Squid Game is back and it is just as effective and brutal as it was in its first season. Lily K explains in detail why it was worth the wait. Come along kids; it’s time to play again.
Sony has released another film about a Spider-Man villain without Spider-Man. Does Kraven the Hunter defy the odds and be halfway decent? Or is it another Madame Web? Join Tom to find out.
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.
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
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.
Liza gives you an efficient briefing on what to expect from Transformers One so you can roll into theaters with your lore locked in. Learn how Orion Pax and D-16 become Optimus Prime and Megatron, which Transformers continuity this movie belongs in, and what to expect from Cybertron on September 20, 2024. Seat belts on, people–you'll need wheels.
Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man, could be the next incarnation of John Wick, but how does it compare? Join us for our review of this fun, ambitious action thriller, even if the narrative is a little questionable.
Aurra Sing has been missing for far too long in the Star Wars universe. It’s time for her to make her triumphant return! Join us as we discuss why now is the right time to bring back the beloved character, and besmirch the reputation of Tobias Beckett!
An announcement trailer for Tales of the Shire was recently released. This game is set to release on PC and all consoles at the end of 2024. You get to live out your cozy fantasy of living in the comfort of a hobbit hole and making it your own.
The Fallout series dropped its entire season on Amazon Prime last week and I watched all of it in nearly one sitting. I knew about the existence of the games, I didn’t know anything else. So I went into this completely blind. And oh, it was worth it!
Liza gives you an efficient briefing on what to expect from Transformers One so you can roll into theaters with your lore locked in. Learn how Orion Pax and D-16 become Optimus Prime and Megatron, which Transformers continuity this movie belongs in, and what to expect from Cybertron on September 20, 2024. Seat belts on, people–you'll need wheels.
Halo Season 2 has come to a close, so the question is, was it an improvement? Join Thomas Richards as he tells you if it is an improvement over Season 1.
Crunchyroll keeps adding more new seasons to its already stacked Spring lineup. Join Thomas Richards as he updates you on all the recent announcements.
Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man, could be the next incarnation of John Wick, but how does it compare? Join us for our review of this fun, ambitious action thriller, even if the narrative is a little questionable.
A new K-Drama just arrived on Netflix and it is for all of you Sci-Fi and Body Horror lovers. Let’s review Parasyte: The Grey from the director of Train to Busan.
Tales of the Jedi has been replaced by Tales of the Empire. The recently released trailer tells the tales of Barriss Offee, Morgan Elsbeth, and the new Galactic Empire. Why is this important? Why should we be excited to watch? We dive into the trailer and talk about the importance of the series, which releases on May 4, 2024.
Aurra Sing has been missing for far too long in the Star Wars universe. It’s time for her to make her triumphant return! Join us as we discuss why now is the right time to bring back the beloved character, and besmirch the reputation of Tobias Beckett!
Were you a fan of the original X-Men Animated series, which ran until 1997? If so, X-Men 97 is here to continue the story we once loved. Let's dive into what makes this new version of the show so good and why you should watch it if you haven't already.
Another superhero origin story from DC is here, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he shares his thoughts on the latest outing from DC, Blue Beetle.
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.
After waiting eight years, Five Nights at Freddy’s is finally here, but was it worth the wait? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this long awaited video game movie adaptation.
Let's dive into the Spider-Man 2 storyline and why it's a big reason behind it being the fastest selling PlayStation Studios game ever. With more than 2.5 million copies sold in its first 24 hours.
If you’re a-hankering for a slasher-horror-time-traveling-comedy, then Iain has the movie for you. Here’s his review of the new Blumhouse and Amazon Prime Video release, Totally Killer.
The new Mike Flanagan series is here and it is even better than anyone could ever hoped for. It’s a cautionary tale and I will dissect as many things in it as humanly possible. A perfect ode to the works of Edgar Allan Poe
The original PlayStation console had a huge library of games during its run. Emmanuel shares the original PlayStation games that meant the most to him, and some of our other Couch Soup contributors share theirs, too.
Should Sly Cooper fans get excited that a new game is in the works? There might be enough evidence out there to say one way or another! Liza breaks it all down so you can decide if it's time to get just a *little* excited (or a lot!).
Grounded from Obsidian Entertainment is giving gamers bug-sized adventure scapes for a small group of friends to survive together. Kim shares her experiences with the pre-release version.
Hail to the King, Baby!! Boomer Shooters are coming back in a big way to blow your face off! Read about the rise of the boomer shooter, their demise, and their new, recent rip and tear out of the ashes!
After 100 hours and countless deaths playing Elden Ring it appears I’ve bruised more than my ego. Lower back gamer pain is real and here are some fitness games to help keep your body nimble for more punishment.
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.
After the most anticipated movies of the year it is time to talk about the TV shows. Many things are coming out that look insanely promising, but which ones will make the Top 10?
Prepare to rock out with PDP's newest gaming guitar the "Riffmaster" as we dive into what makes it the best product on the market today to experience all things Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4.
What is it about a game that makes us continue to come back to it? Is it because it’s story driven or just mindless fun? Dive in to see what four of our contributors think.
Coming May 4th, we get the next release in Star Wars animation. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld brings us the stories of Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress. What will we learn about them? And what can we look forward to in this new animated series? Let's dig into it
Episode 10 of Andor is here, and with it comes a good old-fashioned prison break. Thomas Richards as he dives into this latest episode filled with lots of running, shooting and Emmy-award-worthy speeches.
We have so many Star Wars villains, but none of them compares to Grand Admiral Thrawn. Who is this blue guy with piercing red eyes, you may ask? Lily, (his biggest fan) has the answer for you.
How would life be without pain? That’s a question asked in the new film, Novocaine, but is it worth finding out the answer to this question? Join Tom as he reviews this new action flick.
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.
Liza's reeling from the shock of Outlander Season 6 Episode 6, but she pulled herself together enough to recap the events and speculate on who the murderer might be.
After a long wait, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond is here. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his review on this slime-filled film.
