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Iain McParland
A northerner from England, Iain is passionate about all things film, TV, and video games (he has an obsession with popping them trophies in PlayStation games). When not consuming pop culture, Iain can be found drawing on MS Paint, learning Mandarin, watching football (soccer), or at pub quizzes. Mostly the pub thing, although he actually has not drunk a drop of alcohol since a messy Christmas Eve over a decade ago...

5 Reasons You Should be Nervous that Buffy is Back!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making its comeback! Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, has confirmed as much on Instagram. Let us tell you why you should be nervous about this!
by Iain McParland | March 7, 2025 |

Heart Eyes is More Romantic Comedy Than Horror But It Works!

Heart Eyes is the perfect companion to Valentine’s Day season. This romantic comedy with a slasher twist is everything Iain needed and more. Let him tell you why.
by Iain McParland | March 1, 2025 | ,

5 Reasons You Should be Excited That Buffy is Back!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making its comeback! Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, has confirmed as much on Instagram. Let us tell you why you should be excited about this!
by Iain McParland | February 26, 2025 | ,

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a Great Squeakquel But It’s Not Perfect

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, the long-awaited follow-up to Odd Bug Studio’s first outing has arrived on all platforms and PC! However, is it an improvement, a step back, or kinda both? Check out our review and find out.
by Iain McParland | February 25, 2025 | , , , , ,

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the First Great Game of the Year

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the first great game of the year and a fitting sequel to ENDER LILIES. This Metroidvania got its hooks into Iain and never let go. Let him tell you why.
by Iain McParland | February 12, 2025 | , , , , ,

Now Grimm is Coming Back, Can We Talk About the Series’ Problematic Story?

Grimm is returning to our screens by way of a movie on Peacock sometime soon! Hooray! Except, does nobody remember the issues with the original series? Iain does, and he’s still weirded out by it. Let him tell you more.
by Iain McParland | February 11, 2025 | ,

Wolf Man is a Tense Ride, But It’s Not a Werewolf Movie

Wolf Man is here, but make no mistake, it’s not a werewolf movie. This new film from Blumhouse is tense and has some good moments, but does it succeed in becoming a modern horror classic? Let us tell you more.
by Iain McParland | February 5, 2025 | ,

Why Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Isn’t ALL Bad

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is winding down. The final season is upon us, and Rocksteady is moving on to other projects. It’s not a good game, but let us tell you why it’s not ALL bad. There’s definitely some fun to be had!
by Iain McParland | January 30, 2025 | , , , ,

The Milestone Platinum: A Trophy Hunter’s Anxiety-Ridden Journey

Do you care about Platinum Trophies? Do you plan meaningful ones for milestones? Or do you have more of a life than Iain? He cares, and it’s been an anxiety-ridden journey to number 200. Let him tell you more.
by Iain McParland | January 23, 2025 | ,

Predictable Blackwater Lane Left Me Bored

Blackwater Lane, starring Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace, is a new spooky murder-mystery thriller about a woman who may have witnessed a murder while perhaps experiencing a mental break. Read Iain’s review and let him tell you why he didn’t like it.
by Iain McParland | January 16, 2025 | ,

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