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.
After so long, Princess Peach finally has another turn in the spotlight with Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Nintendo Switch. Thomas Richards shares his thoughts on this Peach-led adventure.
New York Times Best Selling author Michael Witwer sits down to talk about life, writing, and we even threw a little Dungeons and Dragons his way. We had the questions, he has the answers.
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.
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.
Ready for a lesson on storytelling in video games? Let’s talk about Ludonarrative Dissonance, what it is and how it affects some of our favorite games.
Ubisoft is celebrating 15 years of Assassin's Creed, and Stef explains why it's a perfect time to revisit live-action, this time as a streaming series.
Toby Fox’s DELTARUNE game is a gradually-released but utterly fulfilling gaming experience. Ben Hazell explains what makes every new chapter worth the wait.
Been wanting to try out being a DM for your own Dungeons & Dragons campaign? Sam shares some "critical" tips and why you shouldn't be afraid to give it a try!
Ever wonder if you could survive in the world of Evil Dead? Then come test your mettle in Evil Dead the Game as the Savior or the Destroyer. Josh Neff introduces the game's features and characters.
The Overwatch 2 launch has been mired in controversy. Patrick Sutherland dives into the game development and asks, “Will Overwatch 2 rise from the ashes or blow away with the breeze?"
The latest January action blockbuster is here, but is it any good or just mindless trash? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Jason Statham’s latest outing, The Beekeeper.
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.
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
2024 has begun with a sizzling start with the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu film and Ahsoka season 2. Here are what these projects mean for Star Wars fans.
Awards aren’t for everyone, and there’s no better time to remind people of that than awards season. Just remember, if your favorite doesn’t win, it’s not the end of the world. Here are some tips to avoid your internal salt implosion in the coming weeks!
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has ended, but was it any good? Thomas Richards gives his thoughts on the series along with the rest of the Monarch Files crew.
Balerion is coming! Get ready for a dragon-filled adventure as HBO moves forward with the development of Aegon's Conquest, a prequel to House of the Dragon. With Mattson Tomlin, co-writer of The Batman Part II leading the project, here's what fans should expect for this journey through the Targaryen conquest of Westeros.
The Blacklist has ended, but did the writers give Raymond Reddington, one of the best characters of the last decade, the sendoff he deserved? No, they did not. Let us tell you why.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 is nearly here, but we got even more Slime content before then. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the OVA series Visions of Coleus.
Excited about the new James Vaughn film, Argylle? Rohan was and ventured back into the wilderness of cinemas and returned with a review of this colourful, fun-filled romp.
Booze, Boobs, & Reviews has returned with a new series on Hulu called Death & Other Details. Join Michelle as she discusses the exciting yet reveling new whodunnit series and why it stands out compared to others!
Halo Season 2 is almost here, but what if you have no clue what’s happening? Never fear because Thomas Richards has compiled the essential information before the new season.
The Halo show was divisive when it first came out back in 2022, but was it actually that bad? Join Thomas Richards as he takes another look at this video game adaptation.
The latest January action blockbuster is here, but is it any good or just mindless trash? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Jason Statham’s latest outing, The Beekeeper.
A year has passed and it is time to take a look back at HBO’s The Last of Us. I had very strong opinions regarding this adaptation and I decided that it was time to rewatch the whole thing and talk about the main problems I had with it again.
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.
It's not unusual today to find a special someone while gaming online. But 20 years ago? Charlotte shares how a date in Ultima Online led to real-life marriage and a proud gamer son.
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).
Are you looking for your next chill Netflix watch? Well, Pokémon has you covered with Pokémon Concierge. Join Thomas Richards as he tells you why this adorable series is worth the watch.
The highly anticipated Rebel Moon by filmmaker Zack Snyder is now available on Netflix. Is it worth the watch? Let’s dive into the critical reviews and what should help guide you on your quest to watch or not watch this movie.
Shonen anime has been a medium staple for decades, and when something special comes along, it’s easy to see why. Thomas Richards is here to tell you about one of the best Shonen series you can watch right now, Jujutsu Kaisen.
“The Iron Claw," a compelling wrestling film directed by Sean Durkin, dives deep into the tragic yet hopeful saga of the Von Erich family, a wrestling dynasty that ruled Dallas in the 1980s. From intense wrestling setpieces to the family's heart-wrenching struggles, the movie captures the ebbs and flows of their lives, making it a must-watch for both wrestling enthusiasts and general moviegoers alike.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds is out right now, but is this animated mini-series worth the watch? Join Thomas Richards as he tells you why this series is one of the best things Pokémon has done in a while.
The critically acclaimed Batman Arkham series has made its way to the Nintendo Switch, but how do these games run? Join Thomas Richards as he gives you the rundown on each game in the Batman: Arkham Trilogy for the Nintendo Switch.
Did the 60th anniversary special revive Doctor Who from its slump, or did it break apart like the Spice Girls? Ben goes into the finer points of the extravagant end to the 3 specials.
Olan Rogers’ new project, Godspeed has been released, and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions. The Final Space creator has crafted a beautiful new animated pilot you should definitely check out!
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.
Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid shooter slasher action game from 110 Industries. Read our review to see if you should play it. Spoiler alert, only if you really really like action games… or cats.
It has arrived. The Wizarding World has upped its immersive experience beyond visiting theme parks and sitting on your couch and watching it…now you can sit on your couch and play it! Couch Soup’s Potterhead Michelle is joined by fellow Potter experts to offer first impressions with their early access!
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?
With Ben Mendelsohn appearing in the new MCU series Secret Invasion, Rohan delves back in time to talk about one of his favourite Australian comedies about young love, dodgy car salespeople and a Nissan Cedric.
Rick and Morty’s post-Roiland Season 7 ends! The season ends with a bang, with real character development for both Rick and Morty in tales of death, resurrection and terror. Nobody will be the same again as we get ready for Season 8!
Do you have a GenX coworker that you just can’t figure out? Charlotte gives us a list of films that might explain some traits or behaviors of your GenX coworker(s).
“Boba Fett? Boba Fett?! Where?” Chapter 5 of the Book of Boba Fett switches gears to tell the story of another familiar figure in Beskar armor: Din Djarin. We catch up with the Mandalorian and see how his path once again intertwines with Fett’s setting the stage for a much grander story arc.
The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is here, and there’s a lot to cover. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his highlights of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase.
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.
After Microsoft acquired Activision, Sony made their chess move in the game of acquisitions and bought Bungie. Let’s dive in and see where the money is going, the concerns of the gaming community, and the nuts and bolts for what this could mean moving forward.
Excitement for the release of the Star Wars Battlefront Collection from Aspyr has wilted since its release due to various issues surrounding the game. What are the issues? How have they affected those who have bought the game? Is there a fix moving forward? Let’s get into it.