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.
Season 6 Premiere: Summer Movie Grab Bag
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) · May 31, 2026
Just Friends: A Rewatch Reckoning
Just Friends (2005) · Oct 7, 2025
Faith, Fears, and Failed Expectations: Reviewing "The Conjuring: Last Rites"
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) · Sep 13, 2025
The Family Stone: Holiday Drama and Unexpected Romance
The Family Stone (2005) · Sep 9, 2025
Con Artists and Christmas Calls: Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can (2002) · Sep 2, 2025
Balancing Dark and Light: The Surprising Depth of "Sketch"
Sketch (2025) · Aug 16, 2025
From Silent Night to Finding Your Voice: Annabelle's Wish
Annabelle's Wish (1997) · Aug 12, 2025
12 Dates of Christmas: Groundhog Day Gone Wrong
12 Dates of Christmas (2011) · Aug 5, 2025
Joyeux Noël: When Enemies Became Brothers
Joyeux Noel (2005) · Jul 29, 2025
Zombies and Space Adventures: A Double Feature Review of '28 Years Later' and 'Elio'
Elio (2025) · Jun 29, 2025
Zombies and Space Adventures: A Double Feature Review of '28 Years Later' and 'Elio'
28 Years Later (2025) · Jun 29, 2025
Breaking Down "Christmas with the Kranks"
Christmas with the Kranks (2004) · Jun 24, 2025
Dragon Tales: When Animation Comes to Life (Or Should It?)
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) · Jun 21, 2025
Four Christmases: A Holiday Comedy With Star Power But Mixed Results
Four Christmases (2008) · Jun 17, 2025
Love Actually: All the Ways We Connect
Love Actually (2003) · May 13, 2025
Until Dawn: From PlayStation to Silver Screen - A Critic's Take
Until Dawn (2025) · May 3, 2025
Batman Under the Red Hood: A Comic Fan's Review
Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) · Apr 19, 2025
Fred Claus: When Santa's Sibling Comes to Town
Fred Claus (2007) · Apr 11, 2025
A Deep Dive into "It's a Wonderful Life": Why This Movie Matters
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) · Mar 18, 2025
Cinema Saturday: The Immersive Experience of "Last Breath"
Last Breath (2019) · Mar 8, 2025
Finding Heart and Humility in "Babe"
Babe (1995) · Mar 4, 2025
Cinema Saturday: Paddington's Third Adventure - Expectations vs. Reality
Paddington in Peru (2024) · Mar 1, 2025
Cinema Saturday: Navigating Nostalgia and Innovation in "Captain America: Brave New World"
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) · Feb 22, 2025
Cinema Saturday: Unraveling "Love Hurts"
Love Hurts (2025) · Feb 20, 2025
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation": The Ultimate Holiday Chaos Breakdown
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) · Feb 11, 2025
Cinema Saturday: Twists and Turns of "Companion" - A Comedic Thriller Unveiled
Companion (2025) · Feb 8, 2025
"About a Boy": It It a Christmas Movie or Just a Holiday Cameo?
About a Boy (2002) · Feb 4, 2025
Cinema Saturday: From Despair to Hope with "Brave the Dark"
Brave the Dark (2025) · Feb 1, 2025
Breaking the Nut: A Dive into "Nutcracker and the Four Realms"
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) · Jan 28, 2025
Cinema Saturday: Howling Through Horror - Unpacking "Wolf Man"
The Wolf Man (1941) · Jan 25, 2025
Cinema Saturday: Howling Through Horror - Unpacking "Wolf Man"
Wolf Man (2025) · Jan 25, 2025
Good Grief! "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Review
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) · Jan 21, 2025
Cinema Saturday: Roots and Redemption - Unpacking "Homestead"
Secret Life of a Good Wife (2025) · Jan 4, 2025
FINAL Surprise Saturday: "The Fire Inside" Meets "Sonic" Speed
The Fire Inside (2024) · Dec 28, 2024
Christmas Double Feature: "Meet Me in St. Louis" & "Red One"
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) · Dec 25, 2024
Christmas Double Feature: "Meet Me in St. Louis" & "Red One"
Red One (2024) · Dec 25, 2024
Freedom and Redemption: Unpacking "The Shawshank Redemption"
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) · Dec 24, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Kraven the Hunter - A Predator's Tale
Kraven the Hunter (2024) · Dec 21, 2024
An Offer You Can't Refuse: Breaking Down "The Godfather"
The Godfather (1972) · Dec 17, 2024
Family & Power: The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II (1974) · Dec 10, 2024
Interstellar: Journey Beyond the Stars
Interstellar (2014) · Dec 3, 2024
Suprise Saturday: Epics, Enchantments, and Ethics - Reviewing 'Gladiator 2', 'Wicked', and 'Bonhoeffer'
Wicked (2024) · Nov 30, 2024
Unmasking "Parasite": A Masterclass in Deception and Drama
Parasite (2019) · Nov 26, 2024
"Are You Not Entertained?": A Dive into "Gladiator"
Gladiator (2000) · Nov 19, 2024
Surprise Saturday: From "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" to "Heretic" - A Double Take
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1983) · Nov 16, 2024
Surprise Saturday: From "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" to "Heretic" - A Double Take
Heretic (2024) · Nov 16, 2024
Speechless Laughter: A Review of "The Great Dictator"
The Great Dictator (1940) · Oct 29, 2024
"How Do You Like Them Apples?" A "Good Will Hunting" Review
Good Will Hunting (1997) · Oct 22, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Unpacking "Exhibiting Forgiveness"
Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024) · Oct 19, 2024
Make 'Em Laugh: A "Singin' in the Rain" Review
Singin' in the Rain (1952) · Oct 15, 2024
Birthday Double Feature: "The Wild Robot" Meets "Joker 2"
The Wild Robot (2024) · Oct 12, 2024
Rosebud Revealed: A "Citizen Kane" Review
Citizen Kane (1941) · Oct 8, 2024
Boot Camp and Beyond: A "Full Metal Jacket" Review
Full Metal Jacket (1987) · Oct 1, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Rolling Out with "Transformers One"
Transformers One (2024) · Sep 28, 2024
From Chaos to Balloons: Reviewing "A Clockwork Orange" & "Up"
A Clockwork Orange (1971) · Sep 24, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Confronting "Am I Racist?" & "Speak No Evil"
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) · Sep 21, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Confronting "Am I Racist?" & "Speak No Evil"
Speak No Evil (2022) · Sep 21, 2024
Cons and Capers: A "The Sting" Review
The Sting (1973) · Sep 18, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Racing Ahead with "Slingshot" & Reflecting on "My Old Ass"
My Old Ass (2024) · Sep 14, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Revisiting History with "Reagan"
Reagan (2024) · Sep 7, 2024
Unmasking Secrets: A "L.A. Confidential" Review
L.A. Confidential (1997) · Sep 3, 2024
Jazz, Jokes, and Disguises: A "Some Like It Hot" Review
Some Like It Hot (1959) · Aug 27, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Peeling Back "Skin Care" & Exploring "Alien: Romulus"
Alien: Romulus (2024) · Aug 24, 2024
Silent Laughter and Heart: A "The Kid" Review
The Kid (1921) · Aug 20, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Crossing into "Borderlands" and Unraveling "Cuckoo"
Borderlands (2024) · Aug 17, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Crossing into "Borderlands" and Unraveling "Cuckoo"
Cuckoo (2024) · Aug 17, 2024
Chaos and Coin Tosses: A "No Country for Old Men" Review
No Country for Old Men (2007) · Aug 13, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Drawing Adventures with "Harold and the Purple Crayon" & Escaping the "Trap"
Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024) · Aug 10, 2024
Ni, Knights, and Nonsense: A "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" Review
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) · Aug 6, 2024
Humanity Unmasked: "The Elephant Man" Review
The Elephant Man (1980) · Jul 30, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Riding the Storm with "Twisters" & Facing the Impact of "Kneecap"
Twisters (2024) · Jul 27, 2024
Water, Power, and Secrets: "Chinatown" Review
Chinatown (1974) · Jul 23, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Stepping into "Long Legs" & Breaking Bars with "Sing Sing"
Daddy Long Legs (1955) · Jul 20, 2024
Surprise Saturday: Stepping into "Long Legs" & Breaking Bars with "Sing Sing"
Sing Sing (2024) · Jul 20, 2024
Navigating the Grit and Glory of "On the Waterfront"
On the Waterfront (1954) · May 21, 2024
The Enigmatic Allure of "The Dude" and the Weight of Lost Potential
The Big Lebowski (1998) · May 14, 2024
Embracing Resilience and Redemption in "Room": A Journey from Captivity to Liberation
Room (2015) · May 7, 2024
Reflecting on Humanity Amidst Horror in "Hotel Rwanda"
Hotel Rwanda (2004) · Apr 30, 2024
Exploring the Raw Realism and Moral Complexity of "Platoon"
Platoon (1986) · Apr 23, 2024
Racing Through the Tumultuous Lives of Hunt and Lauda in "Rush"
Rush (2013) · Apr 16, 2024
Strolling Down Memory Lane with “Stand by Me”
Stand by Me (1986) · Apr 9, 2024
Unveiling the Depths of "In the Land of Saints and Sinners"
In the Land of Saints and Sinners (2023) · Apr 6, 2024
Diving into "The Incredibles": A Supercharged Retro Review with Humor and Heart
The Incredibles (2004) · Apr 2, 2024
Navigating Nostalgia and Harmony in "The Sound of Music"
The Sound of Music (1965) · Mar 19, 2024
Peering into the Shadows of "Rebecca": Hitchcock's Timeless Classic
Rebecca (1940) · Mar 12, 2024
Hooray for Hollywood: Oscar Predictions (Extended Edition)
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) · Mar 10, 2024
Hooray for Hollywood: Oscar Predictions (Extended Edition)
The Holdovers (2023) · Mar 10, 2024
Hooray for Hollywood: Oscar Predictions (Extended Edition)
Anatomy of a Fall (2023) · Mar 10, 2024
Unpacking "The Help": A Look at Humor, Drama, and Racial Narratives in Film
The Help (2011) · Feb 27, 2024
Unmasking "Madame Web" and Feeling "One Love": A Dual Dissection of Valentine's Day Flicks
Madame Web (2024) · Feb 24, 2024
Yawning Through a French Classic: Our Take on 'The 400 Blows'
The 400 Blows (1959) · Feb 13, 2024
The Making of a Chocolate Mogul: A Deep Dive into 'Wonka'
Wonka (2023) · Dec 26, 2023
Unwrapping 'Silent Night': An Action-Packed Christmas Minus the Jingle Bells
Silent Night (2021) · Dec 12, 2023
Natey and Katy's Brutally Honest Review of Disney's "Wish"
Wish (2023) · Dec 5, 2023
The Hunger Games Revisited: A Candid Discussion on 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) · Nov 28, 2023
Unveiling the Icons: A Cinematic Exploration of 'Priscilla' and 'Elvis'
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) · Nov 14, 2023
Unveiling the Icons: A Cinematic Exploration of 'Priscilla' and 'Elvis'
Elvis (2022) · Nov 14, 2023
The Art of Storytelling: Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" Unpacked
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) · Oct 31, 2023
'Shelter in Solitude': A Hidden Gem Unearthed
Shelter in Solitude (2023) · Oct 24, 2023
Dissecting Sci-Fi Films: An Examination of 'The Creator' (Happy Birthday to Natey's Dad!)
The Creator (2023) · Oct 17, 2023
Expendables - A + 4 = Expend4bles
The Expendables (2010) · Oct 3, 2023
Decoding 'Equalizer 3': A Discussion of Plot, Characters and Adaptations
The Equalizer 3 (2023) · Sep 12, 2023
In the Depths of Darkness: An Analysis of 'Sound of Freedom'
Sound of Freedom (2023) · Jul 18, 2023
The Flash: A Dazzling Dive into the DCEU's Latest (and Possibly Last) Blockbuster
The Flash (2023) · Jun 27, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) · Jun 20, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) · Jun 13, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid (2023) · Jun 6, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Fast X
Fast X (2023) · May 30, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) · May 16, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Chevalier
Chevalier (2023) · May 2, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Renfield
Renfield (2023) · Apr 25, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) · Apr 18, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Dungeons & Dragons - Honor Among Thieves
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) · Apr 11, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: John Wick Chapter 4
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) · Apr 4, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Shazam - Fury of the Gods
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) · Apr 3, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: 65
65 (2023) · Mar 21, 2023
Journey Through the Movies: Jesus Revolution
Jesus Revolution (2023) · Mar 7, 2023
Short But Sweet Reviews: TILL
Till (2022) · Feb 18, 2023
Short But Sweet Reviews: Knock at the Cabin
Knock at the Cabin (2023) · Feb 11, 2023
Short But Sweet Reviews: Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist
Left Behind (2014) · Jan 28, 2023
Year in Review
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) · Jan 1, 2023
Journey Through Star Wars Pt. 5: Clone Wars Seasons 6-7 and Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) · Apr 19, 2022
Journey Through Star Wars Pt. 2 - Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) · Mar 29, 2022
Journey Through Star Wars Pt. 1 - Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (SEASON PREMIERE)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) · Mar 22, 2022
Season Finale (Part Two.....Finally) Journey Through the MCU Pt. 42: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) · Feb 22, 2022
Season Finale (Part Three) Journey Through the MCU Pt. 43: Hawkeye
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022) · Jan 1, 2022
Journey Through the MCU Pt. 38: Avengers: Endgame
Endgame (2021) · Nov 30, 2021
Journey Through the MCU Pt. 35: Ant-Man and the Wasp, Black Widow and Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) · Nov 9, 2021
Journey Through the MCU Pt. 17: Iron Fist Season 1 and Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War (2016) · Jun 8, 2021
Journey Through the MCU Pt. 3: Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel (2019) · Feb 22, 2021