60 acast.com Couch Critics with Kirsty and Neil https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/couch-critics en Neil Kitchin-Wilson movie review film review Neil Kitchin-Wilson Film talk with heart — and just enough therapy to make you think. Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join Kirsty and Neil — two theatre pals turned film fanatics — as they plonk themselves on the sofa to chat, laugh, and lovingly (or not so lovingly) critique the movies we all think we remember.

With over a decade of friendship, a background in performing, and Kirsty’s counselling know-how, they don’t just talk plots and popcorn — they dive into the deeper stuff too. Expect hilarious honesty, surprising insights, and the occasional “Did we watch the same film?” moment.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and settle in for your new favourite film night — minus the popcorn mess.

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]]> Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join Kirsty and Neil — two theatre pals turned film fanatics — as they plonk themselves on the sofa to chat, laugh, and lovingly (or not so lovingly) critique the movies we all think we remember.

With over a decade of friendship, a background in performing, and Kirsty’s counselling know-how, they don’t just talk plots and popcorn — they dive into the deeper stuff too. Expect hilarious honesty, surprising insights, and the occasional “Did we watch the same film?” moment.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and settle in for your new favourite film night — minus the popcorn mess.

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]]> false Neil Kitchin-Wilson info+68fcc3d818bcdad2ab9121f4@mg-eu.acast.com 68fcc3d818bcdad2ab9121f4 couch-critics episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1761395629908-6c4e8ee4-0342-41ab-9ffc-7ae44090969c.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/couch-critics Couch Critics with Kirsty and Neil <![CDATA[The Nightmare Before Christmas – Jack, Joy & a Touch of Existential Magic]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT 36:48 68fcc51edeee754a722a3be4 true https://shows.acast.com/couch-critics/episodes/68fcc51edeee754a722a3be4 68fcc51edeee754a722a3be4 68fcc3d818bcdad2ab9121f4 Neil and Kirsty unwrap Tim Burton’s spooky-sweet classic, mixing laughs, light-bulb moments and a touch of festive magic as Halloween meets Christmas. full 1 3 This episode, Kirsty and Neil dive headfirst into Tim Burton’s stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. Expect debates about Jack Skellington’s midlife crisis, admiration for Sally’s patience, and a full-on festive identity crisis.

Join the Couch Critics as they unwrap the weird and wonderful world of Halloween Town — and get a sneak peek at what’s to come in their Christmas Advent Calendar series!

🎧 Grab a blanket, pour yourself a pumpkin-spiced something, and settle in for some spooky-sweet nostalgia.


Update: Sister act didn't come out in 1993, it was November 1992

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]]> This episode, Kirsty and Neil dive headfirst into Tim Burton’s stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. Expect debates about Jack Skellington’s midlife crisis, admiration for Sally’s patience, and a full-on festive identity crisis.

Join the Couch Critics as they unwrap the weird and wonderful world of Halloween Town — and get a sneak peek at what’s to come in their Christmas Advent Calendar series!

🎧 Grab a blanket, pour yourself a pumpkin-spiced something, and settle in for some spooky-sweet nostalgia.


Update: Sister act didn't come out in 1993, it was November 1992

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]]> <![CDATA[Beetlejuice – Ghosts, Grown-Ups & a Dash of Dark Humour]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT 28:16 68ffd42ee0f934b5d144e95d true https://shows.acast.com/couch-critics/episodes/68ffd42ee0f934b5d144e95d 68ffd42ee0f934b5d144e95d 68fcc3d818bcdad2ab9121f4 Kirsty and Neil revisit Beetlejuice and discover how different it feels through adult eyes. From spooky laughs to surprising depth — plus a look at how the wild cartoon compares to the cult classic. full 1 2 It’s showtime! 👻 This week on Couch Critics, Kirsty and Neil open the creaky door to Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice — and realise it’s a very different film when you watch it as an adult. From dark humour to deep themes of belonging (and the afterlife!), they uncover the hidden heart beneath all that chaos and quirk.

Expect plenty of laughs, a few counselling-style insights, and a nostalgic nod to the animated Beetlejuice series — because who knew the cartoon and the film were so different?

Hit follow, share with a film-loving friend, and get ready for more Halloween nostalgia before the big festive countdown begins! 🎃🎬

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]]> It’s showtime! 👻 This week on Couch Critics, Kirsty and Neil open the creaky door to Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice — and realise it’s a very different film when you watch it as an adult. From dark humour to deep themes of belonging (and the afterlife!), they uncover the hidden heart beneath all that chaos and quirk.

Expect plenty of laughs, a few counselling-style insights, and a nostalgic nod to the animated Beetlejuice series — because who knew the cartoon and the film were so different?

Hit follow, share with a film-loving friend, and get ready for more Halloween nostalgia before the big festive countdown begins! 🎃🎬

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]]> <![CDATA[Hocus Pocus – Witches, Wisdom & a Cat Called Binx]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT 31:49 68ffa353e0f934b5d12260fc false https://shows.acast.com/couch-critics/episodes/68ffa353e0f934b5d12260fc 68ffa353e0f934b5d12260fc 68fcc3d818bcdad2ab9121f4 Kirsty’s all-time favourite Halloween classic gets the Couch Critics treatment! From laughs and light-bulb moments to family feels and feline magic, Neil and Kirsty unpack the heart behind the hocus pocus. full 1 1 It’s spooky season on Couch Critics and we’re diving broom-first into one of Kirsty’s all-time favourites – Hocus Pocus! 🧙‍♀️✨ From Sanderson sisters to sentimental moments, this film has it all. Kirsty shares why this magical movie means so much to her (and her cat Binx 🐈‍⬛), while Neil discovers that beneath the spells and sass, everyone’s really just trying to protect their families.

Join us for plenty of laughs, unexpected emotional insights, and a few classic counselling-style light-bulb moments as we unpack friendship, fear, and a bit of Hocus Pocus magic.

Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review — and keep your eyes peeled for our Christmas Advent Calendar series coming soon, with one festive film a day! 🎄🎬

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]]> It’s spooky season on Couch Critics and we’re diving broom-first into one of Kirsty’s all-time favourites – Hocus Pocus! 🧙‍♀️✨ From Sanderson sisters to sentimental moments, this film has it all. Kirsty shares why this magical movie means so much to her (and her cat Binx 🐈‍⬛), while Neil discovers that beneath the spells and sass, everyone’s really just trying to protect their families.

Join us for plenty of laughs, unexpected emotional insights, and a few classic counselling-style light-bulb moments as we unpack friendship, fear, and a bit of Hocus Pocus magic.

Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review — and keep your eyes peeled for our Christmas Advent Calendar series coming soon, with one festive film a day! 🎄🎬

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