Couch Critics - A Real Reel Talk Podcast

Dave and Josh
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Film Reviews
  • Weekly

Couch Critics – A Real Reel Talk Podcast is your laid-back, unfiltered destination for all things film and pop culture. Hosts Josh and Dave bring honest opinions, unexpected insights, and just the right amount of chaos to your favorite movies. From cult classics to guilty pleasures, blockbuster hits to overlooked gems, or anything with Gerrit Graham. Whether you're a cinephile or just love a good movie night on the couch, each episode dives deep into what makes movies memorable, messy, or downright misunderstood. So grab your popcorn, kick back, and join the Couch Critics for real talk, real laughs, and real love for movies.    Find Us Online:    Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media!  Instagram: @CouchCriticsRRT Threads: @CouchCriticsRRT YouTube: @CouchCriticsRRT TikTok: @CouchCriticsRRT   Subscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode!    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 73 - Mind Control, Movie Magic & Cult Cinema

    Couch Critics Dave and Josh take a lively, educational deep dive into movies about telekinesis, ESP, and mind control—from classics like The Fury, Scanners, and Firestarter to Chronicle and other hidden gems. Along the way, they explore how silent cinema and German expressionism shaped horror, share behind-the-scenes stories and recommendations, and consider how studio interference can change a film’s style. Plus, there’s plenty of cult-cinema strangeness, with Twin Peaks and David Lynch in the mix. #CouchCriticsPodcast #FilmPodcast #MovieReviews #FilmHistory #SilentFilms #SciFiMovies #HorrorMovies #CultCinema #Telekinesis #ESP #MindControl #Chronicle #Scanners #Firestarter #TwinPeaks Couch Critics is your weekly deep dive into movies, TV, and all things pop culture with hosts Dave and Josh. Each episode, they bring their honest takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of laughs as they explore everything from cult classics and hidden gems to the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cinephile, Couch Critics is your go-to spot for smart, fun conversations about the stories that shape our screens. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Twitter / X: @RealReelTalkPodInstagram: @RealReelTalkThreads: @RealReelTalkYouTube: @RealReelTalkSubscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 27

    Ep. 72 - 80s Horror, Cult Classics & Movie Mayhem

    From practical effects and censorship to campy creature features and stories that still get under your skin, this episode takes a lively tour through 80s horror and cult cinema. We discuss favorites and underrated gems like Cujo, The Keep, Night of the Creeps, Dead and Buried, Freaked, and Halloween III, while looking at how storytelling, special effects, humor, and production choices shape a film’s legacy. The conversation also wanders beyond horror to The Stunt Driver, The Evil That Men Do, Kurosawa, spaghetti westerns, and the filmmakers who leave their mark on movie history. Because apparently one genre per episode would be too easy. #CouchCriticsConversations #HorrorMovies #80sHorror #CultCinema #CultClassics #FilmHistory #PracticalEffects #HorrorFans #MovieDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #BMovie #DeadAndBuried #Freaked #Cujo #TheKeep #NightOfTheCreeps #HalloweenIII #SamRaimi #MichaelMann #Kurosawa Couch Critics is your weekly deep dive into movies, TV, and all things pop culture with hosts Dave and Josh. Each episode, they bring their honest takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of laughs as they explore everything from cult classics and hidden gems to the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cinephile, Couch Critics is your go-to spot for smart, fun conversations about the stories that shape our screens. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Twitter / X: @RealReelTalkPodInstagram: @RealReelTalkThreads: @RealReelTalkYouTube: @RealReelTalkSubscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 20

    Ep. 71 - The Grit and the Grime

    Step back into one of cinema's most revolutionary decades as we explore the raw, unfiltered world of 1970s gritty filmmaking. From the dusty violence of Westerns like The Wild Bunch to the urban brutality of Get Carter and the psychological intensity of Marathon Man, the '70s delivered unflinching stories that reflected a turbulent era. In this solo deep dive, we examine how directors like Robert Altman, Sergio Leone, and Paul Schrader captured the darkness of post-Vietnam America, the Cold War paranoia, and social upheaval through films that refused to look away. Discover essential classics and hidden gems—from Charles Bronson's international thrillers to the devastating Scum and revenge-fueled Rolling Thunder—and learn how this decade's fearless storytelling laid the groundwork for modern crime dramas, action films, and psychological thrillers. Whether you're a film history buff or discovering these movies for the first time, this episode reveals why the gritty realism of the '70s still resonates today. #1970sCinema #GrittyFilms #FilmHistory #ClassicMovies #WildBunch #GetCarter #MarathonMan #RollingThunder #CharlesBronson #ClintEastwood #CouchCritics #70sMovies #CrimeDrama #FilmAnalysis #CinemaHistory Couch Critics is your weekly deep dive into movies, TV, and all things pop culture with hosts Dave and Josh. Each episode, they bring their honest takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of laughs as they explore everything from cult classics and hidden gems to the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cinephile, Couch Critics is your go-to spot for smart, fun conversations about the stories that shape our screens. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Twitter / X: @RealReelTalkPodInstagram: @RealReelTalkThreads: @RealReelTalkYouTube: @RealReelTalkSubscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 13

    Ep. 70 - David Versus Goliath

    Why do we keep rooting for the little guy when the odds are stacked against them? In this episode of Couch Critics, Josh and Dave explore David vs. Goliath stories across cinema, from scrappy comedies and sports movies to gritty crime dramas, Westerns, horror, animation, and historical films. They discuss underdog favorites including Three Amigos, Seven Samurai, Serpico, Norma Rae, and Erin Brockovich, while examining how systemic corruption, capitalism, resilience, and hope shape these stories. The conversation also travels through the stark artistry of The Great Silence and Yojimbo, the rough-edged power of gritty 1970s cinema, classic Westerns, international films, and crime movies from the 1930s through the 1950s. Along the way, Josh and Dave compare British and American comedy, celebrate character actors like Garrett Graham, and consider why underdog heroes remain so compelling across genres and generations. Press play for film recommendations, cultural detours, hidden gems, and a spirited conversation about the movies that remind us the system is not always unbeatable. #CouchCritics #FilmPodcast #MovieTalk #FilmAnalysis #UnderdogStories #DavidVsGoliath #UnderdogMovies #ClassicCinema #WesternMovies #CrimeCinema #70sCinema #InternationalFilm #SevenSamurai #Serpico #GarrettGraham Couch Critics is your weekly deep dive into movies, TV, and all things pop culture with hosts Dave and Josh. Each episode, they bring their honest takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of laughs as they explore everything from cult classics and hidden gems to the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cinephile, Couch Critics is your go-to spot for smart, fun conversations about the stories that shape our screens. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Twitter / X: @RealReelTalkPodInstagram: @RealReelTalkThreads: @RealReelTalkYouTube: @RealReelTalkSubscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 9 ·  Bonus

    Couch Critics Conversation with Costa Dillon

    In this special episode of Couch Critics Conversations, we sit down with Costa Dillon, the creative mind behind the legendary Attack of the Killer Tomatoes franchise. Costa takes us through the wild journey from making low-budget Super 8 films in the '70s to creating one of the earliest parody movies that became a cult phenomenon. We dive into the influences of silent film comedians like Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers, the challenges and joys of practical effects over CGI, and the meta humor that made the Tomatoes films so iconic. Costa also shares behind-the-scenes stories from working with a young George Clooney, balancing filmmaking with a career in the National Park Service, and what inspired him to revive the franchise with the new film Organic Intelligence. Plus, we discuss the dynamics of cult films, the importance of film festivals, and Costa's creative advice for aspiring filmmakers: "Make no small plans." Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the franchise for the first time, this conversation is packed with humor, history, and heart. Check out killertomatoes.com for more fun. #CouchCriticsConversations #CostaDillon #KillerTomatoes #AttackOfTheKillerTomatoes #OrganicIntelligence #CultFilms #ParodyMovies #IndependentFilm #LowBudgetFilmmaking #PracticalEffects #BMovies #FilmHistory #GeorgeClooney #ComedyFilms #SilentMovies #BusterKeaton #FilmFestivals #FilmmakingAdvice #CultClassic #FilmPodcast Couch Critics is your weekly deep dive into movies, TV, and all things pop culture with hosts Dave and Josh. Each episode, they bring their honest takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of laughs as they explore everything from cult classics and hidden gems to the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cinephile, Couch Critics is your go-to spot for smart, fun conversations about the stories that shape our screens. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Twitter / X: @RealReelTalkPodInstagram: @RealReelTalkThreads: @RealReelTalkYouTube: @RealReelTalkSubscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Oct 6

    Ep. 69 - Mistaken Identities and Movie Mayhem

    What happens when characters believe the wrong person, trust the wrong face, or stumble into someone else’s story? In this episode of Couch Critics, Josh and Dave explore mistaken identity as one of cinema’s most versatile storytelling devices—fueling comedy, suspense, drama, crime, and plenty of delightful confusion. The conversation ranges from the classic charm of Charade and The Man with One Red Shoe to the offbeat criminal comedy of Safe Men and the meta-movie mayhem of Last Action Hero. They revisit silent-film ingenuity through Safety Last, dig into noir with The Mask of Demetrios and Armored Car Robbery, and discuss the distinctive visual world of The Secret of Kells. Along the way, they talk Jackie Chan’s Drunken Master, dark comedy, contemporary films like Spontaneous and Mayday, filmmaking techniques, ambiguous endings, and the personal recommendations that keep a watchlist dangerously overstuffed. Press play for classic cinema, hidden gems, genre detours, and a lively discussion of why mistaken identity never goes out of style. #CouchCritics #FilmPodcast #MovieTalk #FilmAnalysis #MistakenIdentity #FilmTropes #ClassicCinema #FilmNoir #SilentFilm #DarkComedy #Animation #SafetyLast #Charade #JackieChan #TheSecretOfKells Couch Critics is your weekly deep dive into movies, TV, and all things pop culture with hosts Dave and Josh. Each episode, they bring their honest takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of laughs as they explore everything from cult classics and hidden gems to the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cinephile, Couch Critics is your go-to spot for smart, fun conversations about the stories that shape our screens. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Twitter / X: @RealReelTalkPodInstagram: @RealReelTalkThreads: @RealReelTalkYouTube: @RealReelTalkSubscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Oct 2 ·  Bonus

    Couch Critics Conversations - Breaking the Silence

    Join us for a powerful conversation with Heather, host of the Hot Mess Espresso Podcast, as she opens up about her journey with borderline personality disorder, mental health advocacy, and the transformative power of podcasting. In this special episode of Couch Critics Conversations, Heather shares how personal experiences shape authentic content creation, the role of film and music in mental health discussions, and practical strategies for managing burnout while building a community around vulnerability and growth. Whether you're a content creator, mental health advocate, or simply looking for inspiration to share your own story, this episode offers honest insights on balancing authenticity with professionalism and using media as a catalyst for change. Discover how one podcaster turned her struggles into a platform for healing, connection, and hope. #MentalHealthAwareness #PodcastingTips #Authenticity #HotMessEspresso #MentalHealthAdvocacy #ContentCreation #PersonalGrowth #FilmAndMentalHealth #PodcastCommunity #VulnerabilityIsStrength #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #MentalHealthMatters #CouchCritics #PodcastersOfInstagram #MentalHealthPodcast Couch Critics is your weekly deep dive into movies, TV, and all things pop culture with hosts Dave and Josh. Each episode, they bring their honest takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of laughs as they explore everything from cult classics and hidden gems to the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cinephile, Couch Critics is your go-to spot for smart, fun conversations about the stories that shape our screens. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Twitter / X: @RealReelTalkPodInstagram: @RealReelTalkThreads: @RealReelTalkYouTube: @RealReelTalkSubscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Sep 29

    Ep. 68 - Hitmen, History, and the Movies We Preserve

    What do assassin movies reveal about violence, morality, and the societies that create them? In this episode of Couch Critics, Josh and Dave take a wide-ranging look at hitman cinema, from the minimalist cool of Le Samouraï to the chaotic momentum of Bullet Train and the grim intensity of The Yellow Sea. The conversation explores how assassin films have evolved across different eras, the storytelling techniques that make them compelling, and the uneasy cultural questions hiding beneath the action. They also discuss recent trailers, independent films, streaming’s impact on movie availability, and the importance of seeing classic cinema in a theater whenever possible. Along the way, Josh and Dave share personal updates, talk about directors including Robert Wise and Akira Kurosawa, revisit favorite films, and celebrate the rare experience of watching silent movies accompanied by a live orchestra. They also consider film preservation, lost movies, and why access to cinematic history matters. Press play for recommendations, film-school detours, and a lively conversation about killers, classics, and the movies worth saving. #CouchCritics #FilmPodcast #MovieTalk #FilmAnalysis #AssassinMovies #HitmanMovies #CrimeCinema #ActionMovies #ClassicCinema #FilmPreservation #LeSamourai #BulletTrain #TheYellowSea #RobertWise #Kurosawa Couch Critics is your weekly deep dive into movies, TV, and all things pop culture with hosts Dave and Josh. Each episode, they bring their honest takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of laughs as they explore everything from cult classics and hidden gems to the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cinephile, Couch Critics is your go-to spot for smart, fun conversations about the stories that shape our screens. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Twitter / X: @RealReelTalkPodInstagram: @RealReelTalkThreads: @RealReelTalkYouTube: @RealReelTalkSubscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Couch Critics – A Real Reel Talk Podcast is your laid-back, unfiltered destination for all things film and pop culture. Hosts Josh and Dave bring honest opinions, unexpected insights, and just the right amount of chaos to your favorite movies. From cult classics to guilty pleasures, blockbuster hits to overlooked gems, or anything with Gerrit Graham. Whether you're a cinephile or just love a good movie night on the couch, each episode dives deep into what makes movies memorable, messy, or downright misunderstood. So grab your popcorn, kick back, and join the Couch Critics for real talk, real laughs, and real love for movies.    Find Us Online:    Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media!  Instagram: @CouchCriticsRRT Threads: @CouchCriticsRRT YouTube: @CouchCriticsRRT TikTok: @CouchCriticsRRT   Subscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode!    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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