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CHARLIE DAVID PAGE
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With a lifelong fascination for film and TV, Charlie studied at Charles Sturt University and completed a Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) before beginning a career at Channel Nine, where he worked as a producer for ten years. He has since worked in Bangkok, for Seven Network, as a Senior Producer for SBS World News, as as the Head of Digital Content for Australian Geographic. Charlie runs the production company, SWITCH Entertainment.

TOP 3 ARTISTS: Sufjan Stevens, fun., Vampire Weekend
TOP 3 MOVIES: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Almost Famous, Donnie Darko
BEST CONCERT: Sufjan Stevens at the Sydney Opera House - 2011 (twice)
FIRST MEMORY OF A FILM: Either watching Milo and Otis or ET at a friend's house.

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Drop - Everything you need to know about this thriller is in the trailer
DROPEverything you need to know about this thriller is in the trailer
There are moments of genuine dread; these mostly take place in the moments that haven't already been spoilt in the all-too-revealing trailer. 'Drop' will inevitably find its target audience - those younger and less cinematically savvy - but it's a problematic, derivative movie worth watching only for a handful of compelling performances.
Death of a Unicorn - Galloping in with a strong social message but missing that black comedy sparkle
DEATH OF A UNICORNGalloping in with a strong social message but missing that black comedy sparkle
'Death of a Unicorn' is an enjoyable cinematic experience, and one that ticks a lot of boxes for a lot of different demographics. Grab this film by the horns and give it a good go; there's a solid chance you'll come out with a grin on your face.
Companion - Grab a friend and get ready to plug and play
COMPANIONGrab a friend and get ready to plug and play
It's refreshing to see a film like 'Companion' - it might not be perfect, but it's thoroughly enjoyable. For those who enjoy the odd twist or a bit of blood and gore, you're likely to be all the more appreciative. Go in with low expectations and you'll be well rewarded.
Emilia Pérez - Bienvenida to one messy musical
EMILIA PÉREZBienvenida to one messy musical
'Emilia Pérez' is currently the talk of the town, and that's fantastic... for its trans representation. At its core, it's a problematic film that tries to conceal its complications with glitz and glamour. So throw implausibility aside and dive in - but be aware that despite all the talk, this is a highly flawed and, at best, mediocre movie.
Queer - Luca Guadagnino & Daniel Craig dive into William S. Burroughs' tale of life of a gay man in the 1950s
QUEERLuca Guadagnino & Daniel Craig dive into William S. Burroughs' tale of life of a gay man in the 1950s
This offers something unique to 'Queer' by bringing something we don't often see on the big screen: a powerful performance by a top star who can pick and choose their roles, bringing a seemingly simple yet masterfully told tale by an expert filmmaker and their team. It's a beautiful, rich, and, most of all, empathetic journey.
Heretic - A thrilling puzzle far more intricate than your everyday horror
HERETICA thrilling puzzle far more intricate than your everyday horror
This will fly under the radar for too many reasons, and that's a sin (pun intended). I hope A24's good name will go some way in garnering attention, because this slick little film is a mental puzzle for audience members who dare to pick at the deep concepts it dares to challenge.
The Moogai - Indigenous storytelling shows a different kind of horror
THE MOOGAIIndigenous storytelling shows a different kind of horror
While the potential is there its execution is somewhat lacking, and while it's far from lacklustre, the final product doesn't fully execute on its horror promise.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - An absolutely faboolous sequel
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICEAn absolutely faboolous sequel
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' will leave you dead with how good a sequel it is. It's everything you could want and more. We get to revisit this outlandish, (ironically) lively world - and find it's only grown spectacularly in our absence.
Melbourne International Film Festival 2024 - The reviews
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024The reviews
Get excited for this year's Melbourne International Film Festival! Take a look through SWITCH's reviews and start putting together your must-see list.
Kinds of Kindness - A lurid yet lengthy Yorgos Lanthimos movie
KINDS OF KINDNESSA lurid yet lengthy Yorgos Lanthimos movie
It provides a kind of twisted joy you won't find anywhere else, brought to the screen by an uncompromising creative team. It's a remarkable achievement to compile three stories with a troupe of actors portraying different characters, and having it come off as a cohesive film.
Abigail -
ABIGAIL"A ballerina vampire"
Don't expect clever craft or nuance; any effort to truly horrify the audience has sadly been lost along the way. If you're desperate to fill 109 minutes of your time, there are worse things you could watch than 'Abigail' - but if I were you, I'd passé.
Civil War - A modern classic showcases a horrifically fractured country
CIVIL WARA modern classic showcases a horrifically fractured country
It's easy to sit back and ignore the changes that have happened in the United States recently regarding abortion, LGBTIQA+ rights, immigration, greater racial divides, greater widening of the wealth gap, increased blurring of lines between church and state, increased gun rights. The country is horrifically fractured, and the harsh realism of 'Civil War' only goes to show why it's so vital to do something about it.
Late Night with the Devil - Something just shy of truly scary
LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVILSomething just shy of truly scary
It's great to see an outing in the genre with real thought put into it - so grab your crucifix and head out to the cinema. Just go in with low expectations and you'll invariably have an enjoyable experience.
You'll Never Find Me - A satisfying new Australian horror thriller
YOU'LL NEVER FIND MEA satisfying new Australian horror thriller
You'll be left questioning every move, every statement, and wonder who'll come out on top in the end. Like all good thrillers, you'll probably even forget to breathe in parts. The truth has never seemed so uncertain - but the game has never been so gratifying to watch.
Boxing Day Movies 2023 - The year's biggest films bursting onto our cinema screens
BOXING DAY MOVIES 2023The year's biggest films bursting onto our cinema screens
Take a look through our verdict of the Boxing Day films, and let us know if you agree with our reviews of these highly-anticipated movies!
Two Tickets To Greece - Sets sail with clichés abound but remains on the right track with great performances
TWO TICKETS TO GREECESets sail with clichés abound but remains on the right track with great performances
As the adage goes, it's not about the destination but the journey. 'Two Tickets To Greece' is the perfect representation of this - while you're not set to experience a revelatory tale, it's through the characters' experiences and growth that really make this a ride worth going on.
The Best of 2023 - Our top five films of the year
THE BEST OF 2023Our top five films of the year
It has been a big year for film lovers. With perhaps the first normal year in cinemas since the pandemic first gripped us, we've been treated to some spectacular and unusual outings - and so, the members of SWITCH have compiled their top five films.
Paco - Make some noise for the most dedicated sound recordist around
PACOMake some noise for the most dedicated sound recordist around
With originality, soul, whimsy and eccentricity, it's an enjoyable adventure through Manny's world, particularly if your world has a focus on film.
Monolith - Feel something growing deep inside
MONOLITHFeel something growing deep inside
With a small budget, the Australian team behind 'Monolith' have achieved a monumental feat. Delivering an undercurrent of discomfort throughout through a story with an unexpectedly fresh sci-fi twist, it's a slow-burn thriller that's well worth the journey.
Uproar - Finding your voice under the most challenging of circumstances
UPROARFinding your voice under the most challenging of circumstances
It's a near-perfect film. If you need something to make your heart swell, then this is the film for you. If you're looking for a slice of history, then this is the film for you. If you love a good coming-of-age story, then this is the film for you.
SXSW Sydney - The reviews
SXSW SYDNEYThe reviews
SXSW Sydney is in its first year - but you wouldn't know it from the look of it! Packed with over 1,000 experiences for attendees, SWITCH has reviewed the best of the best of the film events.
Deep Rising - The battle for our batteries is happening below the ocean's surface
DEEP RISINGThe battle for our batteries is happening below the ocean's surface
While structurally it may not be the perfect documentary, this will inform you and make you want to have an onus over the future of our planet.
Riddle of Fire - Rebels with a cause
RIDDLE OF FIRERebels with a cause
It’s a pleasure to spend time in this world of witches and fairies and motorbike rebels. It’s real and alive and vibrant; so present in the here and now and yet also so reminiscent of familiar memories. Join the quest and try to unlock the riddle for yourself.
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story - Behind the heartbeat of Australia's music scene
EGO: THE MICHAEL GUDINSKI STORYBehind the heartbeat of Australia's music scene
There isn't anything out there like 'Ego', and it deserves to be seen as an important legacy of our local entertainment industry. We owe a debt to Michael Gudinski; his passion for keeping Australian music at the forefront of our minds ensured it wasn't overtaken by overseas interests and kept a local industry alive. We need to make sure, with him now gone, that doesn't slip away.
Melbourne International Film Festival 2023 - The reviews
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023The reviews
MIFF is now on - and SWITCH has all the best reviews from the top films to help you decide what you should see!
NAIDOC Week - Films bringing Indigenous voices to the big screen
NAIDOC WEEKFilms bringing Indigenous voices to the big screen
For NAIDOC Week, we've brought together our favourite First Nations films inspired by thousands of years of storytelling.
The Wrath of Becky - Bloody but brief with a strong political message
THE WRATH OF BECKYBloody but brief with a strong political message
While Becky’s methods are extreme, the film urges us to remember that complacency in these dark times is as pointless as compliance.
Biosphere - Life finds a way
BIOSPHERELife finds a way
As far as buddy comedies go, 'Biosphere' is one of a kind. It's unpredictably outrageous, in the best way possible. As a comedy, it's one of the most unique and preposterously gleeful cinematic experiences you'll ever experience. As a statement, it's cleverly handled and offers just enough levity among the silliness to open up some serious conversation.
Run Rabbit Run - A thumping good Australian thriller
RUN RABBIT RUNA thumping good Australian thriller
A terrific Australian slow-burn thriller, allowed to leap by its wildly talented cast. As horrifying as the idea of otherworldly figures can sometimes be, it's what people can do to each other that induces the true horror.
Sydney Film Festival 2023 - The reviews
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL 2023The reviews
With 239 films from 67 countries, how do you select which to watch in the festival's 12-day run? The SWITCH team has gathered reviews of SFF's biggest and best offerings!
Sydney Film Festival 2023 - Program launch to kick off its 70th year
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL 2023Program launch to kick off its 70th year
It's stunning to think that the Sydney Film Festival is celebrating its 70th year. We've collected our favourite offerings from this year's mighty line-up - but we can't wait to explore these as well as the little gems that await us when the festival runs between the 7th and 18th June!
Linoleum - A surreal journey into relationships just as much as space
LINOLEUMA surreal journey into relationships just as much as space
Family, love, security - these may all be well-trodden themes in the cinematic realm. 'Linoleum' hopes to present these through the prism of the fantastic, offering its audience a new perspective in the hope you might ruminate on your own existence, your own place in this universe.
Champions - A feelgood sports film let down by its filmmakers
CHAMPIONSA feelgood sports film let down by its filmmakers
'Champions' could have been set up to ensure the film scored a 3-pointer; a guaranteed win from the get-go. Unfortunately due to its sloppy behind-the-scenes work, you have to wade through the lacklustre elements to get to the heart of it, but it beats strong - a predictable yet inspiring story determined by its magnanimous cast while providing a blueprint for the future of disability representation on film.
Meet Me in the Bathroom - When the underground sound of New York City erupted
MEET ME IN THE BATHROOMWhen the underground sound of New York City erupted
This is a time capsule of that era; a moment captured so perfectly it feels almost coincidental. Seeing the inner mechanics of these acts delivers far more depth than you would ever expect, and the documentary's wide breadth of material captures the feeling of listening to the music of these artists for the very first time all over again.
World Pride 2023 - Celebrating its arrival in Sydney with the best of queer cinema
WORLD PRIDE 2023Celebrating its arrival in Sydney with the best of queer cinema
World Pride is on Australia's doorstep as it arrives in Sydney! SWITCH is waving the pride flag with the best of the best LGBTQIA+ films from the past decade.
Mardi Gras Film Festival 2023 - The reviews
MARDI GRAS FILM FESTIVAL 2023The reviews
The Mardi Gras Film Festival is back! 2023 marks the 30th edition of the event, while also running while World Pride descends on Sydney. SWITCH has checked out this year's line-up and gathered our reviews, so check them out!
Boxing Day Movies 2022 - The year's biggest films bursting onto our cinema screens
BOXING DAY MOVIES 2022The year's biggest films bursting onto our cinema screens
Take a look through our verdict of the Boxing Day films, and let us know if you agree with our reviews of these highly-anticipated movies!
Barbarian - Horror film manages to bury genre tropes deep... until its death rattle
BARBARIANHorror film manages to bury genre tropes deep... until its death rattle
There's enough in there to give you the odd jump - and there's no shortage of jump cuts - but a masterpiece this is not. It's a nice addition to the 2022 Halloween filmmaking assortment, but isn't going to be the year's horror standout.
Melbourne International Film Festival 2022 - The reviews
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022The reviews
MIFF is now on - and SWITCH has all the best reviews from the top films to help you decide what you should see!
Hide and Seek - Much more than a game in the back streets of Naples
HIDE AND SEEKMuch more than a game in the back streets of Naples
Naples' Spanish Quarter is a tinderbox, and the questionable political approach being used to address it is only fanning the situation further. Until that approach changes, the future of so many children stuck in the situation remains uncertain.
 
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