Does Robert Eggers' third feature-length film, The Northman, deserve the glory of the halls of Valhalla or should it be buried by the the Gates of Hel? We talk vikings, Willem Dafoe, literature, vikings, and video games... Skål!

009 - The Lighthouse

Apr 5th, 2020 48m 14s

Hark! Faithful lis’ners, and lend yer ears to this ‘ere tale of madness amidst the sea. Prepared be yer for a nightmarish fiction of one-eyed seagulls, allurin’ sirens, and pestilent farts. An’ take heed lest ye be caught unawares, fer in the

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Coronavirus lockdown: Second update in Peru

Apr 4th, 2020 12m 22s

In this Filmcouch Extra episode, we update you all on how the coronavirus lockdown is affecting us here in Peru. This section was taken from Episode 9: The Lighthouse. This episode was recorded on March 30th.

008 - Whiplash

Mar 29th, 2020 44m 13s

Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash is a visceral experience unlike any other; a heart-pounding, drum-beating, and nerve-racking picture that left Cristopher Nolan “jealous” of its precision. With Covid-19 rushing at a breakneck pace throughout the U.S.

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Coronavirus lockdown: How is it affecting us in Peru?

Mar 28th, 2020 15m 14s

In this Filmcouch Extra episode, we talk about how the coronavirus lockdown is affecting us here in Peru, as well as our thoughts and findings on how the world is reacting as the pandemic progresses. This section was taken from Episode 8: Whipl

007 - Midsommar

Mar 22nd, 2020 44m 45s

It's the summer solstice. For so long, we've been so afraid of the dark, but thanks to Ari Aster, writer and director of the 2019 mystery horror, Midsommar, we learn to embrace fear in the light.

006 - Hereditary

Mar 15th, 2020 53m 5s

(Cue Regis Philbin voice) No lifelines left. Last question for one million dollars. What is liftoach pandemonium? Is it (A) a bacteria commonly found in the moldy crevice of a public toilet, (B) a Hebrew slang phrase for a “severe case of chlam

005 - Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Mar 8th, 2020 42m 10s

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is not your typical Marvel flick; nor your typical Spider-Man flick. With a fresh and original soundtrack, and an even fresher and... originaler... plot, this one's definitely one to watch, if not for the anima

004 - Jojo Rabbit

Mar 1st, 2020 47m 13s

Irreverent humor. Check.Adorable children dancing awkwardly off-beat to a classic Bowie tune. Check.Terrible faux-german accents. Check.Taika Waititi’s fifth directorial effort comes jam-packed with familiar comedic tropes, but how does its

003 - Parasite

Feb 23rd, 2020 51m 19s

Parasite. It is the crowning achievement of Korean Cinema or just something that left you toilet-ridden after eating that 50 cent street chalupa? Will Trump take back his comments after finding out an African-American woman won an Academy Award

002 - Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Feb 15th, 2020 59m 45s

Anybody Order Fried Sauerkraut? No?Well, how about a bit of ear banter on the topic of Quentin Tarantino's risqué, Oscar-winning "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood"? Starring typecast cowboy Rick Dalton and his trusty sidekick both on and off s

001 - Joker

Jan 29th, 2020 1h 4m

Will Joker’s legacy make more cents than its life? Join us this week, on Filmcouch, as we discuss director Todd Phillips’ cultural and box office phenomenon. Listeners beware: spoilers ahead. Also, some cursing (censored).Hopefully all future

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Filmcouch - Introduction

Jan 24th, 2020 34m 16s

Film. We like it. So, we made a podcast.Long-time buddies Joe & Nicola brainstorm about their expectations of the future of this project.This is not your average film review podcast. This is something different.Welcome to Filmcouch.