The recently released documentary, “A Disturbance in the Force,” dives into the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, talking to the people who made it and who watched it. Having watched a screener, here is a review of the documentary and why you should watch it.
The Boy and The Heron, the latest film from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, has hit theatres, but does it live up to its reputation? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest from this critically acclaimed team.
Can certain aspects of gaming help give your confidence a boost? Is it possible to regain a deep passion for a hobby that has taken a hiatus in your life? Check out this discussion with Maria Kinnun and Jen Miller as we talk about their own personal gaming experience and what they hope to see from the gaming industry in the future.
Let's dive into the full trailer for the much anticipated Ahsoka series on Disney+. Then let's get a look at The Boys spinoff series Gen V with the latest teaser dropped at San Diego Comic-Con
Class is in session! Louie drops some science behind spoilers and asks whether revealing the twist actually ruins the experience for certain types of stories.
March is the month for Monsters. Not only are we getting a new Monster Hunter game exclusive to the Switch, but we're also getting several Monster Truck games. I wonder if someone had a meeting about this?
Meet Katelyn Johnson, a talented video game environmental artist who rose to the challenge and overcame doubt and fear to make her dreams come true and is currently working with Santa Monica Studio on the highly anticipated God of War game.
Fascinated by a series where humanity faces extinction and that the only hope is that there is a tomorrow, Gears of War enthusiast Jake Brown tells a tale of how a game unexpectedly brought him friendship, love, and a bright future.
Dauntless is an underrated action RPG that's fun for families and friends to play together. Beth tells us why she enjoys it, how it helped her build a new circle of friends and fellow streamers, and why you should give it a try.
As the internet enters a new decade, one of its titans bids us farewell after 25 years. Let’s all send Adobe’s flagship into the night the way it arrived all those years ago - not with a whimper, but with an almighty bang.
The title shall speak for itself, but in case it doesn’t: I am Chloe Frazer, I played Little Hope and now I’ll tell you my thoughts on it. Do I approve or not? You’ll find out if you read this article, because this is what I do now, while the lockdown lasts at least or maybe… a bit longer.
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.
John Wick is back and it is bigger, better, and longer than it ever was. In this spoiler review let’s dive into this big elaborate world of assassins with Keanu Reeves (once again) kicking some major butts.
65 was highly anticipated by audiences across the globe. Did the prehistoric thriller deliver a story that was impactful enough to win viewers over or did the film fall flat in unrealized expectations? Check out what Candace & Lily thought about the thriller and the pros and cons of how the story unraveled.
Get your run-down of what you need to know for the impending release of Scream 6! This is the spoiler-filled full account of the Scream saga which started with The Woodsboro Murders. Ghostface is back!
Want to watch the Ahsoka series but need a CliffNotes version of the backstory? Stef kicks off this weekly prep notes series with some quick notes about Ahsoka and Rex.
Are you wondering how many different monsters are in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime? Well, wonder no more, as Thomas Richards gives you an overview of some of the monsters you’ll encounter in the series.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is rolling into theaters with some serious firepower, and Liza's sharing exactly why you NEED to go see this heartfelt summer blockbuster.
The Secret Invasion is upon us! The new series from the MCU on Disney+ has begun and it’s a cracker! Check out Iain’s recap and find out what he thought about the episode.
Black Clover is back baby! Sword of the Wizard King is the new film in the Black Clover series, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on why this film is an excellent return for the series.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a daunting series. Worry not; Couch Soup has got your back. Join Thomas Richards as he gives you the rundown of the major characters from this fantastic series.
Before Doc Brown said “Great Scott!” and before Bill and Ted told us to be excellent to each other, there was an old man in a stolen time machine. We’ve been watching his (and her) stories for the past 60 years. Charlotte looks at a little of Doctor Who history, and shares some of her favorite episodes.
Bo-Katan Kryze is one of the best characters in Star Wars. Let me tell you why the new leader of Mandalore’s singular motivation makes her the most interesting and screen-worthy figure in the universe.
His name is Bond. James Bond. And for 60 Years, and over 25 Movies, he has graced our screens as the longest running movie franchise of all time. Celebrate 60 Years of Bond with The Brothers Take as we discuss our process of ranking the 25 movies.
There are never enough freerunning games to scratch Tyler’s parkour itch, but he’s found a promising entry into the space that looks to be building on the games that came before it.
Michelle's review series continues tackling the controversial film Don't Worry Darling. Will it take a few bottoms-up to get through the film, or will Michelle be wanting more movie and wine?!
With Avatar - The Way Of Water being right around the corner, it is time to look back at the 2009 original to refresh our memories. Let’s go back to Pandora!
Sonic Frontiers was a light of hope for Sonic fans. Did it live up to expectations? Ben Hazell looks at whether the game was too slow or way past cool.
Wakanda Forever is here and although it was hard to imagine how it will continue after the death of Chadwick Boseman, Ryan Coogler and the entire cast and crew showed us how it is possible.
Giovanni Lipari is the lead designer for the impressive, and well received, costumes on Paramount+’s new highly anticipated series: Halo. Here he gives some insight to the process and background on the show itself with Luis Reza in an interview from the perspective of an aspiring filmmaker.
From Doc Brown to Cortana to Forrest Gump. We can learn a lot from fictional characters. If you could choose your teachers from pop culture, which ones would you choose? First batch of assignments are for general core classes.
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.
This week... Zack Snyder's Justice League! The longer movie... The one that's 4hrs long! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to sound design and more!
In this week's The Replayer Podcast we are joined by Louie and Erika to discuss the return of Retro Replay and all of the Level 4 announcements that were made. Another tangent about tv is nearly avoided, maybe a TRP TV Tangent side episode?
Six self-proclaimed experts react and nerd out on trailers from the POV of editing, sound design, production, acting, and marketing. Starring Nolan North (Actor - Uncharted, Destiny), PJ Haarsma (Executive Producer), Stephanie Judge (Editor), Paul ‘Mic Check’ Both (Sound Engineer), Pagan "Irish" McGrath (Gamer/Fan), and that Drew "That Other Guy" Lewis (Content Strategy).
Do you want to learn how to be a contributor to the new Retro Replay website? Then this is the podcast episode for you! We have Site Curators Stephanie and Brandy as well as the soup man himself Drew, to talk about the new website.
The Replayer Podcast is back for 2021 and to start the year off Pagan and Dan talk about all the things that have happened for Retro Replay over the course of the year.
We all share the same fate. Which, might be that we will all go see the seventh film in the Mission Impossible franchise titled Dead Reckoning Part One. The #YearofCruise is upon us and the latest Mission Impossible trailer says he's not slowing down at the age of 60. The once leaked trailer is now online and gives us a glimpse at how this final series of films will look. Let's react and break it down.
You’ll like her when she’s angry. Well...maybe. We finally get a look at Marvel's next Disney+ series She-Hulk and the feelings have been mixed. Starring Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Mark Ruffalo returning as Bruce Banner/Hulk, this is definitely taking an interesting spin on the superhero genre. Let's watch the latest trailer and then give some first impressions along with diving into some predictions and possible spoiler talk.
Set more than a decade after the events in the first Avatar film. The Way of the Water takes us back to the beautiful planet of Pandora. James Cameron's highly anticipated sequel finally gets a first trailer and we are going to give our first relations and impressions on what might be the biggest film of the year. As always we'll talk about some technical trailer likes/dislikes then go into some spoiler speculation on what this trailer tells us about the movie coming in December.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the pop culture phenomena that rose from it changed our day-to-day conversations. Stef W recollects how we've expanded our vocabulary over the last year.
We can learn a lot from fictional characters. If you could choose your teachers from pop culture, which ones would you choose? These are the ones I chose. Today, we touch upon the arts and who gets my creative brain juice going.
It’s all Fury’s fault! It started with a broken promise, and it’s going to end with the annihilation of humankind. Bit of an overreaction, right? Check out Iain’s recap of Secret Invasion Episode 2: Promises.
Thomas Richards is back with some more Bad Batch goodness, looking at Season 2, Episodes 3, 4, and 5, including the highs and lows of these adventures of the week.
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
f you're part of the cosmic choir whining about 'Rebel Moon,' I've got a newsflash that'll send shockwaves through your galaxy: your opinion is a black hole of relevance. Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon' isn't just a spectacle for your eyeballs; it's a feast for the soul, and it's high time we acknowledge the banquet laid before us.
Fill up your web cartridges and swing on down as Jake Brown shares how The Amazing Spider-Man became a hero and role model for him and countless others around the world.
