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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

Succubus is a Cautionary Tale About Who You Swipe Right On

Grimmfest’s Sunday evening slot went to Succubus, a reimagining of a classic monster story for the modern age. For anyone out there going through the hell of online dating, at least you’re not Chris, matching with a malevolent entity! Let us tell you more about Succubus in our review.
by Iain McParlandOctober 11, 2024

Did Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Live up to the Hype?

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.
by Thomas RichardsFebruary 22, 2024

Friendship Enders – Mario Kart

Hey there everyone and welcome to the inaugural Friendship Enders, a series where we’ll go back into the halls of video game history and dust-off games and memories from days past playing with our mates. Yes, I know it’s only been about half a year since we’ve been able to get together with our mates […]
by Rohan ElliottNovember 16, 2020

Link Click: Revolutionising Time Travel

Time travel stories have been around for decades, but there’s nothing like this one. Join Thomas Richards as he tells you why you should check out the incredible animated series, Link Click.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 20, 2023

Spaceballs Was the Last Great Parody. Do We Really Want to Risk a Sequel?

Mel Brooks is bringing Spaceballs back, but in a world overflowing with sequels, memes, and streaming sludge, should he? This snark-filled deep dive explores whether The Search for More Money is satire gold... or a merchandising meltdown waiting to happen.
by Drew LewisJune 16, 2025

Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Sea of Stars in a Year Full of Excellent RPGs

Sea of Stars has been released in a challenging release window, with RPGs like Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield and Tears of the Kingdom all releasing this year. Iain is here with his review of Sabotage Studio’s new game. Spoilers: he freaking loved it!
by Iain McParlandOctober 3, 2023

My Descent Into Horror, Part 2: The Alien Franchise

The Alien franchise set a precedent for both science fiction horror and for having a heroic female protagonist at the center. Matt Kalo reflects on how Alien reawakened his love for horror and took it to the next level.
by Matt KaloJune 10, 2022

Five Nights at Freddy’s Review: From Indie Game to Hollywood Film

After waiting eight years, Five Nights at Freddy’s is finally here, but was it worth the wait? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this long awaited video game movie adaptation.
by Thomas RichardsNovember 1, 2023

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    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

    Couch Soup Contributors’ Game of the Year 2024!

    It’s been a fantastic year for gaming! With loads of excellent games releasing in 2024, our very own contributors have been weighing in with their own personal picks for Game of the Year 2024!
    by Iain McParlandDecember 26, 2024

    The Acolyte Episode 4: Now We’re Getting Somewhere

    Episode 4 of The Acolyte is here, and it could potentially be the best episode yet. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the latest episode of the controversial series.
    by Thomas RichardsJune 23, 2024
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