Steven Soderbergh is bringing back the spy thriller genre with his latest film, Black Bag. Join Tom as he lets you know if this genre revival is worth your time and money.
The Avengers: Doomsday cast has been revealed, and it was MEGA HYPE! But also, it was kinda dumb. Let us tell you all of the big announcements and tell you why it may not be all sunshine and rainbows.
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.
Elden Ring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to get serious about prep time. In this article, Liza breaks down the different stats and starting gear for each class.
This week Drew Lewis makes some predictions on who will win Best Picture at this years Oscars along the definitive answer on whether or not The Book of Boba Fett will get a Season 2 or not.
Erika chats with Riot Games copywriter Tori Fica about her path into the gaming industry, the work her team does, and tips for finding and building a career in the industry.
Lust from Beyond by Movie Games Lunarium is an unabashed homage to Giger and Lovecraft, twisting fantasy and horror with perverse design and sexual desire. But the newly released M version tones down the gore and sex for a more tailored story adventure so that you can enjoy the disturbing nature of this world with a more subtle experience. Let’s dive in.
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!
The second Joker movie is here. Let’s dive deep and talk about something that barely anyone mentioned regarding this movie. This is not your same “Joker Folie à Deux is bad” review, this is a bit more of a deeper look into the message it tries to get through.
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!
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.
Transformers One has hit the big screen, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he tells you why Transformers One might be the best movie in the franchise.
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.
Transformers One has hit the big screen, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he tells you why Transformers One might be the best movie in the franchise.
Here are three cinematic choices perfect for the spooky season that explore the watery depths of a lagoon, a lake and a swamp and the creatures that live just below the surface!
The latest thriller, Speak No Evil, has arrived, but is it too much for some people to handle? Join Tom as he shares his thoughts on this very tense film.
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.
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.
Fresh off the divisional rift caused by The Acolyte, the next Star Wars adventure takes flight in December of 2024 with the title Skeleton Crew. Many see it as “Goonies in Space” or “Far, Far Away Stranger Things”, but what can we really expect?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was a box office success in the US this past weekend but was it a success in the hearts of the children of the 80s? Brandy dives into what made it great and what could have made it better.
The latest trailers for the highly anticipated, musical sensation Wicked have finally arrived, and it’s safe to say they are pretty popular. Join Stephanie as she fangirls, breaking down the latest and the greatest.
If you were lucky in 2020, then at the beginning of the year you were able to catch a few spring Comic Cons before the pandemic hit the world. If not… well… you lived through a full year without them. The real question is not if we can survive another year without them but if they can survive another year?
Escape to a world where you can be the main character and live out a life that you actually have control of. Or maybe you just wet yourself? Brandy shares some of her hilarious adventures playing The Sims 4.
Is streaming something you've wanted to do, but you're not sure how to get started? Are your friends streaming and you're feeling like you should, too? Stephanie Watson answers some of the first questions most streamers have when they're getting started, from what to stream, what software and equipment you'll need to get started, and what to expect when building a community around your streaming channel.
After a legendary 15 years on air, Supernatural came to an end in 2020. Now, you can think whatever you want of how they chose to close down the series, we simply can’t go by the fact how many people this show helped along the way. Including me. (Trigger warning: this article discusses depression and suicidal tendencies.)
What is the point of trash-talking? Is it to annoy the person in front of you, or do you want to psych out your opponent like the great Muhammad Ali or Macho Man Randy Savage?
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.
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.
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.
The Planet of the Apes saga continues. I was a bit worried from the moment they announced it. Mostly because I truly think that Rise, Dawn, and War was a perfect trilogy, joining the very few on this list before them. So… can Kingdom live up to it all?
Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
Ever wondered how a game can be a Minesweeper-like AND a Roguelite? Well, wonder no further! The stunningly animated, Let’s! Revolution! is finally on consoles. The King better be quaking in his boots because we’re coming for that throne!
They kidnapped a vampire. A ballerina vampire! Abigail, the new horror comedy from Universal Pictures aims to arabesque, pirouette and plié into our hearts. We tell you why it’s succeeded, and it needs to be added to your must-watch list!
Toby Fox’s DELTARUNE game is a gradually-released but utterly fulfilling gaming experience. Ben Hazell explains what makes every new chapter worth the wait.
Been wanting to try out being a DM for your own Dungeons & Dragons campaign? Sam shares some "critical" tips and why you shouldn't be afraid to give it a try!
There’s no shortage of awesome women in video games that kick way more butt than the guys do and we love em! Go eat some bench gentlemen, let’s have a look at some of the most fierce, badass, and important female video game characters.
Rohan dives into the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection to see if it's all kinds of radical and worth your money or whether its better to just find an emulator.
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.
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.
Star Wars fans are excited about the recent release of the trailer for the final season of The Bad Batch. With the trailer release, we need to discuss things affecting the upcoming season. Let's dig in with it.
AEW: Fight Forever is the new wrestling game on the block, but can it hang with the big boys? Read Iain’s review and find out how the game, although fun, does not live up to its full potential
Electric Playhouse is the latest in the long lineage of experiential arcades popping up across the country, and we got an exclusive look at their Las Vegas location (and scored big numbers on HideyCube).
Season 3 of The Bad Batch is finally here. What questions will this season answer? Are we in for more Dave Filoni animation heartbreak? Will any of the Bad Batch survive this season? What's Hemlock up to? Let's talk about it … but be aware spoilers lay ahead!
Forty years ago, video games were video games, and films were films. Video games were simple, and the film industry wasn't eager to produce a Pong sports drama or a Pac-man action-adventure.
The latest film from Makoto Shinkai is here, but is it as good as Your Name? Join Thomas Richards as he lets you know if Suzume is just as good or better than the rest.
After nearly a decade, Ben Affleck is back in The Accountant 2, but was it worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on whether this sequel lives up to the original.
Who can be trusted? There are traitors everywhere! Check out Iain’s recap of Secret Invasion Episode 2 - Betrayed. I mean, why not? You’re not going to betray US, are you?!
What do you get when you mix the characters of Final Fantasy with the worlds of Disney? A stupidly good time known as Kingdom Hearts. Thomas Richards breaks down why you should give the Kingdom Hearts series a look, even if it’s a bit dumb.
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.
