Rogue Reviews

EPX 94. Publish Date: 01/05/2026. Show Notes info: Fast-forward to hear about: TBA: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) TBA: The Magic Faraway Tree (2026) Recorded on the 18 April 2026 © Rogue Reviews. Editor Notes have been uploaded.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett return for this horror-comedy sequel: after surviving the Le Domas family’s deadly game, Grace (Samara Weaving) is thrust into an even deadlier ritual hunted by a cabal of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful families. Kathryn Newton joins as her estranged sister in a fresh round of chaos, with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Kevin Durand and more rounding out the ensemble.We discuss whether the expanded lore and higher stakes work, praise the returning cast’s energy and the film’s gory, over-the-top kills, and debate if this delivers a worthy follow-up or feels like a familiar rerun with bigger production values.Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.Recorded on the 31 March 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Today we reviewed The Bluff, Song Sung Blue, and The Wrecking Crew - three movies that couldn’t be more different. The Bluff is a story of pirates and revenge, Song Song Blue is a biopic about the famous tribute act 'Lightning & Thunder' and The Wrecking Crew follows two brothers who reluctantly work together to track down their father's killer.We chat through what works, what doesn’t, and where each one lands, plus get into the bigger picture of Amazon’s action movies right now and whether The Bluff or The Wrecking Crew actually rise above the usual mid-tier streaming stuff.Fast-forward to hear about:01:04: The Bluff (2026)18:21: Song Sung Blue (2025)25:22: The Wrecking Crew (2026)Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.Recorded on the 22 March 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

We dive into three very different series that recently caught our attention. First up is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the latest spin-off from the Game of Thrones universe, bringing more intrigue and lore from Westeros. Then we shift gears to Paradise, an apocalyptic political thriller now in its second season, blending high-stakes drama with a tense, end-of-the-world backdrop. And finally, we head into the world of Hollywood with Wonder Man, a fresh addition to the MCU that explores fame, identity, and superhero spectacle behind the scenes.Along the way, we break down what works, what falls short, and what’s genuinely worth your time.Fast-forward to hear about:01:14: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Season 1 (2026)17:05: Paradise – Season 1 (2025)25:56: Wonder Man – Season 1 (2026)Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.Recorded on the 8 March 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Bart Layton directs and writes this LA-set crime thriller: a master thief teams with an insurance broker for a high-stakes score, while a relentless detective closes in. Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Halle Berry lead, with Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Nick Nolte in support.We hail it as a solid throwback to classics like Heat and Out of Sight, praise the strong performances and character depth, whilst debating the heist mechanics and moral ambiguities of the crime itself.Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.Recorded on the 23 February 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

We tackle three distinct Apple TV sci-fi series: Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's post-apocalyptic drama about an astronomer's discovery upending society; Severance, the mind-bending thriller following workers with surgically separated work-life memories; and Silo, the dystopian bunker saga where engineer Juliette exposes deadly secrets in a massive underground world.We break down premises, pacing, twists and themes, praise Apple TV's focus on deep ideas over flash, compare to classics like Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone, and debate why TV excels at thoughtful sci-fi today.Fast-forward to hear about:01:20: Pluribus – Season 1 (2025)13:25: Severance – Season 1 (2022)25:05: Silo – Season 1 (2023)Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.Recorded on the 8 February 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Nia DaCosta directs the immediate sequel to last year’s 28 Years Later revival: young survivor Spike roams the infected mainland of Britain, where he’s drawn into a charismatic but dangerous cult-like gang led by Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelson deepens his study of the infected and forms a bond with one that carries huge consequences. The ensemble includes Ralph Fiennes (Dr Ian Kelson), Jack O’Connell (Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal), Alfie Williams (Spike), and others.We discuss the shift to a slower, more contemplative pace, the smoother cinematography and clearer infected action (a welcome change from the original’s choppy style), the film’s gruesome and shocking moments, the contrasting societies on display, and the intriguing setup for what comes next.Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.Recorded on the 26 January 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out whodunit: a locked-room killing inside a quiet church drags young priest Father Andrew (Josh O’Connor) into the investigation - until the police call in the one detective who can crack impossible cases, Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). With Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny and more, it’s a perfect ensemble of suspects.We rank it against Knives Out and Glass Onion (hint: this one might take the crown), celebrate the clever transitions and airtight mystery, praise Johnson’s subversive twists, and wonder whether the Benoit Blanc saga should keep solving cases or retire on this high.Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.Recorded on the 10 January 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

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Guillermo del Toro finally brings his lifelong passion project to the screen: a lavish, heartbreakingly beautiful Netflix retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic that spans Victor Frankenstein’s entire tragic life. With Oscar Isaac as the tormented creator, Jacob Elordi as the towering Creature, and a supporting cast including Mia Goth, Charles Dance and Lars Mikkelsen, this is the most faithful and emotionally devastating adaptation yet.We explore why the story of playing God still haunts us two centuries later, how del Toro fixes the flaws of every previous version (yes, even the 1931 Boris Karloff icon), where it boldly diverges from the novel for the better, and why this slow-burn, two-and-a-half-hour epic ultimately feels like the definitive Frankenstein for our age.Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.Recorded on the 21 November 2025 © Rogue Reviews.

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