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The SWITCH team has checked out their top picks from the Perth Festival - click here to check out the reviews.x
The Peanut Butter Falcoln - Wholesome and heartfelt
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THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCOLN
It's a comedy that is as sweet and unique as its main star, and points towards a bright future for disabled inclusivity in film.
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SWITCHCast Episode 50: Best Films of 2019, Best Films of the Decade, Most Anticipated Films of 2020
Charlie, Jess, Daniel and Brent look at the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future - the SWITCH team has been feverishly compiling their top films of not just 2019, but the past decade! Now they're ready to share these tough decisions, and hear from you about your favourites.

Plus we’ll be looking ahead to 2020 to find out what’s on the horizon - from superhero epics to good-old-fashioned musicals to hidden indie gems, we’ll share SWITCH's most-anticipated films for the new year.

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NT Live: Present Laughter - Andrew Scott astounds in this thrilling Noel Coward classic
NT LIVE: PRESENT LAUGHTER
Andrew Scott astounds in this thrilling Noel Coward classic
This is the kind of classic comedy we don't get to see in Australia - executed at the highest quality and without compromise, sexy and immediate and hysterical.
A Hidden Life - Terrence Malick's stunning ode to the power of kindness
A HIDDEN LIFE
Terrence Malick's stunning ode to the power of kindness
A remarkable and uncompromising film, 'A Hidden Life' is a work of hope and sorrow and belief in the human spirit. It's another step in the evolution and exploration in Terrence Malick's filmmaking.
Seberg - 1960s race biopic misses mark but delivers captivating performances
SEBERG
1960s race biopic misses mark but delivers captivating performances
While the film shines in its performance, it stumbles from a messy script and lack of focus. It's worth checking out, especially for Kristen Stewart, and to learn about this part of history.
And the Oscar goes to... - Pick this year's winners to take home your own prize!
WIN AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...
Pick this year's winners to take home your own prize!
Can you predict the 2020 Academy Award winners? If you're right, you could take home a massive prize pack!
For Sama - Oscar-nominated documentary on the female experience of war
WIN FOR SAMA
Oscar-nominated documentary on the female experience of war
Win one of five double passes to see 'For Sama' in cinemas.
The Peanut Butter Falcoln - Join the adventure of a lifetime
WIN THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCOLN
Join the adventure of a lifetime
Win one of five double passes to see 'The Peanut Butter Falcoln' in cinemas.
The Lighthouse - Robert Pattinson & Willem Dafoe's wind-swept horror
WIN THE LIGHTHOUSE
Robert Pattinson & Willem Dafoe's wind-swept horror
Win one of five double passes to see 'The Lighthouse' in cinemas.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood - Mr Rogers: healing the world one lost soul at a time
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Mr Rogers: healing the world one lost soul at a time
Quirky, unique, beautiful, even dark yet moving, and featuring the incomparable Tom Hanks, the film shatters all expectations and leaves you with a sense of peace and understanding.
Underwater - A solid subaquatic monster mash
UNDERWATER
A solid subaquatic monster mash
Tense and fun, with cool creatures and jump scares that aren't too obnoxious, the film is a disposable yet entertaining and unpretentious true Hollywood B-movie that is worth a visit to the cinema.
Bad Boys For Life - Whatcha gonna do when there's nothing new
BAD BOYS FOR LIFE
Whatcha gonna do when there's nothing new
'Bad Boys 2' was one of those rare films where the sequel was better than the original, so there were a lot of high hopes riding on #3 - but I'm afraid all those expectations have been crushed.
Meeting Gorbachev - Chatting with a man who changed the world
MEETING GORBACHEV
Chatting with a man who changed the world
When Werner Herzog settles down with his subject, the conversation moves easily from political to personal matters. Herzog is affable and curious, and Mikhail Gorbachev is engaged and on point.
Academy Awards 2020 - And the nominees are...
ACADEMY AWARDS 2020
And the nominees are...
Find out who's in the running for this year's Oscars!
Romantic Road - Falling in love with India, the Rolls Royce and each other
ROMANTIC ROAD
Falling in love with India, the Rolls Royce and each other
This film won't be your cup of tea, but one thing you can't take away from it is its power to inspire you to have your own adventure.
Bombshell - An important yet uninspired look at Fox News’ sex scandal
BOMBSHELL
An important yet uninspired look at Fox News’ sex scandal
While all the acting is phenomenal - especially the leads - and makeup fantastic, the story, filmmaking and editing are uncreative and thus fail to hit the home run that this should have been.
A Guide to Second Date Sex - A quintessentially awkward British romantic comedy
A GUIDE TO SECOND DATE SEX
A quintessentially awkward British romantic comedy
There's just enough laughter and sweetness throughout to make it likeable, but whilst cute and enjoyable, there's too much familiarity.
Gone with the Wind - Wrestling with an uncomfortable past on its 80th anniversary
GONE WITH THE WIND
Wrestling with an uncomfortable past on its 80th anniversary
The controversy around this film reminds us that cinema is not a passive experience but an active and ever-evolving one, where it is vital we continue to engage in conversation with the works we see.
True History of the Kelly Gang - A magnificent deconstruction of the great Australian antihero
TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG
A magnificent deconstruction of the great Australian antihero
Using the story of Ned Kelly and his exploits, the film unpacks the concept of Australian myth-making, and questions the stories and figures on which we have constricted our Australian identity.
Les Misérables - A remarkably thrilling act of cinematic protest
LES MISÉRABLES
A remarkably thrilling act of cinematic protest
A remarkable, electrifying and ultimately shattering film, a stellar debut for Ladj Ly, and most importantly, a work that feels necessary. It's a thrilling act of cinematic protest.
The Aeronauts - A thrilling adventure on the edge of the sky
THE AERONAUTS
A thrilling adventure on the edge of the sky
Even with its faults, it knows exactly what kind of film it needs to be and does so with great aplomb. If you can see it on the big screen, don't miss the chance. It deserves to be seen on as big a screen as possible.
Perth Festival 2020 - The reviews
PERTH FESTIVAL 2020
The reviews
The Perth Festival is the perfect opportunity for cinephiles to check out the best new films before they hit cinemas! The SWITCH team has checked out their top picks of the competition.
1917 - Sam Mendes' personal war story
1917
Sam Mendes' personal war story
A brilliant piece of art, and clearly a personal project for Sam Mendes. It's sure to entertain audiences and garner respect from critics for its execution.
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon - Back to the barn for another round of heartwarming fun
A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON
Back to the barn for another round of heartwarming fun
It isn't as sure-fire a hit as the first film, but like all of Aardman's works, it's another fun adventure with creative animation, charming characters and a heartwarming story.
Little Women - A 21st century remake - but does it cause more harm than good?
LITTLE WOMEN
A 21st century remake - but does it cause more harm than good?
What Greta Gerwig has constructed in her efforts is beautiful and inspiring, but does the original story suffer as a result?
The Gentlemen - Underwhelming (but fun) return to form for Guy Ritchie
THE GENTLEMEN
Underwhelming (but fun) return to form for Guy Ritchie
While it's is a big step forward from Guy Ritchie's latest films, it's not the return to form fans may be hoping for - but there's still fun to be had.
Most anticipated films of 2020 - Must-see movies for the coming year
MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2020
Must-see movies for the coming year
What's on the horizon in cinemas for 2020? Here are our picks for the films to get excited about in the next twelve months.
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