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Stephanie Judge
53 days ago
Wow! These. Are. Fire! I can't believe this release is in a month! Coleman Domingo as the Lion is peak casting. Everyone ate. No questions about it. From Boq's angry energy to Glinda's pink glow, I love how uniquely each one reflects the character and who they are perfectly. 
Drew Lewis
54 days ago
Adam Driver reveals he was developing a new Star Wars movie, ‘THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO’ with Steven Soderbergh. Was set after ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. Lucasfilm loved the idea, but Disney said no — “They didn’t see how Ben Solo was alive”. Yet "somehow Palpatine returned" is literally the plot of Rise of Skywalker. […]
Iain McParland
58 days ago
Glen Schofield says he's more optimistic about a sequel to Dead Space 3 since the sale of EA. I'm not sure, dude. The head honcho Wilson is still in charge there, right? Even with the new owners, it seems like a long shot...
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What is Broadway Rave? We Went and Investigated

We did it again. Couch Soup attended Broadway Rave, the premiere party for adult theater kids. Check out our coverage for a peek behind the curtain at this very silly, very niche, very fun traveling show.
by Andrea CarterOctober 22, 2025

Why Kleya Marki SHOULD have been Cassian's Sister in Andor

Kleya Marki became one of the standout characters of Andor but she should have had an even greater link to our main protagonist. Kleya should have been Cassian’s sister and here’s why.
by Iain McParlandJune 17, 2025

Top 20 Lil' Guys in Video Games

It’s about time we give all of those lil’ guys out there some love. For too long have they gone underappreciated! So, here we go. Here are the best 20 lil’ guys in video games.
by Iain McParlandAugust 27, 2025

Baldur's Gate 3: A reminder of good writing in video games

After spending days in Baldur's Gate 3, Rohan has found other previous open-world video games to be… wanting. Join him as he discusses what makes the writing in Baldur's Gate 3 so compelling.
by Rohan ElliottFebruary 28, 2025

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

It’s that time of the New Year again: let’s look at the Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies and see why we should all be excited for them.
by Art of Lily KJanuary 13, 2025
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5 Spider-Man Games To Play While Waiting For Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Who else is excited for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 game releasing later this year? Author Jake Brown has thrown together some of his favorite Spidey games to make the wait a tad bit easier.
by Jake BrownJune 14, 2023

Andor Episode 11: The Greater Good

Episode 11 of Andor is here, setting the stage for next weeks season finale. Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down this sadness-filled penultimate episode of the series.
by Thomas RichardsNovember 22, 2022

The Bad Batch Season 2 Eps 15, 16: A Dark Day

The season finale of The Bad Batch is here, and it caps off the season in spectacular fashion. Join Thomas Richards as he recaps the finale and gives his thoughts on the season as a whole.
by Thomas RichardsApril 4, 2023

Friends and How I Met Your Mother are Basically The Same Show!

Both Friends and How I Met Your Mother are legen—wait for it—Dary! It's also crazy how similar they are! Nick reminds us just how much they're alike.
by Nick McKayDecember 9, 2022
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The Year of the Ninja Continues In Style With Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an enjoyable 2D action platforming throwback. Let us tell you why this new entry in the Ninja Gaiden series from The Game Kitchen and Dotemu is worthy of your time and befitting of the Year of the Ninja.
by Iain McParlandAugust 20, 2025

Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3+4 Review: Worth The Re-run?

Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 a nostalgic ride or a total bail? With classic levels and missing content, does it live up to the originals? Check out the full review #THPS #TonyHawk
by Jake BrownAugust 6, 2025

DARKSIDERS 4 IS HAPPENING!

Darksiders 4 has been officially announced boi! Join Tom as he recaps this news and provides some theories about the upcoming game.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 4, 2025

The 2025 PAX Aus Indie Showcase Winners Have Been Revealed!

The 2025 Indie Showcase Winners for PAX Aus 2025 have been revealed, and there look to be some bangers! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on each of the 12 winners.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 1, 2025

Leveling Up: The American Writers Museum Celebrates Writing for Role-Playing Games

Explore the American Writers Museum in Chicago with Couch Soup. We checked out the Level Up: Writers & Gamers exhibit, and we're already looking forward to visiting again soon. Tap in to catch a glimpse of the fun.
by Andrea CarterJuly 29, 2025
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Thunderbolts* Review: A New Team To Save The Day?

The latest entry in the MCU has arrived, but can it reignite lapsed fans' interest in the franchise? Join Tom as he gives his review of Thunderbolts*
by Thomas RichardsMay 12, 2025

Until Dawn Will Disappoint Most Fans of the Game

Until Dawn is the latest video game adaptation on the block. Has PlayStation done the game justice, or should they have not even bothered? Iain has some thoughts on the matter.
by Iain McParlandMay 6, 2025

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

Iain, Lily and Tom went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Here are their top 5 takeaways from the event!
by Iain McParlandMay 2, 2025

10 Animals in TV or Film We Had Crushes On When We Were Younger… And Maybe Still Do

When we were young, we were dumb, and we didn’t know any better. We put LEGO up our noses, and we had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies. Here are 10 of these crushes from when we were younger, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
by Iain McParlandApril 16, 2025

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review - A Return To Looney-Ville

The Looney Tunes have made a return to the cinema in a new 2D adventure, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Join Tom as he tells you why it’s well worth your time and money.
by Thomas RichardsApril 15, 2025
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The July Pokémon Presents Is What I Expected...For the Most Part

Another Pokémon Presents is here with all the latest news from the Pokémon series. Join Tom as he breaks down all the major reveals from the event.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 28, 2025

5 Massive Anime Expo 2025 Reveals That Have Us Hyped

Anime Expo 2025 has come and gone, but not before giving us a plethora of exciting announcements. Join Tom as he talks about five Anime Expo reveals that have him hyped.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 27, 2025

Trailers Galore: First Looks at Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares

Film trailers have been flooding in over the past week, and Tom has consumed them all. Join him as he gets excited for Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 24, 2025

Superman Review: A Hopeful Start for the DCU

The first film in the DCU is here, but is this new take on a classic character the right first step for this new cinematic universe? Tom answers that question as he reviews Superman.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 23, 2025

Netflix Made Me Give a Crap About Formula 1

Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix brings the drama to the circuit. But is this series good enough to create a new fan of Formula 1? Brandy gives her thoughts and if she is firmly on the sidelines or cheering from the stands.
by Brandy BrownJuly 22, 2025
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Women in Gaming: ThatNerdViolet, Safely Queer and Beautifully Positive

In Erika’s latest Women in Gaming article, we are introduced to ThatNerdViolet, a Twitch streamer who has created a beautifully safe and extremely fun place for her community!
by Erika AundawynDecember 13, 2022

Don't go to School, Watch Anime Instead!

Ever been so bored in school that you couldn't learn anything, wishing it was more interesting? Thomas Richards has got you covered as he lets you know of anime that'll not only entertain you, but educate you as well.
by Thomas RichardsSeptember 13, 2022

My Descent Into Horror, Part 4: Creepypastas and Beyond

In this installment of “My Descent Into Horror” Matt Kalo shares how he became motivated to create his own horror content.
by Matt KaloAugust 30, 2022

Hypnospace Outlaw, Broken Reality, and Nostalgia for a Time I Never Experienced

Hypnospace Outlaw and Broken Reality offer a rare insight into the early internet… for a young’un like Tyler, it doesn’t exactly matter how accurate that insight happens to be.
by Tyler GrahamAugust 21, 2022

Clichés are the worst... and the best!

The killer that just won’t die, the secretly beautiful girl behind glasses, the villain always seems to be British. Clichés are everywhere these days. Let’s dive into some great, and some not so great clichés, while we ignore that explosion right behind us!
by Nick McKayAugust 18, 2022
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Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Review - The Definitive Ending?

Attack on Titan: The Last Attack has hit cinemas around the globe, but is this film worth seeing if you’ve already seen the original episodes? Tom is here to give his thoughts on if it’s worth it.
by Thomas RichardsMarch 8, 2025

Heart Eyes is More Romantic Comedy Than Horror But It Works!

Heart Eyes is the perfect companion to Valentine’s Day season. This romantic comedy with a slasher twist is everything Iain needed and more. Let him tell you why.
by Iain McParlandMarch 1, 2025

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a Great Squeakquel But It’s Not Perfect

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, the long-awaited follow-up to Odd Bug Studio’s first outing has arrived on all platforms and PC! However, is it an improvement, a step back, or kinda both? Check out our review and find out.
by Iain McParlandFebruary 25, 2025

Booze, Boobs, and Reviews: Blink Twice

Join in with Michelle in her Booze, Boobs, and Reviews series covering what she is watching. This installment is about Blink Twice! Have you seen the film? How much wine did it take you to finish?
by Michelle HolstineFebruary 20, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World Review - A Good First Outing?

Captain America: Brave New World has finally been released, but is Sam Wilson’s Captain America debut worth the price of admission? Join Tom as he reviews the latest MCU outing.
by Thomas RichardsFebruary 19, 2025

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the First Great Game of the Year

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the first great game of the year and a fitting sequel to ENDER LILIES. This Metroidvania got its hooks into Iain and never let go. Let him tell you why.
by Iain McParlandFebruary 12, 2025

Wolf Man is a Tense Ride, But It’s Not a Werewolf Movie

Wolf Man is here, but make no mistake, it’s not a werewolf movie. This new film from Blumhouse is tense and has some good moments, but does it succeed in becoming a modern horror classic? Let us tell you more.
by Iain McParlandFebruary 5, 2025

Companion Review: A “Perfect” Relationship

The latest thriller flick, Companion, has hit the silver screen, but is it worth watching? Join Tom as he gives his review of Companion (spoiler-free).
by Thomas RichardsFebruary 4, 2025

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Review - A Consistent Adventure

The latest Star Wars Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has wrapped up, and now the question is, was it worth it? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Skeleton Crew.
by Thomas RichardsFebruary 3, 2025

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Movie that Succeeds On All Fronts

Ben went to see Sonic 3 in the pictures and had to tell everyone about how good it was. Let Ben tell you more about the fastest hedgehog in the cinema this winter.
by Ben HazellJanuary 28, 2025
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5 Tips To Get You Started In Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Looking to play the new action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty? Check out our 5 tips for getting started and crushing the first level!
by Dan MorrisMarch 1, 2023

Marvel Snap: The Rare Mobile Game With Heart

Marvel Snap won mobile game of the year 2022 but why exactly? Ben Hazell has been playing for months and can tell you all the details a collectible card game player needs to know.
by Ben HazellFebruary 28, 2023

Wanted: Dead Review - I Love and Hate This Game, And It’s Making Me Crazy!

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.
by Dan MorrisFebruary 18, 2023

Five Games I'm Looking Forward to Playing in 2023

2023 looks to be a good year for gaming. Charlotte lists the top 5 games you should be looking forward to this year.
by Charlotte MerrittFebruary 15, 2023

Risk of Rain 2: Beauty in Isolation

Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person action shooter, but that’s not all: read on to discover the beauty of this uniquely lonely game.
by Tyler GrahamFebruary 6, 2023
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Kingdom Hearts: A Stupidly Fun Time

What do you get when you mix the characters of Final Fantasy with the worlds of Disney? A stupidly good time known as Kingdom Hearts. Thomas Richards breaks down why you should give the Kingdom Hearts series a look, even if it’s a bit dumb.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 24, 2022

Konosuba: A Parody on This Isekai Genre

Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World is a twisted isekai that pokes fun at this anime genre, but with great original stories and characters!
by Thomas RichardsJuly 12, 2022
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The Rest of Us Podcast - Special Interview with Jeffrey Pierce

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.
by Drew LewisFebruary 19, 2023

Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 5 breakdown

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!
by Drew LewisFebruary 13, 2023

Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 4 breakdown

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.
by Drew LewisFebruary 7, 2023

Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 3 breakdown

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.
by Drew LewisJanuary 31, 2023

Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 2 - Survivors

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!
by Drew LewisJanuary 24, 2023
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State of the Union: Star Wars

Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate… leads to suffering. Welp, that pretty much sums up the Star Wars fandom right now. What can we do as fans to protect ourselves from the hate we see and hear? How do we help others show respect for another person's opinion? There’s a lot to unpack here.
by Tim BeisiegelJuly 1, 2024

Secret Invasion FINALE - The Man from SKRULLNCLE

The finale of Secret Invasion is upon us! Will our eye-patched hero prevail? Will he die at the hands of a super-powered alien menace? Will we all get shawarma afterwards? Unlikely. Check out Iain’s recap of the exciting finale!
by Iain McParlandJuly 30, 2023

A Disturbance in the Force - Reviewing the Star Wars Holiday Special Documentary

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.
by Tim BeisiegelDecember 21, 2023
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