savage inner violence going on within the main character; this is a strikingly accomplished portrait of a broken soul hauling himself back up from rock bottom.
Perfect 10 - Superb debut sticks the landing
PERFECT 10
Superb debut sticks the landing
There are no major twists along the way, but the opportunity to see these characters up close and personal is a real treat. One thing's for sure - this is a superbly confident debut from Eva Riley.
Words on Bathroom Walls - Normalising schizophrenia for the mainstream
WORDS ON BATHROOM WALLS
Normalising schizophrenia for the mainstream
It leans on teen romance tropes to make schizophrenia a digestible topic, thanks to its fantastic cast and engaging narrative. It's a great jumping-off point to launch a conversation.
The Mystery of D.B. Cooper - True crime and American mythmaking
THE MYSTERY OF D.B. COOPER
True crime and American mythmaking
Told in a playful manner, with room for genuine emotion as well, the documentary becomes, by the end, a meditation on the human need for myths and legends.
SWITCH's 9th Anniversary - Come celebrate with us and take home a huge prize pack!
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It's SWITCH's 9th anniversary! To celebrate this important milestone, the SWITCH team is challenging you to a game of cinema bingo!
The Trouble with Being Born - Controversial, unsettling and intelligent science-fiction
THE TROUBLE WITH BEING BORN
Controversial, unsettling and intelligent science-fiction
Deeply unsettling and thematically rich, Sandra Wollner's film is, most of all, thought-provoking. If you can push past the controversy, 'The Trouble with Being Born' will haunt you.
Event Horizon - Revisiting the sci-fi horror cult classic
EVENT HORIZON
Revisiting the sci-fi horror cult classic
You shouldn't feel too guilty for enjoying the aesthetics and crackerjack premise of 'Event Horizon', even if some of the effects are a bit hokey.
David Byrne's American Utopia - One of the greatest concert films ever made
DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA
One of the greatest concert films ever made
A celebration of everything that makes us human, and the dream that is what America could be. It's one of the best films of the year, and one of the greatest concert films ever made.
The World at War - The landmark documentary series restored in high definition
THE WORLD AT WAR
The landmark documentary series restored in high definition
It's hard to imagine another documentary series doing a better job at capturing the full, furious scope of the Second World War. It wholly deserves its reputation as a landmark television series.
Possessor - Engrossingly gross Cronenbergian body horror
POSSESSOR
Engrossingly gross Cronenbergian body horror
A fever dream, delivering unsettling violence, thought-provoking creativity and remorseless direction. Its revelations about the monsters within have a lasting resonance.
Kinky Boots - Sex is in the heel
KINKY BOOTS
Sex is in the heel
A fun show that you can't help but be sucked into with its glitz and glam. There are a lot of fun musical numbers to keep you invested by inspiring positivity with catchy tunes.
Misbehaviour -
MISBEHAVIOUR
"We’re not beautiful, we’re not ugly, we’re angry!"
It may fall into the formulaic territory at times, but that's not a bad thing - the story of what happened at the 1970 Miss World competition is a powerful one that deserves to be remembered.
Mank - A dazzling damnation of the hypocrisy of power
MANK
A dazzling damnation of the hypocrisy of power
Rather than a burst of cinematic energy, this is a meticulous, subtle film. David Fincher asks what the point of cinema is - and in the process, may have delivered the best film of the year.
Rialto - An understated yet emotional mid-life crisis
RIALTO
An understated yet emotional mid-life crisis
Strong acting, purposeful directing and confident screenwriting, on paper it should be a stock-standard film, but proves to be able to rise above the occasion.
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist - An utterly fascinating chat with a legend of cinema
LEAP OF FAITH: WILLIAM FRIEDKIN ON THE EXORCIST
An utterly fascinating chat with a legend of cinema
For those with a love for 'The Exorcist', this documentary will provide great stories and fascinating moments from the man who put it all together.
David Fincher, ranked - The darkness and the soul of a legendary filmmaker
DAVID FINCHER, RANKED
The darkness and the soul of a legendary filmmaker
Daniel rewatched the legendary director's films in chronological order to work out why his work is so affecting and inspiring.
Fanny Lye Deliver'd - Feminist folk horror
FANNY LYE DELIVER'D
Feminist folk horror
Written, directed, edited, and scored by Thomas Clay, 'Fanny Lye Deliver'd' is a marvel of historical accuracy. It isn't a happy film, but it is certainly an empowering one.
Apartment 1BR - The victim complex
APARTMENT 1BR
The victim complex
An effective reminder that terrifying stuff doesn't just take place in some gothic castle or haunted house. It's out there on the streets too, in the modern day.
2020: Monster Fest - The reviews
2020: MONSTER FEST
The reviews
SWITCH has collected the best of this year's offerings, and presented them in a terrifyingly convenient place - so check out our reviews!
British Film Festival 2020 - The reviews
BRITISH FILM FESTIVAL 2020
The reviews
The SWITCH team has perused this year's line-up and chosen their favourite picks - so check out our reviews for the best festival recommendations!
The Dark and the Wicked - 2020's scariest film
THE DARK AND THE WICKED
2020's scariest film
Terrifyingly well-crafted, moodily evocative, and best watched through one's fingers.
Pinocchio - A darkly fantastic adaptation of a classic tale
PINOCCHIO
A darkly fantastic adaptation of a classic tale
Matteo Garrone pulls off something more captivating than a run-of-the-mill Disney-fied bedtime story - his 'Pinocchio' effortlessly fuses adventure, humour and moral instruction through magic realism.
Ammonite - Francis Lee delivers another beautiful portrait of love and longing
AMMONITE
Francis Lee delivers another beautiful portrait of love and longing
A beautiful, soulful and intelligent film, made with honesty, integrity and an unexpected sense of humour that breaks through the rock encasing it.
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