It’s Wrestlemania 40! It’s a week where superstars become superheroes. It’s not the first time for some of the guys performing this weekend. Here are three good and three bad acting performances by wrestlers in Superhero TV and movies.
Late Night with the Devil, the new indie horror flick on the block is causing a storm. Does it deserve the praise it’s been getting from critics? And how about that pesky AI controversy? Join Iain as he breaks it all down in this review!
Did you have an imaginary friend? Well, I do hope it was a better companion than Chauncey, the new “friend” of Alice from the new film from Blumhouse, Imaginary. We review the film, which will never let you look at a stuffed animal the same way again!
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.
Movie games are usually not great, but all is not lost. We are here to give you our picks for which games are the crème of the crop when it comes to movie license tie-ins. See if you agree with our picks or if we missed any you think should make the cut!
Rohan dives into the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection to see if it's all kinds of radical and worth your money or whether its better to just find an emulator.
The most memorable D&D moments are often unplanned, even for the DM! The Dungeon Mika shares 3 stories where surprising player choices led to humorous results.
Two Point Studios has leveled up the sim genre with two games that appeal to both management sim and creative sim players. Kim shares why you should check them out!
Trek to Yomi lets you be a badass samurai while tackling tricky challenges to get your PlayStation Platinum Trophy. Iain shares what you need to know for going platinum!
Rollerdrome is a fast paced third-person shooter/skater. Strap on your skates and enter the thunderdome to become the next great champion in this dystopian delicacy.
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.
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.
Developer The Coalition studio takes a step back from the fictional war they are known for, to join a real life battle on #MentalHeath, in order to help save lives as they team with Crisis Text Line.
After ten years, the DCEU has come to an end, but did this universe go out with a bang or a whimper? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the final film in the DCEU, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
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.
“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 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.
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.
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.
Star Wars fans are excited about the recent release of the trailer for the final season of The Bad Batch. With the trailer release, we need to discuss things affecting the upcoming season. Let's dig in with it.
One of the great things about the live-action shows in the Star Wars universe is the addition of characters we got to know through animated stories. Let's examine three more that could make an impact and why we need to see them.
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!
You didn’t think I would leave you all without a list of TV Shows for 2024, right? RIGHT? Of course not! I’m back with the Top 10 list for your entertainment. Let’s see all the releases and which one should get you all giddy and excited.
Rurouni Kenshin may be a veteran franchise, but the new 2023 anime series finally brings us a fresh new anime experience that manga fans have longed for
Wii Sports, the monumental game that’s killed more TV’s and friendships than any other sports game in history. So grab a Wiimote and come join in another article of Friendship Enders.
From Doc Brown to Cortana to Forrest Gump. We can learn a lot from fictional characters. If you could choose your teachers from pop culture, which ones would you choose? First batch of assignments are for general core classes.
Gilbert Gottfriend was a brilliant comedian who was unfiltered and brutal as a performer but a sweet loving man when he’s off stage. Until he told me to get a new hobby. Here’s my story about meeting Gottfried!
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.
On the menu for today is: roast turkey, sweet potatoes, gravy, and MURDER! We review Eli Roth’s new holiday-themed slasher movie, Thanksgiving. It’s no turkey, but it may leave you hungry for more!
Sweet Home 2 is here and picks up right where the first season left off. Plenty of questions to answer, but will they do it? Lily K is here to shed light on what’s going on.
After almost a decade, The Hunger Games is back with an origin story for its despicable villain. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Mike Mignola’s Hellboy: Web of Wyrd is a new Roguelike third-person beat ‘em up from Upstream Arcade. Find out why its simple yet satisfying combat and comic book style make this an interesting and addictive game!
Being A Doctor Who fan for years, Ben just couldn't stay away from the new Doctor Who show, hoping it returns to its prime. Ben goes over his experience watching The Star Beast.
Rick and Morty’s post-Roiland Season 7 continues! Iain explains that the returns of some old adversaries and friends in episode 5 and the creation of some new ones in episode 6 mean that the Rick and Morty train keeps on a-rolling. But the landscape has just changed forever…
Would you like to know more about the coop first-person shooter based on the hit movie Starship Troopers Extermination? Check out our impressions of the early-access PC game.
NCSoft recently revealed gameplay from their newest game, Project LLL. Here are 10 of the coolest gadgets and weapons we were able to pin down from the trailer!
Forspoken is Square Enix’ newest game, and Erika is here to give her ADHD gamer review on the game and if it's worth your time playing or if it’s a hyper fixation better left forgotten.
No matter how many weird bugs there were with the gameplay, Pokemon fans were treated to three unique stories in Scarlet and Violet. We love our team of pocket monsters, but which ones from Scarlet stood out the most? Check out Erika’s top 10 list here!
All twelve episodes of season 1 of Andor are now on Disney+, and Couch Soup co-creator and super Star Wars nerd Drew Lewis is joined by his long-time friends and Star Wars fans Chris Mills and Sam Williamson for a special Watching Now episode breaking down the first season.
Not since Clue has murder mystery been this hot, and Rian Johnson's Knives Out is the new gold standard; with his sequel Glass Onion coming in a few weeks, let's watch the latest trailer and see if we can't put together all the pieces to this puzzle box. Who dunnit? It's obvious... Robot Santa! Our second trailer of the show is Christmas Bloody Christmas which might have the most ludicrous holiday movie plot since Krampus. Is it so bad you laugh or cry or both? Let's break it all down.
Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) is all grown up and now has to tackle Christmas as a Dad. The classic holiday movie finally has the sequel everyone, or no one was asking for. HBO Max is trying real hard by bringing back a good chunk of the original cast for nostalgia's sake. Sprinkled in with some fun call back, this will likely be a must-watch for families this holiday season. But is it a good trailer, and better yet, does it look like a good movie? Let's break it all down.
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle are joined by fellow high fantasy reader Ayana and bookstagrammer Elizabeth Sagan to break down the shocking season 1 finale! They talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 10, "The Black Queen," debate Rhaenyra's coronation, tell you about the mystery dragon Daemon's singing to, and more. Don't miss out as they react to the fiery finale and give you their House of the Dragon season 2 predictions! Don't forget to check out Elizabeth's bookstagram linked below for a ton of incredible book recommendations!
We're going deeeep into the Quantum Realm with Ant-Man and the Wasp and the whole family. This is going to be one trippy family adventure, and the appearance of Jonathan Major's Kang is finally making his big screen appearance. This might be the first Ant-Man with some major stakes! Let's break it all down.
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and her friend and fellow GOT watcher v talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 9, "The Green Council." They point out a few differences between the show and the book, react to Rhaenys's epic moment on her dragon Meleys, and speculate on what we'll see in the season finale. Don't miss out as they geek out and break down the lore behind the epic season 1 conclusion we're seeing next week!
A double feature! We couldn't decide on just one trailer today, so we went with two. First, let's look at the Gotham Knights gameplay trailer which gives us our first look at some of the mechanics of what this not-really-but-kinda Arkham Knight spin-off game will play like. Then let's elevate a lesser-known, but a great spin on the Romeo and Juliet story with Rosaline coming to Hulu
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go through House of the Dragon Episode 8, "The Lord of the Tides," and all the EMOTIONS this episode threw at us. They talk about the throne room scene, the "Strong" dinner, and Viserys's dying wish. Join them as they break down the lore and history behind the two Aegons and guess what the final episodes of Season 1 will hold! We're in the thick of it now, folks.
New York Comic Con was full of new trailers for us trailer nerds to geek out over. From our first look at Mario Bros and that really groundbreaking Chris Pratt voice (sarcasm) to a return to form for Tim Burton in our first full-length trailer for Wednesday. We have 4 picks for what we thought where the best trailers to come out of NYCC.
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go IN on the lore behind House of the Dragon Episode 7 "Driftmark." They introduce you to a new dragon, talk about Aemond and Vhagar's first ride, explain Laenor's "death," and give you their episode 8 predictions. Lines have been drawn and knives have come out. With another time jump coming, you don't want to miss these deets.
Let's watch the full trailer for Christopher Nolan's biopic, Oppenheimer. Which has one of the most star-studded casts we've seen in a long time. Then let's see if Jason Statham can defeat a prehistoric shark...again. In our first look at the MEG2 trailer. Watch - react - discuss. This is Trailer Talk.
Fear is the mind-killer, as is the wait for the Dune part 2 trailer. It's finally here, and let's bask in its glory. Then let's take a look at The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes trailer which already wins for having the longest movie title of the year. Watch - react - discuss. This is Trailer Talk.
Join Couch Soup for a special Watching Now podcast episode discussing the final season of Star Trek: Picard! Michelle, Drew, MSG, Stef & Hoot nerd out on the history of Star Trek, how far their love goes, the nostalgic fan service for this season, and so much more! Hear why ships are characters, too, and you'll definitely want to hear who has some gripes about what. Let us know what you think!
The Boogeyman is the latest horror film adaptation from the mind of Stephen King, and it's bringing all the jump scares. Also, let's indulge in HBO Max's (or just Max now ugh) new sex, drugs, and rock and roll series The Idol.
Star Wars Celebration brought lots of news, but none of which was bigger than the Ahsoka trailer drop. Does it live up to the hype? Let's also take a look at Disney's attempt at yet another Peter Pan film. Let's watch - react - discuss. This is Trailer Talk.
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?!
We already looked at some of the greatest K-Dramas you should check out, but now I am back talking about movies. On top of that: Thrillers. I can promise you all: You won’t be disappointed. Let me introduce you to some of the best Korean movies you MUST see.
The creative mastermind behind "this is fine", KC Green is currently creating an ongoing gag comic series titled God's Hands. Thomas Richards sits down with KC Green to discuss his background and all things God's Hands.
March is the month for Monsters. Not only are we getting a new Monster Hunter game exclusive to the Switch, but we're also getting several Monster Truck games. I wonder if someone had a meeting about this?
Bo-Katan Kryze is one of the best characters in Star Wars. Let me tell you why the new leader of Mandalore’s singular motivation makes her the most interesting and screen-worthy figure in the universe.
Transformers One releases September 2024, and no one is talking about it! An outraged Liza tells you EXACTLY why you should be hyped out of your mind for this addition to an already incredible franchise. It's time to pick a team. Optimus Prime or Megatron? Come September, Cybertron hangs in the balance, and she won't be caught slacking.
The Platinum Trophy is Playstation’s most coveted medal of achievement. Lizabeth Phoenix shares her story and helpful tips after getting Platinum in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.
With Jurassic World Dominion out in cinemas, bringing the franchise to an end, it is time to take a look back to where it all started. Let’s travel back in time and talk about the beginning of our Dinosaur obsession: Jurassic Park.
With Avatar - The Way Of Water being right around the corner, it is time to look back at the 2009 original to refresh our memories. Let’s go back to Pandora!
