About

I was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, a Gulf Coast city whose cultural contradictions and unique atmosphere shaped my early sensibilities as a writer and observer. In 2017, I relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico, a landscape of striking desert quiet, majestic mountain vistas, and complex social issues.

My work spans journalism, cultural criticism, fiction, and academic writing, with a focus on cinema, foreign affairs, and popular culture. My byline has appeared in The Brooklyn Rail, Bright Lights Film Journal, and PopMatters, where I explore subjects ranging from philosophical narratives, the relationship between music and visual imagery, to the aesthetics of transgressive film. I want to make readers feel what it’s like to view art, to be inside of it. I also teach college-level courses in film and the humanities, bridging critical theory with accessible discussion to help students think expansively about art and culture beyond AI and social media.

I love photography and exploring nature, which I consider my primary hobbies.

Professional Bio:

Charles Switzer is a journalist and author whose work has appeared in PopMatters, The Brooklyn Rail, and Bright Lights Film Journal. He teaches film and humanities courses at Southern New Hampshire University and the University of Arizona Global Campus. A graduate of Tiffin University with a Master of Humanities degree, Charles is professionally active on various platforms, including LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, and Facebook.