The Damned is an atmospheric horror story set in the bleak barren wastes of 19th century Scandinavia. Is it worth watching? Well Iain has you covered with this review!
Dandadan’s first season is now complete. The supernatural and alien-focused series was a bundle of chaotic energy that Iain really vibed with. Check out his review and discover why it may be the gateway anime to get people interested in anime.
2025 is upon us and if 2024 is any indication of what's to come, it looks like it'll be a wild ride! Join Rohan as he soothes any anxiety with a list of his favourite rom-coms to ring in the new year.
Alan Tudyk sits down with Couch Soup's own PJ Haarsma to discuss season 2 of Resident Alien. The discussion quickly goes off the rails as these two friends explore topics that have nothing to do about the show.
Loki season 2 trailer dropped and we're excited about what the arguably the best MCU series is bringing to the table. Then let's try not to soil ourselves watching the sequel to one of the greatest horror films ever made. Blumhouse presents The Exorcist Believer. Let's watch - react - discuss. This is Trailer Talk.
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?
Let’s get hyped for the Eurovision Song Contest! Let us tell you why it’s worth your time and why it could be your new tradition… if you can get past the weirdness and pageantry. And if you survive the drinking game!
Being a writer is hard, being a successful one is even harder at that. Join Rohan as he tries to figure out which fictional writers in pop culture are the most successful.
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!
Let’s take a look at the newest cinematic universe on the block, the Twisted Childhood Universe from Jagged Edge Productions. This nightmare fuel will culminate in the Avengers-level Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, and we deep dive into what the heck that means and why you’ll never look back at your childhood fondly again.
Is the Knuckles show a flop, or the latest in a line of Sonic the Hedgehog live-action successes? Ben Breaks down the first 3 episodes to see if you should watch this Sonic streaming surprise!
Being a writer is hard, being a successful one is even harder at that. Join Rohan as he tries to figure out which fictional writers in pop culture are the most successful.
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!
Hello there! Looking back at the release of the Kenobi series on Disney Plus, did you like it? If not, what was it that didn't work? Maybe we can help you look at Kenobi from a certain point of view …. Let's dig in.
Let’s take a look at the newest cinematic universe on the block, the Twisted Childhood Universe from Jagged Edge Productions. This nightmare fuel will culminate in the Avengers-level Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, and we deep dive into what the heck that means and why you’ll never look back at your childhood fondly again.
Liza breaks down House of the Dragon's Team Black trailer, and beware, spoilers abound. But if you're like her and want to know all the deets before diving in, here's everything you need to know about House of the Dragon Season 2 from Team Black's perspective.
We watched Chicken Nugget, the weird new Netflix Korean comedy series based on the webtoon of the same name. Step into the world where a girl can be transformed into a chicken nugget, and we’ll tell you why it’s actually worth your time!
Netflix and Zack Snyder have released Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver. Should you spend your next available two hours watching it? Or do the Rotten Tomatoes reviews and audience scores make sense? Let's talk about it.
Would you like to know more about the coop first-person shooter based on the hit movie Starship Troopers Extermination? Check out our impressions of the early-access PC game.
Agatha Christie’s- Murder on the Orient Express is a puzzle adventure game. Step on board to solve a crime as the famous detective Hercule Poirot. But is this game as fun as it looks or one you should skip on? Join Brandy as she dives into the mystery!
Rick and Morty’s post-Roiland Season 7 continues with two very different episodes. Iain recaps the ups and downs of episodes 3 and 4 and tells us why you may need a moment or two to compose yourself after one scene.
Every studio has its ups and downs, but there’s nothing people like more than to hate on one for its apparent “downfall”. Marvel is the latest greatest victim of this trend, and it got even stronger with the release of The Marvels. Let’s find out if this hate train is deserved or not.
Looking for a great whodunnit mystery? Check out Hayseed! A local church congregation's reverend is found dead. Was it a terrible accident or was it murder? The unfortunate fate of the reverend upsets a small Midwestern American town as the investigator tries to sift fact from fiction.
It’s been one year since Gotham Knights was released and we’re still debating whether it is a misunderstood masterpiece or a massive missed opportunity. Join us as we Step Into The Knight and find out!
Local Box enthusiast Amelia dives into the cardboard and packing peanuts of Unpacking... part block fitting puzzle, part home decoration, it's a very moving experience.
The remastered Nier Replicant keeps gamers playing again and again to learn even more of the story. Emmanuel looks at the game's replayability and the brilliance of Yoko Taro's storycraft.
Self-proclaimed horror junkie Maria takes on the new game, The Nightmare Inside, with fellow Couchsouper, Erika. Was this the game to finally make Maria hide under the bedsheets?
We got to sit down and have an amazing chat with Retro Replay sound engineer and Mixer, Paul Both. Paul has been a musician and sound engineer for over 20 years and has been working on Retro Replay for the past 2 years.
Time for something new, we have an interview-style discussion with Stephanie Watson. Stef, aka Jicori, is a Replayer, podcaster, voiceover artist, and editor and co-curator for the Retro Replay website.
This week... CRUELLA! The one where we learn how Harley Quinn comes to Arkham Asylum... Wait... That's not right! I mean Cruella Devil! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
This week... NOBODY! The one where a middle-aged John Wick-type character retrieves a Goddamn Kitty Cat bracelet! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to sound design and more!
Replayers Hoot and Bo join Pagan and Dan to talk about how they became Replayers. Both Hoot and Bo are big Godzilla fans, so some hot debate comes from the recent Trailer Talk of Godzilla vs. Kong.
This week... MORTAL KOMBAT! The one with the ancient tournament and lots of bloody fatalities! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to sound design and more!
Joining the podcast this week are Michael and Chris to talk about new game announcements and Nolan playing Legend of Zelda on Retro Replay. Dan is still recuperating from the freeze of the southern states of the US. We discuss news from the latest updates from Sony and Nintendo.
This week... GODZILLA VS. KONG! The one where a man in a rubber lizard suit and a real gorilla face off against each other! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to sound design and more!
Joining the podcast this week are Ian and Amelia to promote Ian’s Charity stream this Saturday. We also talk about the latest Nintendo Direct and the Mars Rover landing. This episode of the podcast has also written all the future Between the Adventures bits for Retro Replay, you are welcome Drew!
The Predator is back in his fifth installment and this time he's taking on the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Prey is directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) and stars Amber Midthunder as Naru who hopefully learns the mud trick sooner than later. Will this film bring back the Predator to his 80s glory? Does anyone watch Hulu? Let's break it down.
Summer Games Fest success or fail? There were big reveals and leaks over the past week, but are they good? Listen to our unfiltered and honest thoughts.
Jordan Peele is back to mess with our minds and probably scare the shit out of us in a new pop nightmare: the expansive horror epic, Nope. Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah) is reunited with Peele and is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Maybe aliens? Let's break it down.
It’s that time of year again to celebrate everything Pokémon, which means we’ve got a brand new Pokémon Presents! Join Thomas Richards as he gives you the rundown of all the announcements from the presentation.
Ever heard of Matpat? How about Game Theory? Whether you have or not, join Rohan as he strolls down memory lane following the announcement that Matpat is leaving hosting duties for the channels and to say thank you to the guy for all he's done for his fans.
From Mortal Kombat to Sonic The Hedgehog, there have been a ton of Video Game Movies but whether or not they are going to rock is never quite known. In this article, we are going to have a look at some of the best of the best and also the worst of the worst.
NCSoft recently revealed gameplay from their newest game, Project LLL. Here are 10 of the coolest gadgets and weapons we were able to pin down from the trailer!
Tides of Annihilation was one of the new announcements from the latest State of Play, and it looks like it’ll be a banger. Tom will tell you all about why it might be the perfect game for him.
In preparation for Season 2, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has hit cinemas to get you up to date with the series before the new season drops. Tom gives his thoughts on whether this recap does its job.
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!
#GodzillaWeek is in full swing, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire finally has a trailer, and our theory brains are working overtime. Join Thomas Richards as he presents some theories that will totally be true.
