After almost a decade, The Hunger Games is back with an origin story for its despicable villain. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Mike Mignola’s Hellboy: Web of Wyrd is a new Roguelike third-person beat ‘em up from Upstream Arcade. Find out why its simple yet satisfying combat and comic book style make this an interesting and addictive game!
Candace speaks with Lisa & Michelle who had two different experiences when it came to getting into gaming. This has led to two different, yet refreshing, outlooks on the experience of gaming as a woman. Join us for the discussion!
Critical Role took Dungeons and Dragons from niche nerdom into pop culture, but how has it changed expectations for folks who are just getting into D&D? Let's explore.
Lily K sat down with actor Desmond Chiam (Reef Break, The Shannara Chronicles, Marvel’s The Falcon and The Winter Soldier) to talk about games, movies, and more.
Here are the game releases coming in May. It begins with the anticipated Resident Evil Village, a few updated classics, and a new game you should definitely take a closer, furry eye-patched look at.
After watching the new Mortal Kombat movie trailer, I couldn't help but ask myself whether this video game movie is finally going to be the one that breaks the video game curse.
In Singularity, your main mission is to make sure Demichev does not end up in power, and you must do everything you can to stop it. Here's why you should play this 2010 game in case you missed it.
To defeat the Locust Horde we will need strength, courage, and...tissues? Come join the Gear-father Jake Brown as he takes us through his top emotional moments in the Gears Of War franchise.
Mike Drucker is a writer and comedian living in New York City where he works as the co-head writer and co-executive producer of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and recently published a book about Silent Hill 2. Lily K sits down with Mike for an interview about his career, his favorite video games, and the book itself!
James Gunn is now the captain of the DC ship, announcing his DC Extended Universe slate at the end of January. This is what some of our Couch Soup contributors thought about the announcements!
After a long wait, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond is here. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his review on this slime-filled film.
Marvel’s Phase 5 starts with Ant-Man’s third film which also marks the arrival of Kang, the Conquerer. Critics have been quite harsh with this movie, so let me give another perspective as a very excited Marvel fan.
Into the Spider-Verse was an absolute banger, so everyone waited in anticipation for the next installment. Well, I don’t think any of us thought that they would make something even better than the first one.
The tenth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X, is either masterful storytelling, a happy accident, or Iain is just an apologist. Make your own mind up by reading this review!
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 has landed, and it’s just as unique as before. Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down why you need to check out this new take on the Star Wars galaxy.
Alex talks about a literary connection you might’ve missed in YOU season 4. And which surviving characters from past seasons could return for the show’s final season.
What makes Hunter x Hunter worth watching in a sea of action anime? Julian breaks down what makes Togashi’s classic, tragic, and hopeful series so wonderfully surprising to this day.
Join Rohan as he flicks through Cinematic history to decide which inanimate object has the worst criminal record because there's nothing more fun to him than figuring out crimes for fictional characters, and he wasn't smart enough to become a lawyer.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is here and it’s ready to break our hearts and lift us up at the same time. Did James Gunn pull off a perfect trilogy? Does this movie live up to the high expectations? Let’s see.
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is finally here, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his spoiler-free thoughts on the final chapter in this trilogy.
There are never enough freerunning games to scratch Tyler’s parkour itch, but he’s found a promising entry into the space that looks to be building on the games that came before it.
Michelle's review series continues tackling the controversial film Don't Worry Darling. Will it take a few bottoms-up to get through the film, or will Michelle be wanting more movie and wine?!
With Avatar - The Way Of Water being right around the corner, it is time to look back at the 2009 original to refresh our memories. Let’s go back to Pandora!
Sonic Frontiers was a light of hope for Sonic fans. Did it live up to expectations? Ben Hazell looks at whether the game was too slow or way past cool.
Wakanda Forever is here and although it was hard to imagine how it will continue after the death of Chadwick Boseman, Ryan Coogler and the entire cast and crew showed us how it is possible.
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.
Prime 1 Studio recently revealed it's highly-anticipated Uncharted 4 Nathan Drake statue! As an avid fan of the franchise, Liza takes a quick dive into the Easter eggs she spotted during the Showcase.
With the original PlayStation being a commercial success, the PlayStation 2 had high expectations. But the console blazed its own trail in gaming for more than a decade. Here are titles that define that console generation.
From Mortal Kombat to Sonic The Hedgehog, there have been a ton of Video Game Movies but whether or not they are going to rock is never quite known. In this article, we are going to have a look at some of the best of the best and also the worst of the worst.
When it comes to new game releases, why do we always look to game reviews that can be mostly biased in what people write? Join Andrew as he dives headfirst into this subject as to why!
We got to sit down and have an amazing chat with Retro Replay sound engineer and Mixer, Paul Both. Paul has been a musician and sound engineer for over 20 years and has been working on Retro Replay for the past 2 years.
Time for something new, we have an interview-style discussion with Stephanie Watson. Stef, aka Jicori, is a Replayer, podcaster, voiceover artist, and editor and co-curator for the Retro Replay website.
This week... CRUELLA! The one where we learn how Harley Quinn comes to Arkham Asylum... Wait... That's not right! I mean Cruella Devil! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
This week... NOBODY! The one where a middle-aged John Wick-type character retrieves a Goddamn Kitty Cat bracelet! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to sound design and more!
Replayers Hoot and Bo join Pagan and Dan to talk about how they became Replayers. Both Hoot and Bo are big Godzilla fans, so some hot debate comes from the recent Trailer Talk of Godzilla vs. Kong.
This week... MORTAL KOMBAT! The one with the ancient tournament and lots of bloody fatalities! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to sound design and more!
Joining the podcast this week are Michael and Chris to talk about new game announcements and Nolan playing Legend of Zelda on Retro Replay. Dan is still recuperating from the freeze of the southern states of the US. We discuss news from the latest updates from Sony and Nintendo.
This week... GODZILLA VS. KONG! The one where a man in a rubber lizard suit and a real gorilla face off against each other! Let's breakdown the films editing to color design to sound design and more!
Joining the podcast this week are Ian and Amelia to promote Ian’s Charity stream this Saturday. We also talk about the latest Nintendo Direct and the Mars Rover landing. This episode of the podcast has also written all the future Between the Adventures bits for Retro Replay, you are welcome Drew!
The Predator is back in his fifth installment and this time he's taking on the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Prey is directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) and stars Amber Midthunder as Naru who hopefully learns the mud trick sooner than later. Will this film bring back the Predator to his 80s glory? Does anyone watch Hulu? Let's break it down.
Summer Games Fest success or fail? There were big reveals and leaks over the past week, but are they good? Listen to our unfiltered and honest thoughts.
Jordan Peele is back to mess with our minds and probably scare the shit out of us in a new pop nightmare: the expansive horror epic, Nope. Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah) is reunited with Peele and is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Maybe aliens? Let's break it down.
Hyosan High School becomes ground zero for the zombie outbreak. Lily K shares her review of her exciting journey through the new Netflix original Korean series All Of Us Are Dead.
The TV show Friends is a pop culture icon and a show that reflected its time. Stef W reflects on her long-time love of the show, its groundbreaking moments, and how its humor lands differently in today's world.
We can learn a lot from fictional characters. If you could choose your teachers from pop culture, which ones would you choose? These are the ones I chose. Today, we touch upon the arts and who gets my creative brain juice going.
The highly anticipated series Kenobi has finally arrived! Where is Obi-Wan's story going to take us? And will this new Star Wars series live up to the hype? Candace gives her recap and reactions to the first episode of the new series.
This fresh but faithful take on Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun and wild ride. Pop in your 80’s mixed tape and get ready to save the world because you got this…Probably.
“The Iron Claw," a compelling wrestling film directed by Sean Durkin, dives deep into the tragic yet hopeful saga of the Von Erich family, a wrestling dynasty that ruled Dallas in the 1980s. From intense wrestling setpieces to the family's heart-wrenching struggles, the movie captures the ebbs and flows of their lives, making it a must-watch for both wrestling enthusiasts and general moviegoers alike.
Episode 10 of Andor is here, and with it comes a good old-fashioned prison break. Thomas Richards as he dives into this latest episode filled with lots of running, shooting and Emmy-award-worthy speeches.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch just wrapped up its first season, and Stef W reflects on the viewing experience, characters, story, and a popular theory about Omega.