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Reconsidering Consider Phlebas

Rereading Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas as the first work in the influential Culture series, on its own merits, and against the backdrop of the cultural changes since it was written. Welcome to Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism and Megastructures! Welcome space card games and shape-shifters!
by Sam NilssonApril 25, 2024

Beyond Absurd: Unveiling the Hilarious Chaos of Chicken Nugget

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!
by Iain McParlandApril 24, 2024

The Fail of a Sequel: Rebel Moon Part 2’s Mixed Reception

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.
by Tim BeisiegelApril 23, 2024
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Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 7 breakdown

Left Behind is the action this week… oh, and also the title for episode 7. A sweet and cute little love story that hits almost all of its angsty, teen-romance marks but at what cost? There were some very divided opinions on this week’s podcast so come on in and join the conversation, we can be all poetic about it and just lose our minds together.
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Top 5 Best (and Worst) Video Game Movie Adaptations

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.
by Nick McKayMay 26, 2022

My Descent Into Horror, Part 1: The Evil Dead Trilogy

The Evil Dead movies are iconic for horror fans, and Matt Kalo shares how the films were his terrifying entry into a genre he eventually grew to love.
by Matt KaloMay 17, 2022

Zorro And The Forgotten Fandom

Legendary hero Zorro is now over a century old. Shana steps through some of Zorro's biggest historical milestones that are keeping Zorro's legend alive.
by Shana MartinMay 12, 2022

Nick Cage and His Massive Talent

Nicholas Cage’s reputation precedes himself. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent should be added to your must-see list. It’s everything you expect, yet so much more.
by Candace BissonetteApril 28, 2022

Where’s Spaceballs 2 Already?

It’s Spaceballs 35th Anniversary this year and Rohan has only one question - Where is Spaceballs 2 already? Let our lord and saviour Mel Brooks deliver us with this long awaited sequel.
by Rohan ElliottApril 21, 2022
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Friends and How I Met Your Mother are Basically The Same Show!

Both Friends and How I Met Your Mother are legen—wait for it—Dary! It's also crazy how similar they are! Nick reminds us just how much they're alike.
by Nick McKayDecember 9, 2022

Booze, Boobs, and Reviews: Don’t Worry Darling

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?!
by Michelle HolstineDecember 7, 2022

Andor Episode 12: A Catalyst for Rebellion

The season finale of Andor is here, and it’s a doozy. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his impressions on this final episode and the series.
by Thomas RichardsDecember 4, 2022

Book Culture is Becoming Pop Culture – Here’s Why

While action franchises are taking over the big screen, book culture is starting to rule TV. Liza lists book-based shows to keep an eye on.
by Lizabeth PhoenixDecember 1, 2022

Movie Review: See How They Run

Combining classic Hollywood movies with theatre, murder mystery and an incredible ensemble cast, Kim tells you why See How They Run is a must-watch.
by Kim PayneNovember 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

Andor Episode 11: The Greater Good

Episode 11 of Andor is here, setting the stage for next weeks season finale. Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down this sadness-filled penultimate episode of the series.
by Thomas RichardsNovember 22, 2022

Scary Good Films Vol. 2: Beyond the Darkness

In this second installment of Matt Kalo’s new horror series, he looks at an obscure, nasty flick that might actually have merit.
by Matt KaloNovember 18, 2022

Andor Episode 10: Last Shot

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.
by Thomas RichardsNovember 15, 2022

4 Perks Of Being A Slow Artist

In a world where everything is about keeping up with the trends and being on time, it can be frustrating to be an artist. But there are perks of being a slow artist. Let me share them with you.
by Art of Lily KNovember 13, 2022
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Friendship Enders: Mario Party

After a bit of a hiatus, we’ve got the second installment of Friendship Enders and we’re focusing on part two of the relationship-ending trifecta – Mario Party. Grab your controllers, get those thumbs ready cause it’s time to party.
by Rohan ElliottJune 29, 2021

Early Access: Ground Branch

Ground Branch is a tactical first-person shooter that is currently in early access. If you love playing Tier 1 operator games, then you won’t regret reading this article!
by Andrew LucyJune 17, 2021

Why Korean Movies and TV Shows Should Be on Your Watch List

Lily K shares why Bong Joon Ho's filmmaking will convince you to start watching Korean movies and TV shows. Read about some projects that will get you hyped for the future in international filmmaking.
by Art of Lily KJune 3, 2021

Why Should You Most Definitely Check Out The Mass Effect Trilogy?

You’re a gamer. You heard this question many times before: What is your favorite game? There are so many amazing ones out there, am I right? Well if you ask me that question, the answer is - without a doubt - the Mass Effect Trilogy.
by Art of Lily KMay 24, 2021

Could Hellblade 2 be Xbox’s God of War?

Could the forthcoming Xbox exclusive Hellblade 2 potentially be one of the greatest single-player adventure games for the platform on tier with PlayStation’s God of War?
by Dan MorrisMay 17, 2021

Getting Gritty with The Bad Batch

As Disney+ launches Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Stef W shares her love of the squad, introduces each member, and gives her thoughts on the first episode.
by Stef WatsonMay 8, 2021

Missed Gems in Gaming: Singularity

In Singularity, your main mission is to make sure Demichev does not end up in power, and you must do everything you can to stop it. Here's why you should play this 2010 game in case you missed it.
by Jen MillerApril 17, 2021

Sam & Nadine Watch a Show: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Sam is having trouble acclimating to "civilian life" with all those lost cities still out there, so Nathan had an idea: have him watch a show with Nadine. First up: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 10, 2021

Chloe Knows Best: a Little Hope review

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.
by Art of Lily KFebruary 15, 2021

Why In The World Would Anyone Play SIMS?

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.
by Brandy BrownFebruary 13, 2021
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The Rest of Us Podcast | Endure and Survive – Episode 5 Breakdown | Watching Now: HBO The Last of Us

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Big ol’ Monkey and Big ol’ Lizard – Ep. #81 | TRP

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.
by Dan MorrisMarch 10, 2021

Rise of the KFC Fighter!

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!
by Drew LewisMarch 9, 2021

I Could Just Get A Rolex – Ep. #80 | TRP

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.
by Dan MorrisMarch 3, 2021

#TeamKong And That One Godzilla Fan

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!
by Drew LewisMarch 3, 2021

Bernie is From Mars – Ep. #79 | TRP

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!
by Dan MorrisFebruary 24, 2021

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Unicorn Overlord: Trends Weigh Down an Otherwise Fantastic Strategy Game

Unicorn Overlord is a real time strategy game with some amazing mechanics, but maybe it should have held itself back from chasing trends, Ben goes into more details.
by Ben HazellApril 28, 2024

What Effect Did Loki Have on the MCU Timeline? Series Review and Theories

Loki aired its last episode, which means that I can put all my thoughts into an article, review it and ponder theories about it. Naturally, there will be spoilers from throughout the season. Without further ado, let’s get right into it! 
by Art of Lily KAugust 11, 2021
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Counting Diapers and Judging Poop

Join me in my journey through new parenthood, with a different take than the usual pregnancy article. Pregnancy and new parenthood isn’t always puppies and rainbows, sometimes the puppies are muddy and the rainbows are cloudy!
by Michelle HolstineOctober 16, 2021
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Why is the Okami Sequel so Surprising?

What is Okami and why is everyone so excited for this sequel? Consider this your crash course in all things Capcom & Clover Studio's Okami and its upcoming Okami Sequel.
by Andrea CarterJanuary 2, 2025

Is Smiling Friends the Adult Version of Amazing World of Gumball? Here’s Why!

A quick compare and contrast between two of the most uniquely animated comedies of the past few years: Smiling Friends and Amazing World of Gumball
by Otis LundahlJuly 7, 2024

Loki Season 2 Episode 3: A Fun Time at the Fair

We’re halfway through Loki Season 2, and things are heating up. Join Thomas Richards as he recaps and reviews this latest episode.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 24, 2023
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Alien: Romulus is the Best Entry in the Franchise Since Aliens

Alien: Romulus is the best film in the Alien franchise since its second outing. Fede Alvarez’s first foray into the world of Xenomorphs takes the series back to its roots to find the scary again… and he succeeds!
by Iain McParlandSeptember 9, 2024
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Getting Gritty with The Bad Batch

As Disney+ launches Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Stef W shares her love of the squad, introduces each member, and gives her thoughts on the first episode.
by Stef WatsonMay 8, 2021

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

The Mandalorian S3 “Guns for Hire” – Top 3 Highlights

Bo-Katan and Din Djarin catch up with the Stolen Fleet, but before they are able to confront the Mandalorian mercenaries, they are coerced into helping a planet with their massive droid malfunctioning problem. Once they crack the case, they are back on track for their original purpose. But will the Mandalorians follow Bo-Katan? Check out my top three highlights from Chapter 22: Guns For Hire!
by Candace BissonetteApril 16, 2023
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