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Couch Critic // ‘The Substance’: A DisasterClass of Subtlety

Couch Critic // ‘The Substance’: A DisasterClass of Subtlety

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
In this edition of Couch Critic, Emily criticizes Coralie Fargaet’s ‘The Substance’ for its beyond the pale aversion to subtlety.
Couch Critic // ‘A Real Pain’ is ‘Fleabag’ for Men

Couch Critic // ‘A Real Pain’ is ‘Fleabag’ for Men

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025
In this edition of Couch Critic, Emily compares 2024’s “A Real Pain” to what she deems to be its 2016 predecessor, “Fleabag.”
Couch Critic // Is 'Wicked' worthy of Best Picture?

Couch Critic // Is ‘Wicked’ worthy of Best Picture?

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025
In this week's Couch Critic, Emily Harris dives into whether “Wicked” has the cinematic magic to earn a coveted Academy Award nomination.
Couch Critic // The War on Biopics

Couch Critic // The War on Biopics

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • January 25, 2025
In this week's Couch Critic, Emily Harris discusses her growing fatigue with the oversaturation of biopic movies.
Couch Critic // Space movies: An unexpected comfort

Couch Critic // Space movies: An unexpected comfort

By Emily Haris, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
In this week's Couch Critic, Emily Harris explores her newly discovered niche for space movies in the colder months.
Couch Critic // Siobhan Roy: They Could Never Make Me Hate You

Couch Critic // Siobhan Roy: They Could Never Make Me Hate You

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • January 12, 2025
In this week's Couch Critic, Emily Harris defends the “Succession” character you love to hate — Siobhan Roy.
Couch Critic // In defense of Mark from ‘Love Actually’

Couch Critic // In defense of Mark from ‘Love Actually’

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024
In this week's Couch Critic, Emily Harris dives into “Love Actually,” the Christmas classic that continues to spark debates. As a first-time viewer, she explores whether the film still holds up in 2024 or if its iconic storyline is as “creepy” as many say.
Couch Critic // ‘Idiocracy’: Timely satire or prophetic writing

Couch Critic // ‘Idiocracy’: Timely satire or prophetic writing

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Couch Critic is a weekly critical analysis blog on currently trending media.
Couch Critic // Jubilee: Engagement or Outrage?

Couch Critic // Jubilee: Engagement or Outrage?

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
In this edition of Couch Critic, Emily Harris looks at the inescapably rising trend of Jubilee election videos and criticizes their purpose within election discourse.
Couch Critic // A Taste of Terror: “The Menu” and the Evolution of Horror Antagonists

Couch Critic // A Taste of Terror: “The Menu” and the Evolution of Horror Antagonists

By Emily Harris, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
In this edition of Couch Critic, Emily Harris looks at the evolution of the horror genre, focusing on the shift from traditional monster villains to more complex human antagonists using 2022's “The Menu” as a primary example.
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