"Send us a Text!" A masked hunter with a code, an android with secrets, and a franchise that finally bets on heart over havoc—Predator Badlands surprised us in all the right ways. We dig into why centering the Predator as the protagonist reframes familiar lore, how physical performance and micro-expressions carry emotion without a word of English, and where the film threads in smart world-building that points toward Weyland and the broader Alien universe without relying on cheap cameos. We u...
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"Send us a Text!" A masked hunter with a code, an android with secrets, and a franchise that finally bets on heart over havoc—Predator Badlands surprised us in all the right ways. We dig into why centering the Predator as the protagonist reframes familiar lore, how physical performance and micro-expressions carry emotion without a word of English, and where the film threads in smart world-building that points toward Weyland and the broader Alien universe without relying on cheap cameos. We u...
"Send us a Text!" Missing movies, busy schedules, and the commitment to never miss an episode - this quick update from Couch Critics host Nathan gives listeners a peek behind the podcast curtain. The hunt for "Call Me Claus" starring Whoopi Goldberg turned into an unexpected adventure when the holiday film proved impossible to find on any streaming service. After exhausting all options including social media outreach, Nathan discovered the movie will finally be available on Tubi starti...
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"Send us a Text!" A masked hunter with a code, an android with secrets, and a franchise that finally bets on heart over havoc—Predator Badlands surprised us in all the right ways. We dig into why centering the Predator as the protagonist reframes familiar lore, how physical performance and micro-expressions carry emotion without a word of English, and where the film threads in smart world-building that points toward Weyland and the broader Alien universe without relying on cheap cameos. We u...
