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Deadpool & Wolverine – Big Spoilery Fun Review

Deadpool and Wolverine is here to save the MCU (and cinema, to be fair), and it is time for this critic to take a look at what they created. Did it live up to the expectations? Were there any expectations? Was it really a good idea to bring back Wolverine? Is Ryan Reynolds really the Marvel Jesus? Let’s find out.
by Art of Lily KJuly 27, 2024

Sweet Home – Final Season Review

Sweet Home’s final season dropped on Netflix, and it is time to talk about it. Did we get the ending we wanted and the characters deserved? Read on to find out!
by Art of Lily KJuly 23, 2024

Rating Ryan Reynolds Movies on a Scale of Ryan Reynolds

With all of the hype around the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine movie, Luis decided to sit down and binge some of Ryan Reynolds action movies. Here is how he rated these movies on a scale of Ryan Reynolds.
by Luis RezaJuly 22, 2024

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The Last of Us | Final Thoughts After Binge Watching

It’s about that time. What a journey it has been watching the first season of HBO’s The Last of Us and what a great ride it was doing The Rest of Us podcast. In this episode, Lily, Erika and Nick, after binge watching the whole series, each give their final thoughts on Season 1 and talk about what they expect and what they’d like from season 2. So let’s do this one more time, Endure and Survive.
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A Modern Take on a Classic Tale: The Boogeyman Review

Check under your bed and in the closet before watching this. The Boogeyman is out in theaters and we recommend checking it out, here is our review.
by Nick McKayJune 15, 2023

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Spoiler Free Review

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is out, and it is amazing. Here is our review on the latest Spidey spectacle.
by Nick McKayJune 6, 2023

How to Win at Storytelling – Across the Spider-Verse Review

Into the Spider-Verse was an absolute banger, so everyone waited in anticipation for the next installment. Well, I don’t think any of us thought that they would make something even better than the first one.
by Art of Lily KJune 4, 2023

Fast X: Finale Part 1 Review

The tenth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X, is either masterful storytelling, a happy accident, or Iain is just an apologist. Make your own mind up by reading this review!
by Iain McParlandMay 31, 2023

Scary Good Films Vol. 6: Sator

Matt Kalo uncovers a horror film that pushes the limits of micro-budget filmmaking.
by Matt KaloMay 16, 2023

Breaking Bad’s Fiery Showdown: The Ultimate Ranking of its 10 Most Explosive Characters!

Breaking Bad has a ton of terrific characters and with so many choices it’s hard to pick a favorite, so we’ll do it for you! Here are our picks for the 10 best Breaking Bad universe characters. Let us know what yours are!
by Nick McKayAugust 14, 2023

Fury’s Final Flop: Marvel’s Secret Invasion Leaves Fans Furious and Frustrated!

Secret Invasion is over for now, and Ben has some choice words about a disturbing trend of Marvel wasting footnotes of its own history.
by Ben HazellAugust 13, 2023

Reasons to Watch Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Right Now!

A new chapter of Horimiya is here. Horimiya: The Missing Pieces fills in the gaps in the original series, and it’s more of that Horimiya goodness. Join Thomas Richards as he tells you why you should be watching this amazing series.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 10, 2023

Gran Turismo Review: Racing Into Pole Position

The newest video game film adaptation from PlayStation is here, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest video game movie, Gran Turismo.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 8, 2023

Horimiya: Perfecting the Formula

The world has no shortage of romance anime, but this one is special. Join Thomas Richards as he lets you know why Horimiya has perfected the high school romance formula.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 4, 2023

Three REAL Cocaine Bear-like Movies and Three FAKE Movies Which Should Be Made

With the popularity of Cocaine Bear, more and more drug-animal crossovers are being released. Here are three REAL movies being produced and three FAKE movies from Iain's dreams.
by Iain McParlandAugust 3, 2023

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One: Espionage Evolved

Mission: Impossible is back, and it’s just as crazy as ever! Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest entry in this action-packed series.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 1, 2023

Ahsoka Series Prep Notes: Sabine and Zeb

In this installment of Couch Soup's Ahsoka series prep notes, Stef briefly introduces two more Spectres from Star Wars: Rebels: Sabine Wren and Zeb Orrelios.
by Stef WatsonJuly 31, 2023

Secret Invasion FINALE – The Man from SKRULLNCLE

The finale of Secret Invasion is upon us! Will our eye-patched hero prevail? Will he die at the hands of a super-powered alien menace? Will we all get shawarma afterwards? Unlikely. Check out Iain’s recap of the exciting finale!
by Iain McParlandJuly 30, 2023

I Just Rage Quit Outlander

Liza shares why she recently rage-quit Outlander, and shares her three story dealbreakers in the process.
by Lizabeth PhoenixJuly 28, 2023

House of the Dragon Episode 3 Breakdown and Symbology

Michelle is back breaking down the lore, Easter Eggs, and important events from House of the Dragon, episode 3!
by Michelle HolstineSeptember 8, 2022

The Mike Flanagan Files 

Mike Flanagan is a masterful storyteller. Join us as we highlight some of his best works and projects that are on the horizon for this wizard of the screen.
by Art of Lily KSeptember 7, 2022

Book Review – Bound by Alan Baxter

Rohan checks out fellow aussie Alan Baxter’s urban fantasy novel Bound to see if this novel’s as breathtaking and enjoyable as its blurb proclaimed. It’s got magic, monsters and cage fighting so if nothing else it looks to be a wild ride.
by Rohan ElliottSeptember 1, 2022

My Descent Into Horror, Part 4: Creepypastas and Beyond

In this installment of “My Descent Into Horror” Matt Kalo shares how he became motivated to create his own horror content.
by Matt KaloAugust 30, 2022

Kingdom Hearts: A Stupidly Fun Time

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.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 24, 2022

The Art of Horror Vol 2. – ZOMBIES!

You might be surprised to find out where Zombies first originated in film. It's not what you think! Also, get some recommendations on what zombie films and TV to watch in this installment of The Art of Horror.
by Art of Lily KAugust 22, 2022

The Return of Kenobi Review – Part V

Darth Vader is closing in on his old Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Will Vader catch up to Obi-Wan before he is able to escape? Has Obi-Wan’s rescue mission for the Princess doomed the members of ‘The Path?’ What plot twists and galactic secrets will be revealed in Part V of Kenobi? “Join me,” as we break down Part V of the Kenobi series.
by Candace BissonetteAugust 5, 2022

Why Now is the Time to Revisit Midnight Mass

Midnight Mass came out last year, but it left a mark with its important questions about faith and religion.
by Art of Lily KAugust 1, 2022

Bringing home a Stray! Was it worth the wait?

The new cat centric game Stray is out now and cat lover Maria just cannot wait to get her paws on it! Check out her review of this feline fueled adventure.
by Maria KinnunJuly 28, 2022

Build, Hunt, Rise – V Rising Review

Patrick Sutherland's look into the newest Steam game that'll drive you batty, V Rising. Gather your friends and prepare to spill some blood in this base-building, third-person, vampire survival game.
by Patrick SutherlandJuly 27, 2022

Mike Drucker Talks About Games, Writing, and His Book Silent Hill 2

Mike Drucker is a writer and comedian living in New York City where he works as the co-head writer and co-executive producer of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and recently published a book about Silent Hill 2. Lily K sits down with Mike for an interview about his career, his favorite video games, and the book itself!
by Art of Lily KMarch 27, 2021

First Impressions: Raft

Raft is a multiplayer ocean survival game. Andrew Lucy reviews his first playthrough and shares his impressions and what he figured out.
by Andrew LucyMarch 3, 2021

Being a Female Game Environment Artist in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

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.
by Candace BissonetteMarch 1, 2021

Pro Wrestling’s Greatest Video Games

The squared circle has seen its fair share of digital recreations over the years. Here are MSG’s top choices for Pro Wrestling’s greatest video games.
by Paul ChastainFebruary 28, 2021

Gears For Years: A Life-Altering Story

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.
by Jake BrownFebruary 22, 2021
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Kraven The Hunter & Squirrel with a Gun Trailer Reaction & Discussion – TRAILER TALK

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It can’t end like this?! | Bramble: The Mountain King Part 3 | Craic’d

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Barbie and The Witcher Season 3 Trailer Reaction & Discussion – TRAILER TALK

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What IS Kojima Up To Lately? – Ep. #96 | TRP

In a very irregular episode of the podcast, we are joined by Maria to talk about conspiracies revolving around Hideo Kojima. Pagan got an Xbox Series X and we discussed the awesome packaging of the Xbox (it’s like opening a treasure chest). Maria tells us how big a fan of Silent Hill she is, Dan loves the Gore, and Pagan is hiding twirling her hair. 
by Dan MorrisJune 30, 2021

The Green Knight Trailer Reaction | Trailer Talk

This week we are discussing visionary filmmaker David Lowery's fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table, The Green Knight. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to sound design to acting and the epic fantasy adventure of it all!
by Drew LewisJune 29, 2021

Halo is The Greatest Franchise Of All Time, Or Is It?- Ep. #95 | TRP

Joining us to talk about all our love for the Halo franchise are Hoot and Josh. We begin with the hot topic of whether Batman can go down on Catwoman or not. Then we discuss the Trailer Talk for the Halo Infinite Multiplayer reveal, which featured Pagan and even Dan made a guest appearance. Hoot, Josh, and an share stories and discuss what makes Halo so special before discussing the episode featuring Halo CE.
by Dan MorrisJune 23, 2021

Masters of the Universe: Revelation Trailer Reaction | Trailer Talk

This week we are discussing Kevin Smith's reimagining of He-Man in the new animated Netflix cartoon Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to sound design to voice acting and the nostalgia of it all!
by Drew LewisJune 22, 2021

Dude, I Totally Want To Get an Xbox Now – Ep. #94 | TRP

Ash and Erika return to the show this week to discuss E3 hype madness and of course Retro Replay. We then talk about what we loved from the latest episode of Retro Replay, where Jovenshire returns to play some Looney Tunes B-ball with Nolan. 
by Dan MorrisJune 16, 2021

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A Tiptoe Through the Battlefield: Gnomes First Impressions

Looking for a new game to play in between your next Baldur's Gate 3 run? Well, you're in luck because Rohan has his first impressions on the tower defence roguelike, Gnomes, from the Aussie developer Dystopian.
by Rohan ElliottApril 4, 2025

Early Access: Ready or Not

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!
by Andrew LucyFebruary 4, 2022

5 Tips to Geek Parenting

Think you need to give up nerd culture just because you’ve had kids? Think again! Here’s 5 things that helped me raise a pair of nerds.
by Charlotte MerrittAugust 13, 2022

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Saints Row Review – Woop-Woop! That’s The Sound Of Da Police

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.
by Jake BrownSeptember 30, 2022

A Guide to Shinichirō Watanabe’s Road Anime

Director Shinichirō Watanabe might be best known for Cowboy Bebop, but he's worked on a few other "road anime" that more than measure up to the 1998 legend.
by Braden TurkNovember 27, 2022

The Spring 2025 Anime Season Is Turning Up The Heat

A new anime season is upon us, and we are spoiled for choice. Join Tom as he gives you his picks for anime to watch this Spring 2025 anime season.
by Thomas RichardsApril 10, 2025

Wicked Review from a Non-Wicked Fan

Are you unsure about the Wicked craze? So is Michelle, but she went to see it anyway and is here to tell you if it’s worth it!
by Michelle HolstineDecember 9, 2024

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the First Great Game of the Year

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the first great game of the year and a fitting sequel to ENDER LILIES. This Metroidvania got its hooks into Iain and never let go. Let him tell you why.
by Iain McParlandFebruary 12, 2025

WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E8, “I Am Not Alone”

Liza teams up with Couch Soup's own Drewseph J Drewsephine to recap and discuss Outlander's Season 6 finale, including why this season felt so different from seasons 1-5.
by Lizabeth PhoenixMay 9, 2022

Couch Co-op is an awesome way to play video games and Gears of War is one of the best

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.
by Nick McKayOctober 2, 2022
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