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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...

Strange Darling Has Come from Nowhere to Steal My Black Horror Heart

Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
by Iain McParland | September 28, 2024 | ,

Black Ops 6 Beta Impressions: Yep. It’s More Call of Duty

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is just around the corner, and Iain has been playing the Beta. Yeah, it’s more Call of Duty, but is that a bad thing? Let us tell you from the perspective of an absolute bot.
by Iain McParland | September 18, 2024 | , , , ,

The Frog Should Be Jumping Up Your Watchlist

The Frog is available now on Netflix. This Korean thriller starring Go Min-si is captivating from the first minute to the last. Let us tell you why this series should jump to the top of your watchlist.
by Iain McParland | September 14, 2024 | ,

Cuckoo By Name, Cuckoo By Nature: A Weird Time in the Bavarian Alps

Cuckoo is a weird-ass horror film starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. Although it has its flaws, this bonkers premise set in an isolated mountain resort in the Bavarian Alps is absolutely worth your time.
by Iain McParland | September 13, 2024 | ,

Alien: Romulus is the Best Entry in the Franchise Since Aliens

Alien: Romulus is the best film in the Alien franchise since its second outing. Fede Alvarez’s first foray into the world of Xenomorphs takes the series back to its roots to find the scary again… and he succeeds!
by Iain McParland | September 9, 2024 | ,

Concord is Dead. I’m Disappointed but not Surprised

Concord is dead, and Iain is sad about it. What went wrong, and can it ever return? Let’s discuss the deciding factors in its inevitable demise.
by Iain McParland | September 4, 2024 | , ,

Will Ospreay’s Amazing Assassin’s Creed Entrance and Four Other Awesome Pop Culture Inspired Entrances

Will Ospreay wowed Wembley Arena with his spectacular Assassin’s Creed-inspired entrance at AEW All In. Join us as we look at this and four other pop culture-infused entrances in recent times.

Dakota Bob is a Bobby Singer Variant, And Here’s Why

Jim Beaver plays the same character from two different universes in The Boys and Supernatural, and, quite honestly, we don’t talk enough about it. Join us as we explore the similarities between the two Bobby Singers!
by Iain McParland | August 28, 2024 |

Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is Much More than a Hollow Knight Clone

Another awesome Metroidvania has been released in the year 2024: Bo: Parth of the Teal Lotus. This hand-drawn 2D action platformer from Squid Shock inspired by Japanese folklore and legends is absolutely worth your time, and here’s why.
by Iain McParland | August 20, 2024 | , , , , ,

Trap’s Strong Performances Ensures It Isn’t a Cagey Affair

M. Night Shyamalan’s new film Trap features a cornered serial killer trying to escape a carefully planned operation to catch him in the middle of a Lady Raven concert. Despite it being less of a horror than expected, there’s still a lot to love about this movie!
by Iain McParland | August 16, 2024 | ,

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