Switch The Envelope

Welcome back to Cinnovations! This episode explores the semi-failed filmmaking experiment of a Golden Age Icon, that would lead to Oscar gold for other filmmakers generations later. Jeff and Cory take us through the meticulous planning and innovative problem solving that went in to Alfred Hitchcock’s  Rope, cinema’s first one-shot film.

On this episode Jeff and Cory explore many of the mysterious Hollywood urban legends. From OZ, Ted Danson, Disney animation, and the mysterious death of Natalie Wood, our hosts take a closer look at some notorious Tinseltown myths and try to uncover the truth. Which stories are more legend than fact and which ones definitely happened? Grab your popcorn, press play and let’s find out together.

If there is any form of entertainment Jeff and Cory love more than movies its sports, so on this episode our hosts uncover their picks for the most iconic sports movies. Movies that when you think of a sport perfectly encapsulate the drama, inspiration, and, at times, the reverence of that particular athletic pastime. So grab some popcorn and throw on your favorite sports equipment as StE goes from sport to sport talking movies.

On this episode hosts Jeff and Cory wonder if they can turn some mediocre films into cinematic classics by switching the lead actor.  Do you think our casting changes would make these movies better? Or are these movies great as they are?

The only thing we love as much as movies here at Switch the Envelope is trivia about movies. Put on your thinking caps with us as Jeff and Cory go head to head and put their  Rom-Com movie knowledge to the test. Can you out score our duo? It seems likely. Keep score at home and tell us how you did!

Sometimes in the entertainment industry certain performers catch lightning in a bottle and skyrocket to stardom with one project. The luckiest among them are able to ride that wave of popularity into a long revered career, while others never get a hit again. This week Jeff and Cory discuss those actors whose careers hit hard and fell even harder. Join us will you as we explore some actors who we consider one hit wonders.

Movies often take our attention spans for granted. Some tropes, plot leaps, and mcguffins used by filmmakers stretch the plausible suspension of disbelief. And when the viewer can’t justify something on screen there can be only one explanation, Because…Movies. on this first installment of Because…Movies, Jeff and Cory try to explain the unexplainable moments from two classic alien invasion films Signs and Independence Day. Shrugs and increased production value abound in this episode, so sit back with a big ol’ bag of popcorn and enjoy the show!

This week we answer questions sent in by you, Switches. Jeff and Cory settle debates about their favorite oscars, biggest snubs, and reveal how one oscars ceremony’s final moments inspired their name. You’ll find out how they really feel about the StE presents special episodes before they dive deep into dream casting a classic action film and pitch their reboots for a beloved sci-fi tv show. If you have a question for the show, be sure to follow us social media and hit us up any time! Thanks for the questions!

Meet the new year, same as the old year. After the horrors and anxiety of 2020, hopes were high for a fresh start to 2021. Six days in and it seems to have only escalated to much worse. Hope may be on the horizon, but until it comes we need a way to escape for a bit to relieve ourselves from the harshness of our reality. Here on StE we feel there is no better way to escape then through the wonders of movies and TV. Hosts Jeff and Cory sit down for a chat with their good friend David for a chat about what movies and TV have helped them escape the year that was. Stay safe out there Switches, call you friends, and keep your heads up. Hope is on its way.

On this installment of Al’s Useless Hollywood Facts, Jeff and Cory track the legacy of 90s teen movies! Heralded as the last great era of teen movies, the 90s saw some of the most densely packed release calendars for their demographic. We’ll take you through the previous decades’ teen movies that led to the zenith and eventual flop of the genre in the 90s. Enjoy.