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MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN

A neo-noir set in 1950s New York

There is nothing inherently wrong with this film, bar some odd edits and framing choices, and Edward Norton tackles the material fairly well, creating a great tribute to the noir era of filmmaking.

GUNS AKIMBO

Just like Harry Potter but with guns and more violence... not really

Always full of colour, movement, action and violence or humour, there's a lot going on to hold your attention - there's definite fun to be had here, just try not to go in with expectations too high.

WIN HONEYLAND

Two-time Oscar-nominated film flies into Aussie cinemas

Win one of five double passes to see 'Honeyland' in cinemas.

A SERIAL KILLER'S GUIDE TO LIFE

A gory and funny road trip of self-discovery

Contrary to its small budget, the gore and violence are at the forefront, and the quirky characters we meet along the way are fun.

HORROR NOIRE: A HISTORY OF BLACK HORROR

Essential for genre fans and film buffs

There's been a growing interest in black-led horror films since 'Get Out' shattered minds and expectations. If you're a fan of horror or film history, you'll get a lot from this documentary.

ZOMBI CHILD

A subtle riff on the zombie genre

An absorbing, often perplexing story in which a religion with a healthy respect for death crosses paths with a lovesick French schoolgirl.

THE GOLDEN GLOVE

Repellent and pointless

The film's settings, the events that occur and the way that everything plays out will fill you with the urge to bleach your eyeballs.

FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL AUSTRALIA 2020

The reviews

Dystopian zombie mutants, reality-bending psychological terror, dreamlike animations, and a healthy dose of gore - check out SWITCH's reviews from this year's Fantastic Film Festival Australia.

THE SWALLOWS OF KABUL

Unflinching and gorgeously animated

In Afghanistan, simply drawing a human being is forbidden. This makes this film an even more aesthetically and narratively beautiful example of the affecting power that animation offers.

MONSOON

Look at loss of cultural identity misses the mark

You can see the good film buried underneath, and Henry Golding gives a very emotional performance, but it's unfortunately lost as 'Monsoon' is simply uninteresting.

LA BELLE ÉPOQUE

Crowd-pleasing French romantic comedy

The romance is so pure, and there are genuine laugh-out-loud moments. It doesn't quite reach the heights of some of its cinematic predecessors, but you will leave with warm fuzzy feelings inside.

IN MY BLOOD IT RUNS

An eye-opening tale of struggling Indigenous youth

The documentary excels in never sensationalising any aspect of Dujuan's story for dramatic effect; simply capturing Dujuan's daily life is enough to make blood boil and tears fall.

QUEEN & SLIM

A worthwhile tale with bumpy storytelling

The film features some pretty stellar performances and great camerawork but has to work against the mammoth influence of its writing and pacing to make something memorable, and ultimately fails.

S HE

A stop-motion animation with sole

It's imaginative, it's vivid, it's creative, and it's unbelievably bonkers. If you can look past the shoes, there are lessons being taught by a visionary director who's willing to take risks.

THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN

Mel Gibson's dictionary origin story a dry read

The cast - a who's who of British cinema - does an admirable job with the source material they are given, but who would have thought a film about how the dictionary was made would be dull?

EMMA.

A dazzling new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic

The film finds a new language for approaching this great work, realising her wit and humour in new and exciting ways. If you doubt the need for another Austen, let this gorgeous film change your mind.

RICHARD JEWELL

Man versus media

Despite some stumbles with the script, 'Richard Jewell' is a well-acted and admirably low-key piece from Clint Eastwood that raises a lot of questions.

AWAY

A minimalist and evocative animated adventure

With such an impressive and often stunning debut, I can't wait to see what Gints Zilbalodis produces nex - this Latvian animator is certainly one to watch.

MR. JONES

A chilling true story

A taut and stark thriller, one part espionage, one part survival, this is an extremely powerful true story, and one that has generally slipped under the radar.

HOT MESS

Funny, filthy and heartfelt

One of the most original, spot-on, no-steps-missed Aussie comedies in recent memory. Audiences will fall for its endearing mixture of awkwardness, oversharing and eyebrow-raising sex talk.

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.

FOR SAMA

An emotionally devastating must-watch

This film is a tough watch, but a beautifully edited and narrated piece that needs to reach as many people as possible. This is an important, must-watch film.

THE LIGHTHOUSE

Robert Eggers delivers another staggering American classic

After delivering arguably the greatest horror film so far this century, Robert Eggers has created another insane American masterpiece. It was worth every single second of the wait.

HONEYLAND

Believe the buzz

A thoughtful and compassionate exercise in exposing a lifestyle many have long ago abandoned, and one that deserves a place in the public consciousness.

COLOR OUT OF SPACE

A messy fusion of sci-fi, horror and comedy

Combining the unholy trio of Nicolas Cage, H.P. Lovecraft and Richard Stanley seems like insane brilliance on paper, which is why it's so disappointing that this film is a bit of a slog.

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