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Andrea Carter
63 days ago
I just want to pet the cat. Is it just me or does their humor remind you of Portal? 

    Iain McParland
    63 days ago
    I don't know how I feel about hoping for a Predator to win in a movie... except that time in AVP and AVP2. And MAYBE that one with Thomas Jane and Keegan Michael Key in it. Ok. I'm fine with it.

      Stephanie Judge
      64 days ago
      The wait is almost over?! After a Netflix Netherlands mistakenly released a poster with supposed release dates for January 29th AND February 26th... Yep! Another two-part release. So is it true?! Eeek! I need my boy Benedict back on screen. **sigh** Alas, we will just have to wait and see.  

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        by Iain McParlandMay 6, 2025

        A Tiptoe Through the Battlefield: Gnomes First Impressions

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        by Rohan ElliottApril 4, 2025

        Battlefield 6 - Introducing the New Wave of Gaming

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        Couch Soup Went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan! 5 Takeaways From the Event

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        Isabella Roland isn't D(e)ad: An Interview About Writing & Starring in Her First Film

        Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter sits down with Dropout and improv mainstay, Isabella Roland, to talk about her new film, D(e)ad, her writing process, and her favorite Los Angeles freeway.
        by Andrea CarterNovember 7, 2025
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        Couch Soup Favorites: Fall Anime 2023

        The Fall 2023 season has come and gone, and it left us with some great anime. Join Thomas Richards as he lets you know some of his favourites from the Fall 2023 season.
        by Thomas RichardsFebruary 3, 2024

        Rick and Morty Season 7 Episodes 9 & 10: Facing Our Fears

        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!
        by Iain McParlandJanuary 1, 2024

        A Tale of Courage and Fantasy: Why The Wingfeather Saga Series Is Winning Hearts

        Shana explores the town of Glipwood and shares her first impressions of season one of Angel Studios' The Wingfeather Saga, and why it’s worth watching.
        by Shana MartinMay 31, 2024

        Nintendo and Bethesda Lead the Charge as the First Guests of PAX Aus 2023 Are Announced

        PAX Aus 2023 has revealed the first wave of exhibitors, and there are some big players. Join Thomas and Rohan as they break down the announcement and share their thoughts on this first wave.
        by Thomas RichardsAugust 11, 2023
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        Iain McParland
        13 days ago
        Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth???!!! Rush Hour 4 is on the way, but are we more in Requel territory than sequel? Jackie is like 71 years old right now... I'm worried about him doing the crazy crap he pulls in these movies!
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        Iain McParland
        18 days ago
        New gameplay from the Xbox Partner Showcase of Tides of Annihilation. This looks f*cking amazing and I can't wait to see more!

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          Mickey 17 Review: One Of A Kind

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          Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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          Batman: Arkham Trilogy Nintendo Switch Review - Dark Knight On the Go

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          by Thomas RichardsOctober 23, 2023

          A Fan Reaction to the End of the Rooster Teeth Era

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