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 cinephiles alike, The Couch Critics bring thoughtful critique without the fluff. Grab your favorite snack, settle in, and let Nathan and friends guide you through the world of screen entertainment.
Episodes
327 episodes
Two Generations, One Christmas Spirit
This week on the podcast, we took a sleigh ride through two very different Christmas stories. One classic, one modern, both built around the big red suit.We’ll be honest. Lexie and I struggled with The Year Without Santa Claus. While we ...
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Season 5
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Episode 102
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12:49
A Stop-Motion Christmas & A Holiday Romance
One film arrives wrapped in stop-motion charm, earnest songs, and a warm glow that feels stitched into childhood itself. The other… shows up fashionably late, politely insists it’s a classic, and somehow leaves the room a little colder than exp...
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Season 5
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Episode 101
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6:41
From Prancer to Poppins to the End of Everything
It’s our 100th episode of Season 5, and we mark the moment by diving into three stories that couldn’t be more different but somehow belong together. We revisit the gentle holiday heart of Prancer, soar through the timeless wonder of Mary Poppin...
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Season 5
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Episode 100
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28:38
Year on the Couch: Movies, Memories, and Maybe Regrets
Let the confetti cannons of cinema explode because The Couch Critics are ringing in the New Year with a full-on Year in Review extravaganza!This special episode gathers the whole cinematic brigade around the metaphorical couch: Lex...
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Season 5
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Episode 99
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27:55
Avatar: Fire & Ash - Did It Ignite or Fizzle?
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 h...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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25:01
Sugar Plums & Second Chances
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, stran...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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3:39
From Holiday Havoc to Dickens Magic
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 turb...
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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4:52
School Play and Snowman Shenanigans!
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 No...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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5:31
North Pole Chaos: Blizzard Meets Ernest
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 E...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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5:37
So Fetch......So Festive
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 i...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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23:47
Jingle Bells & Jump Scares
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 92
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13:36
Buddy Cops, Big Themes: Reviewing Zootopia 2
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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17:01
Classic Comforts: Edward Scissorhands And Babes In Toyland
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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8:04
Wicked For Good Reviewed
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 ove...
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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12:55
Wicked On The Big Screen
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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7:01
Little Women, Big Debates
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 n...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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19:36
Nuremberg On Trial
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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20:45
Triple Feature Holiday Check: Classics, Chaos, And Heart
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 storytellin...
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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9:27
Less Gore, More Feels: Wait, Is Predator... Wholesome?
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, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 84
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12:43
Why Curse Of The Swamp Creature Fails At Every Turn
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 83
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9:36
Homefront Review: Action, Grace, And A Father’s Fight
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 82
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19:34
Pasta, Puppies, And A Classic Love
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 c...
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Season 5
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Episode 81
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20:50
Why The Tron Franchise Keeps Missing The Mark
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 80
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25:27
Get Santa, Get Cozy
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 sa...
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Season 5
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Episode 79
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6:50
Just Friends: A Rewatch Reckoning
Snow on the ground, carols in the air… and a rom‑com that might not actually be a Christmas movie. We sat down with Mitch and Lexie to revisit Just Friends and test how well Ryan Reynolds’ early-career charm, Anna Faris’ unhinged pop-star chaos...
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Season 5
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Episode 78
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23:38