Beetlejuice – Ghosts, Grown-Ups & a Dash of Dark Humour

The Nightmare Before Christmas – Jack, Joy & a Touch of Existential Magic

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 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Beetlejuice – Ghosts, Grown-Ups & a Dash of Dark Humour

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! 🎃🎬 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hocus Pocus – Witches, Wisdom & a Cat Called Binx

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! 🎄🎬 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.