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Iain McParland
50 days ago
Rumi, Mira, and Zoey - HUNTR/X! - are coming to Fortnite! I have never played Fortnite, nor do I realistically ever intend to, but this type of collab is one of the first ones to make me seriously consider it. I'm worried about Tom...
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Drew Lewis
55 days ago
First off let me congratulate Liam McIntyre (friend of Couch Soup) finally being revealed as the voice of Logan/Wolverine. After watching the epic trailer I think we can all agree Insomniac made the right casting call. Also, damn this game looks violent. Also also, eff you guys for making us wait till fall of 2026.

    Shana Martin
    55 days ago
    Vincent Price, a legend in the horror movie genre is finally getting a documentary about his life and legacy. He so richly deserves!

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      Stephanie Judge
      7 days ago
      Our first look at the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally here! In the words of Nigel, I guess "... it's time for a promotion." Will you be watching? In theaters May 1, 2026.
      Drew Lewis
      7 days ago
      It's the holiday season, and if you're looking for that special something for a Star Wars-loving spouse or child, then nothing says you have too much money than buying Boba Fett's (Jeremy Bulloch) Hero Screen EE-3 Carbine Rifle from The Empire Strikes Back. It's estimated to go for more than $460,000.  That said, this would […]
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      7 days ago
      How do you get people to go to a movie about a kid trying to become the greatest ping pong player in the world? You make an incredible trailer, that's how. A24 looks to have hired AV Squad to cut the trailer, which looks to have been a good call. Watch Timothée Chalamet's next Oscar […]

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        Despelote Will Hit Sports Fans in the Feels

        Despelote is a nostalgia-filled kickabout in Ecuador at the turn of the century during their qualification run for their debut World Cup. Iain checked out this narrative-focused game and gave his verdict!
        by Iain McParlandMay 20, 2025

        Gears of War on PlayStation?! Why I’m Excited and Terrified For Gears of War: Reloaded

        Gears of War has made the console jump to PlayStation with Gears of War: Reloaded, and we are absolutely shocked. Join Tom as he tells you why he is both excited and terrified for this monumental release.
        by Thomas RichardsMay 16, 2025

        Blue Prince Is Incredible: A Review (So Far)

        Blue Prince, the roguelike puzzle game from Dogubomb, is flipping incredible and here’s our review… so far. Although Iain has finished the game, there’s still so much more to do because, again, this game is incredible.
        by Iain McParlandMay 13, 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

        Monster Hunter Wilds: A Game that Cut Off its Own Tail

        Ben spent a lot of time on Monster Hunter wilds, so how is it? And Is it as good as Monster Hunter Worlds, come find out here!
        by Ben HazellApril 30, 2025
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        We Went to Area 15's John Wick Experience

        We got a first look at the John Wick Experience, open at Area 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This immersive experience brings you into the Continental Hotel and offers you a seat at the High Table- but will you take it?
        by Andrea CarterMarch 15, 2025

        Mickey 17 Review: One Of A Kind

        The latest film from Bong Joon-ho, Mickey 17, is here, but does it reach the heights of his previous hit film Parasite? Join Tom as he gives his review of Mickey 17.
        by Thomas RichardsMarch 13, 2025

        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

        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
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        Shatner and Rhys-Davies spill the tea on old TV effects and a Sliders announcement!

        Can William Shatner and Jon Rhys-Davies still charm an audience? You bet they can. Michelle got to join a few hundred other ppl in their panels at FanExpo Denver and learned some hints of potential new projects!
        by Michelle HolstineJuly 6, 2025

        6 Actors Who Would Be Fantastic Choices for the Next Doctor Who

        Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor in Doctor Who has ended, and now it is time for the speculation to begin. Let us tell you our picks to become the 16th (or 17th) incarnation of the OG Timelord.
        by Iain McParlandJuly 3, 2025

        Kpop Demon Hunters Sequel Ideas That Need To Happen

        Tom is desperate for a sequel to Kpop Demon Hunters so much so that he’s come up with a couple of ideas for what could happen in the potential continuation.
        by Thomas RichardsJuly 2, 2025

        Fan Expo Denver is Bringing the Heat with its Guest List!

        Michelle is heading to Denver for FanExpo and feels the heat from the guest list! Who is she most excited to see, and who gets snubbed?! Let’s find out!
        by Michelle HolstineJuly 1, 2025

        Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 3 & 4: Citadel Clones and Bunnies

        Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 3 and 4, “The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly” and “The Last Temptation of Jerry”. Iain takes you through concise and not at all confusing recaps of the episodes!
        by Iain McParlandJune 30, 2025
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        The Accurate (and Not-So-Accurate) Depiction of Naginata in Video Games

        Naginta practitioner and instructor Charlotte looks at how the weapon itself and its use are depicted in video games. Which games are on point? Which ones are sorely lacking?
        by Charlotte MerrittApril 5, 2022

        Marching to the Top with Shaun Bolen from Hang Time

        Shaun Bolen, owner of Hang Time drops by for a chat all about the new brand, his journey as a content creator, and all the fun stuff that’s coming in the future including their March to the Top stream coming soon!
        by Rohan ElliottMarch 16, 2022

        Loom Knitting: A Unique Way to Break the Power of the Scroll of Doom

        Loom knitting isn't just for kids! It's a great way to break doom scrolling habits or feeling productive while watching your favorite shows. Shana Martin shares how it changed her life by giving her a creative outlet that seemed previously inaccessible.
        by Shana MartinMarch 13, 2022

        Our Journey As Female Gamers Part V - Featuring Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake

        Our Journey As Female Gamers series comes to a close in Part V where Candace sits down with Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake to discuss their own experiences with developing their passion for gaming and what they have loved about the diversity in recent gaming history. Join us for the final candid discussion of the light and dark side of gaming.
        by Candace BissonetteFebruary 7, 2022

        These Free Game Playthroughs are a Great Alternative to TV

        Shana shares how watching streaming video game playthroughs, especially from fellow community members, has helped her find satisfying storytelling and engaging entertainment as an alternative to streaming TV and movies.
        by Shana MartinJanuary 10, 2022
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        The Sheik Massacre is a Loving (if Gory) Tribute to The Iron Sheik

        John and Kira Hennigan have created the perfect tribute to The Iron Sheik with their short film, The Sheik Massacre. Let me tell you why such a grotesque film is the most loving ode to an influential wrestler.
        by Iain McParlandOctober 27, 2024

        Early Birds is a Stylish Swiss Thriller

        Early Birds, a German-language Swiss film directed by Michael Steiner, is a thriller following two young women, Anika and Caro, as they attempt to profit from a drug deal gone wrong. Let us tell you more in our review!
        by Iain McParlandOctober 25, 2024

        Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings is a Short Prequel Done Right

        Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings has been released, but is it more than glorified marketing material? Join Tom as he explains why this may be the best prequel mini-series ever made.
        by Thomas RichardsOctober 24, 2024

        Blood Star’s Antagonist is Among the Best of the Year

        Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
        by Iain McParlandOctober 21, 2024

        ADHD Mini Reviews: Halloween Edition - Silent Hill 2 Remake, Pumpkin Jack & Scooby-Doo!

        The ADHD gamer returns with some mini reviews to get you into the Halloween spirit! Are these games anything to scream about? Read the article to find out more!
        by Jordan JurkowskiOctober 17, 2024

        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

        KillHer is a Fun Twist on the Serial Killer in the Woods Trope

        Grimmfest’s closing movie was KillHer, a horror-comedy from Robyn August. Let us tell you about this schlocky serial killer in the woods outing. Is this movie just the right mix of silly and horrific, or does it get it all wrong?
        by Iain McParlandOctober 10, 2024

        Joker Folie à Deux and the Tragedy of Not Feeling Good Enough

        The second Joker movie is here. Let’s dive deep and talk about something that barely anyone mentioned regarding this movie. This is not your same “Joker Folie à Deux is bad” review, this is a bit more of a deeper look into the message it tries to get through.
        by Art of Lily KOctober 7, 2024

        They're Just Giving Any Old Monkey GOTY Now: Black Myth: Wukong Review

        Is Black Myth Wukong living up to the hype? Or is it just Monkeys with Typewriters? Ben reviews the game and gives his thoughts.
        by Ben HazellOctober 5, 2024

        Should you play The First Descendant?

        Are you on the fence when it comes to free games? Maybe you’ve looked at The First Descendant from Nexon and wondered if it’s worth the download and your precious hard drive space on your device? Let’s talk about why it is and what you can look forward to as a player.
        by Tim BeisiegelOctober 3, 2024
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        Gear Up Soldier! Gears of War Is Chainsawing Its Way Onto Netflix

        INCOMING! With Gears Of War's Netflix deal recently announced, devoted fan Jake Brown shares his thoughts and controversial casting choices for the upcoming film and animated series.
        by Jake BrownJanuary 11, 2023

        Why I Will Never Play Elden Ring

        Seven-time #TheGameAwards nominee Elden Ring has taken the gaming industry by storm, but these are the reasons Iain and others may never play it.
        by Iain McParlandDecember 30, 2022

        After Ragnarök: What Questions Remain Unanswered in God of War?

        God of War Ragnarök is here and many of us already played through it. Here are 5 burning questions about what comes next.
        by Art of Lily KDecember 26, 2022

        Take a Chance With A Monopoly Movie

        The Monopoly movie has not passed GO since 2009. Let's roll the dice with Luis Reza to see what this community thinks about a possible Monopoly movie being made.
        by Luis RezaDecember 16, 2022

        The Games that Define a Generation - PlayStation 3

        Emmanuel continues his series looking at PlayStation's console-defining games with the PlayStation 3: The Last of Us, Demon's Souls, and more!
        by Emmanuel AlejandroDecember 15, 2022
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        Agatha All Along Episode 4 Discussion & Reactions

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        Explaining The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7 | Watching Now Podcast

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        Agatha All Along Discussion | Episode 3 "Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials"

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        Explaining The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 6 | Watching Now Podcast

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        Agatha All Along Episodes 1 & 2 | Seekest Thou the Road & Circle Sewn With Fate...

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        Andor Season Review | Watching Now Podcast

        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.
        by Drew LewisNovember 25, 2022

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

        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.
        by Drew LewisNovember 15, 2022

        A Christmas Story Christmas Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        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.
        by Drew LewisNovember 8, 2022

        Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Season 1 Finale Lore Breakdown & Reactionf

        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!
        by Drew LewisOctober 26, 2022

        Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        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.
        by Drew LewisOctober 25, 2022
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        Scary Good Films Vol. 2: Beyond the Darkness

        In this second installment of Matt Kalo’s new horror series, he looks at an obscure, nasty flick that might actually have merit.
        by Matt KaloNovember 18, 2022

        The Mandalorian Chapter 20: House of Mando

        The halfway point of The Mandalorian Season 3 is here. Chapter 20 is an action-packed thrill ride that has it all. Join Thomas Richards as he recaps this intense episode.
        by Thomas RichardsMarch 25, 2023

        The Fall of the House of Usher - Another Mike Flanagan Masterpiece

        The new Mike Flanagan series is here and it is even better than anyone could ever hoped for. It’s a cautionary tale and I will dissect as many things in it as humanly possible. A perfect ode to the works of Edgar Allan Poe
        by Art of Lily KOctober 18, 2023
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