Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
School
Southern New Hampshire University
Tiffin University
Expertise
Crunchyroll Anime, Indie & Arthouse Cinema, News & Documentaries
- Charles' scholarly film writings have been featured in "Film-Philosophy" as well as in secondary source material for the film department at Tiffin University.
- Charles wrote blurbs and part-time film and television analysis for the Albuquerque Journal in its weekly Arts & Culture pamphlet.
- He has ghostwritten several short stories in the horror, science fiction, and historical drama genres.
Experience
Charles has been writing for the web since 2017 with some of his earliest published pop culture pieces appearing on Gamers Decide, Taste of Cinema, TV Overmind, and short fiction for Weird Tales. As an entertainment news writer with a penchant for film analysis, he approaches his writing from multiple points of view to appeal to readers who prefer brevity or deep dives from multiple thematic perspectives. His writings for Albuquerque's daily newspaper ABQ Journal provided him a chance to experience print media and to offer honest reviews of media for local pop culture enthusiasts. Charles' eternal love for writing eventually landed him at Looper, where he enjoys writing about the latest hot takes in anime news or covering the latest procedural drama.
Education
In 2020, Charles earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Southern New Hampshire University; he went on to receive a Master of Humanities degree in film studies from Tiffin University in 2022. His master's thesis explored the role of existential nihilism in 20th-century cinema and anime.
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Stories By Charles Switzer
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Aline Brosh McKenna Drew Major Inspiration From A Real-Life Relationship For Your Place Or Mine
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Zoe Saldaña's Unexpected Connection To Neytiri In Avatar: The Way Of Water
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A New Night Of The Living Dead Sequel Is Coming Together
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Glee Casting Director Robert Ulrich Says Finn And Mercedes Were The Hardest Roles To Assign
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The Only Cheers Characters To Appear In Every Episode
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Joyride's Lochlann O'Mearáin Says Working With Olivia Colman Was 'Slightly Terrifying'
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What Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Are Saying About Avatar: The Way Of Water
Now that the review embargo has lifted, we know how "Avatar: The Way of Water" is faring with critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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James Cameron Claims His Avatar 4 Script Was Met With No Notes From Studio Execs
James Cameron recently revealed that 20th Century Studios returned his "Avatar 4" script with no notes at all. Here is the reason why.
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Law & Order: SVU Fans Are Questioning Benson's Parenting Skills In Season 24
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Bam Margera's Lost Viva La Bam Episode That Was Scrapped By MTV
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Eddie Redmayne Calls Marilyn Monroe's Performance In The Prince And The Showgirl 'Overwhelming'
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What Has Dacre Montgomery Been Doing Since Leaving Stranger Things?
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The Conners Fans Are Troubled Over Jane Curtin And Katey Sagal's Age Difference After Season 5 Episode 10
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Chicago P.D. Fans Are Praising Jefferson White's Creepy Performance As Sean
Jefferson White honed his acting skills on "Yellowstone," but he's thoroughly creeping viewers out for his portrayal as Sean on "Chicago P.D."
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Whatever Happened To Andrew Keegan From 10 Things I Hate About You?
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Chicago Med Fans Are Emotional Over April And Ethan's Bittersweet Wedding
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Guillermo Del Toro Was Enchanted By The Original Pinocchio For An Odd Reason
Guillermo del Toro has revealed a particular aspect of the classic Disney version that inspired his own take on Pinocchio, and it's one that may surprise you.
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Where You Can Watch Avatar On TV Before The Release Of Way Of Water
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How James Cameron Pushed Avatar 2's Actors To Their Limit With Underwater Acting
A fair amount of underwater acting took place to film "Avatar: The Way of Water." Kate Winslet and other stars talked about how challenging it was.
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The Scrapped National Lampoon's Vacation Sequel Would Have Taken A Dark Turn
The scrapped National Lampoon's Vacation sequel would have taken a much darker turn, according to one of the film's stars.
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Who Would Win In A Fight: Troll Or Godzilla?
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Netflix's You Season 4 First Look Photos Tease Joe's New Life In London
"You" enters its fourth season this coming February, and while fans of the series eagerly wait for its return, new photos tease what's in store for Joe.
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Netflix's Troll Is The Latest Critics Vs. Fans Divide
Netflix's "Troll" is heating up the charts, but fans and critics are at odds when it comes to whether the monster flick is worth checking out.
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How Mark Hamill's The Last Jedi Performance Influenced Warwick Davis' Return To Willow
Mark Hamill's role as Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi" influenced how Warrick Davis approached his return to the role of Willow Ufgood on TV.
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Looper Asks: Which Major Summer Releases Of 2023 Are You Most Excited For? - Exclusive Survey
Looper asked readers what blockbuster film they are most excited about that's releasing in the summer of 2023, and one Marvel movie came out on top.
