Rogue Reviews
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
In a world where movie reviews are either black or white, we bring you the shades of grey. Welcome to Rogue Reviews, the podcast where honest film talk reigns supreme. We dive into everything from the latest blockbusters to hidden gems on Netflix, Amazon and beyond. Whether you're unsure about that new movie at the theatre or overwhelmed by endless streaming options, we're here to help you find your next favourite watch. With spoiler-free reviews, in-depth discussions, and quick 10-minute takes, join us each week as we uncover the best and the worst in entertainment.
Episodes
- Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) - family reunion from hell
Rogue Reviews analyzes Lee Cronin's 2026 film 'The Mummy,' a horror reimagining of the Universal monster franchise. The discussion covers its emphasis on body horror, jump scares, and atmosphere, contrasting it with previous iterations and…
- Rogue Bites: Thrash, Rental Family + New Picks
This episode of Rogue Bites reviews the shark movie Thrash, the indie film Rental Family featuring Brendan Fraser, and highlights new picks including Mother's Pride and Evil Dead Burns.
- Loud Galaxy vs. Quiet Magic: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) & The Magic Faraway Tree (2026)
Rogue Reviews compares "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," a high-energy space adventure, with "The Magic Faraway Tree," a whimsical adaptation of Enid Blyton
- Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) - gangster time-travel shenanigans
Rogue Reviews discusses Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, a genre-bending film featuring gangster and time-travel elements. The review covers the film's premise, cast, and its effectiveness in blending crime tropes with temporal twists.
- Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) - the hunt continues
This episode reviews Ready or Not 2 (2026), detailing the plot where Samara Weaving faces a new deadly ritual. The review covers the expanded lore, performances from the ensemble cast including Kathryn Newton, and evaluates the film's gore…
- Project Hail Mary (2026) - when Ryland met Rocky
This episode reviews the sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, featuring Ryan Gosling. The review highlights the smart storytelling, Gosling's performance, visuals, and the film's balance of tension a…
- Pirates, Crooners and Brawlers: The Bluff (2026), Song Sung Blue (2025) & The Wrecking Crew (2026)
This episode reviews three distinct films: 'The Bluff,' a pirate revenge tale; 'Song Sung Blue,' a biopic of a tribute act; and 'The Wrecking Crew,' a crime drama about two brothers seeking their father's killer. The hosts discuss the stre…
- Scream 7 (2026) - Ghostface comes home
This Rogue Reviews episode discusses Scream 7 (2026), directed by Kevin Williamson and starring Neve Campbell. The review examines the film's cast chemistry, the new killer's motives, and its effectiveness as a franchise installment.
- TV Shows Worth Watching: March 2026 (no spoilers)
This episode of Rogue Reviews covers three TV series: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, and Wonder Man. The hosts provide spoiler-free reviews, discussing what works and what doesn't in each show.
- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) - time-travel chaos
This episode reviews Gore Verbinski's sci-fi comedy "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," starring Sam Rockwell. The discussion covers the film's blend of time travel, humor, direction, and themes of fate versus free will and found family.
- Crime 101 (2026) - a heist with heart
Crime 101 (2026), directed by Bart Layton, follows a master thief and an insurance broker planning a heist in Los Angeles, with a detective on their trail. The film stars Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, and is noted for its strong perfor…
- Send Help (2026) - desert island dynamics
Rogue Reviews covers the film 'Send Help (2026)', a survival horror about workplace dynamics shifting after a plane crash. The episode analyzes Sam Raimi's direction, the cast including Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, and the film's blen…
- TV Shows Worth Watching: February 2026 (no spoilers)
Rogue Reviews discusses three Apple TV sci-fi series: Pluribus, Severance, and Silo. The hosts analyze the premises, pacing, twists, and themes of each show, comparing them to classics and debating the current state of thoughtful televisio…
- Crime, Money and Spies: Mercy (2026), The Rip (2026) & Back in Action (2025)
This episode reviews the films Mercy, The Rip, and Back in Action, discussing their plots, performances, and production, including insights into how films are made for Netflix. The reviews cover Mercy's screen-life thriller elements, The R…
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) - blood, gore, and conflict
This episode reviews Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. It covers the plot involving survivor Spike, cult leader Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, and Dr. Kelson's research, and discusses the film's pacing, cinematography, gore, and soci…
- Top 10 Movies of 2025 & Most Anticipated Films of 2026
Rogue Reviews presents their top 10 movies of 2025, ranked by enjoyment and emotional connection, and looks ahead to anticipated 2026 releases like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day.
- Wake Up Dead Man (2025) - murder in the pews
This episode of Rogue Reviews discusses Rian Johnson's 2025 film 'Wake Up Dead Man,' the third in the Knives Out series. The review covers the plot featuring Father Andrew and Benoit Blanc, the ensemble cast, and the film's mystery, compar…
- Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) - Pandora's volcanic reckoning
Rogue Reviews discusses James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash, detailing the introduction of the volcanic Ash People, the Sully family's conflict, and new Pandoran landscapes. The review examines the film's 3D technology, character dynamics…
- Dune: Part One (2021) - the desert epic finally arrives
This episode reviews Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film Dune: Part One, focusing on Paul Atreides' arrival on Arrakis and the film's world-building, pacing, and visual spectacle. The discussion compares it to the 1984 version and assesses its de…
- Cocaine Bear (2023) - nature’s worst trip
This episode of Rogue Reviews discusses the 2023 film "Cocaine Bear," detailing its plot about a bear ingesting cocaine and the ensuing chaos. The review covers the cast, the film's effectiveness in delivering on its premise, and memorable…
- Jingle Bell Heist (2025) - a Christmas heist with a tinsel twist
This episode reviews Netflix's 'Jingle Bell Heist,' a Christmas movie about two strangers who team up to rob a department store owner. The hosts discuss the film's plot, twists, and characters, concluding it's a pleasant, watchable holiday…
- Notoriously Bad Christmas Movies: Santa Jaws (2018), The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) & Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
This episode of Rogue Reviews reviews three famously bad Christmas movies: Santa Jaws, The Star Wars Holiday Special, and Christmas with the Kranks. The hosts discuss whether these films are 'so bad it's good' and analyze why bad holiday m…
- Frankenstein (2025) - del Toro’s Gothic masterpiece
Rogue Reviews discusses Guillermo del Toro's Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. The episode analyzes its faithfulness to the novel, its divergences, and its relevance as a modern interpretation.
- The Running Man (2025) - Edgar Wright goes full dystopia
Edgar Wright adapts Stephen King's "The Running Man" starring Glenn Powell. The film depicts a framed man forced to survive a televised chase, with critics praising its visual style and satirical take on media manipulation.
- TV Shows Worth Watching: August 2022 (no spoilers)
Rogue Reviews highlights four major TV shows from 2022: Stranger Things, The Boys, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Peacemaker, discussing their latest seasons. The episode offers a detailed look at season 4 of Stranger Things, season 1 of Obi-Wan Keno…
- Predator: Badlands (2025) - the hunter becomes the hero
This episode reviews Predator: Badlands (2025), noting its departure from the franchise with a Predator protagonist and an android sidekick. It discusses the film's 12A rating, lack of gore, and potential for a family-friendly approach, wh…
- A House of Dynamite (2025) - countdown to catastrophe
This episode reviews 'A House of Dynamite,' a film depicting a race against time to intercept a nuclear missile. It examines the movie's realistic portrayal, unique structure, and its handling of nuclear policy and decision-making.
- Black Phone 2 (2025) - trauma, ghosts and ice-skating villains
Rogue Reviews discusses "Black Phone 2" (2025), Scott Derrickson’s supernatural horror sequel. The episode analyzes Finn's PTSD, Gwen's visions, the Grabber's return, and the film's transition to a more spectacular style.
- Tron: Ares (2025) - back to the grid
This episode reviews Disney's Tron: Ares (2025), directed by Joachim Rønning. It examines the film's visual appeal and its attempt to connect with the original Tron, while also considering potential weaknesses in its story and character de…
- Prey (2022) - the predator reborn
This episode reviews Prey (2022), a film set in the 1700s about a Comanche warrior named Naru protecting her people from an alien hunter. The review covers the film's storytelling, visuals, and connections to the original Predator movie.
- The Long Walk (2025) - dystopia in silence
Rogue Reviews discusses "The Long Walk (2025)", a film adaptation of Stephen King's novel. The review covers the movie's tense atmosphere, focus on character and endurance in a dystopian contest, and its social commentary.
- Glass Onion (2022) - murder, ego and illusion
This episode reviews Rian Johnson's Glass Onion, starring Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc. The hosts discuss the film's social satire, its cast of characters, and compare it to the original Knives Out.
- The Black Phone (2021) - fear, survival, and ghostly allies
This episode of Rogue Reviews analyzes "The Black Phone" (2021), a horror film directed by Scott Derrickson. It focuses on a kidnapped boy's survival, aided by supernatural elements, and praises the film's writing, cast, setting, and its e…
- TV Shows Worth Watching: September 2025 (no spoilers)
Rogue Reviews presents a spoiler-free look at must-watch TV shows from the past year. The episode covers a variety of genres, highlighting series like Alien Earth, Andor, and Alice in Borderland.
- The Thursday Murder Club (2025) - murder, retirement and wealth
Rogue Reviews discusses the Netflix film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club, starring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. The review examines the movie's fidelity to the source material, the cast's performances, and its overall tone, ques…
- Nobody 2 (2025) - vacation to vengeance
Rogue Reviews dives into Nobody 2 (2025), exploring the action-packed sequel starring Bob Odenkirk. The episode reviews the story of a retired assassin on a family holiday, discussing the fights and supporting cast without spoilers initial…
- War of the Worlds (2025) - unintentional laughs
This episode of Rogue Reviews covers the 2025 Amazon original film 'War of the Worlds,' directed by Rich Lee. It examines the movie's notoriety for being the year's worst, its unintentional comedy, and compares it to other adaptations.
- Weapons (2025) - mystery in the making
This episode reviews Zach Cregger's horror film Weapons (2025), which centers on the mysterious disappearance of 17 children in Maybrook, Pennsylvania. The discussion covers the film's premise, acting, and structure.
- Laughs, Demons, and Action: The Naked Gun (2025), KPop Demon Hunters (2025) & Heads of State (2025)
This episode of Rogue Reviews covers three films: The Naked Gun, KPop Demon Hunters, and Heads of State. The review touches on the action and comedy elements of each movie, highlighting specific aspects like gags, pacing, and performances.
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) - cosmic charm or cluttered chaos?
Rogue Reviews discusses The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), a retro-futuristic reboot. The episode covers the film's 1960s-inspired world, cosmic threat, cast chemistry, action, and family themes, questioning if its plot is too packed…
- F1: The Movie (2025) - speed, drama and thrills
Rogue Reviews covers the 2025 film F1: The Movie, focusing on Brad Pitt as a returning veteran driver mentored by a rookie, set against the backdrop of Formula 1 racing. The review notes the film's blend of high-octane action, strategic co…
- Superman (2025) - does Gunn’s hopeful hero soar or stumble?
This episode reviews James Gunn's Superman (2025), focusing on David Corenswet's optimistic portrayal and the film's departure from the Snyderverse. It examines the movie's handling of metahumans, social media challenges, and its overall e…
- Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) - roar revival or fossil flop
The podcast reviews Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025), directed by Gareth Edwards. It discusses the film's shift to a monster hunt narrative, its action sequences, and the performances of Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali.
- 28 Years Later (2025) - a virus revisited
Rogue Reviews discusses Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later (2025), focusing on a young boy's journey in quarantined Britain. The review covers the film's fresh horrors, smartphone-shot visuals, performances by Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnso…
- Nobody (2021) - gritty, cathartic and thrilling
This episode of Rogue Reviews covers the movie Nobody 2 (2021). Hosts discuss the film's plot, including a retired assassin returning to action during a family holiday. They analyze the action sequences and supporting cast, comparing it to…
- M3GAN (2022) - creepy tech and dark humour
The 2022 horror comedy M3GAN, produced by Urban Podcasts, follows a roboticist who creates an AI doll for her niece. The doll becomes increasingly violent and overprotective, leading to conflict.
- Ballerina (2025) - can Ana De Armas ignite the John Wick legacy?
This episode of Rogue Reviews covers the 2025 film "Ballerina," focusing on Ana De Armas as a vengeance-seeking assassin. It evaluates the movie's action, De Armas's performance, and its integration into the John Wick universe, situated ch…
- Fountain of Youth (2025) - a fun, formulaic adventure
In "Fountain of Youth (2025)," Luke and Charlotte Purdue's quest for the mythical fountain is hampered by a pursuing secret organization. The episode discusses the film's fast-paced action and stunts, balanced against its lack of originali…
- Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) - is this Cruise’s swan song?
This episode reviews Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025), discussing its blend of action, stunts, a rogue AI, and its potential as the conclusion to Ethan Hunt's story. The review covers the film's high-octane sequences and em…
- Black Mirror - Season 7 (2025) - observing the Black Mirror Quantum Universe (spoiler review)
Rogue Reviews provides a spoiler-filled review and ranking of Black Mirror Season 7. The season explores themes of AI, quantum computing, vengeance, heartbreak, and human connection in standalone cautionary tales.