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The Couch Critics

The Couch Critics

The Couch Critics is your laid-back guide to movies and TV shows that deserve your attention—or maybe don’t. Nathan, along with a rotating door of eclectic co-hosts, dives deep into storytelling, character development, and cinematic style with a sharp eye and a wry sense of humor. Whether it’s a blockbuster hit, a hidden gem, or a cult classic, Nathan’s relatable approach ensures every episode feels like a cozy chat with a friend who just happens to love film. Perfect for casual watchers and

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25:01

Avatar: Fire & Ash - Did It Ignite or Fizzle?

The Couch Critics ·

2025/12/29

"Send us a Text!" Avatar: Fire & Ash has arrived and we’ve marched straight through the smoke to bring you the sparks, the scorch marks, and the surprises. In this episode, we break down the story, the visuals, the world-building, and whether the emotional heat truly matches the spectacle. Did it rise like a phoenix… or crumble into cinders? We’ll talk: What the film absolutely nails Where the ash settles a little too thickPerformances, tone, and big story swingsHow it stacks up in t...

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3:39

Sugar Plums & Second Chances

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2025/12/25

"Send us a Text!" This week on The Couch Critic, we twirl into Nutcracker: The Motion Picture and drift through the wistful winter world of One Magic Christmas… and let’s just say, not every holiday gift under the tree is a winner. We talk beautiful ideas, strange choices, emotional swings, missed magic, and why both films might look better wrapped in nostalgia than they actually feel on screen. If you like ballet dreams, somber Christmas angels, and a healthy dose of cinematic side-eye, this...

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4:52

From Holiday Havoc to Dickens Magic

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2025/12/24

"Send us a Text!" It’s a double dose of holiday spirit on this episode of The Couch Critic! We’re diving into the heartfelt family whirlwind of Nothing Like the Holidays, where Christmas dinner comes with laughter, love, secrets, and just a little emotional turbulence. Then we unwrap The Man Who Invented Christmas, a spirited peek behind the creation of A Christmas Carol and how one writer’s imagination reshaped the holiday we know today. We talk festive feels, found family, cultural Ch...

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5:31

School Play and Snowman Shenanigans!

The Couch Critics ·

2025/12/23

"Send us a Text!" Like a snow globe someone can’t stop shaking, this episode is pure holiday delight! We’re diving into the warm-hearted chaos of Nativity! with its school-play magic, big feelings, and glitter bombs of joy… then marching straight to the North Pole to revisit the childhood classic Frosty the Snowman, where nostalgia melts in the best possible way. We talk laughs, heart, music, Christmas spirit, and whether these movies still sleigh (yes… sleigh). Grab some cocoa, wrap up in so...

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5:37

North Pole Chaos: Blizzard Meets Ernest

The Couch Critics ·

2025/12/22

"Send us a Text!" The sleigh bells are jingling and the chaos is absolutely certified. In this episode, we unwrap two very different Christmas adventures: the magical, heart-tugging charm of Blizzard and the wonderfully ridiculous, big-hearted mayhem of Ernest Saves Christmas. From runaway reindeer to holiday hijinks, we talk nostalgia, childhood wonder, comedy that’s somehow louder than Christmas morning, and whether these movies truly earn their place on the annual holiday watchlist. Grab ...

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23:47

So Fetch......So Festive

The Couch Critics ·

2025/12/21

"Send us a Text!" This week on The Couch Critic, we’re serving a double feature that shouldn’t work… but absolutely does. I’m joined by Mitch and Katy as we jump from the halls of North Shore High to the snowy, soul-stirring world of Klaus. We break down iconic quotes, unexpected emotional gut-punches, and why kindness somehow survives both a Burn Book and a town fueled by grudges. It’s sarcasm, sincerity, and seasonal cheer all in one episode. On Wednesdays we wear pink… but today, we also b...

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13:36

Jingle Bells & Jump Scares

The Couch Critics ·

2025/12/14

"Send us a Text!" We start cozy with Call Me Claus, unwrap a stop-motion classic with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and then clock in for a very different kind of night shift with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. It’s cheer, charm, and childhood nostalgia… followed by flickering lights, uneasy laughter, and animatronics that absolutely should not be moving on their own. Along the way, we talk holiday tropes that still work, what makes Rudolph timeless, and whether Freddy’s sequel levels up the sc...

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17:01

Buddy Cops, Big Themes: Reviewing Zootopia 2

The Couch Critics ·

2025/12/08

"Send us a Text!" In this episode, Nathan sits down with his friend Thomas to dive into Zootopia 2—the laughs, the world-building, and whether this sequel actually earns its badge. They talk returning favorites, new characters, and how the movie handles its big themes underneath all the animal chaos. Is it just a fun revisit to Zootopia, or does it push the story forward in a meaningful way? Join them as they break it all down, share their favorite moments, and decide if Zootopia 2 is worth t...

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8:04

Classic Comforts: Edward Scissorhands And Babes In...

The Couch Critics ·

2025/12/04

"Send us a Text!" Snow without Santa, sleighs without carols, and heart without the hard sell—that’s the sweet spot we land on as we pair Edward Scissorhands with Disney’s Babes in Toyland for a compact, cozy double feature. We open late at night with fresh eyes on Burton’s pastel suburbia, where Johnny Depp’s tender, childlike Edward turns snowfall into a memory machine. The performances hold up—Winona Ryder’s quiet warmth, Vincent Price’s poignant farewell—and even as a few elements show th...

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12:55

Wicked For Good Reviewed

The Couch Critics ·

2025/11/30

"Send us a Text!" Oz looks brighter than ever—and yet the shadows feel longer. We pick up after a year-long wait and dive into Wicked For Good with fresh eyes, weighing how Elphaba’s defiance and Glinda’s sainthood collide in a finale that favors consequence over comfort. From the opening notes, the film signals a tonal pivot: fewer winks, more stakes; less glitter, more grit. That shift unlocks richer character work, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande delivering focused, emotionally tuned ...

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7:01

Wicked On The Big Screen

The Couch Critics ·

2025/11/23

"Send us a Text!" Some stories don’t just survive the jump from stage to screen; they thrive. Our latest review dives into Wicked with fresh eyes and full hearts, exploring how this long-awaited adaptation turns iconic stage moments into textured cinematic beats without losing the soul that made fans fall in love. We walk through the core arc at Shiz, the fault lines in Oz’s myths, and the performances that elevate the material beyond spectacle and into character. We talk about why the camer...

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19:36

Little Women, Big Debates

The Couch Critics ·

2025/11/20

"Send us a Text!" The snow falls, the slippers shuffle, and a classic story gets a new pulse. We pull up a seat with Greta Gerwig’s Little Women and sort through what changes elevate the March sisters and what choices muddy the emotional payoff. From the first nonlinear cut, the film signals a fresh read on Louisa May Alcott: memory versus reality, authorship versus audience, and how a woman’s life gets packaged for sale. That structure sets the stage for one towering takeaway—Florence Pugh’s...

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20:45

Nuremberg On Trial

The Couch Critics ·

2025/11/16

"Send us a Text!" A surprise pick led us straight into the chambers of history. We take you through Nuremberg, a boldly acted courtroom drama that pits a meticulous psychiatrist against a master manipulator, and we talk about how a film with this much craft can still leave you conflicted as the credits roll. Russell Crowe’s chilling charisma and Rami Malek’s measured intensity power a story that asks what it means to study evil without being seduced by it—and whether justice can feel complete...

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9:27

Triple Feature Holiday Check: Classics, Chaos, And Heart

The Couch Critics ·

2025/11/13

"Send us a Text!" Missed weeks call for a triple feature, so we went big and asked a surprisingly tricky question: what actually makes a Christmas movie? We line up It Happened on Fifth Avenue, Jumanji, and Last Holiday, then separate genuine holiday storytelling from films that simply borrow tinsel for the vibe. Along the way, we talk heart versus plausibility, how nostalgia can paper over dated moments, and why a warm feeling isn’t always the same as seasonal DNA. First, we sit with the ch...

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12:43

Less Gore, More Feels: Wait, Is Predator... Wholesome?

The Couch Critics ·

2025/11/09

"Send us a Text!" A masked hunter with a code, an android with secrets, and a franchise that finally bets on heart over havoc—Predator Badlands surprised us in all the right ways. We dig into why centering the Predator as the protagonist reframes familiar lore, how physical performance and micro-expressions carry emotion without a word of English, and where the film threads in smart world-building that points toward Weyland and the broader Alien universe without relying on cheap cameos. We u...

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9:36

Why Curse Of The Swamp Creature Fails At Every Turn

The Couch Critics ·

2025/11/02

"Send us a Text!" A random spin landed us in the Florida Everglades, where oil hunters, a mad doctor, and an alligator-human hybrid promise pulpy thrills—and deliver a masterclass in what not to do. From the first muddy frame to the last baffling creature reveal, we break down how Curse of the Swamp Creature squanders a great setup with incoherent plotting, cardboard performances, and a finale that rewrites its own rules. If you’ve ever wondered why some B-movies charm while others just limp,...

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19:34

Homefront Review: Action, Grace, And A Father’s Fight

The Couch Critics ·

2025/10/26

"Send us a Text!" A last-minute detour can sometimes lead to the good stuff. When our planned Mortal Kombat review slipped to next year, we spun up a random pick and landed on Homefront—Jason Statham’s small-town powder keg that pairs bruising set pieces with a surprising dose of heart. What starts as a bid for peace from a former DEA agent becomes a slow squeeze from a local meth network, and we dig into why this familiar setup still works. We break down the film’s quiet strengths: a believ...

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20:50

Pasta, Puppies, And A Classic Love

The Couch Critics ·

2025/10/21

"Send us a Text!" The spaghetti kiss still hits. The question is what to do with everything around it. We pull up a cushion for Lady and the Tramp and get honest about why this 1955 Disney classic remains beloved, where it shows its age, and how modern context changes the way we watch. From the painterly backdrops and quietly brilliant character animation to the talk-heavy pacing that invites an accidental sofa snooze, we unpack the craft that made a simple love story between a cocker spaniel...

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25:27

Why The Tron Franchise Keeps Missing The Mark

The Couch Critics ·

2025/10/18

"Send us a Text!" Neon glows. Hearts don’t. We sat down for a triple feature of Tron, Tron Legacy, and the new Tron Ares to ask a simple question: why do these movies look so good and feel so empty? With Thomas joining the couch, we trace the franchise from its groundbreaking 1982 CGI to Ares’ timely promise of AI intrigue, then sift what sparks and what fizzles. We give the original its due for pioneering computer‑generated imagery and changing how films think about digital worlds. Then we ...

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6:50

Get Santa, Get Cozy

The Couch Critics ·

2025/10/14

"Send us a Text!" Santa behind bars shouldn’t work as cozy holiday viewing—and yet it absolutely does. We take you into Get Santa, the British family adventure that trades cheap gags for grounded charm, where a recently paroled dad and his young son hustle to save Christmas with grit, humor, and just enough magic to glow. From the first setup to the final sleigh dash, the film proves that familiar stories can still feel alive when performances click and the tone stays honest. We dive into wh...

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