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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...

Goodbye to The Blacklist: An Insulting Farewell to Raymond Reddington

The Blacklist has ended, but did the writers give Raymond Reddington, one of the best characters of the last decade, the sendoff he deserved? No, they did not. Let us tell you why.
by Iain McParland | February 13, 2024 |

Baghead: Horror Tropes Galore and Being Scary When It’s Not Trying

Would you like to talk to loved ones you’ve lost? How about if the cost was having to talk to a creepy woman in a basement wearing a burlap sack over her head? Thought not. Join us as we review the new horror movie Baghead
by Iain McParland | February 2, 2024 | ,

A Guide to Awards Season: Stop Being so Salty!

Awards aren’t for everyone, and there’s no better time to remind people of that than awards season. Just remember, if your favorite doesn’t win, it’s not the end of the world. Here are some tips to avoid your internal salt implosion in the coming weeks!

Mickey Mouse, and a List of Other Big IP Public Domain’s Coming by 2034

A version of Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, has entered the public domain. What the heck does that mean, and why did it happen?! We do our best to explain the intricacies of copyright law (in a fun way, we promise) and look 10 years into the future to see what properties are next!

Revisiting Nathan Barley: Charlie Brooker’s Short-lived but Depressingly Prophetic Show

Almost 20 years after Charlie Brooker’s short-lived comedy series first aired, we look back at the depressingly prophetic Nathan Barley. Did the idiots win?
by Iain McParland | January 5, 2024 |

Rick and Morty Season 7 Episodes 9 & 10: Facing Our Fears

Rick and Morty’s post-Roiland Season 7 ends! The season ends with a bang, with real character development for both Rick and Morty in tales of death, resurrection and terror. Nobody will be the same again as we get ready for Season 8!
by Iain McParland | January 1, 2024 | ,

PlayStation Access’ Christmas Maze Series Should Be Your New Holiday Tradition

Please someone stop Robert S. Pearson! Actually, don’t. Because then you won’t be able to watch The Christmas Maze from the PlayStation Access crew! It’s become essential holiday viewing, and here’s why.
by Iain McParland | December 24, 2023 |

Godspeed: Olan Rogers’ New Project Sings a Song of Hope

Olan Rogers’ new project, Godspeed has been released, and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions. The Final Space creator has crafted a beautiful new animated pilot you should definitely check out!
by Iain McParland | December 22, 2023 | ,

R BnB: A One-Year Anniversary Takes a Horrifying Turn – Is This the Worst Vacation Ever?

R BnB, the new film by Robert Mann shows you why you should always do your research when looking for a new vacation spot! One star on Yelp.
by Iain McParland | December 18, 2023 | ,

Rick and Morty Season 7 Episodes 7 & 8: Lost for Words (and Numbers)

Rick and Morty’s post-Roiland Season 7 continues! In two standalone episodes, we catch up with Summer and Morty in a Total Recall / Taken mashup, and we ask the question: what happened to Water-T after getting schwifty?
by Iain McParland | December 14, 2023 | , ,
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Was The Witches’ Road Real in Agatha All Along?

Agatha All Along has ended and what a season of television that was. So let’s talk a little about that finale, and in particular, what the heck was going on in Westview. Was the Witches’ Road real? Or was it just a trick? Let’s discuss the options.
by Iain McParlandNovember 11, 2024
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