After a quarter of a century, Gladiator finally has a sequel in the form of Gladiator II. But is it any good? Does it tarnish the legacy of the original? Join Tom as he answers these questions and more in his review.
Heretic, the new psychological horror from A24 starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East is a movie that will make you question your own beliefs. Let us tell you why this film should be on your must-watch list of 2024.
PJ Haarsma interviews Jeremy Holt, author and creator of graphic novels and comic books who has reimagined and modernized The Great Gatsby in their upcoming graphic novel, GATSBY
Sifu is an in-your-face kung fu action game pulled straight out of a Hong Kong martial arts slugfest. And guess what, we liked it. Here is an honest unfiltered take by Dan Morris.
Our Journey As Female Gamers series comes to a close in Part V where Candace sits down with Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake to discuss their own experiences with developing their passion for gaming and what they have loved about the diversity in recent gaming history. Join us for the final candid discussion of the light and dark side of gaming.
After Microsoft acquired Activision, Sony made their chess move in the game of acquisitions and bought Bungie. Let’s dive in and see where the money is going, the concerns of the gaming community, and the nuts and bolts for what this could mean moving forward.
Maria helps Goldfish find his way back to his friends in the wacky adventure game I Am Fish. Read what she thought about the game in her first impressions.
Kicking down doors, arresting suspects, gadgets, firearms, and tactics. If any of those things I mentioned tickles your fancy then you will not be disappointed in playing Ready or Not!
When someone mentions the word “thief,” who do you think of first? There are many characters from all over the world spanning the course of history that fit the idea. You know, the charming, fearless criminal full of wit and charm? That’s the one! If you’re a fiction aficionado, you may think of characters that […]
Wow! Xbox is slated to purchase one of the largest gaming publishers in the world, Activision Blizzard. Maybe, just maybe, Xbox is the Super Hero Activision Blizzard needs right now.
This week Drew Lewis takes on predictions on the growing PS5 vs Xbox Series X war, whether or not the Uncharted film will do well at the box office and if the most highly anticipated game of the year will actually launch in 2022.
Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate… leads to suffering. Welp, that pretty much sums up the Star Wars fandom right now. What can we do as fans to protect ourselves from the hate we see and hear? How do we help others show respect for another person's opinion? There’s a lot to unpack here.
BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- is finally here, but is it worth a watch if you’ve already seen the show? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this story of a genius and his rich friend.
After following the Abbott Family in Quiet Place Part 1 and 2 it is time to go back to day one when it all started. The big question is - as always - did they capture the essence of what made the originals so successful? Let’s dive in.
After all the pleading, begging, and human sacrifices, Spaceballs 2 has been announced… but is it time for celebration or despair? Rohan and Brandy take us through their reactions to this long-awaited sequel announcement.
After years of waiting, the next match of the Spring National Tournament is here with Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews this latest theatrical instalment.
Episode 3 of The Acolyte has dropped, and it’s a controversial episode, to say the least. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 3, “Destiny”.
The series continues! I already recommended the three Korean Thrillers you must watch and now it is time to talk about: Horrors. That's right! We will be stepping into the scary territory. So strap in and let's dive in!
The Watchers, the new horror film from Ishana Shyamalan has Dakota Fanning attempt to escape an unescapable forest whilst monsters watch her from just out of reach. Unfortunately, the setup is far better than the execution. Let us tell you why.
We’re almost halfway through 2024, but there are still loads of great movies still to be released this year! Take a look at our most anticipated horror movies that are due to be released in the second half of the year!
The latest film in the Mad Max series, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is here. How does this film hold up compared to the rest of the series? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Furiosa.
Matt Reeves’ The Batman took a huge risk, delving into the noir genre of film. However, the slam dunk this film should have been for the World’s Greatest Detective rebounded off the rim. We tell you why this film missed the mark.
Shana explores the town of Glipwood and shares her first impressions of season one of Angel Studios' The Wingfeather Saga, and why it’s worth watching.
It’s time to debunk the myth. The Game of Thrones 8th and final season was good. The story was interesting, it was action-packed, and character arcs were well thought out, making logical sense. Let us tell you why the conclusion to George R. R. Martin’s hit series gets too much hate.
Korean movies never fail to surprise their audiences. Joining a line of amazing horrors is Exhuma - The Unearthed Grave, a movie that surpassed all expectations. But what is it about exactly? Is it worth your time? Let’s talk about it.
Are you ready for the first Gardenvania in existence? Ultros is here, and it’s a psychedelic horticultural adventure. Join us for our review of this unique experience created from the mind of El Huervo!
Jujutsu Kaisen’s first console game is being called one of the worst games of all time, but is it actually that bad? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash.
A Void Hope has made its way to the Nintendo Switch! Is this indie pixel art game worth your time? The game clearly has heart but there might be too much void to fill. Read our review.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is the latest game to get the Remake treatment with Avantgarden’s Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake. Is it a must-buy for all, newcomers, or nobody? And does this indie darling still hold up?
With so many great video games we were treated to last year, we take a look back at The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum, one of the most criticized games of last year, and see if it deserved the hate or if it actually deserves a fair chance.
Netflix’s Avatar adaptation finally arrived and although it looked like they were dead set on destroying it before the premiere they failed. Forget all the news that came out about the changes you will understand why they were necessary in the end.
Demon Slayer has returned to theatres with a first look at the next season, but has it improved over last time? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this latest outing from the blockbuster series.
Why is nobody talking about Chants of Sennaar? Are they speaking a different language? We dive into the indie puzzle title released in September, which requires learning languages to progress through the game. C’est magnifique!
Sony is at it again with another Spider-Man film with no Spider-Man; is this one any better? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest superhero film from Sony, Madame Web.
The most memorable D&D moments are often unplanned, even for the DM! The Dungeon Mika shares 3 stories where surprising player choices led to humorous results.
Two Point Studios has leveled up the sim genre with two games that appeal to both management sim and creative sim players. Kim shares why you should check them out!
Trek to Yomi lets you be a badass samurai while tackling tricky challenges to get your PlayStation Platinum Trophy. Iain shares what you need to know for going platinum!
Gears of War is just about the most fun you can have with a friend on a couch… Moving swiftly along from how awkward that sounded, let’s talk about Couch Co-op and how awesome, and criminally underused, it is in modern video games as we look back on one of Xbox’s best flagship series.
Bust out those purple suits and get ready to hit the streets because #SaintsRow is back baby! Jake Brown shares his thoughts and opinions on Volitions (@DSVolition) reboot of the popular franchise.
Hang Time owner and CEO Shaun Bolen pops by the podcast to chat about games, streaming, content creation, and loving dogs. Shaun was a part of Screw Attack and Game Attack and has now launched a new channel and platform called HangTime.
Brad Pitt is on a bullet train with a bunch of assassins and a briefcase that everyone wants. The film is based on the novel Maria Beetle by Kōtarō Isaka which none of us have read but hey, let's break down what is going on in this delirious action-thriller from the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch.
Newt is back but this time he's saving Dumbledore from taking over his movie franchise in the next installment of the Fantastic Beast Series - The Secrets of Dumbledore. The Wizarding World has gotten bigger and yet smaller as we see some familiar faces, places, and spells. Can J.K. Rowling land this trilogy that started out without the controversy of Johnny Depp and helmed by Eddie Redmayne.
Baz Luhrmann is bringing his flair to the man who invented flair ELVIS. The signer dancer icon is finally getting the biopic he deserves. Following great films like Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, The Doors, Walk the Line - will this live up to the man and the legend? Casting Austin Butler as Elvis, Oscar winner Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, and Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla look like smart moves in the right direction. Let's break it all down and maybe sing a tune.
The Uncharted Movie is finally here! Lily K and Erika Aundawyn join us for a part spoiler-free and a lot spoiler full discussion of the Uncharted Movie.
Today’s sponsor is Riverside, the leading podcast and video recording platform. Check them out and all the other features they have at https://riverside.fm/ and use the code TRAILER for $10 off. Doctor Strange is back and in the Multiverse of Madness!! That’s one hell of a title for a movie and by the looks of […]
Emmanuel and Liz join us to discuss the news of Xbox acquiring Activision Blizzard, as well as the massive new games coming out this month. The big one on all of our minds, well maybe not Pagans, is Elden Ring.
This week we are watching a trailer for a whole slew of movies coming to Netflix in 2022. The Movie Preview Trailer showcases some of their biggest releases coming with a promise to launch a new movie every week. A rather impressive feat to bolster but does it matter in the streaming wars? Is this the content people are looking for? Let's break it all down. This is Trailer Talk.
Master Chief is coming to save humanity from bad video game adaptations and the Covenant probably in Halo The Series on Paramount+. Will this 26th-century conflict adapt well to prestige TV or will fans of the long-running franchise poo poo all over this new "sliver" timeline? Let's take a look at the latest trailer and get the reactions from our group of fans and nonfans to see if this trailer is living up to expectations.
Maria and Luis joined the podcast to talk VR and the news of the PSVR 2 reveal. After a small tangent about curse words and how they can affect your brand we go deep into each of our experiences with VR, various headsets, and our hopes and hype for the new PlayStation Headset, granted it is not insanely expensive
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and her friend and fellow GOT watcher v talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 9, "The Green Council." They point out a few differences between the show and the book, react to Rhaenys's epic moment on her dragon Meleys, and speculate on what we'll see in the season finale. Don't miss out as they geek out and break down the lore behind the epic season 1 conclusion we're seeing next week!
A double feature! We couldn't decide on just one trailer today, so we went with two. First, let's look at the Gotham Knights gameplay trailer which gives us our first look at some of the mechanics of what this not-really-but-kinda Arkham Knight spin-off game will play like. Then let's elevate a lesser-known, but a great spin on the Romeo and Juliet story with Rosaline coming to Hulu
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go through House of the Dragon Episode 8, "The Lord of the Tides," and all the EMOTIONS this episode threw at us. They talk about the throne room scene, the "Strong" dinner, and Viserys's dying wish. Join them as they break down the lore and history behind the two Aegons and guess what the final episodes of Season 1 will hold! We're in the thick of it now, folks.
New York Comic Con was full of new trailers for us trailer nerds to geek out over. From our first look at Mario Bros and that really groundbreaking Chris Pratt voice (sarcasm) to a return to form for Tim Burton in our first full-length trailer for Wednesday. We have 4 picks for what we thought where the best trailers to come out of NYCC.
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go IN on the lore behind House of the Dragon Episode 7 "Driftmark." They introduce you to a new dragon, talk about Aemond and Vhagar's first ride, explain Laenor's "death," and give you their episode 8 predictions. Lines have been drawn and knives have come out. With another time jump coming, you don't want to miss these deets.
Scooby Doo has been a major figure in popular culture since the 1960s, but does it get enough credit? This author’s whole life has been influenced by the habitually spooked Great Dane.
Thomas Richards gives his first impressions on the heist-filled extravaganza that was Andor Episode 6 and why a certain missing character made it the best episode yet.
Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
Ben went to see Sonic 3 in the pictures and had to tell everyone about how good it was. Let Ben tell you more about the fastest hedgehog in the cinema this winter.
Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
We’re into a new era of Rick and Morty now that Justin Roiland is gone. Does it still work? Iain recaps the first two episodes of Season 7 and discusses whether the show is still good after the creator’s exit.
The creative mastermind behind "this is fine", KC Green is currently creating an ongoing gag comic series titled God's Hands. Thomas Richards sits down with KC Green to discuss his background and all things God's Hands.
