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Stephanie Judge
106 days ago
Why do we keep getting addons?!? I mean, I love these addons and will definitely be using these… But **cough ** ** cough ** FIX THE BUGS, please! I haven’t been able to use the color wheels. I want to be living my best fairy life on top of a tree.  

    Michelle Holstine
    106 days ago
    Who's ready for another #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds on this (so far) disappointing Trek Thursday?? Don't forget to tune in to Watching Now for our recap!
    Stephanie Judge
    106 days ago
    Part 2 can't come soon enough! I am loving this behind-the-scenes look... I can't wait to unravel all the mysteries because I have sooo many questions about Willow Hill, Ophelia, and who Isadora Capri really is. And, WHERE the heck is Lady Gaga?!? Part 2 comes to Netflix on September 3rd.

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      Predictable Blackwater Lane Left Me Bored

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      by Iain McParlandJanuary 16, 2025

      Mario & Luigi: Brothership Review - Setting Sail To Rebuild a Continent

      After nearly a decade on the shelf, the Mario & Luigi series is back with Mario & Luigi: Brothership! Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this fan favourite series' debut on the Switch.
      by Thomas RichardsApril 21, 2025

      Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A Terrific Comeback For The Ninja Classic

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      by Iain McParlandSeptember 28, 2025

      The Accountant 2 Review: Not What I Expected

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      by Thomas RichardsJune 6, 2025

      PAX Aus 2025: Recapping The Best PAX Aus In Recent Years

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      by Thomas RichardsOctober 21, 2025
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      The Expanse by Telltale Reignites the Legacy- Is It Worth It?

      Telltale is BACK with The Expanse: A Telltale Series. Iain has played the first two chapters and here’s his impressions of the comeback we’ve all been waiting for!
      by Iain McParlandSeptember 10, 2023

      Ahsoka Episode 6 - Sabine's Howler

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      by Iain McParlandSeptember 22, 2023

      WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E4, "Hour of the Wolf"

      In her recap of Outlander Season 6, Episode 4, Liza talks about what "The Hour of the Wolf" means for the Frasers and rants about Malva's wandering eyeballs.
      by Lizabeth PhoenixMarch 31, 2022

      House of the Dragon Episode 9 - The Rejected Queen Rises

      Michelle brings us back to Westeros with the recap of Episode 9 of House of the Dragon. There's a new King, there's betrayal, and dragons…what more could you want?!
      by Michelle HolstineOctober 21, 2022
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