Michael Pierro’s new film, Self Driver, shows how the gig economy is a dangerous space to live in. How far would you go for an extra buck? Join us for our review.
Agatha All Along has come and gone, so how does it stack up compared to other MCU shows? Join Tom as he gives his overall thoughts on this witch-filled series.
After a quarter of a century, Gladiator finally has a sequel in the form of Gladiator II. But is it any good? Does it tarnish the legacy of the original? Join Tom as he answers these questions and more in his review.
John Billingsley, the man who played Dr. Phlox in Star Trek: Enterprise. He takes a seat on our couch to answer 10 questions and a couple of bonus rounds. Find out some things about John you may not have known before.
INCOMING! With Gears Of War's Netflix deal recently announced, devoted fan Jake Brown shares his thoughts and controversial casting choices for the upcoming film and animated series.
The Monopoly movie has not passed GO since 2009. Let's roll the dice with Luis Reza to see what this community thinks about a possible Monopoly movie being made.
In Erika’s latest Women in Gaming article, we are introduced to ThatNerdViolet, a Twitch streamer who has created a beautifully safe and extremely fun place for her community!
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.
Want to play a TTRPG that doesn’t involve dungeons and/or dragons? Here are some great tabletop role-playing games to explore and start a new adventure with your friends.
Incision is an early-access retro first person shooter with plenty of dithered gore. With a shoot-it-until-it-dies gameplay and industrial-inspired soundtrack, this is an experience that fans of Blood, Quake, and Dusk should enjoy.
Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
Transformers One has hit the big screen, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he tells you why Transformers One might be the best movie in the franchise.
Here are three cinematic choices perfect for the spooky season that explore the watery depths of a lagoon, a lake and a swamp and the creatures that live just below the surface!
Fresh off the divisional rift caused by The Acolyte, the next Star Wars adventure takes flight in December of 2024 with the title Skeleton Crew. Many see it as “Goonies in Space” or “Far, Far Away Stranger Things”, but what can we really expect?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was a box office success in the US this past weekend but was it a success in the hearts of the children of the 80s? Brandy dives into what made it great and what could have made it better.
The latest trailers for the highly anticipated, musical sensation Wicked have finally arrived, and it’s safe to say they are pretty popular. Join Stephanie as she fangirls, breaking down the latest and the greatest.
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!
Grab your holy water, steaks, and crucifix. It's time to go hunting with a man whose name is feared by all monsters. To a US president, serving his country and protecting its citizens from bloodsuckers, and a high school cheerleader who has to stop vampires from ruining her prom.
The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer is finally here, and it’s everything we wanted. Join Tom as he breaks down and theorises all about this first trailer.
Will Ospreay wowed Wembley Arena with his spectacular Assassin’s Creed-inspired entrance at AEW All In. Join us as we look at this and four other pop culture-infused entrances in recent times.
From an author having to write his way out of a nightmare, to a couch potato channel surfing through hell. Then, a couple tries to escape a town built on a landfill and a psychic that can enter people's nightmares. These four films are nightmarish fun and purr-fect for Halloween!
Jim Beaver plays the same character from two different universes in The Boys and Supernatural, and, quite honestly, we don’t talk enough about it. Join us as we explore the similarities between the two Bobby Singers!
From a creeping Blob to a mysterious H-Man, and even a dessert that bites back, these flicks are perfect for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween season.
The killer that just won’t die, the secretly beautiful girl behind glasses, the villain always seems to be British. Clichés are everywhere these days. Let’s dive into some great, and some not so great clichés, while we ignore that explosion right behind us!
In the second installment of Erika Aundawyn's “Women in Gaming'' series, she interviews Alyssa Dykstra, creator of "Threads and Thistles Inventory.'' They discuss Alyssa's small business journey, online harassment, and the interview's title topic: Nerfing the Male Ego.
If you could choose your teachers from pop culture characters, which ones would you choose? We can learn a lot from our fictional heroes, so this batch of assignments is for the physical stuff (wink).
Step into the Star Wars universe like never before with the Bounty Hunter Enhanced Edition, featuring stunning visuals and modern controls across all major platforms. Curious if this revamped classic lives up to the hype? Uncover whether it’s worth your credits and a must-play for every Star Wars fan.
House of the Dragon finished pretty underwhelmingly. Dive in as we go through the episode recap, what went wrong, and if we are looking forward to season 3!
Indika is one of the weirdest gaming experiences of 2024. This trippy game explores one nun’s relationship with her religion but in a fun way. Let us tell you why this is simply a must-play!
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.
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!
After a long two-year hiatus, the wait for Season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton is finally over. From budding romances to But did this whirlwind season live up to my expectations or fall flat? Let's unravel the juiciest bits of the season, from the good to the bad and even the controversial narrative changes.
MaXXXine, the final film in Ti West’s horror film series featuring Mia Goth, is a terrific ending to an almost perfect trilogy. Join us as we tell you why this should be on your watchlist.
The penultimate episode of The Acolyte is upon us, and it’s another flashback. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this trip through history from a certain point of view.
Another wave of exhibitors has been announced, and we’re excited. Join Thomas and Rohan as they break down and highlight their favorite new additions to PAX Aus 2023.
Ready to rage quit Armored Core 6 before finishing the first level? Well we got you covered with our tips for toppling that flying titan in From Software's new mech action game
The PAX Aus 2023 Indie Showcase winners have been announced, and they’re amazing. Join Thomas and Rohan as they go over their favourite games from this incredible selection.
Community Day events have been a staple of Pokemon GO since they started in 2018. These are the best Pokemon that Niantic has spotlighted through their monthly tradition.
Everyone doesn’t have to enjoy every game. Different games appeal to different people. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been released and is receiving universal praise. But here’s an opposite opinion: the reasons why Iain shouldn’t review the game.
On a special extra episode of The Rest of Us Podcast, we are joined by a very special guest. He is one of the stars of The Last of Us video games, a BAFTA award winner, and all-around big ol’ sweetheart. Adding a little star power to the podcast, we were thrilled to sit down with actor, voice actor, director, producer, and novelist, Jeffrey Pierce.
We’re still a bit shaken up to be honest. The most action-packed episode yet and at the same time the most emotionally devastating. The Last of Us certainly ramped up the tension this week. Join us as we talk about Super Sam and big brother Henry, what we think of the big, badass bloater, and of course, we’re gonna talk about the “I’m Sorry” scene. I’m not crying, you are!
It’s back to Joel and Ellie this week and with a sharper focus on the two reluctant travel companions, we uncover a new threat in Kansas City. Not so much with the infected in this episode but one thing was made clear, humans are just as dangerous! This week, the Jeffrey Pierce fan club talks about the new original characters, some juicy easter eggs, developing story theories, and the inclusion of some iconic scenes from the game.
Among all the darkness and chaos, is a story of love. In the widest departure from its source material, The Last of Us TV series has told one of the most heart-warming and gut-punching love stories on TV for quite some time. There are plenty of easter eggs, talking points, complaints, and theories to cover so get comfy, and let’s talk about Bill and Frank.
It’s that time of the week again, time to talk about the latest episode of HBO series, The Last of Us. It was a whopper this week as we learned more about the Cordyceps infection and met the iconic clickers. They hear like bats and sound like nightmares. Today we’re talking about all the current theories around the show, the evolving Cordyceps infection, and the short-but-sweet story of Tess. Strap in, survivors!
Episode 1 of the HBO series The Last of Us is finally here and… WOW! While you take a moment to catch your breath, join Lily, Erika and Nick as they talk about every moment that took theirs away. These eagle-eyed super fans will be talking about everything they spotted in the show and critically breaking it down. Get your gear, kids, this is going to a wild ride. See you on the other side!
The end of 2022 is here so let's have our Trailer Talk crew tell you what their favorite movie/tv/video game trailers were. There were lots of amazing trailers that dropped this year and while we love watching them and breaking down, in the end, some worked and some didn't. Let's see what trailers made our best of list.
Cocaine Bear is based on a true story? Did the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer just recap the last movie and called it a trailer? Oh, boy. Let's get some reactions to these two wild trailers and highly anticipated films coming next year.
Indiana Jones is back. HBO's The Last of Us looks faithful to the game. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts gives us old school Optimus Prime look. And Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 teases a tearful ending to these characters. Four epic trailers dropped and so many thoughts running around in our little heads.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer is dropping at Nintendo Direct and minutes after its release, we are going to give our first reactions. The teaser got us interested, but that Chris Pratt VO has us confused. Will this new trailer sway us to love or hate this highly anticipated animated feature from Nintendo? Will the fan's outcry lead to change as it did for Sonic?
Other biopics might have a Napoleon complex after seeing Ridley Scott's latest epic... That's right Napoleon. Then let's keep the biopic train rolling and watch the trailer for Bob Marly One Love. Should we roll a "J" in honor of this one?
Zendaya is "taking care of her good little white boys" in the trailer for her next film Challengers directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name). Then after we talk about when BET+ became a thing we'll take a look at the trailer for their new show Average Joe.
Finally after 11 Spider-Man films one of his greatest enemies is getting his origin story in a stand-alone film, Kraven The Hunter. But can we trust Sony to handle this beloved character after Morbius? Our second trailer today is a little left field but worth it. Let's watch the game trailer for Squirrel with a Gun
It's Barbie's world and we're just living in it. Thankfully Steph and Pagan are here to tell Drew what this movie is actually about based on the latest trailer. Then let's venture back to see what Geralt of Rivia is doing in the latest Witcher trailer knowing this is Henry Caviill's last go. Let's watch - react - discuss.
Tom Cruise is back as Agent Ethan Hunt in the seventh film of the Mission Impossible franchise. Setting up a franchise first 2 parter will Dead Reckoning is setting the stage for the best of moments and action sequences in the latest trailer. Then lets take a look at a new and interesting look at the next TMNT film headed by Seth Rogan. Is this what Turltles fans have been waiting for?
Days Gone had a rocky launch, to say the least, but it became a solid game after all the updates. With rumours of a possible remake in the air, Tom looks back at Days Gone and will tell you why it deserves a second chance.
Tabletop gaming is rewarding in creativity and friendship. This series is a how-to guide on joining or creating a group to be inclusive, fun, and rewarding.
Perhaps the greatest, friendliest and the best Spider-Man, Yuri Lowenthal talked to Couch Soup about all things Spider-Man 2 and what he would like to see in future Spider-man games.
John Billingsley, the man who played Dr. Phlox in Star Trek: Enterprise. He takes a seat on our couch to answer 10 questions and a couple of bonus rounds. Find out some things about John you may not have known before.
With the popularity of farming-life sims, it seems that there is one missing. Star Wars! Who wouldn’t want to live in the massive Star Wars Universe and make it your own?
DC has released the trailer for James Gunn’s new take on Superman coming in July 2025. There’s lots to talk about, whether you prefer James Gunn or Zack Snyder's vision for DC. Let’s dive into the trailer and see what stands out.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is the latest game to get the Remake treatment with Avantgarden’s Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake. Is it a must-buy for all, newcomers, or nobody? And does this indie darling still hold up?
Emmanuel had the great pleasure of speaking with Nicole Tompkins to talk about her career in performance capture, gaming, and maybe a game or two was played during the course of the interview!
Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
