Steven Soderbergh is bringing back the spy thriller genre with his latest film, Black Bag. Join Tom as he lets you know if this genre revival is worth your time and money.
The Avengers: Doomsday cast has been revealed, and it was MEGA HYPE! But also, it was kinda dumb. Let us tell you all of the big announcements and tell you why it may not be all sunshine and rainbows.
Perhaps the greatest, friendliest and the best Spider-Man, Yuri Lowenthal talked to Couch Soup about all things Spider-Man 2 and what he would like to see in future Spider-man games.
Representation in Dungeons and Dragons has always been rife with controversy. With new Orc art being released the debate has been reignited under new terms.
Live service skeptic Iain took part in the Concord closed beta this weekend and was utterly pleasantly surprised. Check out his first impressions on a game many people have written off before it’s even launched.
Do you want a handheld gaming device? Should you get a Steam Deck or an ASUS ROG Ally? Should you consider the ALLY now that they’ve announced the new one? Read more to find out!
Every PSN trophy hunter loves a platinum trophy, but sometimes it just isn’t worth it. Join Thomas and Iain as they recount the platinum trophies that took years off their lives.
Tabletop gaming is rewarding in creativity and friendship. This series is a how-to guide on joining or creating a group to be inclusive, fun, and rewarding.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been revealed, and reactions have been mixed, but sometimes, a little time can help you see things clearly. Join Thomas Richards as he explains why he’s hopeful for the next game in the series.
The narrative around the gaming world keeps circling back to “The PS5 has no games.” Let me tell you why that argument is nonsense, and why people describing the PS5 library as empty are equally empty… in the head.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
Transformers One has hit the big screen, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he tells you why Transformers One might be the best movie in the franchise.
Here are three cinematic choices perfect for the spooky season that explore the watery depths of a lagoon, a lake and a swamp and the creatures that live just below the surface!
The latest thriller, Speak No Evil, has arrived, but is it too much for some people to handle? Join Tom as he shares his thoughts on this very tense film.
The Frog is available now on Netflix. This Korean thriller starring Go Min-si is captivating from the first minute to the last. Let us tell you why this series should jump to the top of your watchlist.
Cuckoo is a weird-ass horror film starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. Although it has its flaws, this bonkers premise set in an isolated mountain resort in the Bavarian Alps is absolutely worth your time.
Fresh off the divisional rift caused by The Acolyte, the next Star Wars adventure takes flight in December of 2024 with the title Skeleton Crew. Many see it as “Goonies in Space” or “Far, Far Away Stranger Things”, but what can we really expect?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was a box office success in the US this past weekend but was it a success in the hearts of the children of the 80s? Brandy dives into what made it great and what could have made it better.
The Loki series plants a seed for greater bisexual/pansexual visibility, and Stef W shares what that means to her after nearly three decades of misunderstandings.
Candace features Amelia Brown and Cassandre Federowicz in the first of a series of interviews with female Replayers having an open, candid discussion of their journey as gamers and how their experience has changed over the years.
You don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy Retro Replay. Shana Martin shares her story of being a dedicated Replayer who isn't a gamer, and how she's had to navigate that when socializing with other Replayers.
If you were lucky in 2020, then at the beginning of the year you were able to catch a few spring Comic Cons before the pandemic hit the world. If not… well… you lived through a full year without them. The real question is not if we can survive another year without them but if they can survive another year?
Guess who’s back? Back again? Contra’s back. Tell all your friends with lower back pain. Trust me, if they played the first one, they worry about that. We dive into the rebooted CONTRA: Operation Galuga, and we wonder if it's still the same old Contra, or did we lose something along the way? Let's talk about it …
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.
After years of waiting, the next match of the Spring National Tournament is here with Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews this latest theatrical instalment.
Episode 3 of The Acolyte has dropped, and it’s a controversial episode, to say the least. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 3, “Destiny”.
Steelrising was a game released by Spiders in 2022. Join Brandy as she takes a quick look at why you might like to go back and try this fun little game that takes place in a seriously dark alternate history.
The series continues! I already recommended the three Korean Thrillers you must watch and now it is time to talk about: Horrors. That's right! We will be stepping into the scary territory. So strap in and let's dive in!
The Watchers, the new horror film from Ishana Shyamalan has Dakota Fanning attempt to escape an unescapable forest whilst monsters watch her from just out of reach. Unfortunately, the setup is far better than the execution. Let us tell you why.
Want to play a TTRPG that doesn’t involve dungeons and/or dragons? Here are some great tabletop role-playing games to explore and start a new adventure with your friends.
Incision is an early-access retro first person shooter with plenty of dithered gore. With a shoot-it-until-it-dies gameplay and industrial-inspired soundtrack, this is an experience that fans of Blood, Quake, and Dusk should enjoy.
Ready for a lesson on storytelling in video games? Let’s talk about Ludonarrative Dissonance, what it is and how it affects some of our favorite games.
Toby Fox’s DELTARUNE game is a gradually-released but utterly fulfilling gaming experience. Ben Hazell explains what makes every new chapter worth the wait.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
After a long two-year hiatus, the wait for Season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton is finally over. From budding romances to But did this whirlwind season live up to my expectations or fall flat? Let's unravel the juiciest bits of the season, from the good to the bad and even the controversial narrative changes.
A year has passed and it is time to take a look back at HBO’s The Last of Us. I had very strong opinions regarding this adaptation and I decided that it was time to rewatch the whole thing and talk about the main problems I had with it again.
Doctor Who has finally had one of this season's biggest reveals that we've been waiting for! Ben goes into depth on the history of the returning character and just who is she really?
Leverage: Redemption Season 3 begins on April 17th on Amazon Prime Video. But is this mix between a heist show and The A-Team work, and is it worth your time?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making its comeback! Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, has confirmed as much on Instagram. Let us tell you why you should be nervous about this!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making its comeback! Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, has confirmed as much on Instagram. Let us tell you why you should be excited about this!
PAX Aus 2024 has come and gone, but that’s no reason to be sad. Join Tom and Rohan as they reflect on this chaotic but fun weekend of games and panels.
Sony is at it again with another Spider-Man film with no Spider-Man; is this one any better? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest superhero film from Sony, Madame Web.
The DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has been fully released, but is it worth the money and time? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.
With the closing of the final day of PAX Aus 2024, Rohan gets a bit reflective and after blinding passing motorists looks back at some of the biggest surprises of the convention.
