The Couch Potatoes

Hi there! Jeff saw the new Christopher Nolan movie 'Tenet', and isn't sure if he liked it or not. In fact, he's not even sure if he knows what the movie was about! The DC Fandome event happened last weekend, and a lot of great stuff came out of it... including the first trailer for 'The Batman'. And this week, ahead of its release this weekend on Netflix, I started watching the show that continues...

Hi there. This week, Jeff went to see a new movie! 'Unhinged' starring Russell Crowe, and he says Crowe's performance was great, but....This week, I watched a 'Transformers: War for Cybertron' on Netflix, and started watching 'World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji' on Prime Video, AND, I saw Back to the Future on the big screen for the first time - with someone who's never seen it! I'll tell y...

Hi there! This week 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' wrapped up after seven seasons. I watched the series finale, and I dug it. We'll look back on the series, and what's next for Marvel and TV. Jeff checked out a fun new show on Netflix called 'Teenage Bounty Hunters', he also watched the Bruce Willis 'Death Wish' movie and wants to know... what happened to Bruce Willis' career? ALSO - reminder t...

Hi there! Big news this week from Disney, which has moved Mulan from a theatrical release to Disney+. A few big movies meanwhile will open in Canada before the U.S.. I finished watching season 3 of Westworld and it is AMAZING. Jeff started watching Halt and Catch Fire and digs it, and JEFF WENT BACK TO THE BUTLERVERSE. He keeps finding stuff to watch! - Brett

Hi there! This week we'll break down the Emmy nominations, Jeff will tell us about going to the movies for the first time in months, I'll FINISH my review of Snowpiercer the movie (because I fell asleep 30 mins into it last week), and I'm finally tackling season 3 of Westworld. - Brett

Hi there. This week, the next Christopher Nolan movie 'Tenet' has been delayed indefinitely. We'll discuss the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the movies. No new movies means watching lots of TV, and this week I finished season 1 of 'Snowpiercer' on Netflix, and I'll tell you why I think it's cool. I also tried to watch the movie again, but I had... issues. And we'll go through the Rotten Tomatoes l...

Hi there! This week we'll discuss the big news that CBS & Global TV will not be airing Survivor this Fall due to the pandemic. We'll tell you what's new on streaming, and preview a couple of big titles coming to Netflix - one starring Jamie Foxx & Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the other starring THE DEVIL. Jeff watched one of the worst movies he's ever seen, and my 'virtual world tour' took me back to Ger...

Hi there! This week we've got a review of Netflix's 'The Old Guard', which is out this weekend and stars Charlize Theron. Jeff watched 'Hamilton' on Disney Plus, and LOVES IT. Some news about the next Halloween movie, and one of the greatest composers of all time has died. - Brett

Hi there! This week on The Couch Potatoes, big news for fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Ozark. Also, Disney Plus drops its 'Hamilton' film this weekend. Jeff watched 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga', and says it got surprisingly emotional. He also watched a game show on Netflix called FLOOR IS LAVA, and I took a peek at the new volume of Unsolved Mysteries. - Brett

Hi there! This week we'll go through some of the highlights from Global's 2020-2021 lineup of shows, which was just released this week. Jeff's got what's new on Netflix, and he also dove into a vampire COMEDY on FX. And I finally got around to starting season 2 of the wonderfully insane time travel show on Netflix, 'Dark'. OH... Michael Keaton back... as Batman??? - Brett

Hi there! This week we'll discuss which big event movies would we like to see again on the big screen, specifically movies that would play well once we start to get back to normal and get to experience movies together once more. Also, I'll review season 2 of Dating Around on Netflix, Jeff watched an interesting little movie out of Iceland, and I went to THE SUCK ZONE! - Brett

Hi there! Jeff reviews the new Spike Lee movie on Netflix "Da 5 Bloods" and LOVES IT. Also on Netflix this weekend - season 2 of the excellent dating show "Dating Around". We also look at some big changes in pop culture courtesy of what's happening in real life with things like #BlackLivesMatter. Also, I'll tell you what I think so far about the new TNT/Netflix show "Snowpiercer". - Brett

Hi there! This week on YouTube, Screen Junkies unveiled an Honest Trailer for the 1996 classic 'Twister', so we'll have a look at some of our favourite disaster movies of all time. We'll also run down some of the cool stuff coming to streaming this week, and Jeff ventured back into the BUTLERVERSE this week. Not sure why he continues to go out of his way to watch all of the Gerard Butler movies, b...

Hi there! This week we took a look at a couple episodes of the new Steve Carell show 'Space Force' which debuts on Netflix this weekend. Jeff watched 'The Lovebirds' on Netflix, and I revisited one of my childhood favourites, 'The Monster Squad'.

Hi there! This week we'll discuss the long-hoped-for 'Snyder Cut' of 2017's Justice League, which will debut on HBO Max in 2021. We'll also chat about the possibility of the Oscars being shuffled away, and we'll mark the anniversary of one of Jeff's favourite films! - Brett

Hi there! This week we'll go through the finale for Survivor: Winners at War (SPOILERS ABOUND), I'll review MOST of seasons 1 & 2 of the Netflix show 'Dead to Me', Jeff reviews a silly Netflix movie starring David Spade called 'The Wrong Missy', & another movie that was set for the big screen is being released digitally. - Brett

Hi there! This week Jeff will tell you what he thought about the upcoming Netflix interactive Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt special, I'll review the Chris Hemsworth movie Extraction (also on Netflix), and we'll preview the season finale for Survivor: Winners at War on Global! - Brett

Hi there! Jerry Seinfeld is back next week with a new comedy special on Netflix. 'Money Heist' continues to be outstanding. Jeff bought the 'Cheers' box set, which got us looking back on some our favourite comedies, and some changes are coming to the Oscars thanks to COVID-19. - Brett

Hi there! This week we'll offer our thoughts on the season 5 finale of 'Better Call Saul', I'll review the first half of the new trashy dating show on Netflix 'Too Hot to Handle', Jeff's got a review of the new Netflix improve show 'Middleditch & Schwartz', good news for fans of 'The Mandalorian', Jeff watched a Julia Roberts classic, and Jeff got WHAT in the mail?? - Brett

Hi there! This week we'll preview the upcoming ESPN / Netflix documentary series "The Last Dance", which focuses on NBA legend Michael Jordan. Jeff's excited because the lost season of "Community" is finally available in Canada. We'll discuss why "Better Call Saul" is SO GOOD this year, as it heads into its season finale. This week's episode of "Survivor" was extremely touching, and I started watc...

Hi there! This week we'll say goodbye to Modern Family & Schitt's Creek, even though we've both more or less stopped watching Modern Family, and NEVER watched Schitt's Creek. We'll discuss the inspiring and emotional reason Avengers Endgame was trending this week. We'll talk about Trolls World Tour opening on digital, instead of on the big screen as it was intended. Jeff's also got a pair of movie...

Hi there. This week we've got some recommendations on shows to watch if you're looking for ideas while you're cooped up at home. Also, Jeff managed to get his hands on a NEW movie for review! - Brett

Hi there! Ozark returns for its third season this week on Netflix so we'll tee that up. Jeff checked out some of that Tiger King documentary on Netflix that everyone is talking about. Over on HBO, Curb Your Enthusiasm delivers an incredible season 10 finale, and Jeff watched a couple of movies I never thought I'd hear him review! - Brett

Hi there! With Cineplex & Landmark Cinemas closing their theatres due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we cobbled together a list of our favourite 'comfort blanket' movies, the ones we turn to when we need a pick-me-up. PLUS, Survivor delivers not one but two stunning eliminations! - Brett

Hi there. A couple more major movies are joining the next James Bond flick in getting pushed back thanks to coronavirus; Jeff's got a review of the new Ben Affleck movie The Way Back; Jeff also has a review of the new FX show Devs; I've got a bone to pick with Netflix for their recaps (or lack thereof); and another stellar episode of Survivor: Winners at War! - Brett